5 Things, February 6: Stoughton's Overnight Winter Parking Ban Still in Effect

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance.

1. Reminder: Winter Parking Ban Still in Effect

The following is from the town website:

In accordance with the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Stoughton no vehicles other than one acting in an emergency shall be parked on any street, sidewalk or any municipal off–street parking area for a period of time longer than one hour between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. on any day from Dec. 1 to April 1.

The fine for violation of these parking regulations is $15 for each offense and/or towing of vehicle at owner’s expense.

Residents are also reminded that the Town of Stoughton will not be liable for any damage done to mailboxes, shrubs, lawns, fences, steps, sprinkler heads or trees which are within the street layout due to snow removal activities.

2. Stoughton Redevelopment Authority Meeting

A meeting of the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. in the Fitzpatrick Room on the first floor of the Stoughton Town Hall.

Click on the link below for a meeting agenda:

Agenda, 02/06/2013

3. 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.

4. Stoughton High Sports on Tap

The Stoughton High hockey team hosts Mansfield at 7:30 p.m. at the Asiaf Arena in Brockton.

5. Real Time Traffic (and Gas Prices) on Stoughton Patch

Want to check the traffic before you hit the road? You can do that right on Stoughton Patch thanks to our partners from MapQuest.

Get the latest traffic patterns and the cheapest gas prices in the Stoughton area (and beyond) by clicking here.