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'Long Road Ahead': Fundraiser Created For Girl Critically Hurt In Head-On Foxboro Crash 'Long Road Ahead': Fundraiser Created For Girl Critically Hurt In Head-On Foxboro Crash
'Long Road Ahead': Fundraiser Created For Girl Critically Hurt In Head-On Foxboro Crash An 8-year-old girl who was critically injured in a head-on crash with an ambulance in Foxborough last month has a "long road ahead to recovery," a fundraiser for her said. Her mom was charged with driving while drunk at the time of the crash, police announced.  Rosie Wilson was in the backseat of her mom's SUV when the car veered into oncoming traffic on Main Street just after 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 22. The crash sent five people to the hospital, including two paramedics, the patient they were transporting, and Rosie's mom, Jenna Wilson. But Rosie took the brunt of the punishment, a GoFundMe…
Foxboro Mom Was Drunk With Child In Her Car When She Collided With Ambulance: Police Foxboro Mom Was Drunk With Child In Her Car When She Collided With Ambulance: Police
Foxboro Mom Was Drunk With Child In Her Car When She Collided With Ambulance: Police A Norfolk County woman who was involved in a head-on collision with an ambulance last month was intoxicated and had a child in the car, authorities said.  Jenna Wilson, age 40, of Foxborough, faces several felony charges from the Feb. 22 crash that sent five people to the emergency room, Foxborough police said. The child was airlifted to a Boston trauma hospital because of the extent of their injuries.  Updated Report: Fundraiser Created For 8-Year-Old Hurt In Head-On Crash The crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. on Main Street in Foxborough when Wilson's Honda Pilot crossed th…
This Suffolk County Burger Among Best In Massachusetts, Survey Says This Suffolk County Burger Among Best In Massachusetts, Survey Says
This Suffolk County Burger Among Best In Massachusetts, Survey Says The votes are in, and these are the best hamburgers in Massachusetts, according to burgerphiles. Over 5,000 voters took part in a survey conducted by Taste of Massachusetts asking where to find the best beef patties in the Bay State. More than 1,000 people tossed their favorite restaurants into the running and, after four rounds of “some very close voting,” the website had its ranking of the 16 best burgers in Massachusetts. Taking the crown with the number one spot was Norfolk County’s Lewis’ Bar and Grill, located in Norwood at 92 Central Street. A neighborhood staple since 1939, the s…
Look Familiar?: Dashcam Video Shows Car Involved In Fatal I-95 Foxboro Shooting Look Familiar?: Dashcam Video Shows Car Involved In Fatal I-95 Foxboro Shooting
Look Familiar?: Dashcam Video Shows Car Involved In Fatal I-95 Foxboro Shooting Norfolk County officials released dash cam video of a dark-colored sedan that they say was taken shortly before the driver shot and killed a 37-year-old father on I-95 in Foxborough.  The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, near exit 16.  The car in the video — which appears on the right — seems to be a gray, silver, or dark-colored Hyundai Sonata that has been modified cosmetically, the Norfolk County District Attorney said. It was spotted driving erratically and speeding before the shooting.  Foxborough police are asking the public to identify t…
5 Hospitalized, Including Child, After Crash Between SUV, Ambulance In Foxborough 5 Hospitalized, Including Child, After Crash Between SUV, Ambulance In Foxborough
5 Hospitalized, Including Child, After Crash Between SUV, Ambulance In Foxborough Four adults and a young child were taken to the hospital for treatment after a car and ambulance crashed just before 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. The child was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital for more care.  The crash happened on Route 140 (Main Street) in Foxborough. The paramedics — both in their 20s — were taking a patient in their 70s to get treatment when they crashed with a Honda driven by a 40-year-old woman with an elementary school-age child in the backseat, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said.  The four adults were taken to an area hospital. The child wa…
