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(Story on the Outlaw Dog)
Seniors Enjoy Barbecue
The Stoughton Senior Center hosted a barbecue on July 29, and 130 seniors took advantage of the wonderful food and entertainment---for only $3! The crowd was fed through the help of COA Board member Warren West, and the donation of Queen Anne's Catering from Canton. DJ Chris Zienko entertained the crowd with music, and his stories of meeting Barbra Streisand, Tom Jones, and Walter Cronkite. COA Director Karen Hall played hostess amid a variety of wonderful volunteers, including Deputy Fire Chief Mark Doloff.
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BLOOD DRIVE
FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010
STRIAR OLD COLONY YMCA1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
in the auditorium
GET FREE FRIENDLY'S ICE CREAM!
For an appointment, call 1-800-RedCross (1-800-733-2767)
www.RedCrossBlood.org
Friends of Kevin Brown
Saturday July 31st @ 7 p.m.
at the Portuguese National Club, 21 Railroad Ave Stoughton
Dinner, dancing and a fun night out and help support a great cause. There will be raffles and silent auctions which include items such as Red Sox tickets, Bruins tickets and other sports memorabilia along with many other very cool prizes. Kevin is battling pancreatic cancer and, in addition to normal day-to-day expenses, Kevin's medical bills are very high. He has been unable to work due to his illness and he pays his own insurance, which only covers a portion of these expenses. Co-payments, the high cost of prescription medicine, and medical treatments have become a huge strain on Kevin and his family. We are having this fundraiser to help offset some of these enormous expenses and hopefully relieve some of the stress so that Kevin and his wife Patty can focus on his health and recovery. All proceeds from this event will go directly to Kevin. If you would like to donate an item to our raffle/silent auction, please contact, Donna at 781-447-8195 or 617-842-5998. Tickets for this event can be purchased at the door for $20 each. Monetary donations can also be mailed to: Friends of Kevin Brown c/o Eastern Bank, 397 Washington St., Stoughton MA 02072
CONCERTS ON THE GAZEBO
2010 Summer Concert in the Park Series
The Stoughton Lions Club is celebrating 60 years (1959-2010)
Park Series. The Concerts are held at
The Corvairs entertained on July 18.
Easy Access Band kicked off the Lions Concerts @ the Gaze
(Folksinger Maria Sangiolo is presented by the
Please bring your own chairs/ blankets.
WORKS OF TWO LOCAL ARTISTS ON DISPLAY AT THE LIBRARY IN JULY
nancy wluka
The library is proud to display works of art created by local artists Anna Beaupre and Nancy Wluka this month. Anna works primarily with acrylics and has received high praise for her portraits of ‘man’s best friend”. She is a member of the Stoughton Art Association and has shown her work in many area venues.
Nancy is a graduate of the New England School of Art and the Boston and Rhode Island School of Design Decorative Arts Program. She seeks to evoke passion through collages, including recent works depicting the war in Afghanistan and the recent disaster in Haiti. She has displayed works of charcoal, watercolor, pencil renderings and mixed media in galleries in MA and RI.
KABOB HOUSE OPENS
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The Combined Temple Golf Tournament
@BrookMeadow CC
100 Everendon Road
Canton, MA 02021
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, August 9, 2010
7:30 AM
Registration – Light Breakfast
8:30 AM
Shotgun Start- Scramble Format
1:30 PM
Kosher Deli Lunch at the Clubhouse,
Raffle & Awards Ceremony
Tournament will feature:
Prizes for Top Foursomes,
Straightest & Longest Drive, Hit the Green,
Closest to the Pin, Circle of Gold,
Putting Contest, Raffle and All In Card
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is on a first come,
first serve basis. 128 Golfers Max.
Please register early!
Register to play individually or as a foursome.
Questions: via email
David Schulze
An Afternoon with Harvey
@ Stoughton Council on Aging
Wednesday, August 11 @ noon
Meet WCVB Meteorologist Harvey Leonard! Leonard forecasts for NewsCenter 5's early evening and late newscasts, as well as the station's website, TheBostonChannel.com. FREE. Seating limited---get there early!
