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🌱 Patch AM: Former Stoughton officer seeks bail as Sandra Birchmore case advances

And on the Stoughton Patch calendar - Potters Place Spring Pottery Sale & Fundraiser

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Good morning Stoughton! 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. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Former Stoughton officer seeks bail as Sandra Birchmore case advances
  • How Stoughton police helped track down a parent after a bus assault

Also on today's calendar: Potters Place Spring Pottery Sale & Fundraiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: 4. What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun with sprinkles, temps: high: 61, low: 45.
  • Sunday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sandra Birchmore: Matthew Farwell asks for release while awaiting trial (newsnationnow.com) — A former Stoughton police officer charged in connection with Sandra Birchmore’s death is asking a federal judge to release him on bail while he awaits trial. Prosecutors oppose the request, citing troubling phone searches and other behavior, while the judge considers the motion ahead of an October trial date.    

• Police arrest parent accused of assaulting bus driver in Canton (boston.com) — Stoughton police helped Canton and Randolph officers arrest a Fall River parent accused of assaulting a Canton school bus driver while young children were on board. The incident happened Tuesday morning near the Canton/Randolph line, and the 65-year-old driver was taken to a hospital. Officials stressed that violence against school transportation staff will not be tolerated.    


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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Massachusetts' recent winter should mean favorable tulip season (wcvb.com)

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  • Father accused of attacking school bus driver in front of kids in Randolph held without bail (cbsnews.com)

Ok Stoughton! 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: The letter R (Thank you Brenda C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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