Business & Tech

Could Foxborough Attract Amazon?

Town officials say Route 1 could be an ideal spot for the e-commerce giant.

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Could Amazon come to Foxborough to build their second headquarters? Town officials are looking into the possibility that land on Route 1 could be a good fit.

Foxborough town officials told the Sun Chronicle that they are interested in attracting Amazon, which is searching for a 100-acre, pad-ready site for their second headquarters. The likely site would be that land across the street from Gillette Stadium that was previously part of a controversial and failed proposal to bring a casino to Foxborough.

Town Manager Bill Keegan said the area was ideal for Amazon and business use.

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Getting selected for the second headquarters could be a large benefit. Amazon is expected to employ up to 50,000 people and invest $5 billion in construction.

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