By Dave Watkins in News — 04 Oct 2026

No-rank policy raises college application questions

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

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

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

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