Monday, May 21, 2012
The restaurant, serving breakfast and lunch, may be relocating from its current location on Route 138 to a spot further down the road, within the Planet Fitness Plaza in Stoughton.
One of Stoughton's favorite breakfast and lunch establishments may be on the move, but won't be going far, and will still remain in Stoughton. At the May 1, 2012 Stoughton Board of Selectmen's meeting, members of the Board discussed receiving a letter from the ownership at Zachary's about looking into transferring its common victualler license. Currently located at 945 Washington St., at the corner of Brock St., the letter indicated Zachary's may be looking to move about 1.5 miles down Route 138 to 1778 Washington St., to a space within the Planet Fitness Plaza. Zachary's owner Joe McGovern said the potential move was a "definite maybe." McGovern, who has owned Zachary's for 10 years, said the restaurant has been at its current location …
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NEARLY 300 SENIORS FEAST FOR THREE DOLLARS! Stoughton's Friends for Seniors held their 2012 Annual Spring Dinner on Saturday, May 19, in the basement hall at the Immaculate Conception Church. Father Joseph McDermott did the opening prayer, and from there it was Mike Sammarco and his famous Sons of Italy/Babe Ruth cooking crew that took over. Everyone got chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes and a roll - and cake for dessert. Seniors paid only $3 for tickets! Friends for Seniors President Bob Mullen (who doubles as President of the Stoughton Lions Club and Stoughton's Deputy Moderator at Town Meeting in his spare time.) presented Friends for Seniors Scholarships to Rebecca Goldberg of the Stoughton High National Honor Society ($500); …
Friday, May 18, 2012
Starline Academy Musical Theatre and Drama Teens will present selections from A Chorus Line, Fame, Footloose and Sleeping Beauty.
The following is a Press Release from the Starline Academy: End of the year shows will be presented by students of The Starline Academy for the Performing Arts in Stoughton. "A TOTAlLY 80"s Musical Revue" featuring musical selections from A CHORUS LINE, FAME and FOOTLOOSE will be presented by The Teen Musical Theatre Production class of The Starline Academy for the Performing Arts this Saturday, May 19 at 7 p.m. A CHORUS LINE with lyrics written by Edward Kleban and music by Marvin Hamlisch will include What I Did for Love, Nothing, I Can Do That, At the Ballet and One. These numbers were made famous in the Broadway opening in 1975 then again in 1985 for the film adaptation. FAME, debuting in 1980 with lyrics by Jacques Levy and music by…
A Beatles cover band will also be performing as part of a benefit concert for the Stoughton Schools Music Department's P.O.P.S. organization. There's a bike ride tour of Bird St., a pancake breakfast at Kiddie Academy and a cookout at Podhale Deli.
Patriots-Police Basketball Game The Stoughton Police All-Stars take on the New England Patriots All Pro Celebrity basketball team at the Stoughton High gym Friday night, May 18, at 7. It's a fundraiser for the Stoughton Police Relief Association. Donations will be accepted at the door. Patrick Chung, Ryan Mallett, Steve DeOssie, Patrick Pass and Jermaine Wiggins are some of the current and former Patriots expected to play and Robert Devine, Shawn Faria, Robert Kuhn, Jen Sullivan, Brian Holmes and John Bonney are some of the Police that will be participating. Check out photos from last year's game here. *** The Beatles are Coming to Stoughton This Friday, May 18, Beatle Juice, a Beatles cover band, will be performing at the Stoughton High …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Jane (Szum) Tremblay, a Stoughton native, is an elementary school principal in Lynnfield, MA and was honored at a May 2 award ceremony.
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Sunday, May 13
Jane (Szum) Tremblay, principal of the Summer Street Elementary School in Lynnfield, was named the 2012 recipient of the Thomas C. Passios award, which goes to the Massachusetts Elementary School Principal of the year. Tremblay, a Stoughton native, was honored at a ceremony on May 2 in Hyannis. Tremblay will travel to Washington D.C. later this year where she will meet the U.S. Secretary of Education. She will also be among those in the running for national principal of the year, Lynnfield Patch reports. Her sister-in-law, Dawn Szum, a Stoughton resident, sent the following to Stoughton Patch: Jane and her family grew up on Turnpike Street in Stoughton. She was a 1978 graduate of Stoughton High, graduated from Fitchburg State in 1982 …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Cedar Hill Golf Course is the winner of this week's "Best Of" poll.
