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Good morning to you Stoughton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What the sudden closure of Stoughton's Sonic means for local diners.
  • Meet the Stoughton couple behind the town's beloved "gingerbread" candy house.
  • How a wandering black bear briefly turned a Stoughton neighborhood into news.

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 62, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Windy; cool with rain, with a high of 61 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sonic Drive-In in Stoughton Has Closed (blogspot.com) — Stoughton residents have lost their local Sonic Drive-In on Washington Street, which has closed and been removed from the chain's website after operating in the Town Center plaza since 2016. With this shutdown, the only remaining Sonic in the area is now in Peabody, following earlier closures in Lawrence and Wilmington.
   

2. Inside a Tiny House and Stoughton's Gingerbread Home (wcvb.com) — A longtime Stoughton couple has spent decades turning their Park Street-area house into a whimsical "gingerbread" landmark, complete with ornate trim, carvings, and bird feeders that delight neighbors and kids. Paired with a tiny steampunk house in New Hampshire, the story highlights how both households used creativity, patience, and craftsmanship to build homes that feel like livable works of art.
   

3. 9 Massachusetts Areas Where Black Bears Have Wandered Into View This Summer (takingthekids.com) — Stoughton joined a growing list of Massachusetts communities visited by a wandering black bear this July, with sightings in the Park Street and Third Street neighborhood prompting advice to secure trash and bird feeders. The piece compares Stoughton's experience with similar bear encounters in nearby towns, while highlighting the town's mix of quiet woodlands, commuter-rail access, and easy day-trip walking options.
   

4. 2026 Southern New England Fall ID Positional Data Dive (prepbaseballreport.com) — A recent Prep Baseball New England showcase in Woonsocket featured players from across the region, including Stoughton High catcher Jashmel Vasquez. Vasquez posted one of the event's fastest 60-yard dash times, top exit velocity, and leading catcher throwing metrics, putting Stoughton firmly on the radar for regional high school baseball talent.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Kelly posted a job opening for Billing Specialist in Stoughton. Apply here.
  • Brightview Senior Living, LLC posted a job opening for Dining Server- Part Time in Canton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stoughton here.

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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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