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• On the article Stoughton Police Catch Pair of Teens Who Robbed 13-Year-Old Boy

  Dawn

  8:56 am on Thursday, March 28, 2013

  What are 2 teens from Abington and Northborough doing roaming around the streets of Stoughton?

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• On the article Stoughton Public Schools CLOSED Friday, February 8 for Snowstorm

  Dawn

  1:09 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013

  Good call. Better to have the kids home, than trying to get them home from school in the middle of the storm. It's not worth the risk.

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• On the article List of Most Dangerous Intersections in Massachusetts Includes Two in Stoughton

  Dawn

  9:00 am on Tuesday, November 20, 2012

  It would be helpful if they would put an arrow light at Central and Pleasant (Rt 139). It is impossible to take a left turn there, either way, during morning and evening commute. Have seen many accidents there, as drivers try to take the left at the yellow light. Very dangerous...

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• On the article Stoughton Schools Wellness Policy Limits Consumption of Food and Drink in Classroom

  Dawn

  10:19 am on Friday, September 7, 2012

  DJ, apology accepted. I know discussions on this board get heated, and I normally never comment, but I was merely making a statement, not a criticisim of the schools. You're right, some people will always be critical of the schools decisions, either way. I think what most people are upset about is that this came out of nowhere, with no discussion with parents (to my knowledge), and just a pre-recorded message on answering machines the day before school started. My oldest is in SHS and my youngest just started at OMS, so it's not a huge issue for me. I was just thinking back to how much they enjoyed their holiday parties in Elementary school, and didn't think that an ocassional treat should be such a big issue that they had to ban everything. I can understand why they don't want High School students walking around the halls with ice coffee. I honestly didn't even know that was allowed before the new rules. I fully appreciate that the schools are now making healthy lunches for the children. God knows, they weren't when I was in school. Never really knew what was under the breading in the clam roll!!

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• On the article Stoughton Schools Wellness Policy Limits Consumption of Food and Drink in Classroom

  

  Dawn

  2:11 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012

  Wow, DJ, is there really a need to be so rude! I thought this was a forum to express personal opinions, not to be raked over the coals for them. I was only speaking from my experience and didn't imply that people should agree with me. Because my kids are not early morning eaters means that "I can't direct my child in a fundamental way, and that I raise them in poor and negligent terms" (your words). Really?? That is a totally unecessary comment, seeing you don't know me or my kids. I happen to have wonderful kids!! I was merely making a comment, and don't appreciate your sarcasim.

• On the article Stoughton Schools Wellness Policy Limits Consumption of Food and Drink in Classroom

  Dawn

  3:13 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012

  While I do agree that obesity is becoming a problem, I don't believe that popcorn once a week as a snack, or a cookie or cupcake at a holiday party is to blame. It seems very unfair that they would ban it all, and not let the younger children have a little fun on a special occassion, once or twice during the school year. I think the older kids would benefit from a snack during the day to keep them focused. A lot of older children don't eat breakfast because of their bus coming much earlier in the morning. My kids fall into that group. It has nothing to do with them not going to bed early enough, they just are not early morning eaters. Not to date myself, but when I went to SHS and we had free periods in the cafe, there was a snack bar where you could purchase healthy and non-healthy snacks, from fruit, crackers, cookies, ice cream and shakes, and even sold coffee in the morning before school, and we turned out o.k!! No one forced you to choose, it was up to you to make the right choice. And a shake every now and then didn't hurt anyone! I just don't think it's right that the School Committee is making the choice for everyone. Parents should have been involved in the discussions.

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• On the article Visions For Vacancies: Old Family Dollar Location

  Dawn

  3:12 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012

  Daddy's Dairy?? Would have more parking than where they are now. That is a nightmare to get in and out of.

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• On the article Stoughton Schools, Businesses Looking to Help Park St. Fire Victims

  

  Dawn

  8:52 am on Friday, May 4, 2012

  Red Cross and Welfare should be ashamed of themselves. These are the exact kind of people they are supposed to be helping. There are plenty of people on welfare that don't belong on it, and this person is sick, homeless and lost all their belongings. I can't think of anyone more deserving of their assistance! Thankfully we have good people in Stoughton willing to help and conduct fundraisers. Makes me think twice about continuing to donate to the Red Cross!

• On the article School Shooting Threats Made in Notebook Lead to Stoughton High Student’s Arrest

  Dawn

  3:56 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2012

  I agree with EC and Michelle. People should not judge and assume things, when they don't know the family. And we all know how the media has a way of conveniently twisting the facts to gain more attention. Ultimately, this does not help anyone, especially Sean. Hopefully he will get the help he needs, and be able to get his life back on track.

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• On the article School Shooting Threats Made in Notebook Lead to Stoughton High Student’s Arrest

  Dawn

  10:09 am on Wednesday, April 25, 2012

  I totally agree with you DJ. Every parent was notified by an email and a reverse 911 call, so it's not like the school was keeping it from us. Fox News stated that a "tipster" reported it to them, so I'm wondering why someone felt the need to bring this to the media. It's bad enough that his family is dealing with the fact that their son is ill and needs help, but now they have news reporters banging on their door and interviewing neighbors about what kind of a family they are. It's just not necessary. Going public doesn't benefit anyone, and only incites people to harass the family. I'm sure they are devestated by the whole situation and would like to deal with it privately. I am thankful that no one was in danger and truly hope he gets the help he needs and is not just thrown in jail. I am in no way condoning what he wrote, and would like to believe he would not have acted on it, but I do have sympathy for the family.

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