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Mark Snyder The Stoughton Diversity & Inclusion Organization (SDIO) put on an amazing celebration of the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan.18, in celebrating his birthday, which was Jan. 15. The event was well-attended on Zoom, and featured a number of readings, performances and discussions. The one hour event featured a wide spectrum of diverse people, from not only Stoughton, but literally from around the world. The topic of the event was, "The Year Ahead," and Stoughton Select Board member Debra Roberts said, "As the first black elected person to the Select Board in Sto...

Scott Breen, the highest ranked union member in the department. Explains Grimm, "The deputy chief of the fire department is not like deputy chief of the police.  In the fire department, the deputy chief can be number three. It's a union job, with overtime benefits." Grimm said that the assistant chief's position was negotiated before she arrived, but was never filled.   "The position  evolved in negotiations several years ago, and we agreed to fill it this year," she said. "It had already been agreed upon, but it was logistics I had to work on. We interviewed five people in the administrat...

Coogan publishes new book Johnny Tent-boy’s Turkey. Based on the author’s experience as a state park summer worker, the story centers upon a little boy whose family has ended up living in a tent in the park when they can’t find a year-round rental house. The story line, which is all too real for many working families on the Cape, puts focus on what it is like for children to try and entertain themselves during the day in temporary and often substandard living quarters while their parents are working.   Nine-year old Johnny Devlin has no brothers or sisters, and with few  resourc...

Jim Coogan publishes new book Mark Snyder Johnny Tent-boy’s Turkey. Based on the author’s experience as a state park summer worker, the story centers upon a little boy whose family has ended up living in a tent in the park when they can’t find a year-round rental house. The story line, which is all too real for many working families on the Cape, puts focus on what it is like for children to try and entertain themselves during the day in temporary and often substandard living quarters while their parents are working.   Nine-year old Johnny Devlin has no brothers or sisters, and with ...

Special permit approved for medical marijuana dispensary Mark Snyder The Zoning Board of Appeals, on a 4-0 vote, has approved a special permit for 449 Rt. 130, site for the proposed In Good Health, medical marijuana dispensary. In Good Health has pledged to give 3% of its net revenues to the town (via a host agreement), plus support local nonprofits. Most of the conversation centered on traffic and parking during the Zoom meeting tTuesday. Members Christopher R Neeven and James Killion recused themselves from the deliberation and vote. Alternate members Gerry Nye and Jack Casali were brought ...