Foxboro town election 2013 — some thoughts, some advice, and a reminder to VOTE!
by Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter 4/2012 As a Foxboro Jaycee, I was so honored to be the moderator for candidates night — yes, I was nervous but…
The Water Heals
by Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter and the Boston City Paper, 3/2013 The water heals. I’m a little kid, enjoying one of an uncountable number of childhood trips…
[Foxboro] Sign of the times? Thoughts on an electronic news sign on the Common
by Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter, 1/2013 I read with interest the news that the Foxborough Lions Club is talking about the possibility of upgrading the two aging…
A Christmas prayer for the victims of Sandy Hook
by Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter and Boston City Paper 12/2012 All I want to write this week is a goofy op/ed piece making fun of the 12/21/2012…
The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro — it’s more than just Christmas Lights
Note: Originally published 11/28/2012, and one of the most important pieces I have ever written, please note the following: The 2012 concerts noted here have obviously taken place; CLICK HERE…
Foxboro Thanksgiving 1997, 15 years later…
by Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter 11/2012 Happy Thanksgiving! Back in 1997, one year into writing in this paper, I wrote a Thanksgiving piece. I came across it…
Super Storm Sandy’s aftermath, for this region, a time to be grateful, and to help those affected
by Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter and Boston City paper 11/2012 Tuesday morning, 11:00am; still no power at home; I am off from work for the day and…
Halloween history lesson
by Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter and Boston City Paper, 10/2012 Nationally and locally, the newspapers are full of negative news and stories. In the spirit of lightening…
Take ten seconds…
by Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter and the Boston City Paper, 9/2012 “I need to tell you that you’re going to remember this night for the rest of…
Review: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band / Wrecking Ball Tour / Gillette Stadium (My hometown) / Saturday, August 18, 2012
by Robert Gillis 8/2012 Another beautiful night for a Boss show in my hometown! Our seats were in B2 which is behind the pit and behind “A” but not bad…
Review: A monster of a show, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at Fenway Park Boston, August 15, 2012
by Robert Gillis (9/2012) A little disclaimer: When it comes to Springsteen, I am not exactly unbiased — Not at all. I love the guy and tonight’s show was my…
Grieving the Saint Kevin’s Property
By Robert Gillis Published in the Boston City Paper 7/2012 and the Foxboro Reporter 8/2012 ived my first 25 years in Dorchester, and while I have moved away, I am…
My first videos of images from GillisPhotos.com
These are my first videos of some of my favorite images from my photo site, GillisPhotos.com, which I’ve created and uploaded to YouTube. Check them out!
Slow news day, summer 2012 edition!
by Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter and Boston City Paper, 7/2012 Back by popular demand! Slow news day, random thoughts, summer edition! And that means we throw the…
Taking the time to cherish the NOW
by Robert Gillis Published in the Foxboro Reporter and the Boston City Paper 6/2012 In the past year, four people I know very well, including two childhood friends, have lost…