Zip Trips is heading to Groveland on June 15 - Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston

FOX25 Morning News team is on the road for another season of Zip Trips!  Every Friday morning we're live in cities and towns across New England.  Our next stop is Groveland, MA, 01834.

This is the ninth season of Zip Trips with visits to more than 150 New England communities.  Join FOX25 Morning News Co-host Shannon Mulaire, News Commentator Doug "VB" Goudie, Meteorologist Kevin Lemanowicz and News Anchor and Groveland native, Maria Stephanos on Friday, June 15, in front of Town Hall at 183 Main Street.  Our live broadcast is from 6 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Neighbors, residents, and kids of all ages who want to share their "Groveland Pride" are encouraged to be part of our live audience. We'll have special guests and features that celebrate the unique qualities of Groveland. Explore this historic town with us, meet the people, and enjoy specialty food demonstrations.  

Features Include:

• Taste of the Town: Local restaurants, cafés or bakeries demonstrate savory dishes and sweet treats.
  
• Home Town Team: A salute to a youth or senior team ranging from baseball and soccer to the local running club.
• Zip Trip Trivia: VB tries to stump a special guest with town trivia.    
• Home Town Hero: Meet the local hero who helps out whenever needed! We'll feature a Groveland resident who's making a difference.    
• On the Market: Why is Groveland a great place to live? Preview homes in three price points and hear about schools, services and recreation.
• Firehouse Fridays: A local fire station and firefighters will be honored for all they do.
• Zip Trip Fan of the Week: We'll pick someone from the crowd with true Zip Trip Spirit as our Fan of the Week.
• High Speed Deal: On-site scavenger hunt game for Zip Trip attendees.
• Zip Trip Jr. Reporter: We'll select a child from the crowd to help us with a few reporter duties.
• Town Tour: The FOX25 Morning News team explores Groveland's best eats, must-see attractions, hidden gems, and little known landmarks! 
• Children's Book Drive: Donate a new children's book to benefit Reach Out and Read.    

Groveland residents are invited to drop-off a brand new children's book from our book list featured on the Zip Trip page at myfoxboston.com. All new books collected will benefit Reach Out and Read, a national nonprofit that prepares America's youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together.

Zip Trip attendees will also have the chance to register to win a new Mazda CX-5.  Prizes, games, children's story time, and free products (while supplies last) will be part of the fun provided by our Zip Trip partners including: Dunkin Donuts, Boston Area Mazda Dealers, Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), McGeough Lamacchia Realty, Fallon Community Health Plan, Sal's Pizza, Tedeschi Food Shops, Catania Hospitality Group, The Paper Store, Canobie Lake Park, The Steamship Authority and Hunt's Photo & Video.