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5 Things, January 24: Terry Francona Coming to BJ's in Stoughton for "The Red Sox Years" Book Signing

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Terry Franonca Book Signing Saturday at the BJ's in Stoughton; Internet Safety Night; Jones Early Childhood Center Open House/Celebrate Stoughton Night; And More...

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Terry Francona Coming to BJ's in Stoughton for "The Red Sox Years" Book Signing This Saturday, Stoughton residents will have the chance to meet the man who helped lead the Boston Red Sox to two World Series titles, including the team's first since 1918. Former Red Sox manager Terry Francona is coming to BJ's in Stoughton for a book signing Saturday, Jan. 26 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., according to the BJ's Wholesale Club Facebook page. Francona and Boston Globe sports columnist Dan Shaughnessy co-wrote "Francona: The Red Sox Years," which "chronicles an epic era, from 2004, his first year as the Sox skipper, …

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Boston Cop Shares “True Stories” at Book Signing Held at Stoughton’s Maxie’s Deli

Frank DeSario, a 40-year veteran of the Boston Police Department, shared his stories on gangland slayings, the Mafia, the Boston busing crisis and Whitey Bulger at a book signing this past Friday (July 22) at Maxie's in Stoughton.

Information obtained from a press release from Maxie’s Deli: This past Friday, Frank DeSario, a Boston Police Officer who shares details from his lengthy career in his book, “Badge #1: True Stories From a Boston Cop,” stopped by Maxie’s Deli in Stoughton for a book signing. In his book, DeSario shares his almost forty-year career in a vivid account of his experiences with the Boston Police Department. The Mafia, gangland slayings, the Combat Zone, busing and race riots—Frank reveals what it was like to have a ringside seat at events that made history including tales of Whitey Bulger. DeSario also shares the glamorous side of his job that included escorting high profile celebrities, religious leaders and political leaders during their …

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Book Signing at Maxie's Features "True Stories From a Boston Cop"

Frank DeSario, a 40-year veteran of the Boston Police Department, will share stories on gangland slayings, the Mafia, the Boston busing crisis and Whitey Bulger at a book signing this Friday (July 22) at Maxie's.

Press Release from Maxie’s Deli: This Friday, July 22, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., come meet Frank DeSario, a Boston Police Officer who shares details from his lengthy career in his book, “Badge #1: True Stories From a Boston Cop.” DeSario will be appearing at Maxie’s Deli (117 Sharon St. in Stoughton) on July 22 for a book signing. DeSario shares his almost forty-year career in a vivid account of his experiences with the Boston Police Department. The Mafia, gangland slayings, the Combat Zone, busing and race riots—Frank reveals what it was like to have a ringside seat at events that made history including tales of Whitey Bulger. DeSario also shares the glamorous side of his job that included escorting high profile celebrities, religious …

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