Stoughton Friends For Seniors
P.O. Box 111
FRIENDS FOR SENIORS
12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
$20,000.00 Cash For Hole In One
Saturday, Lakeville Country Club
September 25, 2010 44 Clearpond Road
1:00 p.m. Shot Gun Start Lakeville, MA
$110.00 Entry Fee Prizes for:
Includes Golf Cart
Dinner Served After ~Longest Drive
Tournament ~Closest To The Pin
Full Bar Service Available ~ Scramble Format ~ ~Best Team Score
Great Raffle Prizes ~Worst Team Score
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Name: _______________________________________ Phone #: _____________________________
Address: ________________________ City: __________________ State: _____ Zip Code: _ ______
E-Mail Address: _____________________________________________________________________
- Yes, please reserve my space. My check for $110.00 is enclosed. $ __________________
- Yes, please reserve my foursome. My check for $440.00 is enclosed. $ __________________
(Please list players’ names and addresses on back of form.)
- I would like to be a “Corporate” Sponsor. Enclosed is my Tax Deductible
Check for $500.00. (Please list sponsor’s name on back of form.) $ __________________
- I would like to attend dinner only. Enclosed is my check for $25.00. $ __________________
- I would like to be a Hole Sponsor. Enclosed is my Tax Deductible
Check for $125.00. (For sign, please list sponsor’s name on back of form.) $ __________________
- I can’t be a sponsor but enclosed is my Tax Deductible Donation. $ __________________
- I would like to donate a Raffle Prize of: ___________________________________________________
Please make check payable to : Friends For Seniors – Total Amount: $________________
~ Please reserve your space by Monday, September 20, 2010. ~
Mail check and completed form to: Stoughton Friends For Seniors, P.O. Box 111, Stoughton, MA 02072
~ Any questions, please call Dennis McCarthy 781- 341- 0158. ~
9th Annual Sinai Stepping Up! Walkathon
Sunday, September 26, 2010 (8:30 am: Registration/9:30 am: 5K Walk (or 3.2 miles begins).
@ Striar YMCA in Stoughton
Proceeds fund scholarships to qualified seniors from Stoughton and 19 surrounding communities to attend New England Sinai’s Adult Day Health Care Program.
Host: The Rotary Community Corps Adult Day Health Care Program (a not-for-profit organization of 13 area Rotary Clubs)
Contact: Call (781) 297-1153 for more information.
The Walkathon proceeds fund scholarships for New England Sinai’s Adult Day Health Care Program, which enables frail elders to remain in their homes and in their communities. Without the financial help our scholarships provide, families are often forced to move their loved ones into a nursing home. These vital scholarships are awarded to qualified seniors from Stoughton and 19 surrounding communities. The Rotary Community Corps Adult Day Health Care Program, a not-for-profit organization of 13 area Rotary Clubs, hosts this Walkathon.
(Robert Germain photo)
Watch this Important Segment On Blip.TV: Maybe you can save a life!
http://www.blip.tv/file/2346751/
Story of Local Hero Sam Angert from Mike Pazyra (Video)
SORRY, YOU MISSED:
KIDS DAY 2010 (snyder photos)
Stoughton Community Events Committee
Annual Children’s Field Day, July 3, 2010
Decorating Contest Winners:
Name Age
Tricycle
1st Place Kileigh Culhane 3
2nd Place Thomas Winckowitz 4
3rd Place Samantha LaFarge 5
Bicycle
1st Place Kayla Medeiros 1
2nd Place Liam Culhane 7
3rd Place Kayleigh Marinelli 10
Doll Carriage
1st Place Ella Holden 5
2nd Place Kirsten Alexson 3
3rd Place Alexandra O’Neil 7
Scooter
1st Place Jennifer Bradford 7
2nd Place Hanna Holden 9
3rd Place Jack Faulkner 4
ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE PHOTOS
Big Day for Small:
Sinai Man of the Year
Attending the Man of the Year event at N.E. Sinai were (l to r): Sinai Board Chairman Richard Blankstein, Sinai Board Member/Stoughton Town Manager Frank Crimmins, Jr., Stoughton Selectman Chairman Stephen Anastos, and Massachusetts State Senator Thomas Kennedy. In right photo, Sinai President and CEO Judith Waterston and Man of the Year George Small. The Board of Selectmen declared June 7th as "George Small Day" in Stoughton.
