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🌱 Patch AM: What keeping Matthew Farwell’s murder trial in Massachusetts means for Stoughton.
Spotted on the Stoughton calendar: Once a Knight 5K
Good day Stoughton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What keeping Matthew Farwell's murder trial in Massachusetts means for Stoughton.
- How Stoughton's Zeng powered the Black Knights' unbeaten soccer start.
- Stoughton man held without bail after multiple indecent assault charges.
Also on today's calendar: Business Supports the Arts by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 68, low: 44.
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Judge denies Matthew Farwell's request to move trial out of Massachusetts (wcvb.com) — Residents should know that a federal judge has refused to move former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell's high-profile murder trial out of Massachusetts, keeping proceedings close to the community where he once served. Jury selection starts Tuesday, with a final pretrial conference Friday, as prosecutors allege he began a sexual relationship with Sandra Birchmore when she was 15 and later killed her in 2021. 
• Brockton-area high school boys soccer players shining in 2026 (enterprisenews.com) — Stoughton soccer fans can celebrate as Zeng's two second-half goals powered the Black Knights to a 2-0 win over North Attleboro, pushing their record to 3-0-1. The piece also spotlights standout boys soccer players from across the Brockton and South Shore area as the fall season gets underway.
• Stoughton man charged in connection with indecent assaults of women, child in Winthrop - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — A 26-year-old Stoughton man has been ordered held without bail after pleading not guilty to multiple indecent assault charges tied to several women and a child in downtown Winthrop. Police say he was arrested after a brief chase, with officers and the suspect treated for minor injuries, and he'll undergo a 20-day psychiatric evaluation before returning to court in November.
📸 Around Stoughton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Stoughton
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★ Featured events ★
- Once a Knight 5K →
Stoughton
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Family Storytime at Halloran Park
Halloran Park
10:00 am - Stoughton 300th Day →
Stoughton High School Athletic Complex, 232 Pearl Street, Stoughton
4:00 pm - 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 - Bell Bottom at J&G Hillside Grill →
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
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Wednesday October 14
Friday October 16
Thursday October 22
📣 Stoughton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Council on Aging →
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9:00 am - Mattapan Tech: Computer Essentials →
Turner Free Library, 2 North Main Street, Randolph
10:00 am - My First Storytime
Canton Public Library Art & Activities Room , 786 Washington
10:30 am - Pop-Up Pantry for the Braintree Community and Veterans of Braintree, Holbrook, and Avon →
Avon MA
10:30 am
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Did You Know That Certain Changes Can Affect SSI Payments? —Delia De Mello Read on Patch
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Stoughton. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Assistant Manager 23973 in Stoughton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stoughton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Canton
- Connolly Brothers Completes 127,120-Square-Foot Self-Storage Facility in Canton (citybiz.co)
- XYone advances first MUC1-C ADC into Phase 1b/2 solid tumor trial (allsci.com)
- FHS girls & boys soccer, field hockey, and volleyball teams all post wins on Wednesday (franklinmatters.org)
Sharon
- Lawrence P. Cohen Memorial Scholarship Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual 'Rocking the Cause' Fundraiser on November 7 (hollistonreporter.com)
- Field hockey notebook: Record-breaking Ella Morgan, seniors shine for King Philip (bostonherald.com)
Randolph
- Advance Auto Parts opens three new stores in the East (aftermarketmatters.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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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