Thursday, July 12, 2012
Five things you need to know today: EEE Detected Nearby; "Bigger, Faster, Stronger" Workouts; Free Golf Clinics for Veterans; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. EEE Detected Nearby The following is adapted from a Department of Public Health Press Release: The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced in a press release on Wednesday that Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been detected in mosquitoes in neighboring Easton, marking the first time this year that EEE has been detected in Massachusetts. Two of the four positive mosquito samples are in a mammal-biting kind of mosquito, a point of particular concern to health officials, the release states. With these findings, DPH officials are raising the threat of mosquito-borne illness in the towns of Easton…
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Five things you need to know today: Summer Field Trip Program; Weather Forecast; Converse with a Nurse (And More...)
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Summer Field Trip Program Stoughton Youth Resources offers weekly summer field trips to Stoughton youth, ages 10 and up. This year the group is going to the Mystic Aquarium, the Pawtucket Red Sox, the beach, a Fenway Tour, a whale watch, Patriots Training Camp and George’s Island. Each participant is guaranteed to attend at least four of the trips, sometimes more, depending on whether or not advanced tickets have to be purchased. The first trip is scheduled for July 11. Trips continue on a weekly basis until August 22. Click here for more information. 2. Weather Forecast The following is the National Weather …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Meeting to examine how to improve Town Meeting; Stoughton Public Library 2012 Summer Reading Program registration; Hawaiian Luau at the Stoughton Senior Center; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Improving Town Meeting The first meeting of the Stoughton Board of Selectmen subcommittee to examine how to possibly improve Town Meeting will take place Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Stoughton Town Hall (third floor). An agenda is posted in the media gallery. 2. Stoughton Public Library 2012 Summer Reading Program Registration Stoughton residents can register for the Summer Reading Programs (children's and teen) at the Stoughton Public Library, starting Thursday, June 28. The opening registration period is Thursday, June 28 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., and is followed by a performance by Peg's …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Community Discussion and Dinner: Route 138 Bottleneck Study; Cooling Centers Available; Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Community Discussion and Dinner: Route 138 Bottleneck Study The Old Colony Planning Council is conducting a study of Route 138 in Stoughton, including Stoughton Center, to relieve traffic bottlenecks and improve bike and pedestrian safety. The public is invited for a discussion and dinner (sponsored by the Pioneering Healthy Communities Coalition). Help create a new vision for Rt. 138. Your input is critical! Dinner is free but RSVP is required - please contact Teresa Tapper at 781-341-2252 or at ttapper@stoughton-ma.gov. 2. Cooling Centers Need relief from the heat? Stoughton has opened cooling centers at the …
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Cash Mob Stoughton at Bob's Foodmart on Thursday; Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton; Get Involved with Party All Night Long; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Cash Mob Stoughton at Bob's Foodmart on Thursday “Cash Mob Stoughton,” which has the goal of funneling support (and money) to local businesses, has selected Bob's Foodmart on Park St. as its "hit" this week. The mob "hit" will take place Thursday, May 31. Bob's is open from 5 a.m. until 11 p.m. 2. Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton Stoughton resident Peg Carbone continues her effort to curb hunger in Stoughton, personally picking up donations for the food pantries every Thursday. Here's a note from Peg: "I pick up non perishable food and also household items every Thursday, anywhere in Stoughton and deliver …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Cash Mob Stoughton at Beantown Diner; Get Involved with Party All Night Long; Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Cash Mob Stoughton at Beantown Diner “Cash Mob Stoughton,” which has the goal of funneling support (and money) to local businesses, has selected Beantown Diner as this week's "hit." Beantown (on Washington St.) is open until 2 p.m. Let the staff know you are with the "mob." 2. Get Involved with Party All Night Long Now in its 13th year, Party All Night Long (PANL) the SHS Annual All-Night Lock-In Graduation Party, will take place on June 7, 2012. The night is filled with food, music, entertainment and great fun - in a safe, drug/alcohol free setting. To make the evening a success, PANL needs chaperones and …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Learn About Stoughton Patch at a Patch Academy; Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton; Converse with a Nurse; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Learn About Stoughton Patch Wondering how to post an announcement, event, or blog? Want to claim your directory listing? We'll show you how to get the most of Stoughton Patch at a Patch Academy, held May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Wales French Room of the Stoughton Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, click here. 2. Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton Stoughton resident Peg Carbone continues her effort to curb hunger in Stoughton, personally picking up donations for the food pantries every Thursday. Here's a note from Peg: "I pick up non perishable food and also household …
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Hydrant flushing continues, Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton, Mother's Day gift making program at the library, and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Hydrant Flushing The Town of Stoughton Public Works Department has been conducting a water main flushing program, which started on Monday, April 23 and will continue through Thursday, April 26. It will start again on Monday, April 30 and continue through Thursday, May 3. The majority of the work will be done between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. The areas to be flushed will include Pleasant St. (Washington to Turnpike), Turnpike St. (Pleasant to Randolph line) Lincoln St. (Washington to Central), Central St. (Washington to Avon line), York St. and Pine St. This will include but is not limited to all side roads. …
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Stoughton Reads Together Event, Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton, Sports on Tap, and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Stoughton Reads Together “The Killer Angels,” a Civil War Era Novel centering on the Battle of Gettysburg, is the 2012 Stoughton Reads Together Book Selection. Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. in the Wales French Room of the Stoughton Public Library, come listen to Men of Color To Arms, a unique look at the 54th Regiment, the first northern black regiment to fight in the Civil War. Their bravery and heroism in battle paved the way for more than 180,000 African Americans to serve in the Union Army, helping to secure victory and the end of slavery in the United States. This presentation will be jointly led by: Sgt. …
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Stoughton High Senior Class Fundraiser; Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton; Converse with a Nurse; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Senior Class Fundraiser The Stoughton High Senior Class (Class of 2012) is holding a fundraiser at the Cobb’s Corner Five Guys on Thursday, March 22 from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. A portion of your receipt will be donated to the Senior Class. No flyer is needed. 2. Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton Stoughton resident Peg Carbone continues her effort to curb hunger in Stoughton, personally picking up donations for the food pantries every Thursday. Here's a note from Peg: "I pick up non perishable food and also household items every Thursday, anywhere in Stoughton and deliver them to the food pantry. Please tell…
Fiscal Conservative
8:59 am on Thursday, March 22, 2012
Great picture (Burger & Fries) of the 1st Queen's (Michelle Obama) healthy lunch. She eats these, but, doesn't think its healthy for anyone but her. She should try Brocolli. more ›