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1. Board of Selectmen Meeting

The Stoughton Board of Selectmen will meet Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall (third floor, Great Hall). 

The meeting starts in executive session (closed to the public), discussing contract matters with Police Chief Paul Shastany.

The selectmen then reconvene in an open session, open to the public.

A packed open session agenda includes hearing from Fire Chief Mark Dolloff in regards to the undetonated firework incident and receiving an update from the Town Manager Search Committee

The full agenda is posted here: Revised Agenda 07242012.pdf 

2. Summer Nutrition Program at the West School

The Stoughton Public Schools will be offering a Summer Nutrition Program at the West Elementary School. The program began Monday, July 9 and ends on August 16, 2012.

Lunch will be served free of charge to all school aged children, up to age 18, in the West School Cafeteria, Monday through Thursday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All food must be consumed on the premises; no food is allowed to be taken home or off the property.

Questions? Call 781-297-1051.

3. Bingo at the Senior Center

The Senior Center will hold its weekly game of BINGO at 12:45 p.m.

4. Reminder: Boston Bruins Mascot “Blades” to Visit Stoughton Public Library on Wednesday

Boston Bruins mascot “Blades” will visit the Stoughton Public Library for Story Hour Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. "Blades" will be joined by a pilot from Jet Blue.

For more information, click here.

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