"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Cash Mob Stoughton at Beantown Diner “Cash Mob Stoughton,” which has the goal of funneling support (and money) to local businesses, has selected Beantown Diner as this week's "hit."  Beantown (on Washington St.) is open until 2 p.m. Let the staff know you are with the "mob." 2. Get Involved with Party All Night Long Now in its 13th year, Party All Night Long (PANL) the SHS Annual All-Night Lock-In Graduation Party, will take place on June 7, 2012. The night is filled …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Town Meeting Resumes Session 4 of Town Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Stoughton High auditorium.  At 7 p.m. tours of Stoughton High will be offered so people can see the facility before voting on a feasibility study for a potential replacement or renovation of the building. 2. Darkness to Light Training at the YMCA The Old Colony YMCA’s Stoughton Branch is offering the award-winning Darkness To Light child abuse prevention training to the community on Wednesday, …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Board of Selectmen Meeting The Stoughton Board of Selectmen meets Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at Town Hall (third floor, Great Hall). A full agenda is posted in the media gallery. 2. Wednesday: Darkness to Light Training at the YMCA The Old Colony YMCA’s Stoughton Branch is offering the award-winning Darkness To Light child abuse prevention training to the community on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This training is FREE and open to all adults. Click here …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Town Meeting Resumes Session 3 of Town Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Stoughton High auditorium. The FY13 budget is expected to be discussed. 2. Book Fair Luau at Kiddie Academy of Stoughton Kiddie Academy of Stoughton is having a Scholastic Book Fair and everyone is welcome! Get tropical at Kiddie Academy at this book fair luau. There will be contests and prizes. The book fair takes place May 14-18 from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. each day.  Kiddie Academy is …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Spring Fling Art Show and Concert The Stoughton High School Fine Arts Department will present its 2012 Spring Fling Art Show and Concert on Friday, May 11. The Art Show will begin at 6 p.m. The concert portion will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the SHS auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door only. Adults $5, seniors and children $3, with a family maximum of $10. 2. Live Music at Town Spa Nicole Caramanica and Joe Kidd of Double Impact entertain with music at Henry's…

