🌱 Patch AM: Longtime Sharon Police Officer To Retire After 40 Years

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In today's newsletter:

• Sharon honors Officer Allan Greenfield as he retires after 40 years

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Windy; afternoon rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
• Saturday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 61, low: 53.
• Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Longtime Sharon Police Officer To Retire After 40 Years (patch.com) — Sharon residents are saying goodbye to Officer Allan Greenfield, who is retiring Friday after four decades with the Sharon Police Department. Greenfield, the department's first Medal of Valor recipient, earned numerous lifesaving and valor awards while serving as a crime prevention officer, union president, and crisis intervention leader, drawing praise for his long commitment to the town.
   

📸 Around Sharon

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sharon

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Second Congregational Church, 50 Park St, Attleboro
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Pond Plain Improvement Association, 330 Pond St, Weymouth
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Poetry Open Mic Event with Sharon LCC →
  Sharon Public Library, 1 School Street, Sharon
  2:00 pm
• The "Do-Gooders" (Grades 2-5) →
  Sharon Public Library, 1 School Street, Sharon
  3:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Zenathon 2026 →
  Everwood Day Camp, 125 Lakeview St, Sharon
  8:00 am
• Zenathon Marketplace →
  Everwood Day Camp, 125 Lakeview St, Sharon
  8:00 am
• Sharon Day →
  Veteran's Memorial Beach Park, Beach St, Sharon
  8:00 am
• Fall Field Day →
  Ward's Berry Farm, 614 South Main Street, Sharon
  10:00 am
• Field Day by New England Open Markets →
  Ward's Berry Farm, 614 South Main Street, Sharon
  10:00 am
• Fall Field Day by New England Open Markets →
  Ward's Berry Farm, 614 South Main Street, Sharon
  10:00 am
Monday September 28
• Strollers & Stories (Ages 0-2) →
  Sharon Public Library, 1 School Street, Sharon
  10:30 am

📣 Sharon Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Global Partners posted a job opening for Guest Service Associate/Cashier - Seasonal Flex in Stoughton. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(03737) - 1023 Washington Street in Norwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sharon here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Foxborough

• Confronting Jew-Haters Is More Important Than Worrying About Cancel Culture (jewishlink.news)
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Westwood

• Iconic MA Discount Store Closing For Good After 40 Years (patch.com)

Ok Sharon! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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