Friday, February 15, 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.
PURIM IN CANDY LAND: Ginger bread or licorice, maybe jelly beans or chocolate truffles, mixed with Hamatashen and Purim decorations! Shaloh House Chabad of the South Area, located right here in Stoughton at 50 Ethyl Way, will host its annual Purim Diner using the theme of Candy Land. “It will surely make the party sweet and colorful, and excite many children as well,” Rabbi Mendel Gurkow, Director of Shaloh House Chabad, writes About Town. Purim is the most joyous Jewish holiday of the year. Children and adults dress up in costumes, exchange gifts of food, and celebrate. Jews commemorate the story of Queen Esther; her heroism in saving her Jewish nation from the evil plots of Haman of the Persian Empire in the year 423 BCE. While …
Saturday, February 2, 2013
The following are obituaries for Stoughton residents or those with Stoughton ties for the week of January 27- February 2.
- OBITUARIES
-
Saturday, February 2
William J. Cronin William J. Cronin, 82, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 62 years of the late Alice M. (Stevens) Cronin. Born in Boston, he was raised and educated in Dorchester before graduating from Jamaica Plain High School, Class of 1947. He was a resident of Stoughton for 40 years and previously lived in Brookline for over 25 years. Mr. Cronin served in the U.S. Navy and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was a partner of the Forest Floor Division of the Maltby Company for 20 years before being starting his own company, BMB Logging where he worked for over 20 years. After his retirement, he worked as the Ranger at Cedar Hill Golf Course in Stoughton for many years. He was an avid…
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Celebrate Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, in Stoughton with fun events and delicious recipes. The holiday began Dec. 8 at sundown.
This year, the Jewish holiday of Chanukah began Saturday, Dec. 8 at sundown, and ends a week later on Sunday, Dec. 16. Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, commemorates the story of the Maccabean Revolt against Syrian rulers in present day Israel 2,100 years ago. The victorious Maccabees wanted to rededicate Jerusalem's main temple but had only enough oil to kindle the Eternal Light for one day. But, the oil lasted for eight days, until more oil could be prepared, and the holiday of Chanukah was born. Today the holiday is commemorated with the lighting of the Menorah each of the eight nights, playing dreidel and eating special holiday foods like potato pancakes (latkes). Click here to learn more about Chanukah. CHANUKAH EVENTS …
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Find out where and how to observe the Jewish holiday in Stoughton and the surrounding area.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
-
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Yom Kippur is, in short, the holiest day of the year in Jewish religion and culture. It is also referred to as the “Day of Atonement,” and the tradition is to solemnly fast for repentance and atonement of sins. Yom Kippur marks the end of the annual High Holy Day period (Sept. 16 to Sept. 26 in 2012), which begins with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On Sept. 25, observation will begin at sunset. The following services will be held in and around Stoughton in observance of Yom Kippur: STOUGHTON Ahavath Torah Congregation Shaloh House Chabad BROCKTON Temple Beth Emunah SHARON Temple Israel Temple Sinai Temple Kol Tikvah CANTON Temple Beth Abraham Temple Beth David of the South Shore Yom Kippur falls annually on the 10th day of Tishrei, a…
Friday, August 17, 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.
HERE GOES THE JUDGE: The former First Justice of the Stoughton District Court - and former Stoughton Town Manager - Francis T. Crimmins, Jr., has already outgrown the location of his new law practice, and is moving to larger, more plush, surroundings. Crimmins, managing member of Ab Initio Elder Law Solutions, LLC., can now be found at 247 Washington Street, in office space at Albert's Plaza on Route 138. His practice was previously located at Cabot Place off Page St. The practice, according to its website, "provides a variety of legal and supplemental support services for elderly or disabled clients, their families and guardians." *** KOSHER BBQ: On Sunday, August 12, more than 100 people gathered for a community barbecue at Shaloh House …
Monday, June 11, 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.
FUTURE STARS OF VARSITY SPORTS: Stoughton High School Athletic Director Ryan Donahue brought a posse of Black Knights athletes with him to O'Donnell Middle School last week to talk about the various sports teams at the High School. Athletes from each of the teams were represented, and answered questions from the crowd. Donahue says that the Athletics Department will hold its Third Annual Open House on Wednesday, June 13, starting at 6:30 p.m in the SHS gymnasium. Says Donahue, "This is a great opportunity to square away paperwork and concussion education for the upcoming fall sports season." Current eighth grade parents and students are welcome to attend. Speaking of Stoughton High sports, the Spring Sports Awards will be held on Monday…
Friday, May 11, 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 GROUP SAVES CAT: At approximately 1:30 p.m. on May 8, the Stoughton-based South Shore Disaster Animal Rescue Team (SSDART) was called for a cat in a tree behind La Salette in Attleboro. According to a press release from SSDART, the caller reported the cat had been stuck in the tree for at least three days and was approximately seventy feet up. Team leader Christopher D’Arpino (a Stoughton resident) responded to the call with rescuer Jonathan Cuneo (pictured with Timber the cat in our gallery). Once the two arrived they saw a tiger striped young male cat up in a tree perched on a very thin branch. “The wind was the biggest concern, given the branch was very thin and the whole tree was swaying from the wind” said D’Arpino in the…
Wednesday, May 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.
HELP THREE FIRE VICTIMS: Friends of Dennis Manning, Laurie Smith and Stoughton High School student Dianna Manning, who were all made homeless by the recent Park Street fire, are holding a fundraiser for them. It will be held on Friday, May 11, from 7 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. at Game Time Sports Bar & Grill, 365 Centre Ave. in Rockland. Admission is $10. If you'd like to help the family, who are looking for an apartment, you can send a donation to them directly at P.O. Box 134, Stoughton, MA 02072. Dennis is undergoing treatment for cancer. This family could use our help! *** SHALOH HOUSE CHABAD OF THE SOUTH AREA TO HOST OUTDOOR FUN AND FESTIVITIES MARKING THE MYSTICAL JEWISH HOLIDAY OF LAG B'OMER: Shaloh House Chabad of the South Area is …
Saturday, April 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.
A MODEL MATZAH EXPERIENCE! Two groups of local children participated in a hands-on pre-Passover experience at the Model Matzah Factory at Shaloh House Chabad in Stoughton. The children re-enacted the process of manufacturing Matzah, from grinding the flour to kneading the dough, to baking the Matzahs, all within 18 minutes; the time limit in which Matzah must be made. Rabbi Mendel Gurkow of Shaloh House Chabad of the South Area facilitated the interactive program. Both groups of children; local elementary age children who attend the Shaloh House Sunday Hebrew School and preschoolers from the Shaloh House Preschool, listened and learned before donning official “Matzah Bakery Hats,” taking their own freshly mixed dough, rolling it flat, …
Monday, March 5, 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.
TITLETOWN EVENT: More than 40 people came to show their team spirit Friday night, March 2nd, for an Adult Social, put on by the Dawe School PTO as a FUNdraiser. It was an evening of friends, food, and fun– without the kids – all in support of Dawe PTO programs! The Party was held at the Club Luiz de Camoes, and included a buffet dinner, a 50/50 Raffle, silent auction, dancing, cash bar, and even an old-fashioned photo booth for $2. Amanda Smith chaired the event. DJ Ra-MU played the music and led everyone on the dance floor. He's from "The DJ Strikes Back" out of Rhode Island. Smith thanked the food donors, which included: D'Angelos, TGI Fridays, Not Your Average Joe's, Papa John's, Stelio's, and Dennenos. The Table Sponsors, including …
