Friday, November 2, 2012
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.
ROCKIN, ROLLING, AND BLUES AT TEMPLE: Fans of rock and blues are marking their calendars now for an amazing concert and dance event on Saturday, November 3 at Ahavath Torah Congregation, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Top-rated Vinny Serino and the Boston Baked Blues, backed by the Full House horns will open, with Danny Klein's Full House as the featured band. Tickets for this event is just $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Refreshments and snacks, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Ahavath Torah Congregation is located at 1179 Central Street, just off Route 138 in Stoughton. Danny Klein, a founding member and one-and-only Ace on Bass for the mighty J. Geils Band, rips through all the J. Geils songs you know and love with his own …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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FOX UNDERCOVER FEATURES PATCH STORY: Two months after it broke here on Stoughton Patch/Snydersstoughton.com, the story I wrote on the $500,000 appropriation for traffic lights in front Knollsbrook off Central St., the condominium complex where State Rep. Lou Kafka (D-Stoughton) lives, is making the news. Mike Beaudet, reporter for FOX 25 Undercover, was in Stoughton getting deeper into the story of money included in a Transportation Bond Bill, which was approved by the House and Senate, and signed by Governor Patrick in August. That bill also included funding to pay for half of the costs of the Stoughton Train Station, and future financing for it. In my article, I de-emphasized the Kafka aspect of the story. I have donated to Lou's …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
Editor's Note: The following is a guest column written by Mark Kushinsky and edited by Faye Kushinsky. Mark Snyder will return with another edition of About Town on Friday. RETIRED ISRAELI AMBASSADOR VISITS STOUGHTON: Ambassador Yoram Ettinger gave an impassioned talk titled “The US-Iran-Israel Triangle” Friday evening, Oct. 12, at an open gathering hosted by Ahavath Torah Congregation in Stoughton. Ettinger opened the talk with a reference to the opening lines of Genesis, which was read recently on Shabbat (Saturday), and how it can also be interpreted as a covenant of Fire and how in Hebrew The United States is translated as “the lands of the covenant.” In a subsequent talk the Ambassador went on to explain that the word “federal” is …
Monday, October 15, 2012
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.
A CRAZY WEEKEND IN STOUGHTON: About Town put a lot of miles on my sneakers this past weekend, running around to cover the plethora of events in town, like the open houses at the Fire Station and YMCA; the magic show at the library; the South School Pumpkin Patch; and the Rummage Sale at Ahavath Torah. So, check out my quick synopsis and the photos that accompany them! OPEN HOUSE at FREEMAN FIRE STATION: Residents of Stoughton got to take tours of the (dilapidated) Freeman Street Fire Station in the downtown on Saturday. Kids got to hang in a fire truck and also got to enjoy free pizza compliments of Papa Gino's in Stoughton. All the children got a plastic fire helmet to bring home. Firemen (and women) are heroes, and even the children…
Friday, October 12, 2012
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OLIVE GARDEN PAYS HOMAGE TO DISABLED VETERAN VOLUNTEERS: Eric Watson who came back in March from serving 13 months for the Army National Guard in Afghanistan, is a manager of Olive Garden in Stoughton. Watson, himself a disabled veteran, wanted to do something to help recognize the sacrifice of volunteers who donate their time to help disabled veterans. Watson, who suffers from PTSD and heart valve issues from his service to our country, spoke with his general manager, Steven Brodher, and got approval to hold a dinner for volunteers who help disabled veterans on Oct. 11. Olive Garden's parent company has run disability nentor days for volunteers from organizations for the disabled. Volunteers from Stoughton, Randolph, and Weymouth enjoyed…
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
