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Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Massasoit leader Bill Mitchell announces retirement (enterprisenews.com) — Massasoit Community College's interim president, Brockton native Bill Mitchell, plans to retire at the end of the 2026–27 academic year, prompting a presidential search that will shape the future of the Brockton campus. Mitchell, who began his education at Massasoit and later returned in multiple leadership roles, is credited with stabilizing the college during a period of loss and guiding it into its 60th anniversary.
2. Science program elimination at Southeastern Voc Tech sparks backlash (enterprisenews.com) — A controversial vote to phase out the natural life sciences shop at Southeastern Regional Voc Tech is raising concerns for Brockton families who rely on the school for advanced science opportunities. Some committee members and residents argue the change, driven by demand for trades programs, could worsen equity gaps for Brockton students who are unlikely to attend distant agricultural schools.
3. Football Recap: Franklin Pulls Away from Brockton (maxpreps.com) — Brockton High's football team dropped to 0-2 after a 31-14 road loss to Franklin, extending a five-game skid dating back to last season. The Boxers now turn their focus homeward, hoping to reset in front of local fans when they host Lincoln-Sudbury this Friday evening.
4. Petition seeks funding for school bus safety cameras (wwlp.com) — A new statewide petition is pushing Beacon Hill to fund school bus stop-arm cameras, citing a Brockton case where an elementary student was struck while exiting a stopped bus. Supporters say communities like Brockton shouldn't have to shoulder the full cost of safety technology that could deter illegal passings and better protect children across Massachusetts.
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