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Learn About Stoughton Patch Wondering how to post an announcement, event, or blog? Want to claim your directory listing? We'll show you how to get the most of Stoughton Patch at a Patch Academy, held May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Wales French Room of the Stoughton Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, click here. 2. Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton Stoughton resident Peg Carbone continues her effort to curb hunger in …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Town Meeting Resumes Session 2 of Town Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Stoughton High auditorium. The FY13 budget is expected to be discussed. 2. Take a Tour of Stoughton High Tours of Stoughton High will be conducted by school department staff at 6 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, before the start of Session 2 of Town Meeting. It is an opportunity for Town Meeting members to see the facility and ask questions before voting on Article 66, a feasibility …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. School Committee Meeting The Stoughton School Committee meets Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the TV studio at Stoughton High. A full agenda is posted in the media gallery. 2. Stoughton's Capital Planning Committee Seeking Members The Board of Selectmen is currently accepting letters of interest from residents who are interested in serving on the Capital Planning Committee.   Letters of interest should be submitted to the Board of Selectmen, 10 Pearl Street in Stoughton …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Early Release Day for Stoughton Public Schools Thursday, May 3 is an early release day for the Stoughton Public Schools. The school hours for early release days are: SHS & OMS: 7:35 a.m. – 11:32 a.m. Elementary: 8:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. 2. Stoughton High Junior Class Fundraiser at the Chateau On Thursday May 3, bring the fundraiser ticket posted in the media gallery and enjoy lunch, dinner or order take-out (781-341-2503) from the Chateau Restaurant in Stoughton. …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Anti-Bullying Law Workshop [CANCELED] Stoughton SEPAC is presenting a workshop on "Massachusetts Anti-bullying Law: IEP and School wide Strategies to Prevent Bullying of Students with Disabilities" on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jones School.  Massachusetts Advocates for Children will be the featured guest. Learn about the law and how it impacts your child and the district's responsibility. Learn how to develop bullying provisions in your child’s IEP. All parents, …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Hydrant Flushing The Town of Stoughton Public Works Department will be conducting a water main flushing program starting on Monday, April 30 and continuing through Thursday, May 3.   The majority of the work will be done between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. The areas to be flushed will include Pleasant St. (Washington to Turnpike), Turnpike St. (Pleasant to Randolph line) Lincoln St. (Washington to Central), Central St. (Washington to Avon line), York St. and Pine …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. 2012 Kathleen M. Bedrosian Scholarship Volleyball Tournament  From 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. on Friday, April 27, teams from the schools and police department will compete in the Kathleen M. Bedrosian Scholarship tournament at the Stoughton High School gymnasium. Kathleen “Kitty” Bedrosian was a beloved teacher at the South Elementary School.  She was an inspiration to all that met her.  After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Kitty passed away during the …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Hydrant Flushing The Town of Stoughton Public Works Department has been conducting a water main flushing program, which started on Monday, April 23 and will continue through Thursday, April 26. It will start again on Monday, April 30 and continue through Thursday, May 3.   The majority of the work will be done between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. The areas to be flushed will include Pleasant St. (Washington to Turnpike), Turnpike St. (Pleasant to Randolph line) …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. OCPC Looking for Input on Route 138 Corridor in Stoughton The Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) is conducting a study of Route 138 in Stoughton (Brock Street to the Canton Town Line) and seeks your participation with an online survey. Click here for more information. 2. Teddybear Storytime at the Library Come join Peggy Sewcyk Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Stoughton Public Library for Teddybear Storytime. It's for children ages 3.5 to 6 years old. 3. Chess Club The …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Board of Selectmen Meeting The Stoughton Board of Selectmen meet Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at Town Hall (third floor, Great Hall). The Selectmen start in executive session, but then will reconveine in open session, which will include interviews with Town Manager Search Committee applicants. A full agenda is posted in the media gallery. 2. School Committee Meeting The Stoughton School Committee meets Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. in the TV studio at Stoughton High. …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Hydrant Flushing The Town of Stoughton Public Works Department will be conducting a water main flushing program starting on Monday, April 23 and continuing through Thursday, April 26 and then again starting on Monday, April 30 and continuing through Thursday, May 3.   The majority of the work will be done between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. The areas to be flushed will include Pleasant St. (Washington to Turnpike), Turnpike St. (Pleasant to Randolph line) Lincoln …

1. Stoughton Reads Together - Civil War Remembrance Join the Stoughton Public Library for a day of Civil War Remembrance with a parade, reenactments, camp, drills, bayonet and cooking demonstrations with the Massachusetts 12th Volunteer Regiment and the 54th Volunteer Infantry, Company A. It takes place from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Stoughton Public Library and at Faxon Park. A full event schedule is posted here and here.  2. Stoughton Public Library & Youth Commission Celebrate Earth Day Celebrate Earth Day, Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Stoughton Public Library: * 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Nature Walk At 10 a.m. on Friday, April 20, there will be a nature walk at the Bird Street Conservation Area, led by Dwight MacKerron. Meet at the Bradley Lessa Playground on West Street. 2. Live Music at Town Spa DJ Marky Mark entertains with music and karaoke at Henry's Downstairs Lounge at Town Spa Friday evening from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. There is a limited menu and full bar; 21+ (id's required and checked at door). 3. Sports on Tap 12 p.m. - Stoughton High …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Volunteer Luncheon at Senior Center A luncheon to honor senior volunteers will be held at the Stoughton Council on Aging (110 Rockland St.) at 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 19. 2. Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton Stoughton resident Peg Carbone continues her effort to curb hunger in Stoughton, personally picking up donations for the food pantries every Thursday. Here's a note from Peg: "I pick up non perishable food and also household items every Thursday, …

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Town Meeting Precinct Caucuses Caucuses to fill open Town Meeting seats in multiple precincts will be held Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the O'Donnell Middle School cafeteria. 2. Stoughton Reads Together “The Killer Angels,” a Civil War Era Novel centering on the Battle of Gettysburg, is the 2012 Stoughton Reads Together Book Selection. On Wednesday, April 18, go on a guided tour of the Forbes House Museum, a Milton mansion on the National Historic Register.  Meet …