Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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 CHATEAU IS BORN: Joe and Jim Nocera and their families hosted members of the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce Monday night to celebrate the grand re-opening of The Chateau, at the former Nocera’s Restaurant location on Park Street. Nocera told the assembled crowd, “In 1986 our family bought this location. We looked at it last year and decided we wanted to freshen it up. We made a commitment and rebranded it as The Chateau. We're thrilled for this re-launch. "My family has always enjoyed being here. We're from Waltham, but we love the south shore. If there's anything we can do for the community, we will do it.” After being introduced by Chamber Executive Director Terry Schneider, Joe Nocera then announced a donation to the Stoughton High …
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Stoughton Life Teen Fundraiser at Nocera's, 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 Life Teen Fundraiser at Nocera's Nocera's in Stoughton is providing a community outlet to local non-profit groups for fundraising. This is a great way to raise money for important community organizations, like Stoughton Life Teen, that are often not financially supported to the extent of what is needed to succeed. This evening, Thursday, October 13, bring the fundraiser ticket (posted in the media gallery) and enjoy dinner or order take-out from Nocera’s Restaurant. When paying your check, give the waitperson your ticket. The ticket will be attached to your check. Nocera’s Restaurant will contribute 20% …
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Special Guest Speaker at Lions Club Meeting, 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. Special Guest Speaker at Lion's Club Meeting on Wednesday The Stoughton Lion's Club would like to invite all to a dinner meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at Nocera's in Stoughton. The guest speaker is Frankie DeSario who wrote a book, Badge #1, where he recounted his 45 years as a Boston police officer. There are stories in his book about the mafia, gangland, busing, race riots, thugs and corruption. DeSario was a member of the TPF, and as member had encounters with Joseph Barboza, Whitey Bulger, and other crime figures. The cost is $22 per person. Call Ed Defelice to RSVP (781-344-3635). 2. Sports on Tap The …
Thursday, October 6, 2011
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BUSINESS ABOUT TOWN: E. Carvalho and T. Bressan (EMC Pizza, Inc.) are buying Olivio's Pizza, which is downtown in the building which goes from 752-754 Washington Street. They are keeping the same menu that is currently offered Town Spa was awarded two entertainment licenses at Tuesday's Selectmen's meeting. It will allow them to offer entertainment--with up to 10 musicians and singers--seven days per week. Attorney David McCarter of 85 Park Street represented Spa owner Dick Phillips. And, an attempt to open a second hand jewelry store/gold buying company on Technology Drive was unanimously defeated at the Selectmen's meeting Tuesday night. The applicant, Vincent Riggio, failed to show up for the hearing. That's a good thing. We have …
CROP Hunger Walk Fundraiser at Nocera's, 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. 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 your friends and neighbors. One item, one bag or several, and I will pick them up every Thursday." Haven't called to arrange a pickup? It's not too late. Call Peg at 508-889-1385 or send an email to peg.carbone@comcast.net. 2. South Shore CROP Hunger Walk …
Thursday, August 11, 2011
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 HEALTHY BIRTHDAY: Happy 10th Birthday to Elite Health & Fitness Center. What began on French Street in the old Mo Vaughn's Hit Dog, has grown into their current building at 1519 Central Street. Congratulations to Keith Callanan and Peter Rappoli. To celebrate, Elite is having an open house on Monday, August 22 (an all day event). HAPPY BIRTHDAY: To Debbie Sellitto, a Stoughton native who is now the owner of Hyde Park Auto Electric. She's a graduate of Stoughton High. FIRE CHIEF WANTED: The Town of Stoughton has been advertising for a new Fire Chief since David Jardin retired in April. Since then, Interim Chief Mark Dolloff has done a magnificent job at the helm. However, the town is accepting applications for the permanent Chief's…
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: To Lori Bates, who studied physical therapy at Ithaca College. She is married to Stephen Bates, who serves on the Board of Stoughton Media Access Corp. and owns Bates Remodeling. SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETS TONIGHT: The Stoughton School Committee meets tonight in the TV Studio at Stoughton High at 7 p.m. Highlights include a presentation by Lynne Jardin of the Elementary Scool Parent/Student Handbook; a presentation by Barbara Starkie of the O'Donnell Middle School Parent/Student handbook; and Janet Driscoll, representing "Drama Kids", seeking a waiver of fees for her non profit's renting of school space for rehearsal and performance. There will also be the awarding of a bid to resurface the Stoughton High School track, and a …
Phil DAlessandro
8:10 am on Friday, August 12, 2011
Thanks Mark for all your support and press you have given to the Life Teen program over the years. Thanks to all who came out last night to Nocera's for a delicious dinner and support of a great program here in Stoughton-- check us out every Sunday night at 5:30 pm at the Immaculate Conception Church, Rte 27 in Stoughton People of all ages are welcome to our weekly Mass....it's not your parent's … more ›