🌱 Patch AM: How Stoughton united to support Coach Evan Taylor’s cancer fight

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In today's newsletter:

• How Stoughton united to support Coach Evan Taylor’s cancer fight
• How a quick grocery run turned unforgettable for one Stoughton native

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 37 and low of 31 degrees.
• Wednesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 44, low: 27.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 47 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Community rallies around beloved Stoughton coach during cancer battle (nbcboston.com) — Stoughton residents have rallied around high school basketball coach Evan Taylor as he battles Stage IV lymphoma, launching a “Taylor Tough” campaign and raising money across local schools. Taylor, whose name hangs in the Stoughton High gym for scoring 1,000 points, has returned to the sidelines with a renewed focus on living in the moment and supporting others.
   

• Popular rapper spotted at Mass. grocery store, fan recalls ‘crazy' encounter (masslive.com) — A Stoughton native’s quick grocery run turned memorable when she unexpectedly bumped into rapper Cardi B at a local Star Market after brunch in Dedham. She shared on TikTok how the star, seemingly low-key and preoccupied, still paused to smile and take a selfie. The story also notes Cardi B’s recent move to nearby Easton with Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs.
   

📸 Around Stoughton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stoughton

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Wednesday January 7

• Teddy bear Storytime-Ages 4-7
  Children's Craft Room
  6:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Coloring (PDF)
  Stoughton, MA Calendar Stoughton, MA 02072
  10:00 am

Saturday January 10

• Saturday Storytime for ages 3-7
  Children's Craft Room
  10:00 am

Monday January 12

• Stoughton Charter Review Committee Meeting Agenda 01.12.2026 (PDF)
  Stoughton, MA Calendar , 10 Pearl Street , 1st Floor , Stoughton
  7:45 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Coloring (PDF)
  Stoughton, MA Calendar Stoughton, MA 02072
  10:00 am

📣 Stoughton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 6

• Preschool Story Time
  Children's Area Avon Public Library , 280 West Main Street , Avon
  10:30 am
• Music and Movement with Self Help CFCE
  Turner Free Library , 2 North Main Street , Randolph
  10:30 am
• Tinker Time (Ages 18m+)
  New Sharon Public Library , 1 School Street , Sharon
  11:00 am
• Flag Football Clinic - Canton, MA 2026
  Teamworks Canton , 5 Carver Cir , Canton
  5:00 pm
• Turner Free Library Trustees
  Randolph, MA Calendar
  5:30 pm
• Sharon Writer's Group | Workshop
  New Sharon Public Library , 1 School Street , Sharon
  6:15 pm
• Select Board Meeting
  Canton, MA Calendar , 801 Washington Street 2nd Floor , Canton
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Some before and afters of a beautiful residence I cleaned in Quincy today!
  Grateful for my awesome clients! If you need cleaning services, reach out to me 781-299-9502 Zeolla Home Solutions (Nextdoor Stoughton West)

• CAT Milton posted a job opening for Solar Construction Project Manager in Stoughton. Apply here.
• ElevatEd posted a job opening for Substitute Teacher Preschool and Early Education in Stoughton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stoughton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Canton

• No. 5 men's hockey upended for first time in 2025-26 in loss at No. 8 Curry (hamilton.edu)
• Prosecutors, former trooper could be forced to turn over key information in Karen Read case (masslive.com)
• Delta Dental of Rhode Island names new general counsel (pbn.com)

Sharon

• Mail Truck Crashes into Sharon Home, Driver Unresponsive (thelegaladvocate.com)

Norwood

Ok Stoughton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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