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Hello Brockton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See the pivotal play that stunned Brockton before halftime.
• Why Brockton District Court's earlier decision now faces intense scrutiny.
• How a Brockton-based probe led to shocking Plymouth abuse indictments.

Also on today's calendar: Cape Cod Pottery Trail and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy and cool; p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
• Monday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Franklin High football defeats Brockton with help from heave before half (enterprisenews.com) — Brockton High's football team fell to Franklin in a Friday night matchup highlighted by a Franklin Hail Mary touchdown just before halftime. Photos capture key moments from Brockton's offense, defense, and coaching staff, giving local fans a close-up look at how their Boxers battled under the lights.
   

• Taunton man pleads not guilty to killing girlfriend; was on pretrial release after allegedly assaulting father, records show (bostonglobe.com) — A Taunton man accused of killing his girlfriend was already on pretrial release from an earlier assault case heard in Brockton District Court. He previously pleaded not guilty there and is due back in Brockton in October, tying this tragic homicide investigation directly to how local courts manage defendants under supervision.
   

• Plymouth Couple Indicted on Child Rape and Assault Charges (wbsm.com) — From a Brockton-based report, a Plymouth couple has been indicted on numerous child rape and sexual assault charges involving a teen once in their guardianship. The case, handled by Plymouth County prosecutors, underscores how regional law enforcement rooted in Brockton is tackling disturbing abuse allegations stretching back several years.
   

📸 Around Brockton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brockton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Cape Cod Pottery Trail →
  Cape Cod,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• The Legacy Dinner →
  Soirée District, 1274 Main St, Brockton
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Run For The Blue 5K Run & Walk Suicide Prevention →
  D W Field East Parkway, Brockton
• Rabies & Microchip Clinic →
  APCSM, 1300 West Elm Street Extension, Brockton
  10:00 am
Monday September 21
• Finance Committee Meeting →
  City Hall, 45 School Street, Brockton
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Dangerous Dog Hearing →
  Public Safety Building, 135 Warren Avenue, Brockton
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Sunset Social @ Brazil Grill Steakhouse →
  Brazil Grill, 789 Centre Street, Brockton
Saturday September 26
• Guided Walk: Nature Photography Skills-Sharing Stroll →
  D.W. Field Park, D.W Field E Pkwy, Brockton
  9:30 am
• Pet Yard Sale →
  APCSM, 1300 West Elm Street Extension, Brockton
  10:00 am
• Heights Crossing 27th Annual Antique Auto & Classic Car Show →
  Heights Crossing Assisted Living, 35 Christy's Pl, Brockton
  11:00 am
• Author Talk: Ezra Shales →
  Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., 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

• Hi Neighbors, I'm seeking permission from any private property owners willing to allow a light native seed collection from now until about November.
  If you know or suspect you've got (specific to our zone) native plants growing on your property and are willing to allow seed collection I would be… (Nextdoor East St)
• I came from Brockton and am new to Whitman.
  I have a 2002 Honda Accord that runs like a clock. The only problem I'm having with it right now is that the driver's side front door has an outside… (Nextdoor Brockton I)

• Lynch Cleaning Contractors posted a job opening for PROJECT WORK TECHNICIAN - JANITORIAL - NIGHTS & WEEKENDS in Brockton. Apply here.
• Sparkle Squad posted a job opening for Future Opening: Window Cleaning and exterior house washing - part time 10 to 20 hours per week in Brockton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brockton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Abington

• The 10 high school football games to watch in Week 2 and our picks (bostonglobe.com)

West Bridgewater

• Ramos stars for Hull. South Shore sports top performers on Sept. 16 (enterprisenews.com)

Whitman

• Community gathers for pet blessing in Whitman (enterprisenews.com)

Ok Brockton! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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