Roundup: Stoughton Man Arrested for Attempted Murder, Kidnapping; Town Meeting Under way

A Stoughton man faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and kidnapping, after he repeatedly physically abused his girlfriend, and held her captive in her Bridgewater home for the past month.

The woman, 50, sought medical attention May 17 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, having sustained facial, rib and back fractures, as well as bruising "all over her body," according to a report filed by Bridgewater Police.

Her boyfriend, Mark Crean, 49, of McCormick Terrace in Stoughton, was arrested in Wareham on May 17, and is charged with attempted murder; kidnapping; aggravated domestic assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; two counts of domestic assault and battery; drug to confine; and witness intimidation.

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Stoughton Town Meeting Underway

Stoughton's 2013 Annual Town Meeting started this past week with the first two sessions being held this past Monday and Wednesday.

Session II ended in the middle of a debate over the budget for the Stoughton Public Schools. Town Meeting will resume with the third session on Wednesday, May 29. 

Click on the links below for highlights from the first week of Town Meeting. 

Session 1: Stoughton Town Meeting Night 1 - Is Big Brother Watching You?

Session 2: Will Stoughton Schools and Town Employees Get Their Money?

Congressman Lynch Visits: 

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How many middle school or high school students in Stoughton drink or smoke?

Click here to check out results from the Organizing Against Substances in Stoughton (OASIS) 2013 Stoughton Youth Survey, which collected data about alcohol and drug usage rates among students grades 6-12 in Stoughton.

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Stoughton Fire Captain Honored with 'Hero Award' for Response to Boston Marathon Bombings

A Stoughton Firefighter was given given a “Hero Award” in honor of EMS week last Monday night at Good Samaritan Medical Center.

Capt. Robert O'Donnell was recognized for his service and quick response during the Boston Marathon bombings.

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Stoughton VFW Post 1645 honored student essay winners as well as policeman, fireman and teachers of the year at its annual Installation of Officers banquet on Sunday, May 19.

Click here for photos and to see who was honored. 

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Tanzanian Promises: Christine Lott’s Inspiring Work in East Africa from Stoughton

Stoughton resident Christine Lott founded Chris Cares International, with the goal of "Fighting poverty through education in Tanzania, one child at a time, one day at a time."

Click here to read her inspiring story.

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Gallery: Stoughton High Drama Department Presents "The Wiz"

Click here to check out photos from the Stoughton High Drama Department's spring musical production.

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Anzivino Elected Chair of Stoughton Board of Selectmen

Temporary chair since May 7, John Anzivino's peers on the Stoughton Board of Selectman voted Tuesday night to give him the permanent title.

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Selectmen Give Stoughton 8th Graders Inside Look at Town Government

Selectmen John Anzivino and Cynthia Walsh recently visited Caitlin Murphy's 8th grade social studies class at the O'Donnell Middle School.

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