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Stoughton Obituaries (December 24)
Edward J. Rush Edward J. Rush, 77, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at the VA Medical Center in Brockton on Tuesday, December 18. He was the husband of Rose P. (Cullen) Rush. Born in Boston, he...
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5 Things, December 24: Christmas Trash Schedule in Stoughton
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Christmas and New Year's Trash Schedule The following is from the...
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Where's Santa? Track Santa Live from Stoughton!
Santa Claus is preparing his sleigh and his workshop is putting the final touches on the toys. On Christmas Eve, Santa will make his worldwide trek – and Patch will be there to let you know his...
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Gallery: South School 5th Graders Perform Holiday Concert at Copley in Stoughton
5th graders at the South Elementary School made the short walk to the Copley nursing home on Sumner St. in Stoughton to provide some holiday cheer for the residents there, performing a holiday concert...
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Stoughton High Indoor Track Teams Continue Hot Start to Season
The Stoughton High boys' and girls' indoor track teams continue their strong start to the winter season after each squad recorded a win against Milford Saturday, Dec. 22 at Boston University. Both the...
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ABOUT TOWN: Christmas Thoughts - Movies, Music and Spirit
CHRISTMAS IS MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR: I've written about it frequently, but I just love the Christmas spirit, and all it brings. Despite the fact that my dad passed away a week before Christmas 31...
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Free Coffee Offered at Highway Service Plazas Christmas Night
One theory about how Santa gets all his work done is: Coffee. Lots of it. Even if you're not St. Nick, if you need to stay alert driving on Christmas night, the state's highway service areas are here...
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Editors' Picks: Best Holiday Movies
Editor's Note: The following is part of a special "end-of-the-year" series in which local editors from your nearby Patch towns highlight their favorites in various topics. What is your favorite...
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Milk Prices Could Soar If Farm Bill Stays in Limbo
That bottle of milk you brought this week, could be double the price if the current farm bill expires with action being taken by the legistrative, according to a report on dailyfinance.com and...
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What is Open and Closed on Christmas
Here's the list of what is open and closed in Massachusetts on Christmas Day this year, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012: Open (at owner’s discretion): Gas Stations Convenience Stores Restaurants/Bars/Taverns...
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Two-Alarm Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Stoughton Home on Christmas Eve
A two-alarm fire caused extensive damage to a Stoughton home on Christmas Eve, according to Stoughton Fire Department officials. The Stoughton Fire Department received a call at 9:13 p.m. on Dec. 24...
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Photos: Carolers from Stoughton High Jazz Choir Bring Holiday Cheer to...
Normally a library is a quiet place. But after school on the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 19, the Stoughton Public Library welcomed a group of carolers singing holiday songs. The carolers were members...
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Editors' Picks: Favorite Books from 2012
Editor's Note: The following is part of a special "end-of-the-year" series in which local editors from your nearby Patch towns highlight their favorites in various topics. What is the best book you...
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ABOUT TOWN: Stoughton Mourns Loss of Billy Hammel, Longtime Resident and DPW...
William P. “Billy” Hammel, Jr., 62, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at his home in East Falmouth on Sunday, December 23. The Stoughton High graduate (Class of 1968) spent most of his...
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Stoughton Food Pantry Shelves Stocked by Stoughton Chamber Elves
The following is a press release from the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce: Last Monday, Terry Schneider, Executive Director of the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce, received an e-mail from Patricia Small,...
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Gallery: Stoughton High Girls' Basketball in Action
Take a look at pictures from the Stoughton High varsity girls’ basketball team when they hosted Franklin on Dec. 18. Stoughton lost to Sharon 48-27, but bounced back Dec. 21 at Milford, winning 49-21....
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Gallery: Stoughton High Boys' Basketball Home Opener
Take a look at pictures from the Stoughton High boys’ basketball team's home opener vs. Milford on Dec. 21. Stoughton lost 69-63. The Black Knights are now 1-2 on the season. Stoughton will look to...
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MBTA Ridership Continues to Increase
Despite mid-year fare hikes, people continue to use the MBTA. According to figures released by Beverly Scott, general manager of the MBTA, monthly ridership increased for the 20th time in the last 22...
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Editors Picks: Biggest Local News Event of 2012
Editor's Note: The following is part of a special "end-of-the-year" series in which local editors from your nearby Patch towns highlight their favorites in various topics. What do you think was the...
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ABOUT TOWN: Feaster Hands Keys to Stoughton's New Town Manager
Editor's Note: On Dec. 20, the Stoughton Board of Selectmen held a collation at Town Hall to thank Interim Town Manager Joseph D. Feaster, Jr. for his service to the town and to welcome incoming Town...
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