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FOXBORO -- As the season of giving begins in earnest, local officials are establishing a new benchmark for civic boosterism.

FOXBORO — A reconstituted seven-member panel appointed to help screen town manager candidates is expected to convene in early November for a get-acquainted session prior to getting down to business.

After several months of questionable actions, improper meetings, constant ducking of their public responsibilities, and almost-apologies largely forced by questions from the public and press, one thing has become obvious

FOXBORO — Still picking up the pieces after the sudden departure of former Town Manager John Coderre, select board members this week laid plans for a reconstituted panel to screen

FOXBORO — State and federal environmental officials want the town to assume ownership of a key parcel at the former Mansfield Bleachery complex off Morse Street as a first step

FOXBORO — The Sun Chronicle has filed a second Freedom of Information Act request with the town regarding the tenure and departure of former Town Manager John Coderre.

FOXBORO — Stung by recent criticism over a lack of transparency, select board Chairman Mark Elfman is standing by the appointment of Paige Duncan — the town’s director of land

FOXBORO — Less than 20 minutes after being elevated to the post of acting town manager by a unanimous select board vote Wednesday, Paige Duncan signaled her intention to seek

During a Foxborough Select Board meeting on July 16, board Chairman Mark Elfman announced the parting of ways in a joint statement.

FOXBORO — Ending weeks of speculation about his future employment, local officials this week confirmed that John Coderre’s brief tenure as town manager will officially end Aug. 6.