Monday, December 17, 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.
TOYS FOR TOTS EVENT COLLECTS TRUCKLOADS OF TOYS: The Capozzoli family had their Annual Toys for Tots Event Friday, December 14, at The Village Pub, 1272 Washington Street on Rt. 138. They collected a couple of truckloads of unwrapped, non-violent toys that will be heading to the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program. The Capozzoli's made it a real special occasion, as they always do! They served an amazing home-cooked buffet, featuring turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, ham, gravy, meatballs, salad, and two varieties of wings. There were also raffle prizes for their guests, to generate funds for even more toys for Toys for Tots. Jerry, Pauline, Nicole and their family and friends buy all the food, and serve it all. Three Marines attended the …
Friday, December 14, 2012
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REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS DURING THE HOLIDAYS: Please don't forget the brave veterans during the holiday season. The Pietro family has partnered with Mike Pazyra and the Town of Stoughton Veterans Office and The Last Shot in creating a drive for our Active Military and our Veterans in need. Our local Veterans that are overseas are in need of supplies for their care packages! Our Disabled Veterans and Our Veterans that are in Nursing Homes or Rehabs locally are in need of daily living supplies. Below is a list of some items and daily living supplies for our Veterans. You can drop them off at the Last Shot in Stoughton on Washington St. Saturday, Dec. 15 from noon until 3 p.m. Contact Betty or Angela Pietro at 781-344-2143 for more …
Saturday, December 31, 2011
A few ideas to help you plan your New Year’s Eve in and around Stoughton.
Champagne toasts, a glittery dress, Chinese take-out, First Night. New Year’s Eve is here. As we bid farewell to 2011, and usher in 2012, where will you be watching the ball drop? Do you plan to stay local and wine and dine in Stoughton, attend a house party with friends, order in Chinese and drink your sparkling wine at home, or venture out to celebrate? Still looking for something to do? Below are a few options for ringing in the New Year. Some events may sell out — call in advance. 1. New Year’s Eve Celebration at Ahavath Torah Ring in the New Year in style! On Sat., Dec. 31, at 7 p.m., celebrate the New Year at Ahavath Torah Congregation in Stoughton with a full evening of cocktails, a gourmet dinner from hors d'oeuvres to dessert, and…
Wednesday, December 14, 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.
TOYS FOR TOTS FUNDRAISER BIG SUCCESS! A fun time was had by the capacity crowd this past Friday night (12/9) at The Village Pub where hundreds of toys were loaded onto trucks for the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program. Thousands of dollars were also raised via raffles and donations, including a $2,000 donation from the Prone Foundation. School Committee candidate Dr. Erdem Ural and Moderator Howard Hansen took time to get their election petitions signed. The crowd was lined with familiar FACES IN THE CROWD, including Planning Board Chairman Joe Scardino; Veteran's Agent Mike Pazyra and his wife Cindy from the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; Selectmen John Anzivino (and his wife Barbara of the Finance Committee), …
Friday, December 9, 2011
Village Pub Toys for Tots holiday party, Kidsports Deal, Senior Center events, and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Village Pub Toys for Tots Holiday Party The Village Pub (1272 Washington St.) is hosting its annual Toys for Tots Holiday party Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. There will be a free buffet and raffles. Those attending are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Toys for Tots. Even if you cannot make the party, you can still swing by the restaurant and drop off a toy. 2. Kidsports Deal Come enjoy unlimited laser tag, unlimited bowling and an indoor playground admission special at Kidsports in Stoughton (57 French St.) this Friday evening. Save $2 off Family Fun Night with the coupon posted in the media gallery…
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
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ANNUAL TOYS FOR TOTS FUNDRAISER: It’s time again for a fun event that I look forward to each year. It’s the Annual Toys for Tots Party, sponsored by the Capozzoli family. It takes place this year on Friday, Dec. 9. As always, it will be held at The Village Pub, 1272 Washington Street on Rt. 138. There’s always a bountiful amount of delicious food, and great raffle prizes. Admission is an unwrapped new toy. Bring a lot of toys. Each one helps a child in need enjoy a nice Christmas! Fun starts at 7 p.m. Go early. The place totally fills up every year! *** SALON KEEPING PEOPLE WARM: The Hair Cuttery salon in Stoughton will not only be helping you to look good this holiday season but will also help you to feel good – and to do some good as…
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Several Stoughton businesses and organizations are holding holiday coat drives, food drives or toy drives.
Holiday Gift Drive For Tots, Teens and Seniors The Giving Tree at the Immaculate Conception Church on Canton St. in Stoughton is sponsoring a gift drive to help less fortunate children, teens and senior citizens enjoy the holiday. All gifts will be given to people from Stoughton who “need a brighter light this holiday season.” Gifts for children and teens can be dropped off at the O’Donnell Middle School or Stoughton Public Library and gifts for senior citizens can be dropped off at the Stoughton Senior Center or Stoughton Public Library. Gifts for all ages can also be left at the Immaculate Conception Church on Canton St. All gifts need to be dropped off before Friday, Dec. 16. *** Dollar Tree Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit Military …
Saturday, July 23, 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.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: To my friend Rhonda Vito, who is in property management at Gatehouse Management, and is a Real Estate agent with Sam Medina at Realty World in Easton. Vito is a Walpole native, who now makes Stoughton her home. She first came to fame as the Farrah-Fawcett haired singer mentioned in Snyder's Stoughton columns on a number of occasions. SENATOR BROWN VISITS STOUGHTON: No press was allowed at the Brown fundraiser. However, Mark Snyder, who attended the event, filed this report: Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) made a visit to the beautiful home of Edward and Davie McNamara in Stoughton early Friday night at Dry Water Farm. In a visit coordinated by Celeste Wilson, President of Massachusetts Federation of Republican Women, Brown told…
