Sunday, December 16, 2012
The New England Patriots will wear black-ribbon logos on their helmets and hold a moment of silence before Sunday night's game against the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough.
Foxborough will be center stage of the National Football League world for the second time in six days Sunday night when the New England Patriots host the San Francisco 49ers in primetime on NBC's Sunday Night Football. But even a game with so much significance on playoff positioning will simply be less important in the wake of Friday's tragedy in Newtown, Conn. The New England Patriots, along with the rest of the country, will have the 26 victims of Friday's shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on their minds and in their hearts during Sunday's game at Gillette Stadium. In recognition of Friday's tragedy, the Patriots plan to honor the 20 children and six adults killed in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School by wearing black-…
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Rolling Thunder will participate in seat dedication, the first in a major professional sports venue
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Since World War I, more than 92,000 American soldiers remain unaccounted for and the New England Patriots and New England Revolution will pay tribute to those POW/MIA soldiers with a special ceremony and dedication this Friday. Friday's ceremony at Gillette Stadium will mark the first time in the history of professional sports a team will leave a seat permanently unoccupied in recognition of the many soldiers who are POW/MIA. A black seat above the stadium’s south end zone will remain permanently empty and marked by a plaque recognizing the sacrifice of the POW/MIA. Robert Kraft, chairman and CEO of the The Kraft Group and Joe D’Entremont, president of the Massachusetts Chapter 1 of the Rolling Thunder, will participate in the dedication, …
Saturday, August 4, 2012
A look at the top headlines in your town and the surrounding area for the week of July 29, 2012.
Norton Man Cited for Leaving Scene of Route 24 Fatal Massachusetts State Police have issued a citation to the man who was allegedly operating the vehicle that struck and killed a pedestrian on Route 24 northbound in Randolph early Sunday morning, July 29 (around 1:15 a.m.). Shane Wilson, 20, of Norton was issued a citation with a single charge of leaving the scene after causing personal injury resulting in death, David Traub, spokesman for Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey, said in a press release. 29-year-old Adam T. Trudeau of Needham was said to have been standing in the roadway on the northbound side of Route 24 when he was struck by Wilson's vehicle. Read more by clicking here. *** Stoughton Fire Department Helps to …
Thursday, April 19, 2012
What's up in the region for activities, entertainment and lectures in the area.
Friday The New England Folk Festival is a fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands. The 2012 Festival, our 68th annual Festival, is to be held on April 20-22, at the Mansfield High School. Click here for more info. Country Mile is playing at Toby Keith's at Patriot Place at 9:30 p.m. Eric Higgins is playing at Casey O'Conors in Mansfield today at 7 p.m. Revolution Soccer Clinic - The Revolution will hold a for this special April School Vacation Revolution Soccer Clinic, featuring drills and training with the Revolution staff from 2-3 p.m. This event is located in the lower plaza outside of The Hall presented by Raytheon and the Pro Shop. Nick Rossi is playing at the Tavern in Wrentham at 7 p.m. to close. Join the …
Paul Mac Pherson
1:12 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
This is a great thing that is being done to honor our POW/MIA's. One can only hope that people will respect what this empty seat stands for and respect it. Also let's hope that all of the other "professional teams" will follow suit. more ›