Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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.
FINALLY, DOWNTOWN BUILDING GETTING REBUILT: After years as a public eyesore, the former home of Cheng Du on Washington St. in downtown Stoughton, owned by the Parsons family of Malcolm and Parsons, will soon be rebuilt. The building first suffered a fire a few years ago back in October of 2009, and then the roof collapsed under snow the following winter, in January of 2011. The roof collapse also caused damage to the adjacent building and put a Stoughton restaurant, Kabob House, out of business. That building, which also houses Olivio's, has since been repaired and Chicken Kebab recently opened where the Kabob House once was. But the old Cheng Du building, which suffered the brunt of the damage, was enclosed in fencing for a time, which…
Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Stoughton insurance agency's three-month food drive benefits both of Stoughton's food pantries.
After running a food pantry drive this past December, January and February, Malcolm and Parsons Insurance Agency in downtown Stoughton was able to donate about 2,000 items to the two food pantries in town. Malcolm and Parsons also made a monetary donation of $2,000, with the Prone Family Foundation matching it, so both the Ilse Marks Food Pantry and the St. Anthony's Free Market were able to receive $2,000 each. The drive, organized by Jack Raeke and Jim Moran of Malcolm and Parsons, was motivated by the desire that “no family should ever go to bed hungry.” Raeke, Moran and Amne Parsons were on hand recently to present a check to Anne Havlin of St. Anthony's Free Market and Suzanne Blacker and Henrietta Polanzak of the Ilse Marks Pantry at…
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
SHS Girls' Basketball State Tournament Action, Stoughton Business Collecting Food for Pantries, Special Guest Readers at 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. SHS Girls' Basketball State Tournament Action The Stoughton High Black Knights girls’ basketball team (13-6) travels to Newton North (14-6) in a first round matchup in the MIAA Division 1 South Sectional Tournament. The game starts at 7 p.m. For those traveling to the game, Newton North is located at 457 Walnut St. Newton, 02460. Stoughton is the #9 seed, while Newton North is the #8 seed. For a full breakdown, click on the link: Postseason Primer: Stoughton High Girls’ Basketball Takes on Newton North Wednesday 2. Stoughton Business Collecting Food for Pantries - LAST DAY Drop off any canned goods or non-…
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Stoughton Insurance Agency will match any non-perishable food donations dropped off at their downtown office through the end of February. All proceeds will go to the Stoughton food pantries.
Drop off any canned goods or non-perishable items at Malcolm and Parsons’ downtown Stoughton office (770 Washington St.) during the month of February and the insurance agency will match the donation. All proceeds will go directly to the Stoughton food pantries. “At Malcolm & Parsons Insurance we’re aware of the hunger problems within our community. We would like to encourage our clients and other Stoughton businesses to help get food to families in need,” the company said in an email. The drive, which has been running since December, has attracted some celebrity attention. Footloose star Kenny Wormald stopped by the Malcolm & Parsons office in December to help promote the drive. Recently, another actor with Hollywood ties, Stoughton’s …
Friday, February 17, 2012
Hockomock League Crossover Basketball; Party at Town Spa; Blood Drive at the YMCA; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Hockomock League Crossover Basketball The Stoughton High boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams are on the road Friday evening for the Hockomock crossover, which has teams from the League's Davenport Division (small schools) play against teams from the League's Kelley-Rex Division (large schools) that finished in the same spot in the standings. The Stoughton High girls' varsity basketball team travels to Mansfield at 6 p.m. for the second place game. Stoughton is 11-5 and Mansfield is 11-8. The Stoughton High boys' varsity basketball team travels to Franklin at 7 p.m. for the first place game. Stoughton has beat…
Friday, February 10, 2012
Stoughton High Basketball vs. Sharon; Little Theatre of Stoughton Presents Kimberly Akimbo; Movie Night at MAXX; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Sports on Tap The Stoughton High boys' and girls' basketball teams play Sharon on Friday. The boys are away, while the girls host the Eagles. Freshmen play at 3:30 p.m.; JV play at 5 p.m.; and varsity plays at 6:30 p.m. It is senior night for the Stoughton High girls' varsity team. If the Stoughton girls win, they clinch a spot in the postseason tournament. Any STOYAC girls' basketball player who wears her team jersey to the Stoughton High girls' basketball game will be admitted for $1. Can't make it to the game? Follow the action with our Friday Night Live blog. The boys' varsity hockey team also plays on Friday, …
Friday, February 3, 2012
Stoughton Business Collecting Food for Pantries; Girl Scout Cookies on Sale; 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 Business Collecting Food for Pantries Drop off any canned goods or non-perishable items at Malcolm & Parsons Insurance (770 Washington St. in the downtown) and they will match it during the months of December, January and February. It will go directly to the Stoughton food banks to help those in need. 2. Girl Scout Cookies on Sale Stoughton Girl Scout Daisy Troop 65159 will be selling Girl Scout cookies at Town Spa this evening from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at both doors. 3. Senior Center Events 4. Winter Parking Regulations Winter Parking Regulations are currently in effect, and will continue until April 1, …
Friday, January 27, 2012
Food pantry drive, Stoughton High basketball in action, 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 Business Collecting Food for Pantries Drop off any canned goods or non-perishable items at Malcolm & Parsons Insurance (770 Washington St. in the downtown) and they will match it during the months of December, January and February. It will go directly to the Stoughton food banks to help those in need. 2. Sports on Tap 3. Follow SHS Basketball Action with Friday Night Live Patch’s Friday Night Live blog is back to bring you LIVE coverage of the Stoughton High boys’ and girls’ basketball teams as they take on Attleboro this Friday, 1/27. We’ll have LIVE overage of other Hockomock League basketball action as…
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Stoughton - Route 138 Bottleneck Study Workshop, 6th Grade Winter Concert, Chinese New Year Crafts at the YMCA, 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 - Route 138 Bottleneck Study Workshop This Wednesday, January 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Stoughton Town Hall (3rd Floor, Great Hall), the Old Colony Planning Council is hosting a Route 138 Bottleneck Study Workshop. Help create a new vision for traffic management, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and business aesthetics along Route 138 in Stoughton. AGENDA: 2. 6th Grade Winter Concert The O’Donnell Middle School 6th Grade Winter Concert will be held at Stoughton High School on Wednesday, January 25. The concert will feature the 6th Grade choruses, directed by Betty Bauman; the 6th Grade Concert Bands directed …
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
8th Grade Band and Chorus Concert, Board of Selectmen budget meeting, Stoughton Business collecting food for pantries, and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. 8th Grade Band and Chorus Concert On Wednesday, January 11, the O’Donnell Middle School 8th Grade Winter Concert will be held at Stoughton High School. The concert will feature the 8th Grade Chorus, directed by Betty Bauman; The 8th Grade Concert Band directed by John Kearns, and the OMS Wednesday Jazz Band directed by John Kearns. The concert will be held in the high school auditorium and will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door only. Ticket prices are $2 for adults, $1 for seniors and children, with a family maximum of $5. 2. Board of Selectmen Budget Meeting The Board of Selectmen will be …
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4:37 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013
The Pacheco building has new owners and they've started some work already. I guess there are some really nice architectural elements in that building. Who knew? more ›