Community Corner
ABOUT TOWN: The Sky is Falling in the Downtown
Welcome to "About Town with Mark Snyder," a column that will keep you up to the minute with what's what, who's who and what's going on around town. If you see or hear something we could use here, let us know by sending an e-mail to pmpco@aol.com.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to: Jake & Connor Gillis, who turn three today. Their dad is Jeremy Gillis, Town Clerk in Easton, who makes his home in Stoughton. Happy Birthday also to Stoughton Firefighter/EMT Scott Mellyn.
THE SKY IS FALLING: Guess it's not actually the sky, but instead bricks from the building downtown that is propped up with wood and cordened off from the street. Stoughton's Hank Herbowy captured this shot of bricks which had fallen off the side and top of the building onto the sidewalk below. Repairs are ongoing inside the building, which has had a fire and a . It is the former home of Cheng-Du in the downtown.
No word yet on when the , which is located where both buildings meet, will be able to re-open. The owner was told he would have to close for 30 days---that was a few months ago.
Find out what's happening in Stoughtonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
FEELING LIKE A MILLION BUCKS: Congratulations to Daniel R. Falvey, Jr. who won a cool million dollars on a ticket from the Massachusetts Lottery’s Billion Dollar Blockbuster Game. He purchased the lucky ticket at Stop & Shop on Washington Street, which will receive a $10,000 commission. He didn't return a call from About Town seeking comment on his win. (Probably figured I was a new "relative" looking for a few bucks.)
SCHOOL COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION: The Stoughton School Committee will reorganize on June 28, 2011. So, in the meantime, Tom Colburn will remain and Chairman and Allan Mills will remain as Vice Chairman. About Town has already predicted that come June 28, two women will lead the way for the schools. Look for Joyce Husseini to be elected Chair and Deb Sovinee Vice Chair of the School Committee that day.
Find out what's happening in Stoughtonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
FREE MOVIE TODAY: You can watch a free showing of "The Last Song," starring Miley Cyrus and Greg Kinnear today at the Stoughton Public Library. The showing of the PG-rated film, geared for young adults, starts at 3:30 p.m. in the Wales French room upstairs.
The film is a heartwarming coming-of-age story that strikes the right emotional chords. The story of a girl and her estranged father trying to restore the loving relationship they once had. Cyrus sings "When I Look At You" in the film.
FREE MOVIE TONIGHT: Tonight at First Parish Universalist Church, 790 Washington Street in Stoughton Center, at 7:30 p.m. come see “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.” Based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas presents a harrowing look at life during the Holocaust.
Bored and restless in his new home, Bruno, an innocent and naïve eight-year old German boy, ignores his mother’s warnings and sets off on an adventure in the woods. Soon, he meets a young boy and a surprising friendship develops. Set during World War II, this remarkable and inspiring story about the power of the human spirit—and the insidiousness of evil—will capture your heart and engage your mind. A Miramax film, in association with the BBC, directed by Mark Herman, and featuring Vera Farmiga, David Thewlis, and Rupert Friend.
Free Admission, but donations are welcome.
