Thursday, September 27, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Orange Leaf Celebrates Opening; Early Release Day for Stoughton Public Schools; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. [POSTPONED] Little Theatre of Stoughton to Hold Fundraiser for Shayla Lutz The Little Theatre of Stoughton was scheduled to host a mystery dinner theatre Saturday, October 6 at 8 p.m. at the Cedar Hill Golf Club on Park St. in Stoughton with proceeds benefiting the Lutz Family Foundation. The event has been postponed. We will keep you posted with further details when it is rescheduled. Shayla Lutz, 3, of Stoughton, died on September 14 after she was involved in a fatal pedestrian accident in front of the Hansen School. Her older sister, Ashleigh, has appeared in shows with the Little Theatre of Stoughton and the …
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Shayla Lutz, 3, of Stoughton, died following a tragic accident on Sept. 14 when she was struck by a box truck in front of the Hansen School. In looking to address safety concerns, adding a crossing guard would not be an adequate solution, officials say.
Town officials have been looking into what can be done to address safety concerns following the tragic death of Shayla Lutz, a three-year-old Stoughton girl who was struck by a box truck in front of the Hansen Elementary School on Central St. in Stoughton the afternoon of Sept. 14. Stoughton Police Chief Paul Shastany and Executive Officer Robert Devine appeared at a Hansen School PTO meeting Monday night; a team of engineers was at the Hansen School on Tuesday to observe the dismissal process from start to finish; and a meeting with town officials (not open to the public) has been organized by Interim Town Manager Joseph Feaster for this week to further examine this issue, School Committee Chair Deborah Sovinee said. “When the principal…
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Board of Selectmen Meeting; School Committee Meeting; Senator Joyce Scores Perfect Attendance for 2012 Session; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Board of Selectmen Meeting The Stoughton Board of Selectmen will meet Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall (third floor, Great Hall). The meeting starts in executive session, which is closed to the public, to discuss the possibility of purchasing the train station from the MBTA and contract negotiations with non-union personnel. The meeting will then reconvene in open session. Agenda items include a tax rate hearing and a hearing for a common victualler license for Main Street Pizza. A full agenda is posted here: BOS agenda 9-26-12.pdf 2. School Committee Meeting The Stoughton School Committee meets in…
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
More than 150 people attended a candlelight vigil for Shayla Lutz, who died following a tragic accident on Sept. 14 when she was struck by a box truck in front of the Hansen School.
Drive by the Hansen Elementary School on Central St. in Stoughton and you will see two poignant reminders of the tragic accident on the afternoon of Sept. 14 which resulted in the death of Shayla Lutz, the 3-year-old struck by a box truck as she crossed the street with her mother. One is a cross with an abundance of stuffed animals and flowers all placed in her memory by the crosswalk sign just past the Central St. driveway to the school. The other are the words 'WE SHARE OUR SORROW,' on the school display board. By hosting a candlelight vigil last Friday evening, Sept. 21, the Hansen School P.T.O. put action behind those very words. The school parking lot was full as nearly 150 people gathered with the Lutz family to show their support, …
Sunday, September 23, 2012
The following are obituaries for Stoughton residents or those with Stoughton ties for the week of September 16 - September 22: Richard Fontenarosa; Michael P. Glennon, Jr.; Samuel Golden; Mary C. Toomey; and Richard A. Romanelli.