Scenes from Stoughton Police Dept. Open House
Photos by Mark Snyder/ includes Det. Bill Tracey, Officer John Owens, Det. Roger Hardy, and Sgt. Dan McGowan. Mark pictured in jail cell. No comments, please.
Scenes from Friends For Seniors 2010 Dinner
May 22nd @ Immaculate Conception Church
Photos by Hank Herbowy
VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS WONDERFUL EVENT
Council on Aging/Youth Commission Open House
Featuring Private Gardens---a unique concept
(photo by Hank Herbowy)
VOLUNTEERS HONORED AT TOWN HALL
In a first for this town, the Board of Selectmen held an Appreciation Party to celebrate volunteerism in Stoughton. Everyone from town meeting members to committee and subcommittee members were invited Monday night (12/21) for some food and liquid refreshments. Representatives of seniors groups, sports organizations, and numerous boards came. Close to 200 people were there, and were treated to meatballs, chicken parm, and an assortment of great hors d’ oeuvres, incredible desserts, beer and wine. Selectman Chairman Steve Anastos told the crowd, “I want the people of this town to see the glass as half full. I hope that people take a positive feeling about Stoughton from this event.” There were too many well known faces to event list one. Selectmen all attended. And, from what I could hear, the word of mouth was all positive. As one volunteer said, beer glass raised high, “I hope they do this again.” So do I. No taxpayer dollars were spent on the party. Everything was donated!
Leo Fay, Billy McNamara and Mark
Steve Anastos with Don Interrante (photos by Candice Fisher)
Partying at Town Hall
Selectman Steve Anastos, and Cable hosts Dick Murphy and Mark Snyder.
Mark holds his "rocking chair", handed to him by Gerry Capozzoli.
Selectman John Anzivino, Dr. Roberta Camacho, Stankiewicz and Capozzoli.
Former selectmen Ed Finn and Ed DeFelice surround current Vice Chairman John Anzivino.
Partygoers (l to r) Mark Snyder, Bill Klein, Mark Stankiewicz, Dick Murphy, Warren West, and Bob Mullen. (In background, Phil Yaitanes and Dr. Erdem Ural.)
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FRIENDS FOR SENIORS GOLF TOURNAMENT BIG SUCCESS
Seated left to right: Vice President John J. O’Meara & Bob Mullen
Standing left to right: Treasurer Carol Weineck, Dave Sheehan & Alice Araujo
Stoughton Senior Center hosted an Ice Cream Social August 20, 2009. Stoughton Police Detective Tony Bickerton and Stoughton Deputy Fire Chief Mark Doloff handle the whipped cream. (Photo by Hank Herbowy)
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S IN STOUGHTON RAISED $1800 for the Make A Wish Foundation
with A BEST BARTENDER CONTEST
featuring Stoughton's Mike Klipp (watch the video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72TQRMEnOog&feature=channel_page)
and the WINNER IS......
Stoughton's Rachel Wilson!
11th Annual Concerts In The Park Series
Insufficient Funds rocked the house on August 2. (Hank Herbowy photo)
Crowd listens to Insufficient Funds on August 2 (Bob Mullen photo)
Charlie Large listens to Magical Mystery 4 on August 16. Concert raised funds to support the Gazebo at Faxon Veteran's Memorial Park named after Large.
Crowd takes in Magical Mystery 4, a Beatles tribute band., featuring Charlie's son-in-law in the John Lennon role.
Magical Mystery 4 Performs at Charles Large Gazebo on August 16. (All four photos by Hank Herbowy)
David Steinberg (r) donated to Paul Flynn for the Charles Large Gazebo fund.
Did you miss
FOX 25 MORNING SHOW?