Police Ask For Help In I-95 Fatal Shooting That Killed 37-Year-Old Man Police Ask For Help In I-95 Fatal Shooting That Killed 37-Year-Old Man
Police Ask For Help In I-95 Fatal Shooting That Killed 37-Year-Old Man Massachusetts State Police are asking for anyone who may have dashcam or video footage taken Saturday night, Feb. 3, when a man was shot inside his car on I-95 in Foxborough to share it with troopers.  Justin R. Parker, 37, of North Attleboro, was shot multiple times along the southbound lanes of the interstate just before 10 p.m. His Mercedes swerved into a neighboring lane and struck a Lexus SUV, sending it into the woods. The family inside was uninjured.  Parker swerved a second time and hit the center guardrail before he came to a stop. Paramedics rushed Parker to Sturdy Memor…
Driver Killed In I-95 Foxborough Shooting ID'd; Police Asking For Tips Driver Killed In I-95 Foxborough Shooting ID'd; Police Asking For Tips
Driver Killed In I-95 Foxborough Shooting ID'd; Police Asking For Tips A 37-year-old North Attleboro man has been identified as the driver who was shot and killed while driving south on I-95 in Foxborough on Saturday, Feb 3.  Justin R. Parker was behind the wheel of a Mercedes that was struck by multiple bullets just before 10 p.m., the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said.  Update: Investigators Ask For Dash Cam Video To ID Shooter's Car The Mercedes swerved into a Lexus SUV carrying a family, causing that car to crash into the woods. No one was seriously injured in that wreck, authorities said.  Parker's car swerved again, striking the ce…
2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA 2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA
2 Men Charged In Fight That Left Man Dead At Gillette Stadium During Pats Game: DA Two Rhode Island men have been charged with assault and disorderly conduct following a fight at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, in September that ended with the death of a 53-year-old, authorities said.   John Vieira, age 59, and Justin Mitchell, 39, of Warwick, were charged on Wednesday, Dec. 20, after months of investigation following the Sept. 17 brawl during a Patriots versus Dolphins game, the Norfolk County District Attorney said. It's unclear what sparked the brawl.  Related: Video Of Brawl At Gillette Stadium Shows Moments Before Man Collapses Dale M…
$11.7M Lottery Jackpot: Foxborough Winner Making Vacation Plans With Grandchildren $11.7M Lottery Jackpot: Foxborough Winner Making Vacation Plans With Grandchildren
$11.7M Lottery Jackpot: Foxborough Winner Making Vacation Plans With Grandchildren A Foxborough trust that claimed an $11.7 million jackpot said the winner plans to use the money to give them more time with their children and grandchildren.  Let It Be Trust collected this week the money won playing the Massachusetts State Lottery’s Megabucks Doubler drawing in October. The winner's name was not disclosed, but Felix Betro, a trustee, stood in for them to collect the check.  The winner chose the lump sum payment of $7,486,238 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  They plan to use that money for travel and working less to spend more time with the…
Man Not Guilty Of Stabbing Mass Mom To Death By Reason Of Insanity: DA Man Not Guilty Of Stabbing Mass Mom To Death By Reason Of Insanity: DA
Man Not Guilty Of Stabbing Mass Mom To Death By Reason Of Insanity: DA A 25-year-old man was found not guilty by reason of insanity on Thursday, Oct. 12, of stabbing his 51-year-old mother to death in their home in 2019, authorities said.  Sean Murphy lived with his parents on Landau Street in Plainville in October 2019 when he attacked his mother, Carlyn Murphy stabbing her multiple times, the Norfolk County District Attorney said. No motive was ever given for the attack.  When the bloody work was over, Sean Murphy drove to Showcase Cinema de Lux at Patriot Place in Foxborough to watch the movie "Joker," reports said. The main character of the …
Fundraiser For Foxborough Mom Of 3 Young Children Who Died Unexpectedly Nears $200K Fundraiser For Foxborough Mom Of 3 Young Children Who Died Unexpectedly Nears $200K