- OBITUARIES
-
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Richard Fontenarosa Richard J. Fontenarosa, 67, a resident of Avon, died peacefully at home on Saturday, September 8. He was the husband of 21 years of Maureen A. McCauley. Son of the late Joseph R. and Eva M. (Sass) Fontenarosa, he was born in Quincy, graduated from Stoughton High School and also attended Massasoit Community College. He was a resident of Stoughton for 40 years before moving to Avon in 1986. Mr. Fontenarosa was a firefighter in Stoughton for over 20 years before retiring 7 years ago. He also owned Fontenarosa Trucking for over 30 years. He was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. In addition to his wife, Mr. Fontenarosa is survived by his sister, Marie Allberry and her husband Dale of Wareham, as well as several nieces and …
Friday, September 21, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Candlelight Vigil for Shayla Lutz; Stoughton High Football Home Opener; Harvest Fest at Kiddie Academy; Bob's Famous Foodmart Kids Day/5K Run; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Candlelight Vigil for Shayla Lutz The Hansen Elementary School PTO has organized a candlelight vigil to honor the life and memory of Shayla Lutz, the three-year-old Stoughton girl who died Friday, September 14 shortly after she was struck by a box truck in front of the Hansen School. The vigil will be held this Friday, September 21 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hansen School field, behind the building. Candles will be provided. All members of the Hansen School and Stoughton communities are invited to participate, as are family and friends of the Lutz family. For more details, click here. 2. Stoughton High Football …
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Trust Fund Established for Lutz Family; Dunk a Stoughton High Principal this Friday Night; Know a Teen Looking for a Job?; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Trust Fund Established for Lutz Family Looking for a way to help the family of Shayla Lutz, the three-year-old Stoughton girl who died on September 14 after she was involved in a fatal pedestrian accident in front of the Hansen School? A trust fund for the Lutz family has been established at the Stoughton Co-Operative Bank. Donations in Shayla's memory may be made to The Lutz Family Trust at either of the Stoughton Co-Operative Bank's branches on Park St or mailed to the Lutz Family Trust, c/o Stoughton Co-operative Bank, PO Box 446, Stoughton, MA 02072. 2. Dunk a Stoughton High Principal this Friday Night The …
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Shayla Lutz, 3, of Stoughton, died following a tragic accident on September 14 when she was struck by a box truck in front of the Hansen School. The Hansen School Community will be holding a candlelight vigil in Shayla's memory this Friday, September 21.
- SCHOOLS
-
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
The following is from the Hansen School PTO: The Parent Teacher Organization of the Hansen Elementary School has organized a candlelight vigil to honor the life and memory of Shayla Lutz, the three-year-old Stoughton girl who died Friday, September 14 shortly after she was struck by a box truck in front of the Hansen School. The vigil will be held this Friday, September 21 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Hansen School field, behind the building. Candles will be provided. All members of the Hansen School and Stoughton communities are invited to participate, as are family and friends of the Lutz family. The Stoughton Police Department has asked that parking for the vigil be limited to the Hansen school lot. Please do not park on Central Street …
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nine More Drunk Drivers Arrested During Weekend Patrol Surge on Routes 24/195; Remembering Shayla Lutz; Know a Teen Looking for a Job?; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Nine More Drunk Drivers Arrested During Weekend Patrol Surge on Routes 24/195 The following is from the Massachusetts State Police: Massachusetts State Police Troop D continued their patrol initiative on Routes 24 and 195 in southeastern Massachusetts. The saturation patrols were deployed on both Friday and Saturday nights in the overnight hours. There were a total of 9 OUI arrests, 14 arrests for other activities (warrants, etc.), 8 criminal summons issued and 334 civil motor vehicle issued this past weekend. Highlights include one arrest for OUI third offense and another for OUI second offense with one citation …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Five Things You Need to Know Today: Who Will be Stoughton's Next Town Manager?; Remembering Shayla Lutz; Bingo at the Senior Center; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Who Will be Stoughton's Next Town Manager? After interviewing the three finalists for the position last Thursday (September 13), the Stoughton Board of Selectmen meet Tuesday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Yaitanes Room on the third floor of the Town Hall to decide who will be Stoughton's next permanent Town Manager. Paul Shew of Franklin; Kenneth Fields of Boca Raton, FL; and Michael Hartman of Canton are the finalists the Town Manager Search Committee presented to the Board following a lengthy search process. Most recently, Shew was a City Manager in Rye, NY (2003-2009) and has experience as a manager/…
Cathy
1:28 pm on Thursday, September 27, 2012
As a former Stoughton homeowner, all I can say to the parents is, "please DO NOT" entrust the safety of your children to the town planners and committees. Keep this issue in the forefront or they will eventually bury it. Do not let them keep giving you excuses as to why these things take so long! Insist that they act now and keep the media involved when they choose to ignore your concerns. more ›