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In today's newsletter:

• Former Stoughton officer faces trial in high-profile Sandra Birchmore death.

Also on today's calendar: Business Supports the Arts by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 62, low: 36.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Matthew Farwell trial to test prosecution's theory that pregnancy led to killing (newsnationnow.com) — A former Stoughton police officer, Matthew Farwell, is heading to trial this week, accused of killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore in 2021 after an alleged yearslong sexual relationship that began when she was a teen in a department-run program. Prosecutors say multiple Stoughton officers abused Birchmore, and Farwell now faces federal charges that could bring life in prison or the death penalty if he's convicted.
   

📸 Around Stoughton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stoughton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 16
• Bell Bottom at J&G Hillside Grill →
  J&G Hillside Grill, 1137 Park Street, Stoughton
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Stoughton Youth Commission 10.06.2026 (PDF) →
  Stoughton, MA Calendar Stoughton, MA 02072
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Stoughton Council On Aging (PDF) →
  Stoughton, MA Calendar, 110 Rockland St., Stoughton
  3:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Business Supports the Arts by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut →
  The Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Rd, Danbury
  9:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• "Fall Into The Holidays" Holiday Chorus Experience →
  Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 701 Foundry St, Easton
  7:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Bell Bottom @ J&G Hillside Grill, Stoughton →
  J&G Hillside Grill, 1137 Park Street, Stoughton
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Stoughton Public Library - Gamer's Arcade with VR →
  Stoughton Public Library, 84 Park Street, Stoughton
  1:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Little Miss and The Boom Presents: The Crimson Hour →
  Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, 3 Barrows St, Easton
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday October 5
• Delayed Opening - Library will open at 11 AM →
  Sharon Public Library, 1 School Street, Sharon
  10:00 am
• Device Advice
  Turner Free Library, 2 North Main Street, Randolph
  10:00 am
• A Safe Place: Grief Support →
  Turner Free Library, 2 North Main Street, Randolph
  1:00 pm
• Board of Assessors →
  Avon MA
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Stoughton. Apply here.
• Global Partners LP posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Alltown in Stoughton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stoughton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Matthew Farwell's defense drops data bombshell in final hearing before ex-cop's murder trial (bostonherald.com)
• 421 Tri-Power: 1966 Pontiac GTO (barnfinds.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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