ABOUT TOWN: Stoughton Town Meeting Night 1 - Is Big Brother Watching You?
TOWN MEETING NIGHT ONE: ZONES & DRONES: Stoughton's Annual Town Meeting got underway on Monday, May 20 at Stoughton High School's Auditorium. Scheduled for a 7:30 start, proceedings instead started...
View ArticleHow to Help Victims of the Oklahoma Tornado
Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide Tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major...
View ArticleOffensive Burst Continues as Stoughton High Baseball's Win Streak Reaches Six
After scoring 28 runs in their previous two games combined, the Stoughton High baseball team turned in another strong offensive performance Monday afternoon, traveling to Canton and coming away with a...
View ArticleBig First Inning Leads Stoughton High Softball to Victory on Senior Day
The Stoughton High softball team hit one out of the park in its final home game of the season, beating Canton 10-4 Monday afternoon. For many of the girls, it was their last time playing on their home...
View ArticlePhotos: Stoughton Recreation Department Holds "Tykes and Bikes Parade"
The following is from the Stoughton Recreation Department: The Stoughton Recreation Department celebrated Bay State Bike Week with a "Tykes and Bikes Parade" at Halloran Park on Thursday, May 16....
View ArticleCleanup Organizer Sees a Future of Smaller Footprints
Pat Conaway admits he is "kind of a nut" about the environment, so when he retired from teaching in 2008, it didn't take long for him to find a number of productive ways to spend his time. "I wanted...
View ArticleStoughton Fire Captain Honored with 'Hero Award' for Response to Boston...
A Stoughton Firefighter was given given a “Hero Award” in honor of EMS week Monday night at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Capt. Robert O'Donnell was recognized for his service and quick response...
View ArticleABOUT TOWN: Lynch Comes to Stoughton Town Meeting, Talks Frankly About Obama...
GREETINGS FROM CONGRESSMAN LYNCH: Congressman Stephen Lynch didn't answer any questions from the 122 Town Meeting members present Monday when he came to deliver a "short update" to the people of...
View ArticleMarijuana, Alcohol Use Down Among Stoughton Students, According to OASIS Survey
A whopping 83-percent of Stoughton High School students are currently using marijuana. Well, at least that's what the students perceive. In actuality, the current marijuana use rate (having used over...
View ArticleLt. Gov. Tim Murray to Resign
UPDATE, 12:15 p.m.: The Massachusetts Republican Party was quick to jump on the reports about Murray's resignation, saying Murray is trying "to outrun the scandal that dogs him"in a statement on their...
View ArticleSOLD: Pair of $400K Homes Sold in Stoughton Last Week
A look at homes sold in Stoughton this past week, according to the website newenglandmoves.com: 40 Alger Way (Sold for $412,000) Single Family, 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2-Car Garage Sq. Ft.: 2,083...
View ArticleBaugh, O'Neil Pace Stoughton High Track at Hockomock Championships
The Stoughton High boys' and girls' outdoor track teams took part in the Hockomock League Championship meet Sunday, May 19 in North Attleboro. The SHS boys finished fifth overall. A full recap for...
View ArticleMurray to Resign June 2; Patrick Calls Him 'Outstanding Partner'
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray said none of the controversies that have dogged him during his tenure on Beacon Hill contributed to his decision to announce his resignation. In a press conference at...
View ArticleAnzivino Elected Chair of Stoughton Board of Selectmen
Temporary chair since May 7, John Anzivino's peers on the Stoughton Board of Selectman voted Tuesday night to give him the permanent title. Steve Anastos nominated Anzivino. Both were elected to the...
View ArticleMemorial Day BBQ? 8 Money-Saving Tricks (Sponsored)
Many of us like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning...
View Article5 Things, May 23: Sports Concussion Forum; Black Knights Gridiron Club Golf...
1. Sports Concussion Forum The following is from a press release: Pete Brock, an offensive lineman with the New England Patriots from 1976-1987, will be the keynote speaker at an assembly sponsored by...
View ArticleTanzanian Promises: Christine Lott’s Inspiring Work in East Africa from...
Christine Lott was bored and restless as a vice president at Goldman-Sachs, an investment bank on Wall Street. She had worked for 25 years. She would travel to the New York office to work during the...
View ArticleABOUT TOWN: Will Stoughton Schools and Town Employees Get Their Money?
TOWN MEETING NIGHT II RECAP: Wednesday, May 22, Town Meeting Night Two started late (7:51 p.m.) and didn't really get going until 8:10 p.m. It ended at 10:57 p.m. in the middle of a motion by the...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Stoughton High Baseball Senior Day
The Stoughton High baseball team had its Senior Day game Wednesday afternoon, with the team's seven soon to be high school graduates being honored before the start of the game. This year's senior class...
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