Fundraiser For Foxborough Mom Of 3 Young Children Who Died Unexpectedly Nears $200K The amount of money raised for a Foxborough mom is a testament to the hole she left in the community, her friends and family said.  Christine McDonough died unexpectedly Sept. 17 after suffering a cardiac arrest while out to eat with her husband and three young children. In the days since her passing, a GoFundMe to benefit her husband, Conor, has raised nearly $180,000 from more than 1,500 donors.  It’s with shock and heavy heart that I am putting this go fund me together for my brother Conor McDonough. His wife, love of his life and mother to their three beautiful young daughters was take…
Driver Killed In Fiery Foxborough Crash ID'd As 24-Year-Old Mansfield Woman Driver Killed In Fiery Foxborough Crash ID'd As 24-Year-Old Mansfield Woman
Driver Killed In Fiery Foxborough Crash ID'd As 24-Year-Old Mansfield Woman Police have identified the 24-year-old Mansfield woman who was killed Tuesday, Sept. 5, on I-495 in Foxborough.  Elizabeth Peter was driving a 2018 Ford Escape that crashed with a 2012 Hyundai Tucson driven by a 30-year-old man from North Easton, Massachusetts State Police said.  Paramedics rushed Peter to Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, where doctors pronounced her dead. The other driver was taken to Boston Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.  The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. near the 495 southbound interchange with I-95. One of the vehicles bur…
Foxborough Rallies For 'Devoted Husband, Dad' Who Died In Hit, Run Crash Foxborough Rallies For 'Devoted Husband, Dad' Who Died In Hit, Run Crash
Foxborough Rallies For 'Devoted Husband, Dad' Who Died In Hit, Run Crash The Norfolk County community is pouring out donations to help the family of a man who died in a tragic three-car crash. Randall Ricketts, age 58, of Foxborough, died on Monday, Aug. 29 in a three-car hit-and-run crash on Route 95 in North Attleborough, according to the Massachusetts State Police. A man from Cranston, Rhode Island, Joseph Pompei Jr., was later arrested in relation to the crash. Read more: Foxborough Man Dies In Hit, Run Crash, Rhode Island Man Arrested The Foxborough man was described as "a loving and devoted husband and Dad" in a GoFundMe created to support the…
Foxborough Man Dies In Hit, Run Crash, Rhode Island Man Arrested Foxborough Man Dies In Hit, Run Crash, Rhode Island Man Arrested
Foxborough Man Dies In Hit, Run Crash, Rhode Island Man Arrested A man was charged with motor vehicle homicide after his involvement with a crash that killed a Norfolk County man, officials say.  Randall Ricketts, age 58, of Foxborough, died on Monday, Aug. 29 after a three-car hit-and-run crash on Route 95 north near Exit 7 in North Attleborough, according to the Massachusetts State Police. Joseph Pompei Jr., age 50, of Cranston, Rhode Island, was later arrested in relation to the crash, police said in an update.  The tragedy was initiated before 4:15 p.m. by a crash between a 2006 Buick LaCrosse, driven by Pompei, and a late-model Cadillac Escalade, d…
Here's How To Get Tickets For Luke Combs' Newly Added Massachusetts Show Here's How To Get Tickets For Luke Combs' Newly Added Massachusetts Show
Here's How To Get Tickets For Luke Combs' Newly Added Massachusetts Show Clearly selling out arenas is getting anything but old for Luke Combs as the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year just added a second Massachusetts show for his upcoming world tour. After the country superstar sold out his first show at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for Saturday, July 22, a second show was added for the day before. The tour is part of his Combs’ World Tour, which is in support of his latest album "Gettin' Old" released in March.  New tour dates were also added in Tampa, Charolette and Philadelphia. All shows will have different lineups than Saturday shows, Combs said in a…
$100 For Air: Swifties Cash In On Concert Experience In Foxborough $100 For Air: Swifties Cash In On Concert Experience In Foxborough
