Q2 | 2016 Inside this issue • Back to Football in Foxborough • New Restaurant Coming to Patriot Place • Malcolm Butler Visits Foxborough High • PIP Fund Helps FHS DECA Students • Patriots Celebrate Founders Day Quarterly Insight into the Progress and Philanthropy of The Kraft Group Partners in Patriotism PRIDE & Partnership Foxborough’s ever-present sense of commu- contributed to the historic rating. nity was on full display this spring with examples “We have to thank all of the people that con- of pride and partnership through events like tribute to [the town’s financial strengths], including Clean Up Foxboro Day, Founders Day and the the commercial and residential taxpayers that pay flagpole dedication. into this community,” Keegan said. “We are fortu- Events like these remind us of the civic pride and nate that we have large taxpayers like the Kraft selfless volunteers that make Foxborough special. Group, Schneider Electric, Chestnut Green and We were thrilled to join the new development so many of you in these at Forbes Crossing. initiatives and celebra- ... Without those con- RECORD SUMMER tions, as we look for- tributions to our tax ward to these events base we wouldn’t be 2016 Concert Series marks the busiest every year. getting a AAA rating concert season in Gillette Stadium history Community partner- right now.” Since opening in 2002, Gillette Stadium has ship was also at the We are very proud become one of the world’s top grossing concert forefront of the second to contribute to Fox- venues, according to Billboard magazine, annually quarter, with some ex- borough’s strong bringing the most iconic performers to Foxborough. cellent news coming economy and look While the stadium stage has been the scene from Town Hall regard- forward to building on of many monumental moments in music over the The NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships are returning to ing the financial state of Foxborough in 2017 and 2018. that success through years, 2016 will mark a major milestone when the the town. The stadium’s stadium events in Fis- stadium hosts its busiest concert season ever with event season for Fiscal Year 2016 (July 1, 2015 cal Year 2017, including a record number of nine shows scheduled. This year’s Stadium Concert to June 30, 2016) generated the most Pay- concerts at Gillette Stadium, and new develop- Series kicked off on June 3 with Beyonce’s The ments In Lieu of Taxes (P.I.L.O.T.) revenue in town ments at Patriot Place like the Hilton Garden Formation World Tour, attracting a sellout crowd of history, generating a record $3.8 million in ticket Inn and Scorpion Bar A Mexican Cantina (both more than 50,000 fans. revenue for the town; up 34 percent, or nearly $1 expected to open this fall). We also recently an- July brought five shows to the stadium with Luke million, from the previous town record of $2.8 mil- nounced, in partnership with Harvard University, Bryan’s Kill The Lights Tour (July 15-16), Guns N’ lion in Fiscal Year 2014. that the 2017 and 2018 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Roses’ Not In This Lifetime Tour (July 19-20) and Championships will be played over Memorial Day Coldplay’s A Head Full of Dreams Tour (July 30). “This is great news for the town and for Gil- lette Stadium and is reflective of the successful Weekend at Gillette Stadium. This will be the August brings the return of Kenny Chesney, who fourth and fifth times the stadium has hosted the has performed at Gillette Stadium more than any events that are being held at the venue,” said Town Manager Bill Keegan. event and first time since 2012. These champion- other artist, for two nights of his Spread The Love ships have been successful in the past, generat- Tour (Aug. 26-27). The concert season wraps up in Additionally, the town’s finance department an- ing $310,037 in town ticket revenue in 2008, September with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street nounced the town has achieved a “AAA” bond rat- $260,405 in 2009 and $215,059 in 2012. Band’s The River Tour (Sept. 14). ing through the success of its businesses, support The nine concerts are expected to attract more of its residents and financial management of its In June, we hosted Beyonce’s The Formation than 400,000 fans to Gillette Stadium, which will leaders. The AAA bond rating means Foxborough World Tour, three Copa America soccer matches, bring record revenues of more than $1 million to now has the highest credit quality rating available including the world’s top team, Argentina, and the the Town generated through ticket user fees and an and is a notch higher than the U.S. government world’s top player, Lionel Messi, and the Monster additional hundreds of thousands of dollars through (rated at “AA+”). Keegan, during a recent Board