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Governor says DHS-held security funds could affect Foxboro planning for upcoming games
Summary
The governor told reporters that the Department of Homeland Security is holding funds due to states that are needed for public security planning in Foxboro and estimated roughly $8.5 million may be held; officials said they will follow up with a statewide total and continue working with local and federal partners.
The governor said Department of Homeland Security funding due to states for public security is being held and that the hold-up is complicating local planning for events in Foxboro ahead of major games.
"Department of Homeland Security is sitting on funding right now that is due to the states, that is due to Massachusetts. We need that funding. That is for public security," the governor said, adding that the administration is working with local, federal and private partners on planning for the upcoming games.
When asked how much is being held by DHS, the governor offered an estimate: "I think there's about eight and a half million maybe," and said the administration will provide a statewide total through follow‑up. He also said local law enforcement needs access to funding to operationalize security plans.
Reporters referenced a local meeting of the Foxboro select board about roughly $7 million described as unaccounted for; the governor said state officials hope the meeting goes well and that the withheld DHS funding is one factor affecting planning. He said the administration will continue to coordinate with stakeholders to ensure the events proceed as planned.
The estimate cited by the governor was given on the record as an approximate figure and officials said they would confirm the statewide total through the press office.
