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In today's newsletter:

• Foxborough elementary school gun case ends in federal guilty plea
• Heading to Bruno Mars at Gillette? Here's what to know first
• Want free Karol G tickets for Gillette Stadium in Foxborough?

Also on today's calendar: Wrentham Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
• Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Bedford Felon Guilty of Possessing Firearm With Machinegun Conversion Device at Massachusetts Elementary School (newbedfordguide.com) — A New Bedford man has pleaded guilty to federal charges after bringing a handgun with a machinegun conversion device and extra loaded magazines onto the grounds of Taylor Elementary School in Foxborough. Prosecutors say he hid the weapon under parked cars after a parking lot crash during a school event, and now faces potentially lengthy prison time at sentencing in December.
   

2. Bruno Mars to perform at Gillette Stadium Labor Day weekend (wwlp.com) — Foxborough residents should expect heavy traffic and road closures around Gillette Stadium this Saturday and Sunday as Bruno Mars headlines two nights of 'The Romantic Tour.' The guide details parking options, MBTA special event trains, bag rules, cashless payments, and accessibility services, plus a look ahead at other big-name concerts coming to the stadium this fall.
   

3. Karol G Ticket Giveaway (audacy.com) — You've got a shot to see Karol G live at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough on September 12 by listening to Mix 104.1 and being the 14th caller during designated times September 8–11. Winners receive mobile tickets via a third-party app and must meet email, smartphone, and any venue health requirements to redeem the prize.
   

4. 'I mean, clearly,' Jalen Hurts tells GQ when asked if he and A.J. Brown grew apart in Philadelphia (wfmd.com) — Patriots fans in Foxborough get an inside look at how star receiver A.J. Brown's relationship with former Eagles teammate Jalen Hurts has cooled since Brown's trade to New England. The story recounts their recent interaction during joint practices in Foxborough and details both players' public comments about drifting apart while still expressing mutual respect.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Foxborough

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Wrentham Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
  St. Mary Catholic Church, Wrentham, 130 South St, Wrentham
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• September Teen Take & Make: Design a Fan, Grades 7-12
  Boyden Library Ground Floor Circulation Desk , 2 Baker Street, Fo
• Soothing Sensory Time Ages: 3-5
  Boyden Library Story & Craft Room , 2 Baker Street, Foxborou
  10:30 am
• Preschool Picassos (ages 3-5)
  Boyden Library Story & Craft Room , 2 Baker Street, Foxborou
  3:30 pm
• Boyden's Writing Group
  Boyden Library Community Meeting Room , 2 Baker Street, Foxboroug
  7:00 pm
• Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable
  Boyden Library Online
  7:00 pm
• Library Board of Trustees
  Boyden Library Fuller Conference Room , 2 Baker Street, Foxboroug
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Tippy Toe Time Ages: 2-5
  Boyden Library Community Meeting Room , 2 Baker Street, Foxboroug
  10:30 am
• Common Talk (about books!)
  Boyden Library Fuller Conference Room , 2 Baker Street, Foxboroug
  11:00 am
Sunday September 20
• The Backyard Tailgate | Patriots vs. Steelers →
  Sonesta Select Boston Foxborough Mansfield, 35 Foxborough Blvd, Foxborough
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• Crescent Ridge Story Time!
  Sharon Public Library Crescent Ridge Dairy Grounds 407 Bay Rd, Sharon, MA, 02067
  11:00 am
• Land Sale Ad Hoc Committee →
  Mansfield, MA Calendar, 6 Park Row, Mansfield
  2:00 pm
• Drop-In LEGO Free Build (Ages 4+)
  Mansfield Public Library , 255 Hope St.
  4:00 pm
• Barks and Books Read to a Dog Group
  Sharon Public Library Children's Activity Space Room 204 , 1
  4:30 pm

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