FORTY YEARS, ALREADY? The Stoughton High Class of 1971 had their 40th Reunion on Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Holiday Inn in Dedham. Chairperson Debbie Perdigao Bosse got it together successfully on short notice.

Classmates came from all over the United States, including Debbie Rudis who came from Alaska! The food was good and the entertainment was provided by classmate Steve Baker.

The SHS class of 1971 had 85 attendees at the event. Everyone had a fine time dining, dancing and visiting with old friends. They are all looking forward to their next gathering.

Check out pictures from the reunion in the media gallery.

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SUPPORT THE FOOD PANTRY (AND EAT WELL!):  Stoughton Friends for Seniors will be having an Italian Dinner, with all proceeds to benefit St. Anthony’s Free Market food pantry.

The dinner takes place on December 8, from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Sons of Italy Hall, 560 Washington Street on Rt. 138. Admission is only $7 at the door, with senior citizens only $5! 

The Dinner will be cooked and served by the fabulous kitchen crew of Mike Sammarco and friends. 

Dinner includes pasta, meatballs, garlic bread and dessert. Be an Angel--Have a delicious dinner and support those in need!  For more information, call Lorraine at 781-341-0158. 

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HANSLER GRADUATES: Timothy Hansler of Stoughton was a member of the 309th graduating class of recruits for the state Department of Correction.

The class includes 101 corrections professionals, including 83 correction officers and 18 correction program officers.

During the past six years, 24 classes of recruits have graduated adding 1,978 new correction professionals to the department. The department employs about 5,000 and houses more than 11,500 inmates in 18 facilities, ranging from pre-release to maximum security.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Marilyn Rabinovitz, a Stoughton resident and active member at Ahavath Torah Congregation. To singer Tracy Morris, a former member of Striar Old Colony YMCA, who is working with producer Duncan Daniels of Interscope Records.

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