WBUR TODAY: What's in Foxborough's World Cup deal
❤️ Donate Tuesday, March 17, 2026 🍀 Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Good Morning Boston, Happy St. Patrick's Day/Evacuation Day! Metered parking in Boston is free all day, in tribute to Henry Knox and friends ' work 250 years ago to push the British out of the city for good. WBUR's Berto Scalese explains how the pivotal evacuation unfolded in this delightful 90-second video . Now to the news: Just for kicks: After weeks of wrangling and enough uncertainty to make you nervous, Foxborough officials are expected to take the final step tonight to clear the path for World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium this June and July. The town's select board is expected to vote on their deal with World Cup organizers to ensure local taxpayers won't be on the hook for what they estimate is nearly $8 million in security costs for the games (think: police details , equipment, etc.). It's something of a formalit...