About Town with Mark Snyder

ABOUT TOWN: Giant Flag Pole Makes Debut at Stoughton Cemetery

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GIANT FLAGPOLE MAKES DEBUT! You might have noticed a huge flagpole flying Old Glory at Stoughton's Evergreen Cemetery across from the Town Spa. The new pole stands 70-feet high and sits on the American Legion Post 89 lot at the final resting place of so many Stoughton military men and women. This 70-foot flag pole replaces the old 60-foot pole, which was showing signs of age. This new one is thicker, and more sturdy, in addition to being taller. A spotlight will be installed this week by National Grid so that the flag will be illuminated very soon. Rad Williams, President and Trustee of the Evergreen Cemetery Association, said many people worked on the project that culminated in the installation of the new flagpole and flag on December 1. …

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Lurie's Eagle Scout Project Creates Patriotic Scene at Stoughton Park

As part of his Eagle Scout project, Stoughton High senior Adam Lurie erected a flag pole at Frederick H. Pye Memorial Park at the intersection of Central and Canton Streets.

Frederick H. Pye Memorial Park at the intersection of Central and Canton Streets in Stoughton has a more patriotic look to it now, thanks to the town's newest Eagle Scout, Adam Lurie. Lurie, a senior at Stoughton High, and member of Boy Scout Troop 516,raised funds to erect a flag pole at the park as part of his Eagle Scout Project. He raised an American Flag, which now flies from the pole, at an unveiling ceremony last Monday afternoon, Nov. 12. A scout since first grade, Lurie said it took about four months of work and fundraising to complete the project. The flag pole is surrounded at its base by a circle of decorative bricks, which are inscribed with messages from residents in town. Lurie sold these personalized bricks as a way to help…

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5 Things, August 17: Opening Night of Little Theatre of Stoughton's Production of Snow White

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Little Theatre of Stoughton Presents Snow White; Friday, August 17 is Last Day to Register to Vote in Massachusetts State Primary Election; Stoughton Teen Fundraising for Eagle Scout Project; and more...

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Little Theatre of Stoughton Presents Snow White Friday, August 17 is opening night of the Little Theatre of Stoughton's production of "Snow White: The Musical." The play will take place at the Cedar Hill Golf Course on Park St. The play features songs from Broadway musicals, including Aida, The Little Mermaid, Footloose and many more. This family-friendly show is adapted from the original Grimm Fairytale. Performances will be held on August 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Admission is $15, with discount tickets for …

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Stoughton Teen Fundraising for Eagle Scout Project to Beautify Park

Boy Scout Adam Lurie is selling personalized bricks to help fundraise for his Eagle Scout Project, erecting a flag pole at Frederick H. Pye Memorial Park in Stoughton. The bricks will be placed in a circle around the flag pole.

Thanks to Adam Lurie's Eagle Scout project, a flag pole will soon be erected at the Frederick H. Pye Memorial Park at the intersection of Central and Canton Streets. With an American Flag waving from the pole, it will create a patriotic scene for one of Stoughton's most traveled roadways. Lurie, a member of Boy Scout Troop 516, is currently fundraising for this project by selling personalized bricks to be placed in a circle around the flag pole at the park. The bricks are $35 each, Lurie said. There are three lines at 18 characters per line available for customization. Lurie will be a senior at Stoughton High in September. He said the idea behind his Eagle Scout project "is to bring a sense of community and patriotism to Stoughton as well …

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