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🌱 Patch AM: What this new investigation means for Stoughton’s town leadership now
Happening soon: Torque + Tone on the Stoughton Patch calendar

Hi there, Stoughton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What this new investigation means for Stoughton's town leadership now
Also on today's calendar: Torque + Tone and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Independent investigation into Stoughton's town manager, police chief begins (nbcboston.com) — Stoughton's town manager and police chief are both on leave as an outside firm begins a roughly 60‑day investigation into their dispute and any possible violations of laws or town policies. Interviews are starting at Stoughton Town Hall, while local unions and residents line up on different sides and the case's ties to the high‑profile Sandra Birchmore investigation add extra scrutiny.
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📸 Around Stoughton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stoughton
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- BOARD OF HEALTH MEETINGS (PDF) →
Stoughton, MA Calendar, 10 Pearl Street, 3rd Floor, Stoughton
6:00 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 - Torque + Tone →
Lucid Studio Natick Mall, 1245 Worcester St, Natick
2:00 am - Family Storytime at Halloran Park
Stoughton Public Library Halloran Park
10:00 am - School Opens for All Staff
Joseph H Gibbons Stoughton, MA 02072 - ESOL Conversation Group - Julie
Stoughton Public Library Conference Room
10:00 am - Staff Professional Development Day
Edwin a Jones Early Childhood Center Stoughton, MA 02072 - ESOL Conversation Group - Art
Stoughton Public Library Conference Room
6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
📣 Stoughton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Canton Affordable Housing Trust →
Canton, MA Calendar, 801 Washington Street 2nd Floor, Canton
9:00 am - Bouncing Tots
Turner Free Library 2 North Main Street, Randolph, MA, 02368, US
10:30 am - Bouncing Babies Playtime
Avon Public Library Children's Area , 280 West Main Street
10:30 am - Summer Skill Stations
Canton Public Library Children's Room Tables , 786 Washingto
10:30 am
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Citizens Financial Group posted a job opening for Floor Care Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift in Stoughton. Apply here.
- Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Clerk - Grocery - 0033 in Stoughton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stoughton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- UL Solutions Expands Capabilities in Italy to Create European Retail Center of Excellence Supporting Customers From Product Concept to Market (ul.com)
- Closest Ski Area To Boston Announces 2026 Upgrades (unofficialnetworks.com)
Randolph
- Veteran O-line holds key for Randolph High football's D8 title defense (enterprisenews.com)
- Two men arrested on firearm, trespassing charges in Boston (newportdispatch.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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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