Five Things You Need to Know Today: February 28

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

1. SHS Boys' Basketball State Tournament Action

The Stoughton High Black Knights boys’ basketball team (16-4) hosts Duxbury (11-9) in a first round matchup in the MIAA Division 2 South Sectional Tournament.

The game starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets go on sale at 6 p.m.

Stoughton is the #4 seed, while Duxbury is the #13 seed. For a full breakdown, click on the link:

2. Board of Selectmen Meet

The Board of Selectmen meet Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at (third floor, Great Hall). The meeting starts in executive session and then will reconvene in open session. Take a look at a full agenda in the media gallery of this article.

3. School Committee Meeting

The School Committee meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the television studio at . Their agenda is full as well. It is also posted in the media gallery of this article.

4. STOYAC Softball Signups

(From About Town):

Sign up for STOYAC Softball on Tuesday, February 28 at the Community Room, from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $80 per player, with up to a $200 maximum cost per family. Payments may be made using credit cards or debit cards, in addition to checks or cash. 

There is also a new developmental program for five year olds. (Players must be 5 years old by January 1, 2012.)

Coaches are welcome to sign up on the 28th. There is a mandatory coaches meeting on March 13. Coaches are subject to background checks.

5. Senior Center Events

• 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Senior Fitness
• 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Strength & Tone
• 12:45 p.m. - BINGO 
• 5 p.m. - Moovin and Groovin
• LUNCH (11:15 a.m.) - Italian Braised Beef