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West Bridgewater, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings West Bridgewater! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to discover Abraham Lincoln’s surprising ties to West Bridgewater’s region?
  • Which Cape athlete shined in a playoff win over West Bridgewater?

Also on today's calendar: Free Home Buyer Class: Buying a Home in West Bridgewater to Plymouth and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: When is a car not a car? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 87, low: 65.
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Historian reveals Abraham Lincoln's New England roots (enterprisenews.com) — West Bridgewater residents can catch a July 19 lecture at the Old Bridgewater Historical Society exploring Abraham Lincoln’s surprising New England and Massachusetts ties. Historian Thomas R. Turner will trace Lincoln’s family roots, political visits, and local connections, with admission just $5 and free entry for society members, highlighting the region’s shared history with the 16th president.
   

• Final Cape Cod and Islands spring Player of the Week winners announced (capecodtimes.com) — A Cape Cod high school standout earned Player of the Week honors after going 3-for-4 with a double, run, RBI, and two steals in a playoff win over West Bridgewater. Other athletes from around the region were also recognized for big postseason performances on the mound, at the plate, and in lacrosse and vocational championship play.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday July 4
  • Brockton Fourth of July Fireworks →
    D.W. Field Park, D W Field E Pkwy, Brockton
    9:30 pm
    • Sunday July 5
  • 2026 Summer Reading Event - Plant a Seed, Read!
    Brockton Public Library Children's Room - Main Branch - 304 Main St Brockton MA 02301
  • Brockton Residents Forum →
    Town of Brockton 45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday July 7
  • Public Hearing
    Town of Brockton Online Conference, Online Conference, Online Conference
    5:00 pm
  • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
    Town of Brockton The Family Center, 1041 Pearl St. Su. L, Brockton, 02301, United States
    6:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bridgewater State University posted a job opening for Third Class Power Plant Engineer in Bridgewater. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Dunkin Team Member in Bridgewater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Bridgewater here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bridgewater

Brockton

  • Brockton clamps down on World Cup celebrations with 10 p.m. curfew (wcvb.com)
  • Luanda Restaurant goes viral with mural of Cabo Verde star goalkeeper (enterprisenews.com)
  • Mass. man charged in fiery highway crash that killed Penn. trooper (wcvb.com)

Braintree

  • Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Braintree For 2026 (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: When it is turning into a driveway! (Thank you Dana J. for sending it in!)
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