Weather Gal Cindy Fitzgibbons with Deputy Fire Chief Mark Doloff
Doug "V.B" Goudie talks history with Stoughton Historical Society members, including president Dwight Mackerron
Big Crowds turned up at Faxon Veteran's Memorial Park to watch the Fox TV Broadcast Kim Carrigan with Selectman John Anderson, Library Director Pat Basler, and Town Manager Mark Stankiewicz
Kim Carrigan interviews Selectman Joe Mokrisky
(PHOTOS BY HANK HERBOWY)
Catch what you missed:
http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/morning/zip_trips/zip_trip_stoughton_073009
The BIG BAND BLOWOUT!
featuring Olde Kids on the Block!
from the Stoughton Community Events Committee
Pictured: John & Barbara Anzivino (Hank Herbowy Photo)
ALL STAR COMEDY BENEFIT SELLS OUT!
500 Enjoy Amazing Night of Comedy!
Comedians who got their start at the famous Ding Ho Chinese Restaurant/Comedy Club in Inman Square, Cambridge, some 25 years ago, and are now some of the hottest names in comedy today, performed a special memorial fundraiser for the legacy their late friend and comedian Bob Lazarus in the “Bob Lazarus Memorial Comedy Benefit Show.” Comedians Steven Wright, Jimmy Tingle, Steve Sweeney, Mike Donovan, Tony V, Rich Ceisler, Jonathan Katz, Ken Rogerson, Bill Campbell, Jimmy Smith, Bill Braudis, Mike Bent, Brian Powers, Frank Santorelli, Tommy Gilmore, Emily Singer, Chance Langton, Dan Margarita, and Mike McDonald performed on Sunday, June 14 at Ahavath Torah Congregation before a sold-out crowd in Stoughton, MA. Proceeds of the show benefited the Carly Lazarus College Fund and Stoughton's Ahavath Torah Congregation, of which Bob was an active member.
“Laz” never lost his sense of humor and was known for his large heart and concern for all. He actually developed a lot of new material about his illness and experiences. He performed brilliantly right up to the end including the night Steve Wright was inducted into the Boston Comedy Hall of fame in December 2008. Bob explained with great joy and enthusiasm about being able to perform even when not feeling that great, he said that “[his] doctors gave him the OK, ‘cause they knew that it was good for my soul… -- definitely,” he added emphatically. His friends from the world of Boston comedy and Ahavath Torah Congregation will honor Bob’s memory and show their love and support for his family by keeping the laughs flowing. Kudos to Jimmy Tingle, who organized the event; Rabbi Jonathan Hausman, who worked closely with him; and the dozens of volunteers who made the night a huge success! If you missed it, and would like to help, send your checks to Carly Lazarus College Fund, c/o ATC, 1179 Central St., Stoughton, MA 02072
16 of the 20 performers stopped by for short interviews on the Snyder's Stoughton TV Show. That show will play the weekend of June 26, 2009.
(Hank Herbowy photo)
Barrett Retirement Party
Larry Barrett's Retirement Event @ Lantana in Randolph on Friday night was a rolicking success. Hosted by Judge Francis Crimmins, it drew 300 people at $45 a ticket, which included a "gift" that the crowd never got to see. We'll have to find out what it was! The crowd included current officer holders (Selectmen Steve Anastos, Cynthia Walsh and Joe Mokrisky, Town Manager Mark Stankiewicz), representatives of companies that supply the DPW with equipment (like Mack Trucks), and some special guest appearance. Among those in the crowd were former Town Manager Phil Farrington (now a math instructor at Massachusetts Maritime Academy), former Fire Chief William Stipp (in from Arizona), and former DPW Director Jimmy Williams, Jr. The "service" (and I use the term loosely) at Lantana was just horrid, but the spirit of honoring Barrett for his 40+ years of dedication to the town took center stage. Stories were shared, and the feeling was one of pride for the Town of Stoughton. It was a good feeling! May Larry stay healthy and enjoy his retirement for a long time! His three wonderful daughters and his loving wife are looking forward to it!
