Threat of Winter Storm on Tuesday Postpones MCAS Testing
Since much of Massachusetts is expecting a winter storm on Tuesday, and with it the possibility of numerous school closings or delayed openings, the MCAS English Language Arts Composition test for...
View ArticleStoughton Obituary: William O'Connor, 90, Longtime Pastor, Navy Veteran
The following is from the Farley Funeral Home website: Rev. (Capt.) William B. O'Connor, 90, former longtime Pastor of St. Clare's Church in Braintree, died Thursday Evening, March 14, at the Marian...
View Article5 Things, March 19: Meeting to Discuss Future of CAPP Playground in Stoughton
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance: 1. Meeting to Discuss Possible Renovation of CAPP Playground Stoughton...
View ArticleTwo Hour Delayed Opening For Stoughton Public Schools Tuesday, March 19
Stoughton Public Schools will have a two-hour delayed opening Tuesday, March 19 according to Superintendent of Public Schools Dr. Marguerite Rizzi. School will now open at 9:30 a.m. for middle school...
View ArticleWas Punxsutawney Phil's Prediction Wrong?
Spring arrives this Wednesday, March 20, but with the most recent snow storm dumping close to half a foot of snow on much of the Commonwealth, it looks as though the warm weather is far away. What's...
View ArticleStoughton Teachers Union Refutes Claim that Censured School Committee Member...
The Stoughton School Committee voted 3-1 last Thursday to censure one of its members, Dr. Erdem Ural, for exceeding authority and insulting staff and opening the School Committee to legal liability;...
View ArticleSummer Camp Guide for Stoughton
While it may be only March, it's never too early to start thinking about and planning for the summer. Here's a list of some summer camps in the area where the kids can enjoy their time off in July and...
View ArticleGiant Traveling Map Makes Stop at Stoughton's O'Donnell Middle School, Giving...
Instead of squinting to see a map scaled down to fit on part of a page in a textbook, seventh grade students at the O'Donnell Middle School in Stoughton had the chance to explore North America in a big...
View ArticleOfficials Determine Stoughton's Jake Hoffman Died from Smoke Inhalation
Stoughton's Jake Hoffman died from smoke inhalation, Amherst Fire Chief W. Tim Nelson told The Republican of Springfield on Tuesday. Hoffman, 21, of Stoughton, was identified as the UMass Amherst...
View ArticleCVS Employees Required to Report Weight, Body Fat for Insurance
What would you do if you went in to work one day and your employer told you that you needed to report your weight, body fat and glucose levels or your insurance costs would jump by $600 a year? CVS...
View ArticleABOUT TOWN: Stoughton Actress Under the Spotlight This Weekend
STOUGHTON ACTRESS IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Stoughton resident Dale F. Appel, who just celebrated a birthday a couple of days ago, has been cast by Theatre One Productions in four out of 15 short new plays...
View ArticleIKEA Announces Plans to Expand Stoughton Store
The following is adapted from a press release from IKEA: IKEA Stoughton is getting bigger, the company announced Wednesday morning, revealing plans to expand the warehouse of its only Boston-area...
View ArticleStoughton Obituaries: Frances Brown, Lillian Ring
The following is from the Schlossberg & Solomon Memorial Chapel website: Frances (White) Brown Frances (White) Brown, of Dedham, formerly of Stoughton and Randolph, passed away on Tuesday, March...
View ArticleStoughton Police Investigating a Pair of Armed Robberies
Stoughton Police are investigating a pair of armed robberies which took place at Fairy Tales Formals and Rite Aid last week. Police received a call at 3:11 p.m. March 14 reporting a robbery at Fairy...
View ArticleFive Green Cars on the Market
If you are looking for a new car yet want to diminish your carbon footprint, check out these hybrid cars for sale on cars.com. 2010 Toyota Prius II, $16,490 This five-door hatchback has a 1.8L I4 16V...
View ArticleABOUT TOWN: Jazzing it Up in Stoughton (And Support Your Legion Baseball Team)
I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO A PASSOVER BRUNCH! OK. I admit it. I'm no a matzoh kind of guy. Passover, which does have great meaning to the Jewish people, never thrilled me. While everyone else at school was...
View ArticleGallery: Stoughton High Student/Faculty Basketball Game & Dunk Contest
Take a look at photos from the Stoughton High student/faculty basketball game and video from the dunk contest, both held March 14 at the Stoughton High gym. The students took a 27-16 lead into the...
View Article‘Stoughton Saves’ Campaign Promotes Energy Efficiency; Helps Residents Lower...
The following is a press release from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC): Stoughton has launched its new “Stoughton Saves” campaign, which will help connect Stoughton residents to the...
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