Monday, December 10, 2012
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CHRISTMAS PARADE ATTRACTS LARGE CROWD: Sunday, December 9, the Annual Stoughton Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Community Events Committee, drew a large gathering in Stoughton Square. Over 100 hundred people got involved in a trivia game before the parade, an dozens won gift certificates to Papa John's Pizza, The Last Shot, and games provided by PMPNetwork, Inc. That was the fun BEFORE the parade. At 2 p.m., the first blaring of the sirens could be heard, and with the Stoughton Police Department's motorcycles, cruisers, SUV's, followed by Engine 4 and Ladder Truck 2 from the Stoughton Fire Department, the parade took off. It started at Stoughton High, went down Pearl Street, and turned onto Washington Street, where I was calling the…
Photos from the Annual Christmas Parade in Stoughton, held Sunday, Dec. 9 this year.
Take a look at our photo gallery from Stoughton's annual Christmas Parade, held Sunday, Dec. 9, this year. The parade, run by the Stoughton Community Events Committee, started at Stoughton High, making its way down Pearl St. and through the downtown, ending at Faxon Park where the star of the parade, Santa Claus, greeted children at the gazebo. ***
Friday, December 7, 2012
This year's annual Christmas Parade in Stoughton will be held Sunday, December 9 at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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DON'T MISS THE CHRISTMAS PARADE! Stoughton always has a great Christmas Parade, and this year is no exception! On Sunday, Dec. 9, the Parade kicks off at 2 p.m. The parade will be leaving the Stoughton High School parking lot, taking a right on Pearl Street, going through the center, and ending at Faxon Park. Starting at 1:30 p.m., I'll be at the reviewing stand in front of the old Pacheco Hardware building, giving out some great prizes for trivia! You can win gift certificates kindly donated by The Last Shot and Papa John's, plus some goodies donated by PMPNetwork.com, the internet's entertainment superstation. There will, of course, be visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, and other well-known celebrities. There will …
Tuesday, August 21, 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.
THE UMPIRE STRIKES BACK! For the third consecutive year, local umpires from Stoughton were selected to work the championship game at the very prestigious Cooperstown Dream Park in New York. Each year, Cooperstown Dream Park runs 13 one-week tournaments for 104 teams from all across the country and Canada (a group of Stoughton 12-year-olds participated in week 6 of the program this summer). This year local umpires Lee Policow, Rich Snyder, John Zaniboni and Paul McKeen were all selected to work the championship games. Rich Snyder was selected for the week 1 championship game. Week 10 saw Snyder return to the big game along with Lee Policow and John Zaniboni. Three umpires from the same town in the same game has never happened before in …
Friday, December 23, 2011
The first place trophy was presented to the Hansen community Thursday morning at the school’s holiday concert.
The Hansen Elementary School’s student body received quite a surprise when Joe Mokrisky, chairman of the annual Stoughton Christmas Parade, took the mic at their 4th and 5th grade holiday concert Thursday morning. Mokrisky, with the help of parade co-coordinator Carlene Walsh, shared the exciting news that the school’s float won first prize in Stoughton’s recent Christmas Parade. Special guest, Police Chief Paul Shastany’s presence evoked loud cheers as their Principal, Faye Polillio, accepted the trophy on the behalf of the school’s P.T.O. The parade, which took place on Sunday, Dec. 11, two weeks before Christmas, featured a number of floats and other participants. The Hansen School will break into “communities,” grouping students of…
Monday, December 12, 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 PARADE WAS A LOT OF FUN! There may been a couple of minor glitches, but Sunday's Christmas Parade was a resounding success. Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch the parade, which was sponsored by the Stoughton Community Events Committee. The Christmas Parade featured motorcycles and cruisers from the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and the Stoughton Police Department, as well as engines and ladder trucks from the Stoughton Fire Department. Norfolk County District Attorney Mike Morrissey, Stoughton Police Chief Paul Shastany, Stoughton Fire Chief Mark Dolloff, Town Moderator Howard Hansen, and Selectmen John Stagnone & Cynthia Walsh helped to lead the parade. Music was provided by New Liberty Jazz Band, 24 South, Hills …
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Stoughton’s Annual Christmas Parade, 3rd Annual Flip Over Chanukah, Stoughton Historical Society Open House, and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know This Weekend" is the weekend version of the Patch column "Five Things You Need to Know Today." The weekend edition provides readers with essential information for both Saturday and Sunday. 1. Stoughton’s Annual Christmas Parade The Annual Stoughton Christmas Parade is Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. It starts at the Stoughton High parking lot, proceeds down Pearl St. into the center of town, and ends at Faxon Park, across from the Stoughton Public Library. About Town's Mark Snyder will be the emcee of the parade again this year. Join him for trivia before the parade at the bleachers set up near the old Pacheco Hardware Building. Santa will be spending time at the gazebo in Faxon Park following the parade. 2. …
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Over the next week, Santa will be at the YMCA, at Stoughton’s annual Christmas Parade, and on the set of the Community Forum local access program.
Stoughton residents don’t necessarily have to travel to the mall to meet Santa Claus before Christmas. Over the next week, he will be in town at the following events: Breakfast with Santa at the YMCA This Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Stoughton YMCA auditorium, come and have breakfast with Santa. There will be crafts, stories, music, raffles, and more. Breakfast will be catered by Peppercorns Cafe. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Registration is required by Dec. 7. Walk-ins on Saturday morning will be accommodated if space is available. Call 781-341-2016 with questions. *** Stoughton’s Annual Christmas Parade The Annual Stoughton Christmas Parade is Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. It starts at the …
Friday, December 2, 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.
CHARLIE LARGE MOVES TO NORWOOD: Stoughton WWII hero, and the man whom this year's Veteran's Day ceremony was dedicated to, Charlie Large, has been moved to Charlwell House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Norwood. Large was previously at Copley at Stoughton, where many Stoughton residents, including Selectman John Anderson, Police Chief Paul Shastany, Veterans Agent Mike Pazyra and his wife Cindy, and Town Manager Francis T. Crimmins, Jr. were visitors. Since he was down the hall from my mom, I got to see him every day. You can now write him, or visit him at: Charlwell House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 305 Walpole Street, Room 22B, Norwood, MA 02062. The Gazebo at Faxon Veterans Memorial Park is the Charles Large Gazebo. So, …
Nancy P.
12:48 pm on Monday, December 10, 2012
Was a great day for the parade. Love all the decorations in the square. It looks very festive. more ›