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In today's newsletter:

  • How will Brockton’s new teacher contract change pay and schools?
  • Have you seen this Brockton grandmother missing since early July?
  • Could a judge delay Brockton’s next mayor from taking office?

Also on today's calendar: Handel's Messiah Sing in Easton and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 46 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 58, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Much colder, with a high of 38 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brockton teachers ratify new contract. How big of a raise? What else? (enterprisenews.com) — Brockton teachers have ratified a new contract that boosts salaries 3% annually for the next three years, adds two professional development days, and offers partial tuition reimbursement. The deal also eliminates the lowest salary steps, significantly raising starting pay, while contracts for paraprofessionals and bus drivers remain unresolved.
   

2. 'No trace' of missing Brockton grandmother who disappeared in July (enterprisenews.com) — Brockton police and a local family are still searching for 70-year-old grandmother Marie Louissaint, who vanished from her Caffrey Towers apartment in early July, leaving behind her keys, wallet, and medication. Nearly six months later, detectives say the case remains active, and they’re urging anyone with even small tips to contact Brockton Police as her loved ones face the holidays without answers.
   

3. Will Brockton's new mayor be sworn in while legal challenge plays out? (enterprisenews.com) — Brockton’s mayor-elect Moises Rodrigues is set to be sworn in Jan. 5, but a planned lawsuit by rival Jean Bradley Derenoncourt could prompt a judge to delay the ceremony. The article explains the recount results, past Brockton election court fights, and which local races tightened or widened after the hand recount.
   

4. MassDOT, Travelers Marketing's Community Voices, and the City of Chelsea Join to Support Pedestrian Safety (mass.gov) — Brockton gets a brief but notable shout-out in a new Chelsea pedestrian-safety campaign, which highlights how a 2024 Brockton effort boosted seat belt use from 42% to 72%. While this event centers on Chelsea, it underscores that MassDOT and partners are willing to bring similar, community-designed traffic-safety programs to other cities like Brockton.
   

5. Ranking Top 10 Scoring Forwards in College Basketball for the 2025–26 Season (bustingbrackets.com) — A rising BYU freshman forward hails from right here in Brockton and is already averaging over 21 points and 10 rebounds, with many projecting him as a top 2026 NBA Draft pick. He’s featured among the top 10 scoring forwards in the country, alongside other standout players driving their college teams early this season.
   

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