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FOXBOROUGH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

March 2018 49th Year #4

Program for this month

MY DREAM JOB WITH THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS By Jim Murphy

Tuesday, March 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Boyden Library, 10 Bird Street, Foxborough, MA

Have you ever wanted to step into the New England Patriots Locker Room? Well here is

your chance.

Come to the Foxborough Historical Society meeting on March 27, 7pm at the Boyden

Library Community Room in Foxborough.

Jim Murphy, long time Foxborough resident, will present his experiences at this dream

job. He has been with the New England Patriot’s team for 13 years, working alongside

players, coaches and staff. He will share his experiences from week long participations in

Super Bowls (4) to visits to the White House and to celebrations at Ring Ceremonies.

You will have an “inside view” through Jim’s stories as well as a chance to view Patriot

memorabilia and take part in questions and answers session.

See you there.

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NE PATRIOT Pre & Post SUPER BOWL Photos (2002 to 2005)

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OUR NEXT SOCIETY MEETING WILL BE ABOUT THE CIRCUS ON APRIL 24th

PROGRAMS OF INTEREST AROUND FOXOROUGH

N. Attleborough Historical Society: Sunday, March 18, 2018, 2:00 p.m. Bliss Family

History. David Bliss comes from a long line of history in Attleboro. He said he can trace his

family back to English immigrants in 1636. David will tell us of how his family went from

farmers, since 1636, to an ice cream franchise, since 1928, to the present.

50 YEARS AGO IN FOXBOROUGH

[extracted from Foxboro Reporter newspapers]

February 1968

Bills in House to control CATV in Commonwealth

Variety, quality, keep interest high at the Big Toe

League of Women Voters organized in Foxboro

Future industrial use in N. Foxboro discussed by officials

March 1968

Throngs attend funeral for Speaker Joe Martin

Foxboro TV, Appliance opens on Central St

Confusion and chaos in state Democratic ranks

K of C organization meeting March 19 in St Mary’s Hall

Sex discussion in 4th and 5th grades urged

Severe flooding, roads washed out in deluge

Final chance for 65’s up to sign for medical help

Foxborough Historical Society Officers & Board Members 2017 - 2018

: Joan E. Stafford 543-6292 Vice President: Janet F. Haynes 543-3163

Clerk: Margaret Boldrighini 339-7256 Treasurer: Mary Anne Baker 543-8945

Board Members: Past President Charles A. Clifford, Charles Tebbetts, James Loible

Social Media/Publicity: Lauren Bitar Membership: Emelie J. Bonin 543-6160

Newsletter: Paul F. Godin 543-7945

Memorial Hall is open every Wednesday evening, 7 pm to 9 pm

and on the second Saturday of each month from 9 am to noon

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Here is the Membership for this year. Thank you for your continued support.

2018 Foxborough Historical Society Membership

Arcaro Christian Hunt Ralph & Edna

Baker Mary Anne Kastrenos Wendy Lou & Charles

Bitar Lauren Kiff Noreen J.

Boette Robert & Carol Lanpher Robert

Boldrighini Margaret Liljegren Warren Peter & Annette

Bonin Emelie Loew Ellen P.

Bonneau Jeanne Loible James & Maureen

Brown Earle & Sandy Lyons Patrick & Regina

Bryant Kenneth & Diane Lyons Raymond

Bury Linda & Robert McCormack Dorothy

Cahill Francis & Diane McCoy Linda

Caparell Georgine Meisner Ron & Marie

Carr Marlene Morrissey Frank N.

Childs Ann Morse Cheryl & Kenneth

Clifford Joan & Charles A. Mott Glenn H. & Sheila

Coppola Virginia Neilson Richard

Cosgrove Donald Nevins-Fleming Tenny

Crimmins David & Marie O'Sullivan Paul & Susan

Daniels Doris & Albert Plumer Jr Robert J

Davison Elizabeth Pratt Joanne B.

Dean Ellen & Paul Ranaldi Deborah & Anthony

DiPietro John & Barbara Roxborough Janet

Dixon William L. & Peggy Scott A. Lee & Cynthia

Doucette Catherine and Robert Smith Roger

Downs David Smith Rosemary

Elovitz Kenneth & Patricia Sobol Laura

Ferguson Ed & Cynthia Souza Sarah "Sally"

Finnegan Diane & Francis Stafford Joan E.

Godin Carolyn & Paul Stewart Lucille

Goold Ruth Sullivan Faye

Haddad Richard & Carol Sullivan Nancy

Hainsworth Bruce & Patricia Tebbetts Charles & Bonnie

Harding Heather & Steve Toomey Raymond & Suzanne

Haynes Janet F. Waltuck Mary & Morey

Hirsch Ernest G. & Carolyn N. Wendell Deb

Hovey Kristin & Will Yelle George & Janet