Town Manager, Police Chief Placed On Leave Amid Dispute

Stoughton's town manager and Police Chief Donna McNamara have both been placed on paid administrative leave following a select board meeting, per a WCVB report, deepening the leadership dispute that already prompted McNamara's lawsuit against the town. The move leaves two of the town's …

Stoughton Select Board denies outdoor party permit, cites parking and felony conviction

Stoughton Select Board unanimously denies outdoor party permit, approves dual intersection safety plans. The board voted 4-0 Tuesday to deny a one-day all-alcohol license for an 800-person outdoor event at 925 Pleasant Street after Deputy Chief of Police James E.

Police Chief McNamara Sues Stoughton Over Job Dispute

Stoughton's police chief has taken her leadership dispute with the town to court. Chief Donna McNamara filed a lawsuit demanding to keep working amid the ongoing conflict with town officials, according to a Tuesday report from NBC Boston. The legal action marks an escalation in a stando…

Stoughton Select Board Votes 3-0 to Enter Executive Session on Personnel Talks

Stoughton Select Board skips all public business and adjourns into executive session.

Stoughton Police Chief Says Town Trying To Force Her Out

Stoughton's police leadership crisis deepened as an acting chief took command amid a bitter dispute. Chief Donna McNamara says the town is trying to force her out of her longtime post, according to a report by NBC Boston. WCVB separately flagged breaking news that the chief has leveled …

Stoughton Youth Soccer League opens online store, presses for Kolz Field drainage fixes.

Stoughton Youth Soccer League has opened registration for its in-house (Pre-K through Grade 2) and travel (Grades 3/4 through 9/11) programs and launched a new SYSL Store, with 10% of purchases supporting the league. The league is also rallying community support for a drainage overhaul …

Stoughton Planning Board adopts two-tier zoning framework for 150 York Street housing project

Stoughton Planning Board takes first steps toward a reusable zoning overlay for large residential redevelopments, with the proposed 150 York Street mixed-use project as the template.

Stoughton Select Board Tables Assessors Inspector Vote, Cites Legal and Authority Conflicts

Stoughton Select Board tables assessor inspector vote and unanimously moves a town memorial.

Stoughton Youth Soccer League opens its online store and renews a push to fund Kolz Field upgrades.

Stoughton Youth Soccer League (SYSL) opened its online merchandise store, with 10% of sales supporting the league, and has registration open for In-House (Pre-K through Grade 2) and Travel (Grades 3/4 through 9/11) programs. SYSL is also continuing its campaign to revitalize the Kolz Fi…

Stoughton Finance Committee Approves $70,000 to Replace Storm-Damaged ADA Ramps

Stoughton Finance Committee approves $70,000 in budget transfers to replace 26 ADA sidewalk ramps.

Stoughton Select Board Member Highlights Sewer Deal, Community Center, Housing Growth

Stoughton Select Board member discusses sewer deal, community center funding, and housing pipeline on local TV.

Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026

This week's column carries two Stoughton-resident obituaries. Serpa, Caetano Freitas, 79, of Stoughton, died June 30, 2026; visitation and a funeral Mass are scheduled at Farley Funeral Home and Immaculate Conception Church in Stoughton on July 6, with burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.…

Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026

(no qualifying obituaries this week)

Stoughton Youth Soccer League seeks community support for Kolz Field drainage project as no local games are reported this week.

The Stoughton Youth Soccer League (SYSL) is seeking community support for a multi-phase renovation of Kolz Field Complex, its home facility. A Stoughton Community Preservation Committee grant has been approved to fund drainage improvements, subsurface grading, and cosmetic upgrades, but…