Take a look at the media gallery above for photos of the Stoughton High boys' tennis team in action. Photos are from a match at Sharon on April 26 and warmups at Canton on April 27. Stoughton is playing all road matches this season as the SHS courts are in the process of being repaired. Players included in the gallery: Captains Joey Ialuna and Jeff Zeserson and Stephen Colling, Ross Andler, Jalen Joseph, Josh Rubenstein, Cris Oliveira and Sheldon Oliveira.  ***

Take a look at the media gallery above for photos of the Stoughton High girls' tennis team in action. Photos are from matches at Canton on April 27 and at Oliver Ames on May 14. Stoughton is playing all road matches this season as the SHS courts are in the process of being repaired. ***

Last Saturday, May 12, the Stoughton High varsity baseball team took on former Black Knights in the 3rd Annual SHS Alumni Baseball game. The varsity squad was led by coach Mike Armour. Bob Ashley, who coached the team for 27 years between the 80s, 90s and 2000s, led the alumni team. He was assisted by Kevin McCormick, a 1968 SHS graduate and former teacher. The alumni squad stayed undefeated in the series, earning their third straight win. Take a look at photos from the game in the media gallery above. And, take a look at photos from last year's Alumni Baseball Game by clicking here. 

The Stoughton High School Fine Arts Department presented its 2012 Spring Fling Art Show and Concert on Friday, May 11. Take a look at a selection of the student art work that was on display that evening outside the auditorium and in the Superintendent's wing of the building (in the media gallery above). Art ranged from paintings to sketches and drawings to photography to ceramics.   ***

Last Thursday, May 3, the O'Donnell Middle School held a "Knight of Excellence" at the school, showcasing student work in all grades, across the curriculum. The classrooms, as well as gym, media center and cafeteria had various displays of work and projects. Students (and parents) were also able to partake in a number of activities. One of the special events was a geography bee. Ryan Dolinsky, a seventh grader, was crowned champion after correctly answering a question about the Rocky Mountains. He is pictured with teacher Christine Spears and principal Wayne Hester in the media gallery. Take …

About 100 people came to the Portuguese National Club Friday night, April 27 for the 7th annual “Doin’ It For Diane” fundraiser, a benefit for Stoughton's food pantries. The fundraiser is named in memory of Diane Murray, wife of longtime South School principal David Fisher. Shortly after Diane died in August 2005, the first "Doin' It For Diane" (DIFD) event was held, as a way to honor Diane and her favorite charity. This year, more than $20,000 was raised for Stoughton's food pantries - the Ilse Marks Pantry and St. Anthony's Free Market. This represented the most money raised in the seven …

Stoughton's STOYAC softball program held its parade and opening day festivities Saturday, April 28. Take a look at the media gallery above for pictures of the softball teams gathering for the start of the parade at the DPW headquarters on Central St.  Take a look at last season's Senior and Bantam Division champions here: Team Yellow Jelly Belly Captures STOYAC Senior Division Softball Championship Pink Devils win STOYAC Bantam Division Softball Championship

Dwight MacKerron of the Stoughton Historical Society led a group of about 30 on a tour of the Glen Echo Property on the Stoughton/Canton line, on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22. The Town of Stoughton recently completed the purchase of Glen Echo, paying 1.2 million for the historic North Stoughton property. Glen Echo is roughly a 96-acre property that can be used for passive recreation and conservation, including six acres for active recreation. Town Meeting members approved the purchase of the land at the 2011 Annual Town Meeting. At the June 6, 2011 session, members voted 93-30 to allow the …

Stoughton traveled back to the Civil War Era this past Saturday as part of the Stoughton Public Library's Stoughton Reads Together Program.This year's book selection, “The Killer Angels,” is a historical novel written by Michael Shaara that tells the story of the four days of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War.On April 21, dozens turned out for a Civil War Remembrance Day featuring a parade, reenactments, camp, drills, bayonet and cooking demonstrations. The parade made its way from the Town Hall to Faxon Park, which was transformed to a Civil War campground for the afternoon…

The Stoughton Public Library and Stoughton Youth Commission sponsored an Earth Day celebration at the library on Saturday, April 21. There were info tables from nature, health and green related organizations in town set up outside the library. Children (and adults) enjoyed a "Farm Visit with Dawn Cordeiro," getting to pet a number of different animals. And, author David Rottenberg  read "Gwendolyn the Dancing Pig" while dancers from Starline Academy in Stoughton acted out the story.  Take a look at the photo gallery above for pictures of the farm visit and of the info tables set up outside …