Jam truck series. Looking ahead to the third quar- meals and hotel occupancy taxes. of Selectmen meeting, thanked those who have ter, we are excited to host eight concerts and wel- come the return of Patriots and UMass football. Partners in Patriotism PATRIOT PLACE News By the Numbers RECORD REVENUE: Fiscal Year 2016 was the largest Payments in Lieu of Taxes (P.I.L.O.T.) year for the Town of Foxborough, besting the the next highest year (Fiscal Year 2014) by 34 percent, or nearly $1 million. Below is a closer look at the Town revenue generated by the Kraft Group in FY16. $25.4M+ $3.8M+ Amount of Total net P.I.L.O.T. P.I.L.O.T. revenue Town revenue received from Town the Kraft Group received since the open- in FY16. ing of Gillette Previous Stadium (14 record fiscal years) Concept drawing courtesy of Big Night Entertainment Group was the$2.8 million generated in FY14. PATRIOT PLACE ADDS MEXICAN $1.6M+ $477K+ Amount of P.I.L.O.T. Amount of P.I.L.O.T. CUISINE TO RESTAURANT LINEUP revenueTown received revenueTown received from concerts in FY16; from special soccer more than double the events in FY16; Nearly Scorpion Bar A Mexican Cantina previous high ($832K double the previous in FY10). expected to open this fall at Patriot Place high ($269K in FY14) Patriot Place diners will soon be able to satisfy IN THE COMMUNITY their appetites for Mexican cuisine with the addition of Scorpion Bar A Mexican Cantina to the lifestyle center’s restaurant lineup. CHALK ART INSPIRES SMILES The high-end Mexican concept, which is expected to open this fall in the North Marketplace across from Victoria’s Secret, is owned by Big Night Entertainment Group, operators of a number of first-class hospitality and award-winning food concepts known for their spectacular design throughout New England. At Patriot Place, Scorpion Bar A Mexican Cantina will serve authentic and innovative Mexican dishes, including tacos, enchiladas, burritos and other specialty plates. The restaurant will be custom-designed by using high-end, reclaimed materials from the Southwest to create an environment that will make you feel like you are right in Mexico. Patriot Place teams up with Foxborough Schools, Between 90 and 100 employees are expected to Foxboro Dental Associates for Art Festival be hired for the Patriot Place location. The second annual Foxborough Street Painting Festival at Pa- triot Place attracted chalk artists of all ages from 17 communities “Led by Ed and Joe Kane and Randy in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Greenstein, Big Night Entertainment Group While the chalk drawings varied from square-to-square through- is a first-class operator in the restaurant and out Patriot Place’s North Marketplace, hospitality industry; bringing high- they each began with one thing in common end, award-winning concepts to - a smile. Inspired by the festival’s theme, “What Makes Me Smile,” artists put chalk communities. We are thrilled to to pavement to illustrate and bring to life welcome them to Patriot Place and their happy places. add Scorpion Bar A Mexican Cantina Student volunteers are all Patriot Place and Foxboro Dental Associ- to our lineup of award-winning smiles at the second annual ates teamed up with the Foxborough Pub- Foxborough Street Painting restaurants. We look forward to the Festival at Patriot Place. lic Schools to host the May 21 art festival. excellent food and hospitality.” Event organizers said they enjoyed spending the day with so many talented artists and enjoyed watching their — BRIAN EARLEY chalk drawings come to life. General Manager, 2 See ART, Page 11 Patriot Place Partners in Patriotism Partners in Patriotism 2016 Patriots tRAINING CAMP BACK TO Football IN FOXBOROUGH Patriots Training Camp offers fans a variety of family-oriented fun and entertainment The long wait is over with Other important dates football finally back in Foxbor- throughout training camp in- ough! clude: The Patriots opened their Aug. 9-10: Joint practice 57th annual training camp sessions with the New Or- - and 14th straight camp at leans Saints Gillette Stadium - on July 27 Aug. 11: Patriots host with the first public practice the New Orleans Saints in held on July 28 on the fields the 2016 preseason home behind Gillette Stadium. opener at Gillette Stadium The daily practice sessions (7:30 p.m.) are free and open to the Aug. 15-16: Joint practice public. As dates and times sessions with the Chicago for training camp are con- Bears firmed, they will be updated on the Patriots website, Aug. 18: Patriots host the www.Patriots.com/training Chicago Bears at Gillette Sta- camp. dium (8 p.m.) For the 10th consecutive Fans are encouraged to FACES OF FOXBOROUGH season, the Patriots invited verify practice times daily by Foxborough residents and calling 508-549-0001.