$100 For Air: Swifties Cash In On Concert Experience In Foxborough Taylor Swift fans shelled out serious cash to see her Eras Tour, and some are making a little of it back by selling pieces of confetti, wristbands, parking passes, and even air gathered at her shows.  Some of the more financially-minded Swifties who flocked to Foxborough's Gillette Stadium on May 19, 20, and 21 have taken to Ebay to sell what some would call a memento, and others would call trash. "This air is 100% AUTHENTIC and comes straight from the floor seats of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Show in Foxborough, MA on 5/19," reads a listing for an empty Ziploc bag, set at a $100 starting bi…
Woman Gives Birth During Taylor Swift's 'Rainiest Rain Show' At Gillette Stadium Woman Gives Birth During Taylor Swift's 'Rainiest Rain Show' At Gillette Stadium
Woman Gives Birth During Taylor Swift's 'Rainiest Rain Show' At Gillette Stadium One lucky Massachusetts baby can now say that their first ever concert was an iconic Taylor Swift show. TikTok user Vanessa Chatterley posted a video of her leaving night two of "The Eras Tour" at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on Saturday, May 20 while a woman went into labor in the parking lot.  "It's like 2 in the morning and someone is giving birth over there," Chatterley said before panning over to a shot of the woman giving birth in the back of an ambulance.  @vchatterley i hope she names the baby Rain Show #erastour ♬ original sound - Vanessa Chatterley Torrential downpo…
Mass Gov. Offers Taylor Swift Citation (Maura's Version) Ahead Of Concert Series Mass Gov. Offers Taylor Swift Citation (Maura's Version) Ahead Of Concert Series
Mass Gov. Offers Taylor Swift Citation (Maura's Version) Ahead Of Concert Series It's been three years since Taylor Swift toured in Massachusetts, and now that she's returning for a three-night stint at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass Gov. Maura Healey is welcoming her back with a special citation — (Maura's Version) Healey tweeted out a photo of the citation on Friday, May 19, that's chock-full of Swift lyrics and references for Swiftie's to pick up on.  Massachusetts…are you ready for it? #FoxboroughTSTheErasTour #TSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/odowWALhw2 — Maura Healey (@MassGovernor) May 19, 2023 “Taylor Alison Swift — On behalf of the citizens of the Commo…
Crumbl Cookies Bringing Award-Winning Treats To New Massachusetts Location Crumbl Cookies Bringing Award-Winning Treats To New Massachusetts Location
Crumbl Cookies Bringing Award-Winning Treats To New Massachusetts Location No crumbs will be left behind after a popular cookie chain opens their newest location in Massachusetts this month.  Crumbl Cookies is hosting a Grand Opening for their new Foxborough location at 22 Patriot Place on Friday, April 28.  The opening will feature six of Crumbl's more than 275 flavors including their award-winning Milk Chocolate Chip and internet favorites like Cornbread, Cookies & Cream, and S'mores.  The store will also provide employment opportunities to 50 locals, the release said.  A variety of Crumbl cookiesCrumbl Cookies “There has been so much buzz in the commu…
Boston's 'The Harp' Is Opening Second Location At Patriot Place This Year Boston's 'The Harp' Is Opening Second Location At Patriot Place This Year
Boston's 'The Harp' Is Opening Second Location At Patriot Place This Year A legendary Boston bar is expanding outside the metropolitan area. The Harp is scheduled to open its second location at Patriot Place later this year, according to a release from the shopping mall.  The bar, which is celebrating 30 years on Causeway Street in Boston, is known for its "lively pre-game atmosphere and vibrant nightlife," the release said.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Harp (@theharpboston) The new location will bring "the same love for Boston sports, comfort food favorites, and buzzing atmosphere with a ref…
Mother, Son Duo Are 2 Of 16 $100K Lottery Wins Drawn In Single Night, All But 5 Claimed Mother, Son Duo Are 2 Of 16 $100K Lottery Wins Drawn In Single Night, All But 5 Claimed
