Thursday, March 1, 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! Show Your Team Spirit! Join the Dawe School PTO for its Adult Social…an evening of friends, food, and fun – without the kids – all in support of Dawe PTO programs. It happens on Friday, March 2, starting at 7 p.m. at Club Luiz de Camoes, 76 Porter Street in Stoughton. There will be a buffet dinner, 50/50 raffle, unbeatable auction items, dancing, a cash bar, and photo booth! No cash needed. MasterCard, VISA and checks will be accepted that evening. Wear your favorite team gear and help celebrate all of our championships – past, present, and future! Tickets are $25 each and will be available at the door. For more information, contact Amanda via email at asmith537@comcast.net. *** PURIM IN VENICE! “Purim in Venice” is the …
Tuesday, December 27, 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.
CHRISTMAS FOR THE VETERANS: The second Christmas Party put on for hospitalized veterans at the Brockton Veterans Administration Hospital by AMVETS District 6, was held last Thursday, Dec. 22, and there were plenty of familiar faces in the crowd. District 6 is made up of members from the Stoughton and Randolph AMVETS Posts. Along with serving ice cream, cake and drinks, presents were handed out to all the veterans. In addition to Christmas parties, District 6 throws ice cream parties at the Brockton VA Hospital twice a month, hosts off-station parties for the patients at the Randolph AMVETS Post, and puts on an annual summer barbecue. Pictured in the photo gallery (left to right) are: Bernie Planeta, District 6 Commander; Fred Tofteroo, …
Thursday, December 22, 2011
The Shaloh House Chabad held Menorah lightings at the Stoughton YMCA and at Cobb’s Corner on Dec. 21, the second night of Chanukah.
Students in the YMCA’s afterschool program (grades K-7) and community members gathered in the lobby of the Stoughton YMCA Wednesday evening as Shaloh House Chabad Rabbi Mendel Gurkow led a Chanukah celebration on the second night of the eight-day Jewish holiday. Rabbi Gurkow told the story of Chanukah and led those in attendance in reciting the traditional prayers while lighting the Menorah. The children also sang Chanukah songs and ate Chanukah gelt (edible chocolate coins). Following the celebration at the YMCA, Rabbi Gurkow lit the eight-foot tall Menorah at the Shell Station in Cobb’s Corner, at the intersection of Stoughton, Sharon and Canton. According to the Shaloh House Chabad website: On Chanukah, we celebrate the miraculous …
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Menorah lighting, Teddybear Storytime at the Library, 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. Menorah Lighting (From About Town): On the second night of Chanukah, Wednesday, December 21, Shaloh House Chabad will hold a Chanukah celebration at the Striar Old Colony YMCA Stoughton Branch on Central Street. At 5 p.m., parents and children will join together in the main lobby for a Menorah lighting ceremony. Shaloh House will also hold Menorah lighting ceremonies every night of Chanukah at 6 p.m. at the eight-foot tall Menorah at Cobb's Corner located at the Shell Station. 2. Teddybear Storytime at the Library Come join Peggy Sewcyk Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Stoughton Public Library for Teddybear Storytime…
Tuesday, December 20, 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.
NATIONAL GRIDLOCK CEO WINS AWARD? I thought it was a joke. National Grid Massachusetts President Marcy Reed will receive an award for "Outstanding Achievement in the Workplace" from the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. That's the equivalent to the Stoughton Chamber honoring the MBTA for shuttering our historic train station. Now, Marcy Reed was very polite to me when I grilled her after Tropical Storm Irene knocked out our electricity for close to a week. Her excuses were weak, and she was in Hawaii as the storm approached in August. I wrote many stories about "National Gridlock"-- enough that I was hissed and cursed by National Grid workers on the street. Paul Gizzi and the Greater Boston Chamber should really be ashamed of …
Monday, December 19, 2011
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DON'T FORGET CHANUKAH! On the first night of Chanukah, Tuesday, December 20 at 4 p.m. at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree, Shaloh House Chabad of Stoughton, in cooperation and with support from mall management and funding from Milton’s, arranges for the only Chanukah Menorah display in the mall. This display is located on the ground floor near Filene's Basement. At the ceremony the first candle will be lit and live music and dancing will follow. Chanukah gifts and treats will be distributed to the children as well. This annual event brings shopping to a halt as onlookers come over to sing, clap and even dance to the spirited Chanukah music. On the second night of Chanukah, Wednesday, December 21, Shaloh House will move its celebration …
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4:51 pm on Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Sadly, Vice Commander Fred Tofteroo died unexpectedly on Christmas Day. Our condelences to his family and friends. more ›