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π± Patch AM: Former Stoughton officer faces trial in high-profile Sandra Birchmore death.
Spotted on the Stoughton calendar: Bell Bottom at J&G Hillside Grill

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:
- 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!)
- 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.
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📸 Around Stoughton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stoughton
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★ Featured events ★
- Bell Bottom at J&G Hillside Grill →
J&G Hillside Grill, 1137 Park Street, Stoughton
8:00 pm
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Stoughton Youth Commission 10.06.2026 (PDF) →
Stoughton, MA Calendar Stoughton, MA 02072
6:00 pm - Stoughton Council On Aging (PDF) →
Stoughton, MA Calendar, 110 Rockland St., Stoughton
3:00 pm - Business Supports the Arts by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut →
The Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Rd, Danbury
9:00 am - "Fall Into The Holidays" Holiday Chorus Experience →
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 701 Foundry St, Easton
7:00 pm - Bell Bottom @ J&G Hillside Grill, Stoughton →
J&G Hillside Grill, 1137 Park Street, Stoughton
8:00 pm - Stoughton Public Library - Gamer's Arcade with VR →
Stoughton Public Library, 84 Park Street, Stoughton
1:00 pm - Little Miss and The Boom Presents: The Crimson Hour →
Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, 3 Barrows St, Easton
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
Thursday October 22
Friday October 23
📣 Stoughton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Monday October 5
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Stoughton PatchAM possible:
- Insurcomm Restoration — (866) 708-5357
- Southeast Railing Co Inc — 7818287088
- Feng Shui Restaurant & Bar — (781) 817-6256
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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
Canton
- 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)
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 more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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