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In today's newsletter:

  • Where Brockton residents are turning as energy bills keep climbing.
  • Why your Brockton tap water might look strange this month
  • How two distant tragedies are shaking Brockton's Cape Verdean families

Also on today's calendar: The Legacy Dinner and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 46.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'It's very hard': Mass. residents seek relief from high energy bills (wbur.org) — Brockton residents are grappling with steeply higher electric bills and turning to National Grid assistance events at the Cape Verdean Association of Brockton for relief. Locals describe cutting back on essentials, skipping medications, and closing off rooms to afford power, while outreach workers urge people to enroll in aid programs now, warning that winter heating costs will likely be even tougher.
   

2. Brockton water main flushing may cause discoloration (enterprisenews.com) — Brockton is flushing its water mains through Oct. 1, which may temporarily discolor tap water in neighborhoods from Court Street to the Abington line. City officials advise running cold water for several minutes, waiting an hour, and repeating if needed, and say evening flushing from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. should minimize disruption while maintaining the system.
   

3. Taunton shooting hits close to home for Brockton Cape Verde community (enterprisenews.com) — Brockton's Cape Verdean community is grieving after a deadly bus crash on Cape Verde's Fogo island and a Taunton house-party shooting that killed 22-year-old Brockton resident Zirovick De Pina. Local advocate Leny Monteiro, co-founder of Brockton nonprofit SABURA, describes how youth and families are coping, while also noting supportive responses like vigils, fundraisers, and mental health outreach abroad.
   

4. New England Was Promised 'Up To 20' Mini-Pitches With The World Cup. How's That Going? (binj.news) — Brockton has already gained a new mini-pitch at Mulberry Street Park through a World Cup–linked promise to build small soccer courts across New England. The investigation finds organizers delivered only half of the mini-pitches originally touted, but they now say 17 will be finished by spring 2027, with more local projects possible if funding and partners line up.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi Everyone, I'll be hosting a Community "Trunk or Treat" for Halloween.
    I'd love your input on timing for the event and if you'd be interested in signing up your little or volunteering. (Nextdoor Edgar Park)
  • Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Program Director - Juvenile Justice in Brockton. Apply here.
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Brockton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brockton here.

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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