Friday, December 14, 2012
It has not been increased in more than two decades. Some people say the time has come to raise it. Others say people pay enough taxes.
As time progresses, unfortunately so do prices. That cheap burger you bought many years ago is no longer so cheap. What once could be purchased with some loose change you found in your pocket now requires cash or a credit card. But for the past 21 years and counting, the state gasoline tax has remained the same. Massachusetts residents pay 21 cents per gallon at the pump, with nearly all the money going to fund public and private transportation projects and programs (roads, bridges, public transit systems, etc.). Some people say this amount is no longer sufficient to improve and maintain what the state has to offer. In its 2007 report, the state's independent Transportation Finance Commission recommended the tax be raised to 32 cents. The…
Friday, August 10, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser; Sales Tax Holiday Planned for This Weekend in Massachusetts; Free Golf Clinics for Veterans on Fridays ; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser If you start to see a bunch of plastic flamingos popping up around town, there is a good reason why. The Stoughton High Class of 2013 is holding a "Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser." From the SHS Flamingo Flocking website: "You can flock a friend for a donation as low as $15. Upon receipt of your order form and donation, a volunteer will secretly place a flock of SHS flamingos in the requested friend’s front yard from Monday - Friday (flamingos rest on weekends). Birds and signs will be delivered in the early morning and will remain in the yard for no more than 48 hours. A notice will be…
Friday, July 20, 2012
Five things you need to know today: Stoughton Cheerleading Program Holding Fundraiser for Family of Norton Girl Killed in Route 24 Rollover; Weekend Weather Forecast; 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 Cheerleading Program Holding Fundraiser for Family of Norton Girl Killed in Route 24 Rollover Angel Pina, 12, of Norton, died following a single car rollover on Route 24 on the Stoughton/Avon line on July 12. Cheer Nation of Stoughton will be holding an open tumble fundraiser this Friday, July 20 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.) for Angel's family. All are welcome to this event, which will take place at 378 Page Street, Unit 12, in Stoughton. There will be food, drinks, snacks, baked items, Cheer Apparel and Bling Apparel, Custom “Angel” Bows, a DJ, a Balloon Table, a Stella and Dot Horseshoe Charms table, a dank tank …
Friday, July 13, 2012
Five things you need to know this Friday the 13th: Weekend Weather Forecast; Traffic; Gas Prices; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Weekend Weather Forecast According to the National Weather Service, the weekend forecast for the Stoughton area is as follows: 2. Live Chat with Elizabeth Warren Don't forget to join us at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, July 13, for a live chat with Elizabeth Warren, the Democrat Party's candidate in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate race. Click here for a link to the live chat. 3. Open House at the Stoughton YMCA The Stoughton YMCA is hosting an open house this Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Try a zumba class at 10:30 a.m. on the 14th, enjoy healthy refreshments; meet the Y staff, and more! 4. Stoughton Lions …
Friday, June 29, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today: 4th of July Fireworks; traffic and gas prices; Kids eat for free at IKEA; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. 4th of July Fireworks While Stoughton has its own fireworks display - Tuesday, July 3 at 9:30 p.m. at the Stoughton High football field/track area - it's not the only chance to see a live fireworks show in the area. Click here for a list of towns (by date) that will also have Independence Day displays. 2. Real Time Traffic (and Gas Prices) on Stoughton Patch Traveling this weekend and want to check the traffic before you hit the road? You can do that right on Stoughton Patch thanks to our partners from MapQuest. Get the latest traffic patterns and the cheapest gas prices in the Stoughton area (and beyond) by …
Friday, February 24, 2012
Real Time Traffic (and Gas Prices) Now on Stoughton Patch, Fun, Fitness and Fashion in February, and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Real Time Traffic (and Gas Prices) Now on Stoughton Patch Want to check the traffic scene before you begin your morning commute to work or your evening drive home? Now you can thanks to our partners from MapQuest. Get the latest traffic patterns and the cheapest gas prices in the Stoughton area by clicking here. 2. Fun, Fitness and Fashion in February Celebrate the Fun, Fitness and Fashion of February at the Arbors in Stoughton (2121 Central St.) on Friday, February 24. Activities include: 3. Little Theatre of Stoughton Presents Pinocchio The Little Theatre of Stoughton's Young Directors Series presents Pinocchio, …
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Today gas is upwards of $3.60 per gallon.
Stoughton’s Hank Herbowy shared this photo of the former Getty gas station on Washington St. in town. Note the price of gas—just $1.08 per gallon for regular. Herbowy said the picture was probably taken in the 1970s. Today, gas is in the $3.60 range—some stations it is closer to $3.70. Wondering where the lowest gas prices are in town? Thanks to our partners from MapQuest, you can get the latest traffic patterns and the cheapest gas prices in the Stoughton area by clicking on the "Traffic & Gas" tab at the top of the page or by copying this URL into the address/URL bar: http://stoughton.patch.com/traffic.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Real time traffic (and gas prices) now on Stoughton Patch, Homework Center at the Library, Senior Center activities, and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Real Time Traffic (and Gas Prices) Now on Stoughton Patch Want to check the traffic scene before you begin your morning commute to work or your evening drive home? Now you can thanks to our partners from MapQuest. Get the latest traffic patterns and the cheapest gas prices in the Stoughton area by clicking here. 2. Homework Center at the Library The Homework Center will be available for students in the Wales French room of the Stoughton Public Library this evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. 3. Sports on Tap 4. Senior Center Activities 5. Tickets on Sale for Senior Center New Year's Party Tickets are on sale for the …
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Town Meeting Warrant and Town Election Deadlines, Real Time Traffic (and Gas Prices) Now on Stoughton Patch, and more...
“Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Town Meeting Warrant and Town Election Deadlines The deadline for Filing Petitioned Articles for the 2012 Annual Town Meeting is this Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 4:30 p.m. Those wanting wishing to petition the 2012 ATM must submit a copy of the proposed warrant article along with at least 10 signatures from registered Stoughton voters to the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall. Tuesday, Jan. 3 is also the deadline to file nomination papers with the Town Clerk’s office for running for a town-wide office in the April 2012 town election. A minimum of 120 signatures from registered Stoughton voters is needed. Papers are due by 4:…
Friday, December 2, 2011
Stoughton Public Library looking for lego donations, Kidsports deal, Senior Center events, 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 Public Library Looking for Lego Donations The Stoughton Public Library is trying to start a Lego Builders' Club for children and would appreciate the donation of any clean, gently used Legos (the small brick size, not the toddler Duplos or Quatros). If you have some Legos you are ready to pass along, you can drop them off at the Stoughton Public Library, attention: Mrs. Pally. 2. Kidsports Deal Come enjoy unlimited laser tag, unlimited bowling and an indoor playground admission special at Kidsports in Stoughton (57 French St.) this Friday evening. Save $2 off Family Fun Night with the coupon posted in the…
Janet Sroczynski
1:32 pm on Sunday, December 30, 2012
Fiscal Cliff Tax Hikes Are Not the Only Scary Thing That Could Happen to You on January 2, 2013 article by HuffingtonPost Catherine New and posted on 12/27/2012; link found at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/27/fiscal-cliff-tax-hikes_n_2370579.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl4%7Csec1_Ink2%26pLid%3D more ›