Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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.
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES: The Stoughton Council on Aging & Youth Commission recently hosted the Mass Memories Road Show, Sunday May 5. With the help of over 35 volunteers, over 350 images have been digitized and labeled for future generations to view and explore. These images, both photos and videos, were scanned or taped on Sunday to record who makes up the Town of Stoughton on this day in history. Many personal stories and experiences were captured, including 48 video stories. About 150 people attended the well-publicized event. Over the course of that Sunday, people had the chance to archive up to three photos and document their family (or Stoughton) story on a video recording. There was a crew ready to scan photos or transfer them…
Monday, May 13, 2013
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.
POSTHUMOUS HONORS AND A FUNDRAISER FOR JAKE HOFFMAN: Stoughton’s Jake Hoffman would have graduated college on May 10, 2013, with a degree from the Isenberg School’s Department of Tourism Management at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. To the continuing sorrow of his family, friends, and everyone who ever met him, he was tragically killed in an off-campus apartment fire in Amherst on Jan. 21, at the age of 21. In a wonderful gesture by his University, his parents - Anne and Dave Hoffman - received his degree at the Isenberg School of Management Senior Celebration on Saturday morning, May 11. They also received the Chancellor's 150th Anniversary Commemorative Medal on Jake's behalf, according to associate dean Linda L. Shea. The …
Friday, May 10, 2013
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.
TORNADO IN STOUGHTON? Did a tornado hit Stoughton late Thursday afternoon? Yes, says the National Weather Service, who conducted a storm survey Friday morning. What appeared to be a funnel cloud came down at the Bay State Pre-Owned Ford dealership at 1776 Washington St. on Route 138 around 4:45 p.m on Thursday, May 9, causing damage to several vehicles in the lot, destroying a bay garage door, and lifting a part of the roof. Stoughton firefighter Scott Mellyn said that the funnel cloud was visible from their Freeman Street station in the downtown. The Stoughton Police Department came to the Bay State Ford location and inspected the damage. The dispatcher there said that the police could not confirm it was a tornado at the time. But, …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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.
STOUGHTON WOMAN IS A FIT BEAUTY! Stoughton's Bela Santos was pleasantly surprised with her third place win in WBFF (World Beauty & Fitness Federation) Masters Fitness Diva round, which took place April 13 at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT. She tells About Town, "It was my first time competing in this organization next to so many amazingly beautiful and fit women. It was a shock! I'm hoping to come back with a better package and get my BIG WIN in June at the WBFF Boston Championship!" Santos runs BelaBody Fitness here in Stoughton. About Town did a rare Q&A. Here's the scoop from this local model of fitness (check our photo gallery for pictures from the WBFF Competition): How many contestants were in the contest? At the WBFF …
Monday, May 6, 2013
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.
THE ACTIONS OF A FEW SPOIL IT FOR THE REST: Halloran Park at the corner of Pierce and Leach Streets is a jewel in Stoughton. It has a "track" that has families walking in strollers, dog walkers (who can get a complimentary bag for cleanups there), joggers, and other assorted adults - young and old - who utilize the park every day. A few times a year, Grace Church shows films there, and has fun fairs for the kids. There's also a basketball court. Groups of young people play there regularly. Most people pick up after their dogs, and most pick up after their own messes. But, recently, there was a large amount of garbage tossed on the ground at the basketball court (just a few feet from an empty barrel.) And, once again the backboards were…
Friday, May 3, 2013
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.
STOUGHTON NATIVE PRODUCES HOLLYWOOD FILM: Frederick Levy, a Stoughton native and 1988 graduate of Stoughton High, now lives in Los Angeles. He is the founder of Management 101, where he guides the careers of actors, writers and directors, and also develops and produces feature films and television programs. He has written a number of books, including the best-sellers "Hollywood 101--The Film Industry: How to Succeed in Hollywood Without Connections" and "Short Films 101: How To Make a Short Film and Launch Your Filmmaking Career." He was the Associate Producer of "Frailty," starring Matthew McConaughey, and has worked on many other films, including "Reindeer Games" and "Mr. Wrong". Levy has appeared on Entertainment Tonight, MTV, CNN…
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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.
SEWER COMING TO SOUTH STOUGHTON? The town's efforts to put sewerage on Park Street towards the Brockton line doesn't look good. A capacity crowd filled Town Hall on Monday night (4/29) and not one person voiced support for the project. Article 57 in this year's Town Meeting warrant requests funding for the design of sewers for the southern end of Park Street from Fano Dr. (just past Ash St.) to the Brockton line as well as the Campanelli Parkway industrial area off Turnpike St. This same request was turned down at last year's Town Meeting. Town Engineer Ben Fehan and Engineer Mark Thompson from Kleinfelder (a municipal engineering firm) had a Power Point presentation on the project, which they estimate will cost 6.3 million dollars (and …
Friday, April 26, 2013
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.
It's Elementary! 5 School/5K Fun Run! Let's get ready to RUN! The third annual It’s Elementary! 5 School 5K & Fun Run will be on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Old Colony YMCA in Stoughton (445 Central St.). Created in a spirit of cooperation and community by the five Stoughton elementary school PTOs/PTAs, It’s Elementary! successfully promotes the ideals of friendly competition, personal bests, healthy choices, and teamwork – all in support of elementary education. For the past two years they have had over 200 registered runners, coming from southeastern Massachusetts and beyond. What makes this event unique is that it introduces elementary children to a healthy sport - running. Numerous families join in for the Fun Run/Walk and for …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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.
REMEMBERING MIKE SWALLOW: He wasn't tall, but still, he was big on the football field. I first watched Mike Swallow, and his twin brother Ricky, when they played against my son in STOYAC's Mitey Mites program at age six. You could tell they were both great athletes, even at that age. My son played quarterback throughout his STOYAC Raider years, and through his senior season for the Black Knights football team at Stoughton High. Through many of those years, he handed off the ball to one of the Swallow brothers. And, more often than not, the short, but powerful, brothers would smash through someone and gain yards. That's how I know the Swallow boys. Sure, they had their problems, as many young people have had, but as we remember Mike …
Monday, April 22, 2013
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.
SPARRING WITH A TERRORIST: Stoughton's Gold Gloves boxer Sean Bettencourt told About Town that he had been in the same ring as the late accused Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev. Tsarnaev, 26, died early Friday morning after a shootout with police. His younger brother, Dzhokhar, 19, was taken into custody Friday evening after a lengthy search for his whereabouts. Tamerlan was previously a Golden Gloves boxer, according to the Boston Herald. Bettencourt, who is now fighting as a professional with a winning record, told About Town exclusively that "We just sparred and I dropped him with one body shot. It was a year and a half ago. I haven't seen him since then." When asked his response to the terrible atrocities of the bombings, …
Snyder's Stoughton
8:02 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Auntie Em. Auntie Em. There's no place like home. more ›