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🌱 Patch AM: Know anything about the silver Ford Flex in Thursday’s Brockton hit-and-run?
Also, don't miss "Fall Into The Holidays" Holiday Chorus Experience on the Brockton Patch calendar
Hi Brockton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Know anything about the silver Ford Flex in Thursday's Brockton hit-and-run?
- Fugitive tied to alleged child trafficking ring arraigned in Brockton court
Also on today's calendar: "Fall Into The Holidays" Holiday Chorus Experience and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.
- Sunday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
- Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• E-bike rider injured in hit-and-run crash in Brockton, police say (enterprisenews.com) — Brockton police are investigating a hit-and-run after a man in his 20s riding an e-bike was struck near the Dunkin' at 1775 Main Street Thursday night and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers are searching for a silver Ford Flex that fled down Hayward Avenue, and anyone with information is urged to contact Brockton Police at 508-941-0200. 
• Fugitive Arrested On Nantucket Thursday Identified, Facing Child… (nantucketcurrent.com) — A fugitive arrested on Nantucket is now facing a long list of serious child exploitation and trafficking charges tied to alleged activity in Brockton and other parts of Eastern Massachusetts. Authorities say he was arraigned in Brockton District Court and is being held without bail, as federal and local agencies emphasize their focus on protecting minors and continuing the investigation.
📸 Around Brockton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brockton
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★ Featured events ★
- "Fall Into The Holidays" Holiday Chorus Experience →
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 701 Foundry St, Easton
7:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
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Other local events
- Oktoberfest →
Starlands' Beer Garden, 637 Washington St, Hanover
3:00 pm - Cape Verdean Women United (CVWU) 10th Year Anniversary Fundraising Gala →
Santana Restaurant And Function Hall, 684 Crescent Street, Brockton
6:00 pm - Gouyad Fest (well Done) →
Ann's Palace, 275-277 Main Street, Brockton
10:00 pm - SHUMI Presents: The United Voice Experience →
340 Warren Avenue, Brockton
12:00 pm - CORI-Friendly Career and Resource Fair →
Massasoit Community College, 1 Massasoit Blvd., Brockton
1:00 pm - School NCN Subcommittee Meeting →
Brockton Public School Administration, 43 Crescent St., Brockton
5:30 pm - Public Hearing →
City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton
7:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton
7:00 pm - MRFRS Catmobile →
Animal Protection Center, 1300 West Elm Street, Ext., Brockton
9:00 am - Calling All Local Heroes - (1) Free Sunset Pass →
Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park, 637 Washington St, Hanover
4:00 pm - Little Miss and The Boom Presents: The Crimson Hour →
Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, 3 Barrows St, Easton
7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member 178 in Brockton. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Abington
- Teeing up two rivalry games: Duxbury vs. Hingham and Tewksbury vs. Billerica (bostonglobe.com)
West Bridgewater
- Hole-in-one for North Quincy golfer. South Shore sports top performers (enterprisenews.com)
Stoughton
- Opening Statements Delivered In Trial Of Ex-MA Cop Accused Of Killing Pregnant Woman (patch.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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