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🌱 Patch AM: Why did this Whitman break-in case end up in Brockton court?
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In today's newsletter:
- Why did this Whitman break-in case end up in Brockton court?
- How Brockton powered past Durfee in a convincing 52-36 win
- How does Brockton’s rent really compare to Boston’s now?
Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 48 and low of 39 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, afternoon rain, temps: high: 45, low: 39.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 43 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man accused of breaking into Whitman coffee shop twice in one week (wcvb.com) — A man from western Massachusetts is facing multiple breaking-and-entering and larceny charges after two overnight break-ins at Restoration Coffee in nearby Whitman, with an additional attempted gas station break-in also alleged. He ultimately turned himself in and was arraigned in Brockton District Court, after Whitman police linked him to the incidents through patrol observations and follow-up investigation. 
Find out what's happening in Brocktonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Basketball Recap: Taunton Gets the Win (maxpreps.com) — Brockton’s boys basketball team notched a solid 52-36 win over Durfee on January 6, following Taunton’s narrow 68-66 victory against Durfee. The recap tracks recent momentum shifts for Taunton, Durfee, and Brockton, giving local fans quick context on how these teams are trending early in the season.
• Where to find the best deals on 1-bedroom rentals in Greater Boston (boston.com) — Brockton renters are seeing one-bedroom prices around $1,740, making the city one of the more affordable options in the Greater Boston area, though rents there rose about 5.5% over the past year. A new Zumper report compares Brockton’s costs and increases with nearby cities like Boston, Worcester, Lowell, and Quincy to show where deals and spikes are happening.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brockton
- Brockton Residents Forum
Town of Brockton , 45 School St , Brockton
11:00 am
Sunday January 11
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Coloring (PDF)
Stoughton, MA Calendar Stoughton, MA 02072
10:00 am - Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Warrant Subcommittee
Whitman, MA Calendar , 600 Franklin Street , Whitman
10:00 am - Toddler Storytime
Children's Area Holbrook Public Library , 2 Plymouth Street , Holbrook
10:30 am - Westport vs Holbrook
Holbrook Middle-High School , 245 S Franklin St , Holbrook
5:00 pm - Learn To Skate Classes
Carousel Family Fun Center , 1055 Auburn St , Whitman
9:00 am - Saturday Storytime for ages 3-7
Children's Craft Room
10:00 am - ESOL Conversation Group - Elsie
Stoughton Public Library , Stoughton, MA 02072
10:00 am - Winter Owl Craft
Children's Area Avon Public Library , 280 West Main Street , Avon
10:30 am - Saturday Scribes: Adult Writing Group
Meeting Room Rockland Memorial Library , 20 Belmont Street , Rockland
11:00 am - Bake Sale — APCSM
Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts , 1300 W Elm St Ext , Brockton
12:00 pm - Salem State Vikings at Bridgewater State Bears Men's Basketball
Adrian Tinsley Center , 325 Plymouth St , Bridgewater
2:00 pm
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Abington
- 21 applicants for Abington Town Manager role (abingtonnews.org)
West Bridgewater
- History makers highlight South Shore Girls Volleyball All-Scholastic teams (enterprisenews.com)
Whitman
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