Amy DeMelia

3 weeks ago | thesunchronicle.com | Amy DeMelia

Summer officially kicks off - at least locally - on Saturday with the arrival of the annual Foxboro Founders Day celebration. As always, the popular event will kick off with its annual parade, before heading to Booth Playground for a myriad activities and performances before capping off the evening with a fireworks show.

2 months ago | thesunchronicle.com | Stephen Peterson |Amy DeMelia

FOXBORO - Dozens of local educators rallied Tuesday night to push for settlement of a new contract. Members of the teacher's union, the Foxboro Education Association, gathered for a rally on Town Common and marched to town hall in advance of the school committee meeting. There, they delivered a petition to the school committee calling on elected elected leaders to prioritize settling a fair contract with both teachers and educational support staff.

Jun 27, 2024 | thesunchronicle.com | Amy DeMelia

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Jun 5, 2024 | thesunchronicle.com | Amy DeMelia

Foxboro’s unofficial start to the summer arrives on Saturday with its annual Foxboro Founders Day celebration. In addition to a parade, fireworks and a large roster of afternoon activities, Scott O’Donnell, chair of the Foxboro Founders Day Planning Committee said the event provides a space for local non-profits, including youth groups, sports organizations, churches and local clubs and charities, to both raise awareness and raise money for their causes.

May 29, 2024 | thesunchronicle.com | Amy DeMelia

Volunteers are being sought to assist with Foxboro Founders Day. A small group of volunteers plans the event, which will be held on Saturday, June 8 this year, but more help is needed. “Like everyone, I’m thrilled about Founders Day,” said Scott O’Donnell, chairperson of the Foxboro Founders Day Planning Committee. “Planning for this event has been well underway for months, dating back to last year. I couldn’t be more grateful for the small group of volunteers that organize it.