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π± Patch AM: Stoughton Police Seek Suspect In TJ Maxx Larceny
And on the Stoughton Patch calendar - BYOCC-Bring Your Own Craft Club

Hello Stoughton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Stoughton police seek public's help after thefts at TJ Maxx and Target
- Stoughton community rallies around teacher Marissa Morganelli's cancer journey
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Stoughton Police Seek Suspect In TJ Maxx Larceny (patch.com) — Stoughton residents are being asked to help police identify a suspect in a larceny at the TJ Maxx on Park Street, following an incident on August 11. Police also released photos from a separate theft at the Target on Hawes Way, emphasizing community cooperation and reminding residents that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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• Marissa Morganelli, 32, breast cancer, Stoughton, MA (audacy.com) — Stoughton readers are introduced to 32-year-old resident Marissa Morganelli, who has spent the past year battling invasive ductal breast cancer after discovering a lump in 2025. Treated through Dana-Farber's South Shore location, she underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, stepping away from her high school science classroom but now looking forward to returning to her students this fall.
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📸 Around Stoughton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stoughton
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- BYOCC-Bring Your Own Craft Club
Stoughton Public Library Community Room
6:00 pm - Teddy bear Storytime-Ages 4-7
Stoughton Public Library Children's Craft Room
6:00 pm - Stoughton Redevelopment Authority Meeting (PDF) →
Stoughton, MA Calendar, 10 Pearl Street, 3rd Floor, Stoughton
6:30 pm - Gibbons School New Student Tour
Joseph H Gibbons Joseph H. Gibbons Elementary School, 235 Morton St, Stoughton
9:30 am - Family Storytime at Halloran Park
Stoughton Public Library Halloran Park
10:00 am - Drop-in Scrabble
Stoughton Public Library Conference Room
1:00 pm - ESOL Conversation Group - Anne and Brendan
Stoughton Public Library Conference Room
6:30 pm - ESOL Conversation Group - John
Stoughton Public Library Conference Room
10:30 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
📣 Stoughton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Canton Art Association Meeting
Canton Public Library Art & Activities Room , 786 Washington
10:30 am - Drop-In Craft: Shark Suncatchers
Canton Public Library Children's Room Tables , 786 Washingto
10:30 am - Wiggle Waggles
Turner Free Library 2 North Main Street, Randolph, MA, 02368, US
11:00 am - Flower Power Pom Poms (K-5)
Sharon Public Library Children's Activity Space Room 204 , 1
4:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Stoughton PatchAM possible:
- Southeast Railing Co Inc — 7818287088
- Feng Shui Restaurant & Bar — (781) 817-6256
- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Coverage Merchandiser in Stoughton. Apply here.
- Papa Gino's posted a job opening for Team Member Papa Gino's in Stoughton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stoughton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- New Shluchim to Canton, Massachusetts (anash.org)
- Commanders bolster defensive line with veteran DT (newsweek.com)
- Matthew Farwell Defense Says Sandra Birchmore Died by Suicide (lamag.com)
Sharon
- Are Wills Public Record in Massachusetts? New Guide Details Privacy Rules (rivertonjournal.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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