Monday, May 7, 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.
MONDAY NIGHT HOMEWORK A BIG SUCCESS FOR LIBRARY: If you happen to visit the Stoughton Public Library on any Monday night that school has been in session, you will see 50 - 60 Stoughton middle and high school students busily working on homework. About fifteen of these youngsters are usually talented and amazing tutors. For the past five years, the Monday Night Homework Center has offered free tutorial help to Stoughton residents. Originally the Homework Center was supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Library System and Eastern Bank. The last few years, the Stoughton Public Schools has sponsored the program. This program is so successful because of its tutors. These young adults are top juniors and seniors as well as National Honor …
Wednesday, May 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.
TIME TO PARTY: A celebration for one of my favorite people in the Stoughton School Department will take place on Friday, May 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton. Yes, long-time secretary to the Superintendent of Schools, Gini Bulger, will be saluted! Tickets are $40 each. For information, call Kathy Silva (781-297-5188) or email her (k_silva@stoughtonschools.org) and checks can be sent to Kathy through the Superintendent's office (232 Pearl Street, Stoughton, MA 02072). Make checks payable to Kathy Silva. *** TIME TO PARTY 2! Stoughton English teacher John Denison’s Retirement Party will be held on Tuesday, June 12. Denison, who is also the Recreation Director for the Town of Stoughton, will be celebrated between 4…
Monday, April 23, 2012
Hydrant Flushing, Celebrate the Retirement of Gini Bulger, Homework Center 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 will be conducting a water main flushing program starting on Monday, April 23 and continuing through Thursday, April 26 and then again starting on Monday, April 30 and continuing 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. For a…
Wednesday, April 18, 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.
LOCKED UP FOR CHARITY: On May 2, 2012, community leaders from the towns of Stoughton, Canton, and Sharon, will be going behind bars for “GOOD” as MDA’s Most Wanted Heroes! These business and community leaders have been accused of having a big heart and have been sentenced to serve one hour at Town Spa Pizza to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which will go towards services for local individuals affected with neuromuscular diseases. Jailbirds will be picked up at work by our Friendly Arresting Officers who are volunteering from local police and fire departments such as: Massachusetts State Police, the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Dept., and Stoughton Fire. Dick Phillips and Kerry Hughes of the Town Spa will be co-hosting …
Monday, April 9, 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 SHOCKING DEVELOPMENT: Last year, Stoughton Police Chief Paul Shastany got Tasered as part of his extremely effective presentation to Town Meeting to get Tasers for the protection of his officers and the residents of the Town. That VIDEO has received over 15,000 views since then. Chief Shastany promised that Tasers would not be in the hands of the officers of the department until everyone was properly trained to use them. Well, Stoughton Police Executive Officer Robert Devine announced on the SPD's Facebook page that Officers Jay Owens and John Gagne have completed a course that certifies them to become the department's first-ever Taser Instructors. Congratulations! But, "Don't Tase Me, Bro!" *** OLD COLONY YMCA LOOKS TO PREVENT …
Cathy Clark
11:27 am on Thursday, May 24, 2012
Have to say good going guys and gals on your tutoring. A big thank you for giving up your Monday nights to help. You are great mentors. And yes Jessica is my granddaughter. Keep it up all of you. Nana Clark more ›