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Coming up on the Brockton Patch calendar: Cape Cod Pottery Trail

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Good morning Brockton! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How World Cup violence ended up costing Brockton over $440,000
  • How Brockton's new NBA star just helped local students
  • Why a Brockton mother's murder conviction is being retried

Also on today's calendar: Cape Cod Pottery Trail and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 61, low: 51.
  • Wednesday: Breezy; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Top news: Man charged in Bridgewater woman's death; new movie theater (enterprisenews.com) — Several of this week's most-read stories hit close to Brockton, including tributes to Brockton resident Zirovick DePina, killed in a Taunton mass shooting, and coverage of an emotional local funeral. Another major piece details how Brockton spent over $440,000 responding to violence during Cabo Verde World Cup celebrations, while regional readers also followed a Taunton murder case and plans for a new Randolph movie theater.
   

• #1 NBA overall pick, Brockton native gives back to the community (boston25news.com) — A Brockton native newly drafted first overall in the NBA returned home this weekend to partner with local YMCAs in Brockton and Boston, handing out school supplies to students and teachers. Through his foundation, he's emphasizing education, reconnecting with former teachers, and telling Brockton kids he's committed to giving back even while taking online classes and starting his pro career.
   

• Psychosis evidence changes everything in Clancy judge's other killer mom case: retired judge (commstrader.com) — Brockton readers may recognize the name Latarsha Sanders, the Brockton mother whose conviction for killing her two sons was overturned because jurors never saw key psychiatric records. The state's highest court says those mental health files must be allowed at any retrial, reshaping how prosecutors and defense will argue over insanity in a case now returning to Plymouth Superior Court.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday September 21
  • Indoor Playground
    Community Room Whitman Public Library, 100 Webster St, Whitman
    10:00 am
  • Leaping Littles Session One →
    West Bridgewater MA
    10:00 am
  • Drop-In Toddler Time
    Anderson Story Room Abington Public Library, 600 Gliniewicz Way, Abington
    10:30 am
  • Leaping Littles Session Two →
    West Bridgewater MA
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know a trustworthy wildlife removal service or roofer who can safely remove an animal from my roof and seal the entry point?
    I'd really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks! (Nextdoor Ettrick/Falconer)
  • Has anyone gone to the Greek Food Festival in Brockton on Oak Street?
    Food is good but bring your own coffee, their machines aren't working. I was amazed at the numbers of sponsors. It really felt like as community… (Nextdoor East Brockton)
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in Brockton. Apply here.
  • Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Avon, Massachusetts in Avon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brockton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Abington

West Bridgewater

  • HS roundup/scores: St. Mary's rallies to nip Gloucester in football thriller (bostonherald.com)

East Bridgewater

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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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