Selectmen Steve Anastos, Cynthia Walsh and Joe Mokrisky
Former Town Manager Phil Farrington, Louise Packard, Jerry Savage & Emcee/Judge Francis Crimmins
Mark Snyder & Terry Schneider of Stoughton
Chamber of Commerce present Larry a nifty
certificate suitable for framing.
Larry's Loving Family!
(photos by Hank Herbowy)
TRACKSIDE FESTIVAL
Selectman Joe Mokrisky, Fire Chief David Jardin and
Acting Police Chief Tom Murphy (not pictured) got dunked
for charity! Also, organizer Steve Kelley with the Great Bonafuci (a/k/a/ Messianic Rabbi Henry Morse) (Mark Snyder photos)
STEPPIN' OUT WITH SINAI GALA
Richard Blankstein, Chairman of the New England Sinai Hospital Board of Directors, and Sinai Chief Medical Officer Lawrence S. Hotes, M.D. present the hospital’s first Lifetime Achievement Award to Stan Hatoff, Sinai Board of Directors Vice Chairman at the “Stepping Out with Sinai Gala” held at the
Friends of Seniors 2009 Dinner--You Missed it!
Another Amazing Time for 200 Stoughton Seniors, Saturday, May 2, 2009 @ Immaculate Conception Church!
(photos by Hank Herbowy)
Candice's Story
Veteran's Day 2008 Photo Collage (here)
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S NOW OPEN
Rt. 139, Next to Target
Ribbon Cutting on February 2, 2009
Nationally Known Artist Comes To Stoughton
Artist Winford
Gilmon comes to Henson-Jackson Art Gallery
Friends For Seniors Dinner
Adult Volunteers included Cook Extraordinaire Mike Sammarco, and his serving crew including, Stephanie and Dan Skiba; Dennis Gada, Charles Driest, Sr., Bobby Jordan, Al Venterosa, Don Interrante. David Sheehan, Steve Signori, Town Clerk Maria Chiofolo, Rose and Anthony Bickerton; Nancy Paterson, Elaine Hatch, and Tony Novello. Kitchen served about 250 people, and with the help of Stoughton High's National Honor Society, they were served a delicious dinner (chicken with stuffing, corn and baked potato) in 12 minutes! This was a result of Friends for Seniors successful golf tournament. Dinner was served for a nominal $3 charge. The seniors loved it!
Haunted Hayride a Scary Success
The Committee for Community Events held their first Haunted Hayride on Sunday, October 26 and it was a MASSIVE HIT. The event drew hundreds of families from Stoughton, and surrounding towns, and featured hayrides, free cookies from Nocera's, and goodie bags for the kids. For the paltry $1 admission price, the kids got a great time. The only glitch seemed to be that due to the popularity of the event, the line took a long time to wait in, before boarding the hayrides. Committee Chairman Joe Mokrisky said that what they learned from this first event will result in a big improvement next year. "The Committee worked really hard on this. We had it down to a science on paper. It never runs exactly as planned. Next year, we'll have more attractions in the field, more hayride trucks, and a little bit more effective time planning." Still, for a first time event, it was a lot of fun and a scary success. A future Snyder's Stoughton TV program will feature footage taken at the hayride. It is just another thing that makes you proud to be living in Stoughton.
Knights of Pithias – Grand Lodge---Support For Stepping Up With Sinai
Sinai Men’s Associates President and Knights of Pithias-Grand Lodge (Stoughton) past Deputy Supreme Chancellor and current Grand Vice Chancellor Thomas O’Connor of Randolph (on the right) is pictured presenting a check for $1,000 from the Knights to Bettyann McKenzie, Executive Director, Sinai Foundation and Lester P. Schindel, Sinai President and CEO. The check is in sponsorship of the hospital’s Stepping Up With Sinai Walkathon on October 5, 2008. The walk, presented by the Rotary Community Corps Adult Day Health Program, is held annually with proceeds used to provide scholarships for eligible people who wish to attend Sinai’s Adult Day Health Care Program but do not qualify for insurance coverage and cannot afford to personally pay the program fees. Without this scholarship assistance, these adults would be unable to participate in the program.
