🌱 Patch AM: What’s at stake in the ex-Stoughton officer’s murder trial?

Hey there, Stoughton! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What's at stake in the ex-Stoughton officer's murder trial?
• How a Stoughton brokerage is using AI to outsmart bigger rivals

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

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 34 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
• Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jury selection in ex-cop murder trial to begin Tuesday, Matthew Farwell charged in murder of Sandra Birchmore - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — Jury selection starts Tuesday in the high-profile murder trial of former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell, accused of killing 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore in 2021. The case, which centers on their alleged relationship through a Stoughton police mentoring program, will stay in Massachusetts, with opening statements expected by week's end and 16 jurors to be seated.
   

• Teams, Indie Brokerages Get Ahead with AI (bankerandtradesman.com) — A Stoughton-based brokerage, Zander Realty Group, is leaning on AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini to market distressed properties more effectively and streamline back-office work. Local buyers and sellers may increasingly see AI-shaped listing photos, training, and outreach as Boston-area independent firms use low-cost tech to compete with larger real estate brands.
   

📸 Around Stoughton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stoughton

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 16
• Bell Bottom @ J&G Hillside Grill, Stoughton →
  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 at J&G Hillside Grill →
  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

Tuesday October 6
• ESOL Conversation Group
  Art & Activities Room, Canton Public Library, 786 Washington, Canton
  10:00 am
• New Parents Support Group →
  Sharon Public Library, 1 School Street, Sharon
  10:30 am
• Toddler Playgroup with Self Help CFCE →
  Turner Free Library, 2 North Main Street, Randolph
  10:30 am
• Cable License Renewal Committee →
  Canton, MA Calendar Canton, MA 02021
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Stoughton. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Assistant Manager 178 in Brockton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stoughton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Canton

• One person injured after fire at home in Canton (boston25news.com)

Sharon

• Skyler DeJesus isn't afraid to take a chance, and it paid off for Chelmsford football at Tewksbury (bostonglobe.com)

Brockton

• Free Community Job Fair Coming To Brockton (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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