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🌱 Patch AM: Stoughton Police Ask For Help Finding Missing Man
Spotted on the Stoughton calendar: Art In The Park Sharon 2026
What's up Stoughton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Stoughton police seek public's help to find missing 47-year-old man
- How strict is Stoughton's new school bus safety crackdown?
- How did Taunton fare after sweeping Stoughton in volleyball?
Also on today's calendar: Art In The Park Sharon 2026 and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 46.
- Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stoughton Police Ask For Help Finding Missing Man (patch.com) — Stoughton residents are being asked to help police locate 47-year-old Sean Turner, who has been missing for nearly a week after being reported missing last Thursday morning. Authorities released his physical description but few other details, and are urging anyone with information to call the Stoughton Police Department directly. 
• Stoughton Police launch crackdown on school bus safety (enterprisenews.com) — Stoughton drivers will see more police around school buses as a new "Operation Blue Bird" crackdown targets motorists who illegally pass buses during pickup and drop-off. The stepped-up enforcement will run throughout the school year and carries steep fines and license suspensions for repeat offenders, all aimed at keeping Stoughton's children safer on their way to and from school.
• Volleyball Recap: Tough Loss for Taunton (maxpreps.com) — Stoughton volleyball gets a brief nod in a recap of Taunton's recent 3-0 loss to Canton, coming just after Taunton's earlier sweep of Stoughton. While the focus is on Taunton's record and key players, the piece helps local fans track how Stoughton's league rivals are performing this season.
📸 Around Stoughton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stoughton
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★ Featured events ★
- Art In The Park Sharon 2026 →
First Congregational Church, 29 N Main St, Sharon
11:00 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Karing For Kidneys "The Kidney Bean 5k walk and Run" →
Stoughton MA - Stoughton School Committee Sub Committee Meeting 09.22.2026 (PDF) →
Stoughton, MA Calendar, 31 Pierce Street, Stoughton
5:30 pm - Dine and Donate Day for APCSM →
The Chateau Restaurant, 1165 Park Street, Stoughton
11:30 am - Stoughton Dawe Elementary School Council Meeting 09.29.2026 (PDF) →
Stoughton, MA Calendar Stoughton, MA 02072
3:00 pm - Stoughton 300th Day →
Stoughton High School Athletic Complex, 232 Pearl Street, Stoughton
4:00 pm - Bell Bottom @ J&G Hillside Grill, Stoughton →
J&G Hillside Grill, 1137 Park Street, Stoughton
8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Friday October 16
📣 Stoughton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Canton Affordable Housing Trust Meeting →
Canton, MA Calendar, 801 Washington St, Canton
9:00 am - Norfolk County 5- East Public Health Coalition →
Randolph, MA Calendar
9:30 am - Skill Stations
Canton Public Library, 786 Washingto, Canton
10:30 am - Bouncing Babies Playtime
Children's Area Avon Public Library, 280 West Main Street, Avon
10:30 am - Crescent Ridge Story Time! →
Crescent Ridge Dairy Grounds, 407 Bay Rd, Sharon
11:00 am - School Committee Personnel Subcommittee Meeting →
Avon MA
11:00 am
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A Craft Fair with a Cause —Diane Parazin Read on Patch
- Looking for something to do this weekend!?!
Stop by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Brockton for amazing Greek food, drinks, desserts and dancing!! (Nextdoor Stoughton)
- Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Avon. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stoughton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- Morales Leads Mass Women's Senior Amateur After Long Road Back to Golf (massgolf.org)
- Michael Proctor takes the Fifth at hearing in pending murder case (bostonglobe.com)
Sharon
- Bobby's Chicken Provençal (lakevillejournal.com)
- BF Classified: 1956 Jaguar XK140 FHC (barnfinds.com)
Randolph
- Ex-Trooper Michael Proctor can plead 5th in murder case dismissal hearing (bostonherald.com)
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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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