Stoughton Friends for Seniors Golf Tournament Huge Success! (Photos Here)
Friends for Senior President Dennis McCarthy, Mark Snyder, Selectman Steve Anastos and Matt Baldassari
These 5 ladies comprised the Stoughton 3-Day team and participated in the Susan G
Komen For the Cure walk to raise awareness and money to fight breast
cancer. Over three days they walked 60 miles, some of those miles in
a downpour, from Gillette Stadium and finishing at UMass Boston on a
perfect Sunday afternoon. The total amount raised by this three day
event was $5.1 Million and these ladies were part of it.
(Pictured
(Paul Christensen Photo)
The Salute to Acting Police Chief Chris Ciampa---who knew he was the Don Rickles of Stoughton? And, with the next Acting Chief Tom Murphy (July 1), Stoughton found themselves a new M.C. for events (I'm off the hook!)
June 2008
(terry schneider photo)
Some of The Alumni Band (Nancy Morris photos)
FEARSOME FOURSOME –Mark Sokoll, left, president of the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston, and Jeffrey Savit, right, JCCGB board chairman, finish their round of golf in fine fashion as they pay tribute to Steve Greene, (second from left) of WB Mason, and Andy Janfaza of HighVista Strategies, during the JCCGB's 5th annual golf tournament held on Monday, June 16, at the Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth. Greene and Janfaza were honored for their outstanding and longstanding commitment to the community. More than 220 golfers participated in the event, which raised over $300,000 for vital JCC services such as summer camp scholarships, early learning center scholarships and special needs services. Of course, the two on both ends of this photo later sold out the Jewish community south of Boston by selling out the Striar JCC to the YMCA. It is a scarlet letter they will wear for life.
Mr. Moderator, do you recognize me now?
(Hank Herbowy photo)
Second Annual Gerry Hartstone Memorial Miniature Golf Tournament
held at Ahavath Torah Congregation on 5/18.08
FUNDRAISING CONCERT featuring
Stoughton's Own LORI MCKENNA
May 18 at the Shaw's Centre in Brockton
SHE ROCKED THE HOUSE!
BIG SUCCESS, NETS $5400
'Willy' Francis, the Deputy Chief of the Stoughton Auxiliary Police, was in a serious car accident in December. Thankfully, he is on the road to recovery, but he has a long road ahead of him, which will take a toll on him physically and financially. The Stoughton Auxiliary Police are a ubiquitous presence directing traffic, closing off roads and keeping residents safe during parades, festivals, funerals, and many other town events. Residents "gave back" at the San John Filarmonica Society Friday night (May 16) in an event conceived and hosted by Stoughton Police Officer Lino Azul. Entertainment was presented by the excellent band, Wild Blue Sunday. An excellent time was had by all, at the event which featured delicious food, fun raffles, and a bit of adrenilan for Officer Francis. Financial highlights included a donation of $500 from the Doin' It For Diane Committee and $100 from the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday Night's (5/10) Doin It For Diane Fundraiser for the Stoughton Food Pantry and St. Anthony's Free Market was a rousing success, netting $14, 800. The fundraiser, named for the late Diane Murray, brought a smile to the face of her widower Dr. David Fisher. "Unbelievable." was his reaction to the capacity crowd and final results. This year, the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce took over the event, and Executive Director Terry Schneider and his wife Joanne led the charge. Schneider, speaking of his Doin' It For Diane Committee, wrote, "We Did It Again For Diane, who I'm sure is sitting upstairs, proudly looking down on what we've accomplished, but we also did it for those who cannot do it for themselves, whether temporarily or permanently. We should all be very proud of what we've accomplished in one evening, whether a volunteer worker bee, a donator of food, a donator of raffle items or a donator of food. The sucess of the Not Just Spaghetti Dinner would not have been as sweet without every one of you. Like a jig saw puzzle, if a piece or two is missing you can still make out the picture but it certainly wouldn't be as clear and complete as when all the pieces fit just right. Thank you all for making it all Just Right!"
