Stoughton brief: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Public works crews will install a four-way stop at Lincoln and Pleasant streets, with work finishing by Oct. 19.

Public works crews will install a four-way stop at Lincoln and Pleasant streets, with work finishing by Oct. 19..

Four-way stop planned for Lincoln, Pleasant streets. The Town of Stoughton will build a four-way stop at the intersection of Pleasant and Lincoln streets. Construction is expected to take about two weeks and finish by Oct. 19.Town of Stoughton
Stoughton High drops class rank policy. Stoughton Patch reports Stoughton High School has adopted a new policy eliminating class rank, a shift that could change how colleges evaluate current students' applications.Stoughton Patch
Town launches BLOOM resident support program. Stoughton introduced BLOOM, a new program giving every resident free, confidential access to expert support, resources and tools, according to a town announcement this week.Town of Stoughton
Public health group plans senior health fair. The Stoughton Public Health Collaborative announced it will hold its 2026 Senior Health Fair for residents, with program details available through the town's website.Stoughton Public Health Collaborative

Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 a.m.: Household hazardous waste day set for Saturday. Stoughton's Board of Health and DPW will hold a Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon.Town of Stoughton
Tue, Oct 6, 6:30 p.m.: Housing Authority meets Tuesday. The Stoughton Housing Authority holds its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m.Town of Stoughton
Wed, Oct 7, 3:00 p.m.: Council on Aging meets Wednesday. The Stoughton Council on Aging meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. at 110 Rockland St.Town of Stoughton
Wed, Oct 7, 7:00 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee meets Wednesday. The Stoughton Community Preservation Committee meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. on the first floor of 10 Pearl Street.Town of Stoughton
Thu, Oct 8, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board meets Thursday. The Stoughton Planning Board meets Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of 10 Pearl Street.Town of Stoughton