Sunday, November 11, 2012
A list of those Stoughton residents killed in action while serving this country in war.
The following is a list of Stoughton residents killed while serving in the American Revolution, the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. The Civil War claimed the most Stoughton soldiers (84), while 28 from Stoughton died while serving during World War II. The names of these residents are on a monument at Faxon Park. There are about 150 names on the monument. The names of those killed from World War I to the present are read aloud during the Veterans' Day and Memorial Day ceremonies. American Revolution (4) American Civil War (84) Loring R. Brackett Isaac Burnham William A. Burnell World War I (19) World War II (28) Korean War (4) Vietnam Conflict (10) James G. Signett * List of fallen …
Saturday, August 4, 2012
There are three more Sunday concerts this summer season at Faxon Park. The Corvairs kick off the August schedule this Sunday, August 5.
After a week off, the Stoughton Lions Club "Concerts in the Park" for the 2012 summer season continues this Sunday, August 5 at Faxon Veterans Memorial Park on Park Street, across the street from the Stoughton Public Library. The Corvairs, a band that plays “classic hits,” kicks off the first of three August concerts this Sunday. All concerts are Sundays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and are free of charge. Concerts are open to all Stoughton residents. Please bring your own chairs/blankets to sit on. There are no bathroom facilities. Political Asylum, Easy Access and the Westwood Swing Band already performed this summer season in July. The lineup for the final three concerts is: * August 5 - The Corvairs * August 12 - The Infractions…
Tuesday, July 24, 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.
STOUGHTON GOT INTO SWING OF THINGS: This past Sunday, more than 100 people came out on a beautiful evening to enjoy some delightful music that may have been decades old, but still sounded fresh! The Westwood Swing Band came by with their full 16-piece dynamic sound! Mark Rogers from the Band acted as an emcee, and introduced some of the amazing tunes of the Swing Era to the crowd. The tunes ranged from familiar ditties by the Gershwins and Glenn Miller Band, to the familiar chorus of Dean Martin's "Everybody Loves Somebody." Vocalist Gale Riley did a great job on singing some of those classic ballads of yesteryear. The Westwood Swing Band has been bringing the sound of the big band era to the people of Massachusetts and vicinity for the …
Friday, July 20, 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.
GET INTO THE SWING OF THINGS: If you have missed the first couple of Concerts in the Park, sponsored by the Stoughton Lions Club, you hit a bad note. During the first couple of weeks, you missed some great performances from Political Asylum and Easy Access Band. This coming week, there's something that some of my older readers will REALLY appreciate! The Westwood Swing Band comes by with their 16-piece dynamic sound! Mark Rogers from the Band acts as an emcee, and introduces some of the amazing tunes of the Swing Era to the crowd. And, it takes a strong vocalist to deliver, and they have that in vocalist Gale Riley. The group has been bringing the sound of the big band era to the people of Massachusetts and vicinity for the past 20 plus…
Friday, July 6, 2012
The first of six summer concerts sponsored by the Stoughton Lions Club features Political Asylum, an oldies band made up of well-known locals. The opening concert takes place Sunday, July 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Faxon Park.
The Stoughton Lions Club "Concerts in the Park" for the 2012 summer season begins this Sunday, July 8 at Faxon Veterans Memorial Park on Park Street, across the street from the Stoughton Public Library. Political Asylum, an oldies band comprised of well-known locals Marjorie Clapprood, Roy Cohen, Steve Fradkin, Steve Hillman, Steve Tapper and Stoughton Public Schools Superintendent Marguerite Rizzi, takes to the Faxon Park gazebo first, kicking things off on July 8. All concerts are Sundays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and are free of charge. Concerts are open to all Stoughton residents. Please bring your own chairs/blankets to sit on. There are no bathroom facilities. The schedule of dates and bands are: * July 8 - Political Asylum * …
Tuesday, June 26, 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.
STOUGHTON LIONS CLUB ANNOUNCES 2012 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES LINEUP: I don't know about you, but nothing says summer more than the fabulous Sunday evening concerts at the Charles Large Gazebo at Faxon Veterans Memorial Park on Rt. 27, across from the Stoughton Public Library. The upcoming 2012 Stoughton Lions Club "Concerts in the Park" series begins on Sunday, July 8. All concerts are from 5-7 p.m. and are FREE OF CHARGE. Concerts are open to all Stoughton residents. Please bring your own chairs/blankets to sit on. And, just a reminder: there are no bathroom facilities at Faxon Veterans Memorial Park. The first concert on July 8 features Political Asylum, an "oldies" band featuring the vocal talents of blonde bombshell (and former State …
Monday, May 28, 2012
A list of those Stoughton residents killed in action while serving this country in war.
The following is a list of Stoughton residents killed while serving in the American Revolution, the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. The Civil War claimed the most Stoughton soldiers (84), while 28 from Stoughton died while serving during World War II. The names of these residents are on a monument at Faxon Park. There are about 150 names on the monument. The names of those killed from World War I to the present are read aloud during the Veterans' Day and Memorial Day ceremonies. American Revolution (4) American Civil War (84) Loring R. Brackett Isaac Burnham William A. Burnell World War I (19) World War II (28) Korean War (4) Vietnam Conflict (10) James G. Signett * List of fallen …
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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VETERANS HELPING THE NEEDY: The members of the Allied Veterans Council will be sponsoring a two-day food collection to help support the two Stoughton food pantries. Residents can drive by Faxon Veterans Memorial Park (across from the library on Park Street) between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29. Someone will take the food donations directly from your car, for your convenience. The Stoughton veterans are trying to give to those less fortunate, or who have fallen on hard times, a little something to celebrate the season, according to retired Veterans Agent Paul Flynn, who is coordinating the effort, along with David Williams. Flynn tells About Town, "The Stoughton residents have been very good to the …
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Charles F. Large talks about his service to his country and his town. This is part two of a two-part interview.
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two-part interview with Stoughton’s Charles Large. Part I discusses his service in World War II. Part II is about Large returning home, moving to Stoughton and his service to the town. Read Part I of the interview here: Still One of the Greatest: An Interview with Stoughton’s Charles Large At the October 4 Board of Selectmen’s meeting Veteran’s Agent Mike Pazyra said Large was ill and was at the Copley Nursing Home in Stoughton. This interview with Large was conducted in the summer. *** Returning home Well-known World War II veteran Charles Large has a long legacy with the town of Stoughton, but it was just by chance that he ended up settling here in town. Large said that he returned to Dorchester (…
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Photo and video highlights from the Stoughton Lions Club's "Concert In The Park" series at Faxon Veterans Memorial Park.
The Stoughton Lions Club continued its popular 'Concert in the Park' series this past Sunday, July 31, with a performance by Pink Cadillac. This was the third of six scheduled concerts this summer. The concerts are free, open to all, and are held at Faxon Veterans Memorial Park on Park Street (Rte. 27), across from the Stoughton Public Library. Take a look at the media gallery for photo and video highlights from the concert. The next concert is scheduled for this upcoming Sunday, August 7 at 5 p.m. with a performance from the Westwood Swing Band. Miss the first two concerts featuring Easy Access and the Corvairs? Click here and here for highlights. And, click here for a list of the full concert schedule.
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1:34 pm on Monday, May 28, 2012
To each of them, Thank You for the ultimate sacrifice so we may live in freedom. I know that I will never forget the true meaning of Memorial Day. Its not just a day off from work. I commend EVERY person who has served for our country. Again, Thank You!! more ›