After a highly entertaining dance rendition of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” routine, Stoughton High senior Matthew Moore was named the 2012 winner of the annual Mr. SHS competition. The male pageant and fundraiser for the senior class was held last Wednesday night, April 11 at the Stoughton High School auditorium. Moore, who was also crowned Homecoming King back in the fall, earned top honors, becoming the seventh student to earn the title of “Mr. SHS,” since the first competition back in 2006.   Kevin Richard and Thomas Berntsen came in second and third, respectively. All eight contestants—…

Stoughton Youth Baseball kicked off its season with its annual Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 14—a perfect early spring day. The parade featured teams from T-ball to the Major Leagues making their way towards V.F.W. Memorial Field, the home of Stoughton Youth Baseball. The Major League Cubs and Red Sox were the last teams marching in the parade. The Cubs are the defending National League champions and the Red Sox are the defending American League Champions. The Red Sox proudly carried their large championship trophy on the parade route. After the parade, the teams gathered on Goff …

Photos by Justin Braga; article by Jeffrey Pickette *** Both Stoughton High outdoor track teams improved to 4-0 in the spring season, with the boys’ and girls’ teams beating Sharon Tuesday afternoon at home. The Stoughton boys, led by Aaron Mack, Brandon Alves and Steffan Jackson, beat Sharon, 84-52. Meanwhile, the Stoughton girls, led by Jade Paul and Julia Quattrucci, beat the Eagles 76-60. On the boys’ side, Aaron Mack won the 100-meter event (11.3 seconds) and the long jump (19’11”). Alves won the shot put (44’11”) and discus (108’1”). Jackson won the 400-meter hurdles (62.5 seconds) and …

The Stoughton High boys’ and girls’ tennis teams and the SHS girls’ volleyball team held separate fundraisers in town on Saturday, April 7. The tennis teams held a car wash at the Papa Ginos parking lot on Washington St., while the volleyball team held a yard sale at Faxon Park. Take a look at the gallery above for pictures from both fundraisers.

The Gibbons School held its annual Spring Fair on March 31, from at the elementary school, located at 235 Morton Street.  There were mechanical bull rides, karaoke and a pie eating contest, as well as dozens of games, kids’ crafts, a Cake Walk, gift basket raffle, hair feathers, nail art and face Painting. Stoughton Patch also set up a photo booth at the Gibbons School Fair. Take a look at those pictures here.

The following is a press release from Judith Murray Smith; photos in media gallery taken by Christine Iacobucci: The art students of Judith Murray Smith are displaying over 50 drawings and paintings at the Stoughton Public Library Staircase Gallery for the month of April. Students participate in Kreative Kids (ages 5-10) and Talented Teens (ages 10-18) at the Childrens Museum in Easton; and the Sunday Session (6-18) at the Felos Art Center in Stoughton. Pencil, charcoal, prismacolor colored pencil, acrylic, and watercolor are used to create images from familiar objects such as shoes, toys and…

Dozens of people stopped by the Patch Photo Booth at the Gibbons School PTO Fair Saturday, March 31. Take a look at the pictures in the media gallery above. Right click on your picture and you will be able to save it or print it! Stoughton Patch was also at the Dawe and Hansen School Fairs. These photo booth galleries can be found here: Stoughton Patch’s Dawe School Fair Photo Booth Stoughton Patch’s Hansen School Carnival Photo Booth ***

After earning their first win in the series in 2011, the Stoughton Fire Department proved it was not a fluke, beating the Stoughton Police Department for the second straight year in the annual “Guns ‘N Hoses” Hockey game. The Fire Department won this year’s charity hockey game, played Saturday night, March 24 at the Asiaf Arena in Brockton, by a score of 3-1. The game benefits the Friends of Stoughton Hockey (FOSH). The Police Department won the first four games in this series, but after two-straight wins for the SFD, the police only hold a 4-2 game advantage in the six year history of the …

The Hansen School PTO held its Spring Carnival last Saturday, March 27, at the elementary school. The carnival had multiple games and activities; prizes; a food court; raffle items; a silent auction; nail painting; a Hawk Walk (a.k.a. a cake walk); a bake sale; face painting; a yard sale; and the opportunity to get an up-close view of police and fire vehicles. Stoughton Patch also set up a photo booth at the Hansen School Carnival. Take a look at those pictures here. Text by Jeffrey Pickette; photos by Christine Iacobucci. To look at pictures from the 2011 Hansen School Carnival, click here…

Dozens of people stopped by the Patch Photo Booth at the Hansen School PTO Carnival Saturday, March 24. Take a look at the pictures in the media gallery above. Right click on your picture and you will be able to save it or print it! Stoughton Patch will also be at the Gibbons School PTO Fair, so be sure to look for our Photo Booth there as well! Our Dawe School Fair Photo Booth can be found here: Stoughton Patch’s Dawe School Fair Photo Booth ***