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JOE DAWE HONORED: Stoughton High School Athletic Director Ryan Donahue wanted to honor longtime Stoughton High football public address announcer Joseph Dawe, Jr. last Friday night, Sept. 28, at halftime of the Stoughton High-Mansfield High football game. Dawe was joined on field by the Stoughton High cheerleaders during a brief ceremony. As the public address announcer that night, I read a prepared statement that Donahue received from Joe’s son, Joseph Dawe III. This is what I read: Joe Dawe began his career in the Stoughton Public Schools in 1962 as a 6th grade teacher and later as the assistant principal at the Jones Elementary School. During this time, Joe was a founding father of the Stoughton Public School's bilingual education …
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Find out where and how to observe the Jewish holiday in Stoughton and the surrounding area.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Yom Kippur is, in short, the holiest day of the year in Jewish religion and culture. It is also referred to as the “Day of Atonement,” and the tradition is to solemnly fast for repentance and atonement of sins. Yom Kippur marks the end of the annual High Holy Day period (Sept. 16 to Sept. 26 in 2012), which begins with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On Sept. 25, observation will begin at sunset. The following services will be held in and around Stoughton in observance of Yom Kippur: STOUGHTON Ahavath Torah Congregation Shaloh House Chabad BROCKTON Temple Beth Emunah SHARON Temple Israel Temple Sinai Temple Kol Tikvah CANTON Temple Beth Abraham Temple Beth David of the South Shore Yom Kippur falls annually on the 10th day of Tishrei, a…
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
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A SPECIAL TRAIN OF THOUGHT: Do you think the Town of Stoughton should purchase the historic Stoughton Train Station from the MBTA? What do you think should go in there, if they buy it? The Board of Selectmen want YOUR opinion! You are invited to attend a public hearing to solicit thoughts of residents on whether the Town should purchase the Stoughton Train Depot, and what might be the best uses for the building. The public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11 at 8 p.m. in the Great Hall on the third floor of the Town Hall. The town-through State Reps. Lou Kafka and William Galvin, and State Senator Brian A. Joyce have secured $175,000 in matching grant funds for the purpose of purchasing or refurbishing the old MBTA Stoughton…
Sunday, September 2, 2012
The following are obituaries for Stoughton residents or those with Stoughton ties for the week of August 26 - September 1.
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Sunday, September 2, 2012
Jerald S. "Jerry" Savage Jerry Savage, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Sheryl (Forman) Savage. Loving father of Michael Savage and his wife Karen of Wrentham and Karen Knox and her husband Tom of Shirley. Cherished grandfather of Brody Knox, Anya Knox and the late Cole Benjamin Knox. Dear brother of Samuel Savage and his wife Debra of West Newton. Devoted son of the late Melvin and Ruth Savage. Son-in-law of Alfred and Laura Forman of Stoughton and brother-in-law of Irving and Rhoda Forman of Framingham. Dear uncle to his nieces. Services were held at Ahavath Torah Congregation in Stoughton on Friday, August 31, followed by a burrial at Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, …
Thursday, August 30, 2012
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STOUGHTON MOURNS THE LOSS OF JERRY SAVAGE: Personally, I am deeply saddened by the passing of Jerald S. Savage, a CPA with Wallace, Savage & Davis in Stoughton. He died Wednesday, August 29. Jerry Savage was a vice chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and was the campaign treasurer for former selectman John Anderson’s campaign. Savage was a financial wizard who helped to save Curry College, and did the same for New England Sinai Hospital. He and his lovely wife Sheryl, Executive Director of College Advancement at Massasoit Community College in Canton, were very active at Ahavath Torah Congregation (where he served as President), and were very generous with their time and funds for many local charities. In addition to his bride, …
David Quintiliani
8:12 am on Monday, October 29, 2012
Please correct the information for ROCKIN, ROLLING, AND BLUES AT TEMPLE It reads: In addition to Danny Klein on Bass, the band features Mike Lamm on lead vocals, Stevie G on guitar, Dave Q on keyboards, Rosey Rosenblatt on harp, Peter Hackle on drums, Jon Vanderpool on sax, Dan Rabinowitz on trumpet, and Rihannan Lamb as backup vocalist. It should say: In addition to Danny Klein on Bass, the band… more ›