Five Things You Need to Know Today: March 19

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

1. Historical Society Presentation

Monday at 11 a.m., Dwight MacKerron, President of the , will give a presentation on Stoughton History, including the origins of the Town, the Ponkapoag Indian Plantation, Stoughton businesses from 1800 to the present, and Glen Echo Park from 1895 to the present.

The presentation will take place at the (110 Rockland St.).

2. Finance Committee Budget Hearings

The Stoughton Finance Committee continues its budget hearings Monday at 7 p.m. at the (third floor, Great Hall). An agenda is posted in the media gallery.

3. Homework Center at the Library

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

4. Senior Center Activities

• 9 a.m. - Walking Club
• 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Tai Chi
• 9 a.m. - Coffee with Karen
• 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Line Dancing
• 2 p.m. - 3p.m. - Strength Training
• LUNCH (11:15 p.m.) – Spaghetti and Meatballs

5. Collation for Town Manager

Join the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall for a collation for Stoughton Town Manager,  Light refreshments will be served.

Crimmins’ last day as Town Manager is March 31.