5 Things, March 28: Mass. Memories Road Show Coming to Stoughton

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance:

1. Mass. Memories Road Show Coming to Stoughton

The Town of Stoughton will be hosting the Mass. Memories Road Show, sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Boston, on Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stoughton Senior Center.

Find out more about this program and how you can help in the planning of this event, and how you can take part in this special day, by clicking on the link below:

Mass. Memories Road Show is Coming to Stoughton

2. Recycle Center Closed on Easter

The Stoughton DPW's Recycle Center will be closed Sunday, March 31 in observance of Easter. 

3. Winter Parking Ban Still in Effect

The following is from the town website:

In accordance with the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Stoughton no vehicles other than one acting in an emergency shall be parked on any street, sidewalk or any municipal off–street parking area for a period of time longer than one hour between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. on any day from Dec. 1 to April 1.

The fine for violation of these parking regulations is $15 for each offense and/or towing of vehicle at owner’s expense.

Residents are also reminded that the Town of Stoughton will not be liable for any damage done to mailboxes, shrubs, lawns, fences, steps, sprinkler heads or trees which are within the street layout due to snow removal activities.

4. Reminder: Thursday is Food Pantry Day in Stoughton

Stoughton resident Peg Carbone continues her effort to curb hunger in Stoughton, personally picking up donations for the food pantries every Thursday.

Here's a note from Peg: "I pick up non perishable food and also household items every Thursday, anywhere in Stoughton and deliver them to the food pantry. Please tell your friends and neighbors. One item, one bag or several, and I will pick them up every Thursday."

Haven't called to arrange a pickup? It's not too late. Call Peg at 508-889-1385 or send an email to peg.carbone@comcast.net.

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