Foxborough Year In Review: Top 7 Stories Of 2018

FOXBOROUGH, MA — A historic house faces demolition, a new commuter rail pilot program is starting, and CBS Sporting Club became a gastro pub. These were among the biggest stories on Foxborough Patch in 2018. Take a look back at the most-read stories this year.

1. Kraft Demolition Of Historic Foxborough Home Facing Delay

This historic home in the early 1800s, hosted a small business responsible for helping the straw industry become an economic force for Foxborough into the 20th century. At Tuesday's historical commission meeting, Chairman Mark Ferencik confirmed nothing can be done to block Robert Kraft's company from razing the house. But, a six-month delay is allowed and the commission will consider doing so. The Kraft Group is already in the process of looking for another option, according to Kraft Group spokesman Jeremie Smith... Read more

2. Ex-FHS Principal Retires Early Following 'Fight Club' Scandal

The case stems from a now-fired substitute teacher, Ryan A. Fish, who allegedly supervised slapboxing fights between students in a closed classrooom. Authorities say all three were aware of the classroom fights in October... Read more

3. CBS Scene Is Now CBS Sporting Club

Forget the scene, it's all about the club down at Patriot Place. The Kraft Group, CBS, and Big Night Entertainment Group announced Wednesday that CBS Scene will now go by the name CBS Sporting Club and will reopen as a modern gastro sports pub... Read more

4. Foxborough Starting Pilot For Commuter Rail Service To Boston

An 11-month pilot program for commuter rail service between Gillette Stadium and Boston will begin this spring, following an unanimous vote from the board of selectmen... Read more

5. Fan Who Threw Beer At Chiefs Player Charged, Banned From Gillette

A fan who threw beer at an opposing player at Gillette Stadium Sunday will face charges of disorderly conduct and throwing an object at a sporting event, according to reports. The fan, who was not named, was identified as a 21-year-old Mansfield resident... Read more

6. Foxborough Police Cruiser Involved In Out-Of-Town Crash

A now retired member of the Foxborough Police Department was involved in an out-of-town crash with his unmarked cruiser while off duty, Police Chief William Baker said... Read more

7. Toby Keith's Rep Sorry For Ex-Manager's Outburst At Selectmen

Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill at Patriot Place has apologized for the actions of a now-former employee at a recent selectmen meeting... Read more

Photo courtesy of the Foxborough Historical Society