Stoughton News

Construction executive Jay Cashman will give 27.6 acres of land to the Old Colony YMCA in Stoughton, Mass., he said through a spokesman Wednesday.

WHO KNEW that a Colonial act of generosity would someday divide an affluent suburb? In 1701, Governor William Stoughton willed a 34-acre parcel to the town of Milton for the benefit of the poor.

What can you find in this week's Isthmus ? Highlights from the latest issue follow: Dean Robbins ponders how it seems like only disappointing movies get made in Madison, from Public Enemies to The Last Kiss to I Love Trouble .

New England construction companies that have received millions of dollars in federal stimulus contracts failed to disclose to Massachusetts officials, as the state requires, serious pollution or workplace safety penalties levied against them in recent years, a review by the New England Center for Investigative Reporting at Boston University has ...

Preservationists, housing advocates, and other residents here are at odds over what to do with the town's centuries-old poor farm.

Veteran Massachusetts metallers MELIAH RAGE will play their first show with returned frontman Mike Munro on Saturday, Febuary 20 at Club Whiplash in Stoughton, Massachusetts.

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November is National Family Caregivers Month and to thank and show their support for family caregivers, the Family Caregiver Support Program at Old Colony Elder Services of Brockton recently held a a oeCaregiver Night Outa appreciation event.

A former Stoughton police detective was charged today with making false statements to FBI agents during an ongoing corruption investigation.

Rabbi Shira Joseph and Cantor Steven Weiss are leading Congregation Sha'aray Shalom, located in Hingham, in the celebration of its 50th anniversary.

Driving is nothing new to Silen, who at 82 years old helms his Toyota Highlander with finesse.

Two men were shot in Stoughton while trying to sell pit bull puppies out of their home on Wednesday, police said.

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It's been more than a year since Rosemary Amadeo's silky Yorkshire terrier, Susieq, was stolen from her home.

Police cited 32 motorists and arrested one person for drug possession as part of ongoing efforts to enforce crosswalk safety.

Eagle Scout candidate Daniel Noyes plans to refurbish at least 40 of the 115 memorial squares in town as part of his Eagle Scout project.

Janet Torren of Rochester with Shai, who was given away by the Stoughton animal control officer.

Karen Powers, owner of home-based Tails-In-Motion, received a business certificate from the town clerk's office on Feb.

Despite pooch-sitting centers popping up in Hub neighborhoods and throughout the Bay State, the businesses are "basically unregulated," said Brian Adams, spokesman for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Police say they have a report of a scam which tries to bilk people looking for a job out of $2,500. Officer Stewart Mellyn said a man brought a check into the station Thursday to see if it was real, along with copies of an e-mail correspondence.