5 Things, July 25: Flushing of Swiffer Pads Causing Problems at Stoughton Pumping Stations

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1. Flushing of Swiffer Pads Causing Problems at Stoughton Pumping Stations

If residents continue to flush Swiffer microfiber dust pads and other like household cleaning products down the toilet, the you know what might literally hit the fan, or at the very least back up into your home.

At the July 24 Board of Selectmen's meeting, Department of Public Works Superintendent John Batchelder reminded residents to dispose of these cleaning products in the trash rather than by flushing them.

He said the DPW has had several issues lately with pumps at various pumping stations in town getting "plugged up" because these Swiffer pads are being flushed and are unable to smoothly pass through the pumps.

They are getting "caught up" in the impellers of these pumps, and it's a becoming a serious issue, Batchelder said.

The DPW has recently dealt with issues at the York St. pumping station, which takes about half of the sewerage in town. Crews spent all day Friday removing the Swiffer pads from the pumps there.

The backup pump has been used at the York St. station as a result. If the backup pump clogged, it would only take minutes before waste started backing up.

So, think twice before flushing a Swiffer pad or a similar cleaning product.

2. Boston Bruins Mascot “Blades” to Visit Stoughton Public Library

Boston Bruins mascot “Blades” will visit the Stoughton Public Library for Story Hour Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the Children’s Room. "Blades" will be joined by a pilot from Jet Blue.

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3. Cash Mob Stoughton at Jenna's Place

“,” which has the goal of funneling support (and money) to local businesses, has selected on Pearl St. as its "hit" this week.

The group is "mobbing" the restaurant at 434 Pearl St. all week.

4. Wednesday Weather Forecast

According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday will be "sunny, with a high near 82" in the Stoughton area. But, it could be windy with a "northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph."

Wednesday evening, it will be "partly cloudy, with a low around 62. west wind 5 to 7 mph."

5. Free Golf Clinics for Veterans on Fridays

As a way to thank veterans for their service, there will be free golf instruction for veterans at the on Park St. in Stoughton by Bob Beach, PGA Golf Professional, on Fridays in July and August - July 6, 13, 20 and 27 and  August 3, 10, 17 and 24.

All clinics run from noon till 1 p.m. Clinics are sponsored by Golf for All.