Tuesday, March 26, 2013
As part of the Stoughton Reads Together Program, the Stoughton Public Library recently hosted a Passover Seder. Take a look at pictures from the Seder in the media gallery.
About 50 people gathered in the Wales French Room of the Stoughton Public Library last Wednesday for an early celebration of Passover as part of a Stoughton Reads Together event. The eight-day Jewish holiday officially starts at sundown on Monday, March 25 and commemorates the story of Moses and "the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt," according to Chabad.org. Passover is marked by a Seder on the first two nights, "a fifteen-step family-oriented tradition and ritual-packed feast," including the reciting of the Haggadah, which "describes in detail the story of the Exodus from Egypt," according to Chabad.org. Stoughton Public Library trustee Harvey Levensohn led the March 20 Seder at the Library, which was …
Monday, March 4, 2013
"People of the Book," a 2008 historical fiction novel inspired by the true story of a mysterious codex known as the Sarajevo Haggadah, is the 2013 Stoughton Reads Together Book Selection.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
"People of the Book," a 2008 historical fiction novel inspired by the true story of a mysterious codex known as the Sarajevo Haggadah, is the 2013 Stoughton Reads Together Book Selection.
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Thursday, February 28
The following is adapted from a press release from the Stoughton Public Library: Inspired by the true story of a mysterious codex known as the Sarajevo Haggadah, People of the Book is a sweeping fictional adventure through five centuries of history. In 1996, Hanna Heath, an Australian rare-book expert, is offered the job of a lifetime: analysis and conservation of the famed manuscript, which has been rescued once again from Serb shelling during the Bosnian war. Priceless and beautiful, the book is one of the earliest Jewish volumes ever to be illuminated with figurative paintings. When Hanna, a caustic loner with a passion for her work, discovers a series of tiny artifacts in its ancient binding—an insect wing fragment, wine stains, salt …
Thursday, April 26, 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.
TWO BRAVE SOLDIERS TO GET THEIR SQUARES: Veteran's Agent Mike Pazyra proposed two Memorial Squares be approved for Memorial Day ceremonies and both got unanimous approval from the Board of Selectmen Tuesday night, April 24. The first square will be dedicated to James Albert Callanan, who lived in Stoughton from 1952 until his death in 2011. Callanan was the owner of a business in Stoughton, and was named "Man of the Year" by the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce in 1991. He served in the military from 1950-1952. Callanan was best known as the founder, organizer and chairman of Stoughton's Christmas Parade. He was also the one who came up with the concept of naming the streets in Stoughton after those killed in action, while serving in the …
Hydrant flushing continues, Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton, Mother's Day gift making program 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. Hydrant Flushing The Town of Stoughton Public Works Department has been conducting a water main flushing program, which started on Monday, April 23 and will continue through Thursday, April 26. It will start again on Monday, April 30 and continue through Thursday, May 3. The majority of the work will be done between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. The areas to be flushed will include Pleasant St. (Washington to Turnpike), Turnpike St. (Pleasant to Randolph line) Lincoln St. (Washington to Central), Central St. (Washington to Avon line), York St. and Pine St. This will include but is not limited to all side roads. …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
As part of the Stoughton Reads Together Program, the Stoughton Public Library held a Civil War Remembrance Day in town on April 21.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Jean and I attended the "Stoughton Reads Together" at Faxon Park on 4/21/12. We wish to commend Pat Basler for the excellence of the entire program, from noontime till 5:00 o'clock. The people that attended, know how great it was, and the people that missed it, lost out on a great day for the Town of Stoughton. The Civil War era drill exhibitions were marvelous. The group "Dixon's Gold Band" sang songs from the Civil war era, they were great. Again I say thank you to Pat Basler for a great day. ~ Leo Mellyn *** Editor’s Note - For photo and video highlights from the Civil War Remembrance Events, click on the following link: Gallery: Civil War Remembrance Day in Stoughton ***
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
As part of the Stoughton Reads Together Program, the Stoughton Public Library held a Civil War Remembrance Day in town on April 21.
Stoughton traveled back to the Civil War Era this past Saturday as part of the Stoughton Public Library's Stoughton Reads Together Program. This year's book selection, “The Killer Angels,” is a historical novel written by Michael Shaara that tells the story of the four days of the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. On April 21, dozens turned out for a Civil War Remembrance Day featuring a parade, reenactments, camp, drills, bayonet and cooking demonstrations. The parade made its way from the Town Hall to Faxon Park, which was transformed to a Civil War campground for the afternoon. Reenactors represented the Massachusetts 12th Volunteer Regiment and the 54th Volunteer Infantry, Company A. Stoughton's Building Maintenance …
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Civil War Remembrance, Celebrate Earth Day, Meet Wally the Green Monster, and more...
1. Stoughton Reads Together - Civil War Remembrance Join the Stoughton Public Library for a day of Civil War Remembrance with a parade, reenactments, camp, drills, bayonet and cooking demonstrations with the Massachusetts 12th Volunteer Regiment and the 54th Volunteer Infantry, Company A. It takes place from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Stoughton Public Library and at Faxon Park. A full event schedule is posted here and here. 2. Stoughton Public Library & Youth Commission Celebrate Earth Day Celebrate Earth Day, Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Stoughton Public Library: * 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Info Tables in Plaza * 10 a.m. - noon - Farm Visit with Dawn Cordeiro * 1 p.m. - Gwendolyn the Dancing Pig Full details are posted here. 3. More Earth …
Thursday, April 19, 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.
FRIDAY MORNING HISTORIC TOUR: On Friday, April 20, starting at 10 a.m., there will be a guided 1.5-mile hike from the picturesque Bradley P. Lessa Playground on West Street to observe vernal pools, budding trees and plants, the Gilbert Quarries, and the Benjamin/Lemuel Bird family barn cellar. This is a massive stone structure, with entrance paths newly-cleared by Gerry McDonald of the Conservation Commission. Dwight MacKerron, of the Stoughton Historical Society, will serve as tour guide and will reveal two recently discovered sites from which stones for this structure may have been quarried. *** CIVIL WAR PARADE AND MORE: Saturday, April 21, at 1 p.m., there will be a Civil War Parade and Reenactment starting at Town Hall and going to …
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Town Meeting Precinct Caucuses; Stoughton Reads Together Event; Chess Club; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Town Meeting Precinct Caucuses Caucuses to fill open Town Meeting seats in multiple precincts will be held Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the O'Donnell Middle School cafeteria. 2. 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. On Wednesday, April 18, go on a guided tour of the Forbes House Museum, a Milton mansion on the National Historic Register. Meet at 215 Adams St., in Milton at 2:45 for 3 p.m. tour. Prepay $8/adult; $5/student or senior; under 12 free. Registration is required (you can register …
Roseanne
7:14 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
My husband and I really enjoyed the Seder for All, a real community event bringing people of all faiths and backgrounds together. Very informative presentation, and the food was great. more ›