After a week of voting, Stoughton Patch readers have indicated their favorite outdoor destination in town includes a day hitting the links. Cedar Hill Golf Course, a town-owned club, was the top choice in this week's poll, which asked readers to select their favorite outdoor destination in Stoughton. This poll continued a “Best Of” series that allows readers to vote for their favorite businesses and places in Stoughton. Cedar Hill, located on Park St., finished in first with 40 percent of the vote. Ames Pond came in second with 20 percent of the vote. The Ames Pond area of town on West St. proved to be a popular area as Ames Pond, the Bird Street Conservation Area and the Lessa Playground combined for 40 percent of the vote. The remaining …
Currently, Phase I, a voluntary ban, has been initiated.
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Friday, May 11
While the amount of rainfall has increased as of late, after a winter and spring with little precipitation, the Town of Stoughton is preparing for the possibility of a long, hot summer, and with it, the possibility of a drought. As a result, Selectmen on May 1 unanimously voted to approve a Drought Management Plan, initiating Phase 1, which is a “voluntary watering ban," asking residents to minimize the use of outdoor water. The Stoughton Department of Public Works released the Drought Management Plan in full. It is posted below. Again, only Phase I, a voluntary ban, is in effect. Town of Stoughton Drought Management Plan The Town of Stoughton derives approximately seventy percent of the towns drinking water from six gravel packed wells …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
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IN SEARCH OF THE HOLY GRAIL: 128 Town Meeting members convened Wednesday night, May 9, at Stoughton High School's Auditorium. It began with an honor to Dr. Roberta Camacho (for over 25 years on the Redevelopment Authority.) Newest SRA member and new Chairman Carlos Vargas read a proclamation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Then, the TM body dove headfirst into the FY 2013 budget. The most contentious moments concerned the Planning Board and Police budgets. A motion was made by Interim Town Manager Joseph D. Feaster, Jr., on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, to request adding $75,000 to the Planning Board budget to help pay for the Town's Master Plan. $50,000 was included in the 2012 budget for it, and Town Planner Noreen…
Learn About Stoughton Patch at a Patch Academy; Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton; Converse with a Nurse; and more...
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Learn About Stoughton Patch Wondering how to post an announcement, event, or blog? Want to claim your directory listing? We'll show you how to get the most of Stoughton Patch at a Patch Academy, held May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Wales French Room of the Stoughton Public Library. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, click here. 2. Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton Stoughton resident Peg Carbone continues her effort to curb hunger in Stoughton, personally picking up donations for the food pantries every Thursday. Here's a note from Peg: "I pick up non perishable food and also household …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
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HELP THREE FIRE VICTIMS: Friends of Dennis Manning, Laurie Smith and Stoughton High School student Dianna Manning, who were all made homeless by the recent Park Street fire, are holding a fundraiser for them. It will be held on Friday, May 11, from 7 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. at Game Time Sports Bar & Grill, 365 Centre Ave. in Rockland. Admission is $10. If you'd like to help the family, who are looking for an apartment, you can send a donation to them directly at P.O. Box 134, Stoughton, MA 02072. Dennis is undergoing treatment for cancer. This family could use our help! *** SHALOH HOUSE CHABAD OF THE SOUTH AREA TO HOST OUTDOOR FUN AND FESTIVITIES MARKING THE MYSTICAL JEWISH HOLIDAY OF LAG B'OMER: Shaloh House Chabad of the South Area is …
Dwight Mac Kerron
11:43 am on Saturday, May 12, 2012
Anyone who wants to kayak or canoe the wilder, north end of Ames Pond, should do it sooner, rather than later. The weeds will be filling in soon. You can put in at the Causeway, or the area right across from the small pumping station on West St. You can get access to the south side from the causeway or the beach. more ›