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Sunday, October 4, 2026

Stoughton High's new no-rank grading policy is raising questions about how it will affect college applications.

From Stoughton News

• One Stoughton home sale recorded in September. Stoughton's housing market produced just one recorded home sale in September, a thin month that invites a closer look at what's driving the slowdown.Stoughton News

Today in Stoughton

• Stoughton High's new no-rank policy draws scrutiny. Stoughton Patch reports Stoughton High School has adopted a policy of not ranking students, a change now prompting questions about how it will affect college admissions decisions.Stoughton Patch

Coming up

• Tue, Oct 6, 6:30 p.m.: Stoughton Housing Authority board meets Tuesday. The Stoughton Housing Authority board meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 6:30 p.m. to take up its regular agenda.Town of Stoughton
• Wed, Oct 7, 3:00 p.m.: Council on Aging meets at Rockland Street. 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 night. The Stoughton Community Preservation Committee meets Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. on the first floor of 10 Pearl St.Town of Stoughton
• Thu, Oct 8, 5:30 p.m.: Board of Assessors meets Thursday afternoon. The Stoughton Board of Assessors meets Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5:30 p.m. in the Assessors Office at 10 Pearl St.Town of Stoughton
• Thu, Oct 8, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board returns to Pearl Street. The Stoughton Planning Board meets Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of 10 Pearl St.Town of Stoughton

Recent editions

• Saturday, October 3, 2026 — Planning board holds off sending contested York Street rezoning to fall town meeting
• Thursday, October 1, 2026 — Public works crews will install a four-way stop at Lincoln and Pleasant streets, with work finishing by Oct. 19.
• Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Foxborough visits Stoughton for field hockey and junior varsity volleyball matchups Thursday
• Sunday, September 27, 2026 — Select Board leads a busy week of public meetings, from school councils to a rules session
• Saturday, September 26, 2026 — A weekend nor'easter with 60 mph gusts prompts Stoughton Recreation to cancel Sunday's Tiny Tykes program
• Thursday, September 24, 2026 — Stoughton assessors post FY27 property values for residents to review before tax season
• Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — Stoughton schools appoint new food services director with 15 years of experience