Foxboro Public Safety Earns Millions from World Cup Security Details Foxboro’s public safety department has generated significant revenue through security details at Gillette Stadium, with the town receiving reimbursements for the work. A recent analysis revealed that third-party payments, primarily from Gillette Stadium operations, accounted for $5.49 million of the town’s total payroll of $64.53 million last year. The stadium, managed by Kraft Sports and Entertainment, covers these costs, according to a town official. The Select Board of Foxboro is currently in a tense standoff with the Boston 2026 World Cup host committee over funding for security expenses. Despite assurances that the committee would cover nearly $8 million in costs, the town remains unresolved. The Select Board has set a March 17 deadline to issue an entertainment license for FIFA to host the event at Gillette Stadium, which will be rebranded as Boston Stadium. Several police officers saw their pay skyrocket last year due to security details at the stadium and overtime work. One patrolman earned $106,040.91 in detail pay and $95,268.30 in overtime, totaling $309,150.18. Other officers, including Foxboro Police Chief Michael Grace, who earned $251,650.64 in total pay, also benefited from the arrangement. Attorneys representing Boston 2026 have pledged to cover the $7.8 million the town is demanding for security costs, including manpower and capital expenses. They emphasized that the host committee has committed to funding police and fire details within two business days of a match. However, the Select Board remains skeptical, citing delays in securing equipment and training.#foxboro_public_safety #kraft_sports_and_entertainment #boston_2026_world_cup_host_committee #gillette_stadium #stephanie_mcgowan