The Doin' It For Diane Committee included:
Suzanne Blacker ~ Ilse Marks Pantry, Stacey Doiron ~ Panera Bread, David
Fisher ~ Resident, Christine Gallagher ~ St. Anthony's Free Market, Anne
Havlin ~ St. Anthony's Free Market, Nadine Israel ~ Fred & Nadine Team,
Steve Kelly ~ Kelly Contracting, Stephanie Martin ~ Webster Bank, Cindy
Pazyra ~ Resident, Maria Pimental ~ Randolph Savings Bank, Bernie Planeta ~
Millennium Marketing, Hank Polanzak ~ Ilse Marks Pantry, Joanne Schneider ~
Stoughton Chamber, Terry Schneider ~ Stoughton Chamber, Beth Snell ~
Randolph Savings Bank, Mark Snyder ~ PMP Network, and Fred Yaitanes ~ Fred &
Nadine Team
IKEA Donated $2500 to the event. Other high bidders included A Bid to have lunch with Congressman Stephen Lynch in D.C., along with a White House tour went to a winning bid of $1000.00 that was split between Richard and Ann Power, and Nancy and Stephen Rowe. A package for lunch with State Rep. Lou Kafka went to Robert Germain for $225.00. Two Red Sox tickets (with a face value of $90) went to Bill Horan for $210.00. And a pair of Lori McKenna VIP tickets went to some guy with crooked sunglasses for $100.
14 Year Old magician David Rysin impresses an attendee.
DJ Sonny B Jr. (Joey Apotheker) and Emcee Mark Snyder
"Hot Hot Hot" Conga Dance and Limbo
Bobby Amaral and Megan Porter star in "High School Musical"
The Jocks include David Morris, Jeff Numero, Bobby Amaral, Bobby Brown and Alex Kosta
Becca Griffing and Damani Barboza doing their thing in High School Musical.
(photos by Nancy Morris)
HENSON JACKSON GALLERY ART SHOW April 26
(pictured left to right) Owner Everline Henson-Jackson, Artist Carol Hiltz Chisholm, and Stonehill College seniors Sabrina Boniface and Catie Licalzi.
HAT FOUND AT EARTH DAY
Selectman Chairman John Kowalczyk presented an award from Senator Brian Joyce to Charles Starkowsky,who was honored for 26 years as Stoughton's Town Engineer. He had been named to the Conservation Commission in 1963. Ceremony was part of a larger event hosted by Dwight MacKerron Sunday (4/20) at Stoughton Historical Society.
Friends For Seniors Holds Dinner Dance
The Kitchen Crew
The Friends for Seniors held a wonderful dinner dance, attracting over 200 senior citizens to the function hall at the Immaculate Conception Church Saturday afternoon (4/12). Master of Ceremonies included President Dennis McCarthy and Vice President Josie Sargent, and Secretary Lorraine J. McCarthy. The Friends for Seniors is an independent organization that does wonderful things for seniors in Stoughton. They will be holding a golf tournament in September. The people behind this fantastic organization include Treasurer Carol Weineck, and Executive Advisors John O'Meara and Greg Bartlett. Board members include Phyllis Tabbi, Lee Lysko, Alice & Joe Araujo, Fred Sargent, Jerry Capozzoli, Dave Sheehan, Mike Sammarco, past president and founder Dave Doherty, Candace Fisher, Carol Weineck, Natalie Resnick, Anne & Cal Calibani, and Rev. Joseph McDermott (Father Joe). A delicious dinner was cooked by Sammarco, Dennis Gada, Robert Jordan, Charlie Dreist, and Dan Skiba. The food was served by members of the National Honor Society at Stoughton High. An excellent time was had by all. SENIORS---FREE BINGO!