Mother, Son Duo Are 2 Of 16 $100K Lottery Wins Drawn In Single Night, All But 5 Claimed One Keno lottery game drawing doled out $100,00 wins to over a dozen Massachusetts lottery players in only a single night. Monday, April 11 was a lucky night for 16 lottery players who all won $100,000 in a Keno game drawing, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The following day, 11 of the winners picked up their checks. Among them were Patricia Johnson and her son John, both of whom won a $100,000 prize.  The winning numbers for the game were 2556795, a set of digits that included every number between one and 10.  The Keno game involves picking from a field…
Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather
Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather Massachusetts is facing the fallout of a "significant" winter storm that is causing communities to batten down the hatches and enact parking bans.  Between four and 11 inches of heavy snow, along with hazardous travel conditions, are expected in parts of eastern Massachusetts through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service Boston.  Winter storm watch upgraded to winter storm warning generally north of I-90 with the exception of northeastern MA east of I-95 where an advisory is in effect. Advisory also in effect for areas south of I90 and west of I495 away from the coast. …
Boy Struck, Seriously Injured By Car While Crossing Foxborough Road: Police Boy Struck, Seriously Injured By Car While Crossing Foxborough Road: Police
Boy Struck, Seriously Injured By Car While Crossing Foxborough Road: Police A 5-year-old old was hospitalized after he was hit by a car in Foxborough this weekend, authorities said. Police and fire responded to the pedestrian-involved crash in the area 332 Central Street around 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, Foxborough Police said on Facebook.  Upon arrival, first responders found the boy had been hit by a passing vehicle. The boy was taken Hasbro Children's Hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.  FPD PRESS RELEASE At about 11am today police and fire units were dispatched to the area of 332 Central Street for a... Posted by Foxborough Police De…
North Shore Natives Dominate Food Network’s 'Tailgate Takedown' With Gluten-Free Menu North Shore Natives Dominate Food Network’s 'Tailgate Takedown' With Gluten-Free Menu
North Shore Natives Dominate Food Network’s 'Tailgate Takedown' With Gluten-Free Menu When Molly Winsten saw an opportunity to promote two of her biggest passions – women in football and gluten-free food – she knew exactly where to turn. The Medford resident auditioned and made it onto Food Network’s football-inspired cooking competition “Tailgate Takedown" that pits pairs against each other in an epic tailgate battle. Winsten was on the latest episode with longtime teammate and friend Erin Truex, of Salem. Their episode, which was filmed at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, premiered on Wednesday, Jan. 25.  The duo braced the wet and dreary Massachusetts weather to create a…
88-Year-Old Woman Killed In Foxborough Crash: Norfolk County DA 88-Year-Old Woman Killed In Foxborough Crash: Norfolk County DA
88-Year-Old Woman Killed In Foxborough Crash: Norfolk County DA An 88-year-old woman was killed Saturday afternoon in a car crash in Foxborough that forced police to shut down Route 140 for hours, the Norfolk County District Attorney said. Olga Perry, of Foxborough, was driving north on Route 140 near Lakeview Road when her Toyota Corolla crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming Hyundai Santa Fe, authorities said.  Paramedics rushed Perry, who was not wearing a seatbelt, to Sturdy Memorial Hospital, where she later succumbed to her wounds, the DA's office said. Police are trying to determine what caused her to cross the centerline.  The d…
ID Released For Man Killed At 'Fierce' Intersection In Foxborough: Report ID Released For Man Killed At 'Fierce' Intersection In Foxborough: Report
ID Released For Man Killed At 'Fierce' Intersection In Foxborough: Report Authorities have identified the man killed at a Foxborough intersection over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend as 57-year-old Michael Shaw, of Foxborough, MassLive reports.  Shaw was jogging on Cocasset Street in Foxborough when he was struck by a car around 10:45 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 26, Foxborough Police and the Sun Chronicle report.  Shaw was taken to a Boston-area trauma center for treatment where he later died, police said. The crash remains under investigation.  The crash happened near the intersection of Cocasset and Oak Streets in Foxborough on Saturday, Nov. 26Google Maps Stre…
