Foxborough, MA - Musings From 02035

Authorities have since found out who the murdered man was (29-year-old Carlos Gomez of Central Falls, R.I.). Now they’re looking for whoever did it. Initial TV and paper reports had said the victim was running/walking away from where he was shot but didn’t get far. The paper also contained info that some people did think it was just highway vehicle noise - that’s understandable and I’m sure they feel lousy knowing what they know now. The police seem confident they will solve the crime. http://www.foxbororeporter.com/news2.htm

……. sounds as if it could be a title to a novel, but today it is a news Headline. A poignant reminder that even though we are a small town with a close knit sense of community, bad things can and do happen here. Authorities do not yet know the name of the victim, but they know he was running away from his killer. According to WCVB, neighbors heard gunshots at around 12:30 a.m., but no-one called the Police^{^}….what? ….did I read that correctly???…yes, double checking…”Keating said that several neighbors heard the shots at about 12:30 a.m., but no one called police until after 1 a.m. when someone leaving the Cabot Business Park noticed something strange.” Hello?! Hearing gunshots is not something strange enough in town to warrant calling the Police - or did they not recognize them as gunshots and think it was just another loud noise coming from somewhere near the highway and not anything to give another thought to? Please, be aware of the surroundings. Someday it could be the difference between life and death and getting away with a crime or not.

Speaking of crime, October is Domestic Violence awareness month… http://www.janedoe.org .

FOX25 is highlighting Foxborough High School today. Come out and support the hometown high school football team as they face off against a football team from Dartmouth. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM. Check out the pix at FOX in Foxborough or videos of captains, cheerleaders, Jazz Ensemble and more at High School Friday. Go Warriors!

Robert Kraft & MIAA announced that “…six of the seven Eastern Massachusetts high school Super Bowl games will be played at Gillette Stadium through the year 2009.” The games will be played on December 1. Two Thumbs Up!!

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Project Development & Design Guide
“MassHighway’s Project Development and Design Guidebook was released in January 2006. The Guidebook features more emphasis on design flexibility, streamlined procedures, and improved collaboration between MassHighway and the cities and towns it serves.”

Also, if the road you’re on not only needs improvement (and which ones don’t?!), but is a hazard, please dial 321 on a cell phone or 888-359-9595. “Citizens can use the 321 system to call in concerns about catch basins, manholes and other critical issues…If the location identified by the caller does not fall under MassHighway’s jurisdiction, the information will be forwarded to another state or municipal agency. Information can also be submitted through the MassHighway web site feedback page by visiting MHD and clicking on ‘Contact Us.’ The Feedback Page is manned during working hours.” (info from Boston Globe & Sun Chronicle)

Town elections are next week. Do you vote for the candidates _not_ cluttering lawns and wall space with signs or find the political and philosophical differences between each and vote for the one you agree with on more things than any other candidate? Hopefully, the one you disagree less frequently with and the one not cluttering the visual landscape is the same person!

April 14 marks National Day of Climate Action. Join others around North American committed to helping slow global warming and it’s harmful effects. Go to a rally, help inform others, do whatever you can to help! There are rallies planned in the area; learn more and check out the variety of offerings here.