Results tagged “patriotplace”

Three Massachusetts sheriffs went directly to the federal government for help with dealing with illegal immigrants. The three sheriffs - Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald Jr., and Worcester County Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis - felt the Patrick administration erred by not joining the Secure Communities program. [Boston Herald] Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. more ›

Many people in Foxboro without power are wondering how Patriot Place and Gillette Stadium got power turned on before most residents. [Attleboro Sun Chronicle] About 25 western Mass. communities are battling floods caused by Irene, as eastern communities are dealing with linger power outages. [Boston Globe] After Hurricane Irene finished with Pittsfield, Vermont, and the town's 427 residents were isolated by flooding and storm-ravaged roads, the town held a cookout. [WCVB] Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. more ›

Businesses in Foxboro, either in Patriot Place or near Gillette Stadium, are among the happiest people regarding the conclusion of the NFL lockout. Football is good for business. "When training camp starts we’ll see a 20 percent increase,” said Grasi Souza, manager of the Dunkin’ Donuts at Patriot Place. [Boston Globe] Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. more ›

Nothing lasts forever, certainly not an unbeaten NBA season. The Boston Celtics lost for the first time this season on Friday, dropping a 110-103 decision to the Phoenix Suns, who lost their first game on Wednesday. For a close game, the Suns were in control most of the way. The NBA's top two shooting teams didn't disappoint the crowd. The Celtics shot 51.7% from the field. Phoenix finished 13-24, or 54.2%, on three-pointers. more ›

It's official! Tom Brady finally confirmed what we all sort of already knew: Gisele Bundchen is pregnant. As secrets go, it wasn't well hidden. He told Chris Berman of ESPN the news, and joked that the birth can't occur on a Sunday. But, if the blessed event were to happen on December 13 or 27, when the team plays in Foxboro, there may be a way Tom could witness the birth of his second child and play quarterback on the same day. The sprawling Patriot Place complex includes the Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center. Bostonist has had an appointment there. It's an impressive facility. There must be some intern working for Bill Belichick who can check to see if it's equipped to handle women in labor. more ›