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In today's newsletter:

• How dashcam footage helped Brockton police after a violent repossession dispute
• Could that $100 bill in Brockton actually be a movie prop?

Also on today's calendar: The Legacy Dinner and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
• Wednesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 72, low: 62.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tow truck dash camera helped police identify Brockton machete suspect (enterprisenews.com) — Brockton police say dash and body camera footage from a repossession crew helped them identify a suspect in an alleged machete attack that led to a high‑speed chase through city streets. A 42‑year‑old worker was seriously injured, and a Brockton man has pleaded not guilty and remains held on bail while awaiting his next Brockton District Court date.
   

• Brockton police warn of fake 100 dollar bills (enterprisenews.com subscription) — Brockton police are warning residents and local businesses about realistic‑looking fake $100 bills marked for "motion picture purposes" that have turned up in at least one store transaction. Officers urge cashiers and shoppers to take a few extra seconds to inspect large bills and watch for markings that show they're not legal tender, to avoid being stuck with worthless money.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brockton

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Wednesday September 2
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Thursday September 3
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• Fun With Music With Gwyn →
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Monday September 7
• Labor Day - No School →
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Thursday September 10
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  Brockton Public Library Story Room - Main Branch - Children's Room 304 Main St Brockton MA
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Saturday September 19
• The Legacy Dinner →
  Soirée District, 1274 Main St, Brockton
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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• State Primary Election →
  Whitman, MA Calendar, 54 South Ave, Whitman
  7:00 am
• Faculty Professional Development
  Abington , MA 02351
  8:00 am
• Kindergarten Screening
  Ralph D Butler Avon, MA 02322
  9:00 am
• Mahjong Hosted by the Council on Aging
  Holbrook Public Library Computer Area , 2 Plymouth Street, Holbro
  10:00 am
• Preschool Story Time
  Avon Public Library Children's Area , 280 West Main Street
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Brockton. Apply here.
• National Mentor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Referrals and Admissions Coordinator in Brockton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brockton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Abington

• Billerica's Jake 'The Gorilla' Pilla a smash hit winner at Fenway Park (lowellsun.com)

West Bridgewater

• 4 pets died in structure fire in West Bridgewater Monday morning (enterprisenews.com)

Whitman

• Whitman Braces for Nearly $1M Projected Deficit as Select Board Sets January Debt Exclusion Vote for South Shore Tech (southshore.news)

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