Stoughton News

As much as we would like to believe that Kohl's department store in Stoughton is being benevolent by not wanting to prosecute an employee charged with stealing $3,500 in bank deposits over the last year, there are too many complications that beg for this case to be examined more closely.

After four separate crashes involving older drivers on Massachusetts roads, including one that claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl, state lawmakers are poised to begin debating proposed legislation that would impose restrictions on elderly operators.

An internal review has ruled out any attempt by Stoughton police officers to influence the decision of Kohl's department store not to prosecute a part-time employee accused of taking $3,500 from the store's cash office in early April.

STOUGHTON Three days of events. Friday: Children's carnival 5-11 p.m.., middle school parking lot; band concert with Ronnie Lewis Expedition, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.at high school; fireworks, 9:30 p.m. high school. Saturday: Kids Day, 9 a.m.-noon, high school, Stoughton residents only, with decorating contest for bicycles, tricycles, scooters and doll carriages; magic show, face painting, juggling, balloon animals, disc jockey, games, moonwalk, entertainment, refreshments. Sunday: Parade starts 2:30 p.m., heads down Park Street onto Washington Street and ends at the DPW on Central Street. Information pulled from the Brockton Enterprise

A town employee and wife of a Stoughton detective is facing a felony larceny charge after she allegedly stole $3,500 from her employer, Kohl's in Stoughton.

Former Stoughton Town Engineer James E. Miller has been indicted on a charge of possession of child pornography.

Stoughton police officials say a lightening strike is to blame for a fire at a condominium on Erin Road Saturday afternoon

The elderly driver that killed a four-year-old girl in Stoughton on June 13 was also behind the wheel in 1992 when her husband died in a car crash.

Faced with reduced state aid, Stoughton schools are laying off 17 support staff, four high school teachers, one elementary teacher and two librarians next school year, for a total of 24 positions.

Andy's Foodmart was robbed at gunpoint last Thursday evening. Stoughton Police received a 911 call from the clerk several minutes after the robbery at 9:23 p.m. A man wearing a red mask entered the store, took out a gun and pointed it at the female clerk, according to police.

Stoughton High School will be undergoing the self-study portion of the New England Association of Secondary Schools accreditation process during the 2009-2010 school year.

Helen C. Mankevetch took over driving duties from her late husband several years ago when his health was failing.

The Sharon Board of Selectmen is threatening legal action if Stoughton further delays repair of Bay Road.

"I don't blame the driver," said Mayuri Patel, whose cousin Diya Patel died hours after the horrific crash.

In each of the past three legislative sessions, Sen. Brian Joyce has filed a bill that would require Massachusetts elderly drivers to resubmit to vision and road-testing when they reach age 85.

Stoughton police have issued a motor vehicle homicide citation against an 88-year-old driver accused of striking and killing a 4-year-old girl over the weekend.

The 4-year-old girl struck by a car yesterday while crossing the street with family members has died, according to the Norfolk district attorney's office and family members.

Jun 15, 2009 10:54 am US/Eastern The death of a 4-year-old girl from Stoughton is adding fuel to a call for stricterA regulations for elderly drivers in Massachusetts.

A 4-year-old Stoughton girl has died, a day after being struck by a car driven by a woman in her 80s.

The family of the preschooler killed riding her scooter through a Stoughton crosswalk begged for a crackdown on elderly drivers yesterday, as the 88-year-old reportedly behind the wheel waited quietly at her assisted living apartment in Canton to see if she would face charges.