National Honor Society Students from SHS acted as servers
National Honor Society Students from SHS acted as servers
Snyder's Stoughton between Friends For Seniors VP Josie Sargent and President Dennis McCarthy
(photos by Hank Herbowy)
Snyder's Stoughton between Friends For Seniors VP Josie Sargent and President Dennis McCarthy
(photos by Hank Herbowy)
Secretary Lorraine McCarthy with Town Manager Mark Stankiewicz
Secretary Lorraine McCarthy with Town Manager Mark Stankiewicz
Former Selectman and author Charles Yaitanes, A 50 year member of the Stoughton Lions Club,
receiving a Life Membership award from King Lion Bill Harmon at Nocera's Restaurant last Wednesday night. (Hank Herbowy photo)
SLIDE SHOW & ART EXHIBIT AT TOWN HALL
APRIL 24, 2008
Stoughton Historical Society president Dwight MacKerron, along with Town Hall's Denise Lochiatto, presented a fun night Thursday at Town Hall. Faces in the crowd included Zoo New England CEO John Linehan, and Stoughton's Environmental Agent Jim Conlan and his family.
Another Stoughton Eagle Scout
Matthew Romano is Stoughton's newest Eagle Scout. He installed tables and ADA compliant items at Lessa Playground, as well as clearing trails at Bird St. Sanctuary. We congratulate Matt!
April 6, 2008
Congregants gather for Shaloh House Expansion Groundbreaking. Pictured (center) are State Rep.
Lou Kafka, and Shaloh House President Steve Rosen
REVIEW:
Family International Night
The night of food and entertainment, held on Saturday, March 1 at O'Donnell Middle School, was a blast! Delicious foods and desserts from the international community, and wonderful musical performances by the award-winning Stoughton High School Jazz Combo, and Stoughton native Michelle Romeiro, capped a fantastic night. Family International Night was sponsored by Stoughton No Place For Hate Committee, Stoughton Clergy Association, Stoughton Public Schools, Massasoit Community College, and Stoughton Chamber of Commerce. Romeiro, a graduate of Stoughton High, has an amazing voice and captivated the crowd with Portuguese music, as well as popular American music, and a salute to Abba. Romeiro's second CD, "Bola de Cristal," was recently released, and features nine Portuguese tunes, and an English one, "I Can Live Without You." (go to www.michelleromeiro.com for ordering info.) Beautiful twins Nina and Leana Pestana danced behind Romeiro. Before Romeiro's set, the Stoughton Jazz Combo hit center stage. Singer Megan Porter is simply amazing---a wonderful talent with a full, wide-ranging voice. The Combo includes Jeffrey Numero, David Morris, Jack Pombriant, Nick Silveira, John Widberg, and Porter. BatukAxe, an Afro-Brazilian Band, and a Brazilian Gospel Group also performed. The Committee that put on the event included NPFH co-chairs Selectman Richard "Dick" Levine and Karon Skinner Catrone, Nicole Barnaby, Stoughton Library Director Pat Basler, Beverly Harris, Susan Kafka, and SCC President Terry Schneider. Levine and local access TV Personality Shirley Farber co-hosted the event.
Selectmen Dick Levine (r) speaks with selectmen candidates Steve Anastos and John Anzivino at Family International Night.
A GROTTO IN HONOR OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
at Immaculate Conception Church
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Rev. Jean Lenk, Pastor of the First Congregational Church of Stoughton, presents a check for $3679 to Ms. Cindy Benedetti, faith representative for the South Shore Habitat For Humanity "Stoughton Build" group who hope to break ground on their first home this spring. The donation is part of the First Congregational Church's Capital Campaign drive and represents their commitment to local Mission giving. Also witnessing the presentation are other members of the Capital Campaign Task Force (back row) Paul Christensen, Charlene Smith (front row) Janet Clough, Rev. Lenk, Cindy Benedetti and Milly Christensen.
Stoughton's No Place For Hate Committee
LOCAL CHILDREN RAISE SERIOUS BREAD for 2007 Walk For Hunger!
Thirty children from Stoughton’s First
Congregational Church on Pierce Street completed 252
laps in 30 minutes at Halloran Park on Sunday raising
over $700 in support of Project Bread. The “Feet for
Food” children’s walk is held annually to support
Project Bread and the Walk for Hunger.
(c) 2008 Snyder's Stoughton