Monday's Foxborough HS Senior Celebration To Start Early

Originally published May 21, 2017

FOXBOROUGH, MA — The Class of 2017 will leave Foxborough High School a bit early when they leave at the end of their final day of school Friday.

In a letter to parents, Superintendent Debra Spinelli said the students have chosen an earlier dismissal time of 1:15 p.m. One they leave the high school, they will follow a police escort around the common, up Route 140, and towards Payson Road for photos and further celebration.

The change comes following safety concerns from Police Chief William Baker about the celebration around the center of town, which has included a gathering on common since 2012. Due to safety concerns and past injuries and accidents which have taken place over the years, Baker said in a memo to the community that he is hoping to adopt new changes to the traditional ride around the center of town and associated celebrations.

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In her letter, Spinelli said the increase in cheering parents and crowds have increased the risks and public safety concerns associated with the unofficial school event.

The drive around the common has been a decades-long tradition for students graduating from Foxborough High School. The celebration on the common is newer and started in 2012.

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