Phil Yaitanes of Yaitanes Landscaping is a fixture around town.  You see his crews daily, working diligently at their respective sites; but there is so much to Phil.  There is the father who walks his kids frequently to the library and there is a man who recognizes the need to lend a hand for a community project.   A history lesson: the Bradley Lessa Memorial Playground is located off West Street.  It is a magnificent playground nestled adjacent to the trails at the town-owned conservation land known as the Libby property.  The playground structure was a gift to the Town in 2006 from the Lessa family in memory of their young son.  Phil took part in supplying and building the fencing that extends all the way from the West St to the park as well as providing landscaping work.  Phil has also spent countless hours cleaning, landscaping and restoring many of our Veteran's Monuments to their original luster, without asking for a dime.  In fact, he took this task on because he feels it is his way of giving back to those who gave so much of themselves, some even the ultimate sacrifice, to protect our way of life in these United States.  I am pleased that my landscaper, and of many others, be recognized as the 2008 recipient Stoughton Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award

Anne Havlin has been a part of the Immaculate Conception Church community for many years as well as Stoughton Life Teen and Director of St. Anthony's Free Market Food Pantry.  She has also been quite active with the Doin' it for Diane events.  From giving back to our town's youth to helping families who are in need of food assistance, Anne is always there to extend a helping and kind hand.  Anne Havlin is a true community leader and model for us all; and an ideal recipient of the 2008 Stoughton Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award

Steve Robbins is the owner of Maxie's Delicatessen in Stoughton and has been a member of the Stoughton Chamber for several years.  Steve is an avid supporter of the business community as well as the entire community, through his involvement as a Board Member of the NE Sinai Men's Associates.  Whenever we have approached Steve for a donation of food or a gift card, he has been very generous.  When we put on the Caribbean BBQ, Steve provided us briskets and a carving station.  He has given to the food panties, Youth Commission's Strengthening Families Program and several other organizations throughout the years.  Steve Robbins is very much deserving of our 2008 Stoughton Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year Award.

As you can see below, several of the management staff, both corporate and regional, were on hand to accept this prestigious plaque and the proclamations from our State Reps and Senator.