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South Coast Rail to Host Open Houses

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will host Open Houses in Fall River and Taunton on the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/FEIR) for South Coast Rail. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and MassDOT released the combined federal/state document on Sept. 23.  

In the document, MassDOT identifies the Stoughton rail alternative as its preferred route for providing the best transportation, environmental and smart growth benefits, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers names the Stoughton alternatives as providing the fewest environmental impacts.  

As part of the environmental review process, the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act office (MEPA) will accept public comments on the FEIR until October 25. MassDOT is sponsoring two Open Houses to provide information about the FEIR, which is a lengthy document. Depending on the status of the Continuing Resolution, the U.S. Army Corps will also participate in the Open Houses.  

The Open Houses are scheduled for:  
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Advanced Technology & Manufacturing Center (ATMC) UMASS Dartmouth 151 Martine Street Fall River. 
Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Taunton High School cafeteria, 50 Williams St., Taunton. 

The FEIS/FEIR is available at local libraries throughout the South Coast region and by request from MassDOT. There is a link to the electronic version of the full report, an Executive Summary, Guide to the FEIS/FEIR and a project fact sheet at www.mass.gov/southcoastrail. Information on the Open Houses and how to comment on the FEIR is also posted on the website.  

Take a Tour of the High School

The Stoughton School Department will be offering tours of the high schools Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Oct. 10, from 6-7 p.m. They are trying to build a new high school and want to let people know the conditions of the present schools.

Best of the Best Black Knights

Robert F. Rivers, class of 1982, and Priscilla E. Geigis, class of 1983, will be inducted into Stoughton's Hall of Fame for Extraordinary Achievement at the high school auditorium, Friday, Oct. 4, at 9:15 a.m. Rivers is the president of the oldest and largest mutual bank in the United States after beginning his career as a teller. He is a community leader and passionate advocate for social justice and sustainability. Geigis is a passionate state parks director, team builder and public servant. She is dedicated to connecting people to nature and promoting stewardship of our natural resources.

3-0 Black Knights to Face 3-0 Tigers

After three weeks on the road, the 3-0 Stoughton High football team will be hosting the 3-0 Oliver Ames Tigers, Friday. Because of the EEE threat, the game is at 3:45 p.m.  
 
Stoughton Fire Department's Open House

The Stoughton Fire Department will be holding an open house Saturday, Oct. 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1550 Central St. There will be free pizza from Papa Gino's and demonstrations of kitchen fire safety and fire prevention.


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