5 things, March 4: Stoughton Winter Parking Ban; College Planning Night (And More...)

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

1. 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.

2. College Planning Event for Stoughton High Juniors 

The following is from the Stoughton High Guidance Department:

The Stoughton High School Guidance Department is happy to be offering a college planning evening for families of current juniors on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in room A307 at Stoughton High School.

The evening will begin with guest speakers from the admissions offices of Stonehill College and Bridgewater State University. Mr. Gregg Meyer (Dean of University Admissions at Bridgewater State University) and Mr. Dan Monahan (Dean of Admission and Enrollment at Stonehill College) will provide specific insight and advice on the college application process from the eyes of college admissions counselors.

Then, the SHS Guidance Department will cover topics including standardized testing, scholarship information, graduation requirments and more in hopes of helping families along in the college application process. Spacing is limited, so we ask that only two family members per family attend the evening.

3. Stoughton High Class of 2014 Fundraiser

The Stoughton High Class of 2014 - this year's juniors - will be holding a fundraiser at Jake's Wayback Burgers in Stoughton (corner of Washington St. and Central St.) between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. 

No flyer is needed and a portion of the sales will go towards helping the Class of 2014. 

4. Homework Center at the Library

The Homework Center will be available for students in the Wales French room of the Stoughton Public Library this evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

5. Real Time Traffic (and Gas Prices) on Stoughton Patch

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