Man Killed After Hit By Car At 'Fierce' Intersection In Foxborough: Police Man Killed After Hit By Car At 'Fierce' Intersection In Foxborough: Police
Man Killed After Hit By Car At 'Fierce' Intersection In Foxborough: Police One person has died after they were hit by a car in Foxborough over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, authorities said. Police responded to the crash near the intersection of Cocasset and Oak streets around 10:45 a.m. on Saturday Nov. 26, Foxborough Police said on Facebook. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim who was hit by a car on Cocasset Street. The crash happened near the intersection of Cocasset and Oak Streets in Foxborough on Saturday, Nov. 26Google Maps Street View The man was taken to a Boston-area trauma center for treatment where he later died, police said. His identi…
Retired Foxborough Firefighter, Father, 'Kind-Hearted Comedian' Dead At 55 Retired Foxborough Firefighter, Father, 'Kind-Hearted Comedian' Dead At 55
Retired Foxborough Firefighter, Father, 'Kind-Hearted Comedian' Dead At 55 As much as Michael Timothy Whelahan liked to make people laugh, he equally enjoyed working as a firefighter in Foxborough for almost 30 years.  Unfortunately Whelahan, of Norton, died unexpectedly at Sturdy Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 11, according to his obituary. He was 55 years old.  Born in Brighton and raised in Foxborough, Whelahan graduated from Foxborough High School in 1986 and later joined the fire department in 1993. He retired from the department in January 2022. "Michael will be remembered as a kind-hearted comedian who would help anyone at a moment’s notice," his obitu…
Here's When You Can Buy Tickets To See Ed Sheeran At Gillette Stadium Here's When You Can Buy Tickets To See Ed Sheeran At Gillette Stadium
Here's When You Can Buy Tickets To See Ed Sheeran At Gillette Stadium Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning artist Ed Sheeran is bringing his "+–=÷x" (Mathematics) Tour to thousands of fans around the world, including those at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The English musician will give the crowd the "Shivers" when he stops by the stadium with special guests Khalid and Rosa Linn on July 1, 2023.  Ed Sheeran is bringing his +–=÷x Tour to Gillette Stadium on July 1, 2023 with special guests Khalid & Rosa Linn! Sign... Posted by Gillette Stadium on Monday, October 3, 2022 The 76-show tour will be in support of Sheeran's fifth and most recent album, "=…
Somerville Man, 23, Dies From Wounds In Car Crash That Seriously Injured 5 Others: Police Somerville Man, 23, Dies From Wounds In Car Crash That Seriously Injured 5 Others: Police
Somerville Man, 23, Dies From Wounds In Car Crash That Seriously Injured 5 Others: Police A 23-year-old Somerville man died from his injuries after the car he was riding in crashed over the weekend and seriously injured several of his friends, authorities said.  Henry Augustin was a passenger in a 2009 Ford Expedition that rolled over multiple times just before 3:30 a.m. Sunday on  I-95 near the Route 140 exit in Foxborough, Massachusetts State Police said. They were coming home from a nightclub when the driver lost control of the SUV, authorities said. Investigators hope to piece together what caused him to wreck.  All six men inside were thrown from the SUV…
6 Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Foxborough: Police 6 Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Foxborough: Police
6 Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Foxborough: Police Six people have been injured in an overnight single-vehicle crash in Foxborough, authorities said. Police responded to the crash on I-95 north in Foxborough around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, Massachusetts State Police said.  Initial investigation suggests six people suffered injuries, at least of them two life-threatening, when a Ford Expedition crashed, police said.  I-95 was closed at Exit 13 as a result of the crash, police added. The investigation is ongoing.