NFL/LISC GRASSROOTS PROGRAM AND NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS GRANT $250,000 FOR NEW SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT DUGGAN PARK IN SPRINGFIELD, MASS.

Award is part of $3 million in new grants to athletic fields nationwide

Duggan Park, in Springfield, Mass., will get a new synthetic turf field, lighting and bleachers thanks in part to a $250,000 grant by the New England Patriots through the National Football League (NFL) Foundation Grassroots Program.

The grant from the Patriots, the NFL Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to the Springfield Public Schools is part of the second round of $3 million in field refurbishment awards allocated this year.

The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program – a partnership between the NFL Foundation and LISC, the nation’s leading community development support organization – has supported the construction or renovation of 376 football fields nationwide since 1998. During that time, the NFL Foundation has granted nearly $61 million to revitalize playing fields in underserved neighborhoods. Fields are newly built or significantly renovated, with improvements such as irrigation systems, lights, bleachers, scoreboards, goal posts and turf. Grassroots grants are issued once established funding thresholds are reached for each project.

“We are very excited for the opportunity to bring a new, state-of-the-art football field to Springfield,” said Andre Tippett, the Patriots executive director of community affairs. “We would like to thank the NFL Foundation and LISC for their shared commitment to youth football. This new field will benefit thousands of youth in the Springfield area for years to come.”

LISC identifies local, nonprofit, community-based agencies that have an interest in building or refurbishing football fields in schools and neighborhood parks. Through the program, local agencies are provided with the necessary financing and technical assistance to improve the quality and safety of fields in their communities. The agencies oversee the construction, maintenance and programming of the fields.

Karen Kelleher, executive director of LISC Boston, highlighted the opportunity this investment brings to Springfield residents: “We are delighted this field will be a resource for the students of nearby Duggan Academy and for students and community athletics programs throughout the city. The renovation of Duggan Park and the entire sports complex is an incredible opportunity to create green space and facilities for recreation and community health.”

“”LISC is proud to continue our partnership with the Patriots and the NFL Foundation which enables us to make this investment, with Springfield public schools and the city of Springfield,” Karen continued. “The field at Duggan Park will be the eleventh field in Massachusetts that LISC, the Patriots and the NFL Foundation have funded through the Grassroots program.”

7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain and sleet before 9pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

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A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

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A chance of snow before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of snow after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Julian Edelman named New England Patriots 2019 Ed Block Courage Award Winner

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman was selected as the recipient of the 2019 Ed Block Courage Award. The honor is bestowed annually upon a player who best exemplifies the principles of courage and sportsmanship while also serving as a source of inspiration. Edelman and award winners from the 31 other NFL teams will be honored at the 42nd Annual Ed Block Courage Awards Banquet in Baltimore on March 28, 2020.

       Edelman returned to action in 2018 after missing the 2017 season due to a knee injury and helped

THE STADIUM TOUR FEATURING DEF LEPPARD, MOTLEY CRUE, POISON AND JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS - SECOND SHOW ADDED AT FENWAY PARK ON AUGUST 26 DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND

THE STADIUM TOUR

SUMMER 2020

DEF LEPPARD   MÖTLEY CRÜE

POISON

JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS

SECOND SHOW ADDED DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND

FENWAY PARK – AUGUST 26

Public on-sale Thursday, January 16^th at 10 AM

Boston, Massachusetts - January 9, 2020 – Due to overwhelming demand and following immediate sellouts in 17 stadiums across the country, THE STADIUM TOUR featuring DEF LEPPARD, MÖTLEY CRÜE, with POISON and JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS is adding a second show at Boston’s historic Fenway Park on August 26. Produced by Live Nation, the summer tour is set to steamroll through America, visiting the country’s most iconic stadiums.

Tickets will go on-sale to the general public beginning Thursday, January 16 at 10 am at www.RedSox.com/MotleyCrueDefLeppard. Citi is the official presale credit card for the tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 14 at 10 am local time until Wednesday, January 15 at 10pm local time through Citi Entertainment^SM. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

Following the huge success of their NETFLIX biopic THE DIRT, Mötley Crüe has seen a massive

Citizens Advisory Committee - Future Fire Station(s) - Deadline Extended for Falmouth, MA

Citizens Advisory Committee – Future Fire Station(s)

     A Citizens Advisory Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen in accordance with relevant provisions of the Falmouth Home Rule Charter and Town bylaws. The Committee shall consist of nine (9) members who shall serve until the Committee is dissolved. The Board seeks representation from individuals residing in a broad geographic area within the Town.

     The mission of the Committee is to evaluate information regarding the location of fire stations provided by a consultant study, and input from the Fire Chief, Town Manager and other staff members, and from citizens. The Committee is directed to collect and review information and submit a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen regarding one/more potential location(s) for a new fire station(s). In formulating a recommendation regarding station locations, the Committee will need to develop a thorough understanding of staffing resources and deployment practices.

     Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020, in the Office of the Board of Selectmen.

     Applications are available in the Office of the Board of Selectmen, 59 Town Hall Square and on the Board of Selectmen’s page on the Town website at www.falmouthmass.us.

JIMMY BUFFETT - XFINITY CENTER - SATURDAY AUGUST 8 - TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY JANUARY 10 AT 10AM

Boston, Massachusetts --- Boston, the wait is over. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at the Xfinity Center for one night only, SATURDAY, August 8 at 8pm, as part of Jimmy Buffett’s Slack Tide Tour 2020.

Local Parrotheads won't want to miss their chance to soak in the full Margaritaville experience.

“After throwing the most memorable party of 2019 like only they can, we are thrilled to welcome Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band back to Mansfield for one night only,” said John Innamorato, VP of Booking for Live Nation New England.  “Do not miss the festivities when the Slack Tide Tour 2020 coasts through town on Saturday, August 8^th!”

Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. The long-awaited Margaritaville musical played on Broadway in New York, and features all your favorite Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Volcano,” “Fins,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and many more. The original Broadway cast recording of the musical was recently released. 

Now, Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville is touring nationwide.  The road production of the Broadway musical kicked off at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI, on September 29, and will head to over 35 cities across the U.S. in the first year.

“This talented cast has been hand-selected to share and celebrate the story, music and lifestyle of this show on its first national tour,” said Jimmy. “I am thrilled that this group of performers will transform theaters into Margaritaville each evening. Margaritaville started out as an idea, but now you can actually spend an evening there, and get your mind on island time.”

Saturday, August 8th Xfinity Center Tickets On Sale Friday, January 10 at 10am Eight (8) ticket limit per customer

Tickets available at LiveNation.com

Ticket prices subject to applicable fees.