Tropical Storm Sandy May (or May Not) Hit New England Next Week
Meteorologists are now saying that many models are showing Tropical Storm Sandy will head off to sea after becoming a hurricane before reaching New England early next week, but there are still some...
View Article5 Things, October 24: Haunted Happenings in Stoughton
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Go Trick-or-Treating...at Stoughton High School? The Stoughton High...
View ArticleStoughton Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Argument Turns Violent
A 42-year-old Stoughton man is charged with attempted murder after an argument turned violent early Sunday morning, according to Stoughton Police. Police were called to 16 Bell St. in Stoughton at...
View ArticleTELL US: Are You Prepared for a Zombie Apocalypse?
Certainly in the spirit of Halloween, but more appropriate for the long-debated Mayan Apocalypse, the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts this week launched a new website that aims to prepare...
View ArticleABOUT TOWN: Stoughton Freshman a Scoring Machine for Cardinal Spellman Soccer
STOUGHTON GIRL GETTING A KICK OUT OF SOCCER SUCCESS! Stoughton's Adriana Forcucci was born and raised here. She started playing Stoughton town soccer at age six. Adriana has also played club soccer...
View ArticleForecasters Predict 'Hurricane Sandy' More Likely to Affect New England
Forecasters are saying it's more likely that Sandy will bring rain and wind to the Boston area late Sunday and through Monday, but how much is still the question. Reclassified as a hurricane Wednesday...
View ArticleWarren Up in Polls, Herald Endorses Brown: Who's Winning?
Democrat Elizabeth Warren is up by five points over incumbent Republican Scott Brown in the latest WBUR/MassINC poll of the Massachusetts senate race. That's a near-total reversal of the BUR poll last...
View ArticleStoughton High Football Looks for Bounce Back Performance in Must-Win Game at OA
With the Stoughton High football team's 16-14 loss at Sharon last Saturday on the road, Stoughton Patch will look at some key factors contributing to the loss and look ahead to this Friday's road...
View Article5 Things, October 25: Stoughton Town Hall Roof Project Complete
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. Town Hall Roof Project Complete The following is a release from the Town...
View ArticleObituary: Paul J. Roach, Former Stoughton Fire Chief, Left Lasting Mark on...
Remembered as a fair and capable leader and as a caring mentor, Paul J. Roach led the Stoughton Fire Department, serving as Chief for 27 years, until his retirement in 1988. Roach died peacefully...
View ArticleTELL US: How Would You Eliminate Pay Gap for Women?
The pay gap between men and women—the difference in pay for the same jobs—was front and center in this week's presidential debate. The exchange over equal pay led to the second debate's most memorable...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy Likely to Come Ashore ... But Where and When?
Is your Halloween costume waterproof? "There is a consensus forming in weather forecast models that hurricane Sandy is unlikely to go out to sea," according to The Washington Post. It gets worse. The...
View ArticleABOUT TOWN: Stoughton Military Man Wins Myriad of Awards (And More...)
STOUGHTON MILITARY MAN HONORED: Massachusetts National Guardsmen were recognized by the Chief of Staff of the Army during a ceremony at the Association of the United States Army Eisenhower Luncheon at...
View ArticleLETTER: Stoughton Team Leads Fundraising Efforts at South Shore CROP Hunger Walk
The following was submitted to Stoughton Patch: The South Shore CROP Hunger Walk was a huge success this past weekend, Sunday, October 14. More than $12,000 was contributed by our neighbors and...
View Article5 Things, October 26: National Grid Prepares for Hurricane Sandy's Arrival
"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 1. National Grid Prepares for Hurricane Sandy's Arrival The last time...
View ArticleThings to do for Halloween This Weekend
Here are some local events to check out this weekend in the area. If you know of any other events, please add to the comment section. CANTON-The Villages Shoppes in Canton are holding a family "Hocus...
View ArticleHurricane Sandy Pushes Further West
The latest track of Hurricane Sandy has the storm pushing further west according to this morning’s meteorologist reports. The National Hurricane Center has the center of the storm going either into...
View ArticleTELL US: Does Charlie Brown's 'Great Pumpkin' Condone Bullying?
Maybe there isn't sincerity as far as the eye can see. One parent is speaking out online against the Halloween classic program, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," claiming the animated favorite...
View ArticleStoughton High Comes Out Clean in Thursday Drug Sweep with Minimal Findings
Stoughton High administration and the Stoughton Police Department led a standard canine drug sweep of the school Thursday morning, according to principal Julie Miller, and the school, by and large,...
View ArticleNew High School Football Playoff System Set for 2013 After MIAA Schools...
This could be the last year of regional champions in high school football after the MIAA member schools voted 161-131 in favor of a new playoff format, which would crown state champions, starting with...
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