Foxborough Buzzing with Excitement Over Trader Joe's Arrival

Mention Trader Joe’s in Foxborough and you’re going to get people excited.

The neighborhood grocery store has created plenty of positive buzz around town since the .

“This is the best thing that has happened to Foxborough in a long time,” Foxborough resident Dennis Naughton commented on the July 24 Patch article, “.”

Other Foxborough Patch readers have shared their excitement of Trader Joe’s arrival on Patch and Facebook, which intensified after the company announced it would be opening at its Patriot Place location on Sept. 7.

“Never been to a Trader Joe's,” said Foxborough Patch reader Irene Giagkas on Facebook. “Can't wait to see.”

The Patriot Place Trader Joe's is approximately 16,000 square feet, according to a press release announcing the grocery store’s September opening. The new Foxborough business will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, is scheduled to offer beer and wine, and will have plenty of customer parking spaces. It will be located in the South Marketplace between and in the space formerly occupied by Circuit City.

for the Foxborough location and in the first two days had gathered over 500 applications, according to Trader Joe’s representative Rachel Broderick.

She added that the store will continue accepting applications because it is “always hiring.”

Foxborough Patch took to social media to find out what about Trader Joe’s coming to town has people excited. Here’s a look at what Facebook and Twitter users had to say:

Maureen England said she was excited about the “gluten free” selection the store offers.

Jennifer Ooi said she’s looking forward “delicious sauces, coffee, cheese, spices and chocolates.”

Santina Kingsley told us that the “good healthy food at reasonable prices” was the reason for her excitement and Nancy Harris-Brody agreed.

Donna Elder Richardson said she was excited for “something new” to get away from “the same old same old that's in the ‘other’ stores.”

Joan Elder Costa pointed out the store’s “creative and different appetizers for entertaining and good wines at bargain prices.”

On Twitter, user @annerbananer said “two words: Mini Brie #Delish.”

From , Foxborough Board of Selectmen chair James DeVellis called Trader Joe’s a “great company with a terrific community reputation” that “brings variety and choice” for Foxborough residents. He’s even already planned his first trip.

“Personally, I do all my business printing at Staples next door and having Trader Joe’s in the South Plaza is very convenient.”

The longstanding success of Trader Joe’s around the country, dating back to the 1950s, has DeVellis personally excited for the store’s arrival in town.

“Having a company that is sought after by many towns show confidence to come to Foxborough and Patriot Place is something special for us,” DeVellis said. “Attracting this type of business does not come easy and I know the Kraft Organization worked hard to put this deal together, which is fantastic for all.”

Others in the area expressed similar enthusiasm when Trader Joe’s announced its plans to come to Foxborough at the beginning of the year.

“I am a long time Trader Joe's shopper,” said Jen Vondenbrink on Patch on Jan. 8. “Until I moved to Foxboro, it's where I did most of my shopping. I'm excited to be able to get back to doing my regular shopping at Trader Joe’s.”

Other Patch user comments from Trader Joe’s articles:

“Woo Hoo!!!!!! You betcha that I'll be stopping there on my way home to Attleboro from work,” said ‘Just Sayin’. “Love Trader Joe's! Now, if only Attleboro could attract a TJs or Wegman's.”

“Love Trader Joe’s,” said Elaine Gildred. “It’s a great place to shop for some of those things you can’t find elsewhere. I am looking forward to it.” “Thank God,” said Fred B. “We trek down to Warwick, R.I. but also love the Framingham and Newton stores too.” As for the Sept. 7 opening in town, DeVellis said he wishes the neighborhood grocery store luck and looks forward to his first visit. “Trader Joe’s is a very welcome addition to Patriot Place and to the town of Foxborough,” DeVellis said. “I wish them much success and look forward to visiting the store.”

The store will feature a festive décor that mixes traditional Trader Joe’s elements such as cedar covered walls and Hawaiian motifs, combined with a local flair that includes art celebrating the neighborhood and the home town team, the New England Patriots.

Trader Joe’s representatives said they were excited to be coming to Foxborough because “it's a wonderful community, filled with foodies.”

For a closer look at Trader Joe’s Sept. 7 opening, . For more information on employment, including a copy of an application, .