Five Things You Need to Know Today: May 29

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

1. School Committee Meeting

The Stoughton School Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 29 at 7 p.m. at the . 

An agenda is posted in the media gallery and is also posted here: Agenda 5 29 12

2. Stoughton Youth Commission Looking to Help Park St. Fire Victims

The Town of Stoughton's Youth Commission, through the Stoughton Youth Resources, is looking to help the families displaced by the , which significantly damaged the multi-unit residence.

The Stoughton Youth Commission will be collecting donations (gift cards, checks, cash) until June 1, and then will be dispersing these donations to the families on June 4.

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3. Bingo at the Senior Center

The will hold its weekly game of BINGO at 12:45 p.m.

4. Senator Joyce Holding Stoughton Office Hours on Wednesday

State Senator Brian A. Joyce will hold office hours at the in the Fitzpatrick Room (first floor) on Wednesday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

5. 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.