Foxborough is a suburb of Boston with a population of approximately 18,399 based on the July 2019 census estimates, located in Norfolk County, and offers residents a dense suburban feel conveniently located between Boston and Providence at the intersections of the interstates 95 and 495. “Foxborough” is the official spelling of the town name, although the alternative spelling “Foxboro” is also frequently used.
Foxborough was once home to the world’s largest straw factory. Founded by local businessman E.P. Carpenter, the Union Straw Works burned to the ground in the early 20th century. The town post office now stands on the site. The town is best known as the site of Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots of the National Football League and the New England Revolution of the Major League Soccer.
Foxborough’s school system is comprised of three K-4 elementary schools, the Burrell, Igo, or Taylor Schools and Grades 5-8 report to the Ahern Middle School and Grades 9-12 to the High School. Foxborough High School has produced multiple sports champions in football, golf, wrestling, cheerleading, indoor track, and field hockey. Foxborough High School is also known for its superior music program and the Jazz Ensemble has been recognized in several Essentially Ellington competitions. The top 15 Jazz bands in the country send in recordings of themselves and judges judge the bands. Foxborough is known for being in the top 15 for several years.
The Town also has many restaurants, shopping, youth recreation programs, and clubs for all. Founders’ Day is celebrated annually the second week of June and boasts a huge parade, fairgrounds, contests, and fireworks. “Concerts on the Common”, sponsored by the Jaycees, take place during the early summer months. Conservation areas are open to public use in the Harold B. Clark Town Forest, Kersey Point on the Neponset Reservoir, Hersey Farm, Wolf Meadow, and Gilbert State Forest.
