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Good morning to you Brockton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How strong does Southeastern's defense look heading into kickoff?
• Why a Brockton defense attorney is suddenly in the national spotlight

Also on today's calendar: Brockton Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 54.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Southeastern Regional football prepares for 2026 season (enterprisenews.com) — Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School's football team, which draws many Brockton students, is sharpening its defense and offense in scrimmages as it gears up for the 2026 season. Recent practice against Boston's O'Bryant School featured interceptions, forced fumbles, and big runs that hint at an aggressive, playmaking squad Brockton fans can follow closely this fall.
   

• Lindsay Clancy trial puts spotlight on defense attorneys, prosecutors (abcnews.com) — A high-profile mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case is drawing attention to Brockton-based defense attorney Kevin Reddington, who has his private practice about 37 miles south of Boston. As prosecutors weigh whether to retry the Duxbury mother, Reddington and the Plymouth County legal team are suddenly in the spotlight, with another court date set later this month to decide next steps.
   

📸 Around Brockton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brockton

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Brockton Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
  St Paul's Parish, 701 Pleasant St, Brockton
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Library Meeting →
  Brockton Main Library, 304 Main St., Brockton
  6:30 pm
• Finance Committee Meeting →
  45 School Street, Brockton
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Zoning Board Meeting →
  Brockton MA
  6:00 pm
• Parks Commission Meeting →
  Parks Office, 45 Meadow Lane, Brockton
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• MassHire Greater Brockton Career Center Job Fair →
  Campanelli Stadium, 1 Feinberg Way, Brockton
  10:00 am
Friday September 11
• Xperience fridays →
  Ann's Palace, 275-277 Main Street, Brockton
• September 11 Commemoration Ceremony →
  City Hall Plaza, 45 School St, Brockton
  8:30 am
• Brockton CHW Hub September Convening! →
  Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd, Brockton
  10:00 am
Saturday September 19
• The Legacy Dinner →
  Soirée District, 1274 Main St, Brockton
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Heights Crossing 27th Annual Antique Auto & Classic Car Show →
  Heights Crossing Assisted Living, 35 Christy's Pl, Brockton
  11:00 am
• Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story →
  Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court St, Plymouth
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Good morning neighbors this is the sweetest raspberry that I have eaten so far this year it give us like 6 different small harvest.
  Even though I didn't expect anything this year from it!!! (Nextdoor Brockton I)
• This cat has been around my yard for a few weeks.
  Anyone recognize him? I'm on the west side of Brockton near the Westgate Mall. I've been giving him food and water. He appears healthy. No collar. He… (Nextdoor West-North Brockton)

• Signature Healthcare posted a job opening for Patient Accounting Rep - Cashier in Brockton. Apply here.
• BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Meat Cutter Part Time in Stoughton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brockton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Abington

• Uber driver robbed at knifepoint in Abington (shrewsburypost.com)
• Few People Know About This Quiet Massachusetts State Park With Stunning Views And Zero Crowds (takingthekids.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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