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Bridgewater, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Bridgewater? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why can’t anyone in Bridgewater catch runaway Penny the pig?
  • See how West Bridgewater and Bridgewater-Raynham teams fared on a busy day

Also on today's calendar: Potters Place Spring Pottery Sale & Fundraiser and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun with sprinkles, temps: high: 61, low: 45.
  • Sunday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Unknown pig on the loose in Bridgewater - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — Neighbors in Bridgewater have been tracking a loose pig they’ve nicknamed Penny, who has been roaming local yards and streets since last fall and repeatedly evading capture. Police and residents have tried and failed to corral her, turning the search into a running source of amusement as people post new sightings from places like Bedford and High streets.
   

• South Shore top performers, April 29: Holte leads Marshfield baseball (enterprisenews.com) — High school teams from the Bridgewater area were busy on April 29, with West Bridgewater baseball dropping a close 4-3 game to Somerset Berkley and Bridgewater-Raynham boys lacrosse rolling 11-5 over Whitman-Hanson. Bridgewater-Raynham softball also battled in a tight 6-5 loss to Dartmouth, while dozens of nearby South Shore schools posted standout performances across baseball, softball, lacrosse, and tennis.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday May 1
  • Patrick Kearns Acoustic →
    Barrett's Alehouse Bridgewater, 425 Bedford St, Bridgewater
    5:00 pm
    • Sunday May 3
  • Kick It & Sip It at Black Hat Brew Works →
    Black Hat Brew Works, 25 Scotland Blvd #1, Bridgewater
    10:00 am
    • Monday May 4
  • Gr. 8 Sci MCAS
    West Bridgewater Junior/Senior West Bridgewater, MA 02379
  • AP Biology Exam (am)
    West Bridgewater Junior/Senior West Bridgewater, MA 02379

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Specialist in Bridgewater. Apply here.
  • Ninety Nine Restaurant posted a job opening for Line Cook in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bridgewater here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Bridgewater

  • Abington softball ace hits 600 Ks to lead South Shore top performers (enterprisenews.com)

West Bridgewater

  • South Shore top performers, April 29: Holte leads Marshfield baseball (patriotledger.com)

Brockton

  • Brockton schools to move ahead with Marciano Stadium turf replacement (enterprisenews.com)
  • Celebration Returns At Party City, Thanks To Framingham Company (patch.com)
  • Aldi removing 44 ingredients from store-brand products (enterprisenews.com)

Ok Bridgewater! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bridgewater

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