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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Brockton man now faces a Worcester County murder indictment
- How a Brockton VA worker turned a PPP loan into a crime
Also on today's calendar: Westgate Mall Partners with the African American Association of Brockton for Third Annual Holiday To.
Find out what's happening in Brocktonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Brocktonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Windy with partial sunshine, with a high of 46 and low of 22 degrees.
- Monday: Sunny and windy, temps: high: 36, low: 27.
- Tuesday: On-and-off snow, 1-2", with a high of 35 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man accused of stabbing Fitchburg resident indicted by Worcester grand jury (masslive.com) — A Brockton man has been indicted on murder and assault charges after a Fitchburg resident died from stab wounds in September, with authorities saying he was arrested the same day in Brockton. Multiple agencies, including Brockton Police and State Police units, assisted in the arrest. The case now moves to Worcester Superior Court, with arraignment expected in early January. 
• Brockton Veterans Affairs employee pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud (enterprisenews.com) — A Brockton-based Veterans Affairs nursing assistant has admitted in federal court to fraudulently obtaining and then having forgiven a more than $20,000 pandemic-era PPP loan. Prosecutors say she used falsified income and tax documents, then later claimed the funds went entirely to payroll. She now faces potential prison time, supervised release, and substantial fines at sentencing.
📸 Around Brockton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brockton
★ Featured events ★
- City Council Meeting
Brockton City Hall, 45 School St, Brockton
7:00 pm
Monday December 22
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Other local events
- Westgate Mall Partners with the African American Association of Brockton for Third Annual Holiday To
Westgate Mall , 200 Westgate Dr , Brockton
11:00 am - Westgate Mall Hosts Holiday Pop-Up Market with the African American Association of Brockton
Westgate Mall , 200 Westgate Dr , Brockton
11:00 am
Sunday December 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Merry Mouse Brunch
Barrett's Alehouse West Bridgewater , 674 W Center St , West Bridgewater
10:00 am - Merry Mouse Brunch🎄🎅 at Barrett’s Alehouse West Bridgewater
Barrett's Alehouse West Bridgewater , 674 W Center St , West Bridgewater
10:00 am - Merry Mouse Brunch at Barrett’s Alehouse West Bridgewater!
Barrett's Alehouse West Bridgewater , 674 W Center St , West Bridgewater
10:00 am - 🎄Holiday Fun at Jordan's: Enchanted Village, Plus an Optional Lunch❄️
Jordan's Furniture Avon , MA , Avon
11:00 am - Tots & Tunes đ
Rockland Memorial Library , 20 Belmont Street , Rockland
10:30 am - Festive Indoor Playground
Whitman Public Library , 100 Webster St , Whitman
10:30 am - Christmas Family Skate
Carousel Family Fun Center , 1055 Auburn St , Whitman
2:00 pm - Boys JV Basketball Vs Old Colony
Avon Middle High School Avon, MA 02322
5:00 pm - Adult Learn to Skate
Carousel Family Fun Center , 1055 Auburn St , Whitman
6:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello everyone.
I have a dead tree that is near power lines. Can you recommend an affordable tree company? Thank you! (Nextdoor North End) - Route 28 in Wareham is closed in both directions due to an earlier crash with a downed tree, utility pole, and wires, but all lanes are now open.
1:46PM on Dec 19: Route 28 in Wareham is closed in both directions between Route 58 and Doty Street due to an earlier crash involving a downed tree,… (Nextdoor )
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Brockton. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Brockton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brockton here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Bridgewater
- EB girls basketball defeats Abington (enterprisenews.com)
Easton
- Liberty Plumbing Recognized For 'Excellent' Work: Best Of 2025 (patch.com)
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