Tuesday, February 12, 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.
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES: The Town of Stoughton will be hosting the Mass. Memories Road Show, sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Boston, on Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stoughton Senior Center at 110 Rockland Street. Although the event is months away, volunteers are needed NOW. Do you live or work in Stoughton? The history of Stoughton is YOUR STORY. Bring one to three photos of any format and they will scan and return them to you right there. If hundreds of people come to this event, then we'll create a very effective snapshot of Stoughton in 2013. Bring photos of yourself, your family, your friends, your favorite places - in short - anything you love in your community. Share your memories and help preserve the …
Wednesday, February 6, 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.
Ok, I breathe the air of the Black Knights, and by association, I dislike the Canton Bulldogs. Nothing personal, but it comes to the Hockomock League, Stoughton is my team. But, Stoughton Historical Society president Dwight MacKerron, says that once upon a time Canton was in Stoughton. “We used to be one town so we have a substantial shared past,” he told About Town. (Stoughton became a town in 1726 with Canton splitting from Stoughton and becoming its own town in 1797). We spoke because the Stoughton Historical Society, together with the Canton Historical Society, is jointly sponsoring an event on Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Canton Public Library. Stephen Puleo will lecture on his recent book, The Caning: The Assault Which Drove America to…
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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STOUGHTON GIRL GETTING A KICK OUT OF SOCCER SUCCESS! Stoughton's Adriana Forcucci was born and raised here. She started playing Stoughton town soccer at age six. Adriana has also played club soccer for the Scorpions for the past six years. She is a freshman at Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton and even though she is just in her first year there she made the varsity soccer team there. She is a forward on the team, and quite a prolific scorer! She is listed on Boston.com High School Girls' Soccer scoring leaders in the Catholic Central League, with 9 goals and 5 assists for a total of 14 points. Her team is currently 15-0 heading into an October 24 match at Bishop Stang. Her jersey number is “lucky 13." Stoughton is proud of …
Friday, June 8, 2012
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HELPING A THREE YEAR OLD: Filipe Wolff is a three year old Brazilian boy who came to Dana Farber/Children’s Hospital Cancer Center in 2011 for treatment of a rare disease called Langerhans cell Histiocytosis (LCH), a disorder in which the body produces too many white blood cells. After failed chemo and nothing more to offer in Brazil, Filipe came here and was put on a drug called Clofarabine. His cancer had been contained, but his liver was compromised due to a secondary disease. It is now a race against time to raise the $833,000 Filipe needs for a transplant. The local Brazilian and Portuguese Community is rallying to help. A fundraiser will be held at Club Luis de Camoes on Porter Street on June 10, 2012. There is no admission cost, …
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Stoughton Reads Together Event, Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton, 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. Stoughton Reads Together “The Killer Angels,” a Civil War Era Novel centering on the Battle of Gettysburg, is the 2012 Stoughton Reads Together Book Selection. Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. in the Wales French Room of the Stoughton Public Library, come listen to Men of Color To Arms, a unique look at the 54th Regiment, the first northern black regiment to fight in the Civil War. Their bravery and heroism in battle paved the way for more than 180,000 African Americans to serve in the Union Army, helping to secure victory and the end of slavery in the United States. This presentation will be jointly led by: Sgt. …
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
School Committee Meeting; Board of Selectmen Meeting; Kafka Campaign Event; Stoughton Historical Society Food Drive; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. School Committee Meeting In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 71, S. 38N., of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Stoughton School Committee will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget for the 12-month Fiscal Year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 7:15 p.m. in the Television Studio at Stoughton High School. The School Committee meeting starts at 7 p.m. A full agenda for the rest of the meeting can be found in the media gallery. 2. Board of Selectmen Meeting The Stoughton Board of Selectmen meet Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT HOLDS OPEN HOUSE: Pond View Village, a real estate development located off Turnpike Street in Stoughton, held a Grand Opening Celebration for its new sales center on March 17. The development was built as an over-55 adult community. But, the State overruled the Town's Zoning Board and the location is now open to any age. The homes are cozy and well-designed. The two bedroom I looked at had separate bathrooms and walk-in closets for both bedrooms, and was under $325,000. Century 21 C & S Properties is the listing broker. Pictured (l to r) in our Gallery are Michael Pires, Teresa Teixeira, Nina Lane, Manager Jeff Ledin, and Coleen Polillio. More details at http://www.pondviewvillage.net/. *** O'REGAN HELPS NEW …
Monday, March 19, 2012
Historical Society Presentation, Finance Committee Budget Hearings, Homework Center at the Library, and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Historical Society Presentation Monday at 11 a.m., Dwight MacKerron, President of the Stoughton Historical Society, will give a presentation on Stoughton History, including the origins of the Town, the Ponkapoag Indian Plantation, Stoughton businesses from 1800 to the present, and Glen Echo Park from 1895 to the present. The presentation will take place at the Stoughton Senior Center (110 Rockland St.). 2. Finance Committee Budget Hearings The Stoughton Finance Committee continues its budget hearings Monday at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall (third floor, Great Hall). An agenda is posted in the media gallery. 3. Homework …
Thursday, March 15, 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.
DAWE SCHOOL PTO FAIR! My kids always looked forward to this event. This year it comes on Saturday, March 17, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Of course, it takes place at Dawe Elementary School, 131 Pine Street, in Stoughton. The event features a moon walk, Dawe Draw, game room, prizes, baked goods, gently-read books, lunch room, karaoke, theme baskets, stationery station, cake walk, stage raffles, temporary tattoos, kids’ raffles, face painting, magic, cotton candy, slush, a PATCH photo booth and more! Plus, a visit from the Stoughton Police & Fire Departments! And Enter to win a Cape Codder Resort & Spa Getaway. All are welcome! Fun for all! *** IT'S A PARTY! IT'S A FUNDRAISER! Party All Night Long (PANL) is hosting its Second Annual March …
Friday, March 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.
IT'S A PARTY! IT'S A FUNDRAISER! Party All Night Long (PANL) is hosting its Second Annual March Madness Fundraiser on Friday, March 16, 2012, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Club Luis de Cameos, 76 Porter Street, Stoughton. The event features a Cash Elimination Raffle with the chance to win $3,000 in cash. There will be three additional prizes of $500 each. Only 100 Cash Raffle tickets will be sold. Cash Raffle Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased individually OR together with a group. Winners need not be present to win. Each Cash Raffle Ticket includes one ticket to the Friday Night Party. Additional tickets are $20 each. The evening event features live music by “Beware of Doug,” appetizers, desserts, silent auction & raffles. There will…
Michael Baugh
6:18 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Teriffic job Adrianna. Folks watch for her in Track and Field in the Winter 55 meters and Spring 100 meters and 200 meters. more ›