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In today's newsletter:
- See what Brockton crews found while cleaning up Snow Park
- What investigators say led to the serious state police cruiser crash in Brockton
- Brockton man pleads not guilty in alleged machete attack case
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. See Snow Park, where Brockton workers removed about 4,500 needles (enterprisenews.com) — Brockton city crews just finished a three-week cleanup of Snow Park, clearing a former homeless encampment and hauling away more than 400 bags of trash, mattresses, carts, and roughly 4,500 needles. The work wrapped up in early August and was led by Inspectional Services, significantly changing conditions in that part of the park for nearby residents and visitors. 
2. Trooper cited in cruiser crash that injured 2 in Brockton (wcvb.com) — A Massachusetts State Police trooper has been cited after a cruiser crash in Brockton earlier this month that left him and two people in another vehicle injured near Belmont Street. Investigators say Trooper Robert Ladue faces negligent operation and speeding citations, while one civilian victim suffered life-threatening injuries. Authorities haven't said whether the cruiser's lights were on and the DA's investigation continues.
3. Brockton man accused of attacking worker with machete during car repossession pleads not guilty (boston25news.com) — A Brockton man has pleaded not guilty after being accused of attacking a repossession worker with a machete on Curbe Street, seriously injuring the man's arm. Police say he then fled, leading officers on a chase to Canton before being arrested; he's being held on $10,000 bail and is due back in court September 10.
4. Someone Claims Akira Stole 14GB of Sensitive Healthcare Data From a Brockton Oral Surgery Practice + Video (undercodenews.com) — An unverified ransomware claim says the Akira group stole about 14GB of data from an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice in Brockton, potentially including patient, employee, and financial records. The article stresses that no Brockton provider has confirmed a breach yet, but urges patients and staff to stay alert for scams and highlights why local healthcare offices remain prime cyber targets.
5. Mass. couple accused in alleged $267,000 benefits fraud scheme (wcvb.com) — A Bridgewater couple has been arraigned in Brockton Superior Court, accused of fraudulently collecting more than $267,000 in state and federal benefits, including SNAP and MassHealth. Prosecutors say the pair misrepresented their household situation for years and also face separate charges tied to a GoFundMe campaign for an unhoused Bridgewater man. Both pleaded not guilty and are due back in court in September.
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Saturday August 29
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Tuesday September 1
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Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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7:30 am - Family Storytime at Halloran Park
Stoughton Public Library Halloran Park
10:00 am - Handcrafts with Cindy
Whitman Public Library , 100 Webster St, W
10:30 am - Parachute Preschool Playgroup
Whitman Public Library Community Room , 100 Webster St, Whitman
10:30 am - Bouncing Babies Playtime
Avon Public Library Children's Area , 280 West Main Street
10:30 am - Drop-in Scrabble
Stoughton Public Library Conference Room
1:00 pm - Gardening With Green City Growers
Holbrook Public Library Library Lawn , 2 Plymouth Street, Holbroo
1:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
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- Found this little cuttie pie next to my shed.
Is anymore missing kitten like this in Brockton? I wanna make sure it doesn't belong to someone, but I would be happy to keep it. Does anybody have… (Nextdoor Clifton North)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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