BROCKTON — The Brockton School Committee did not discuss disciplining Mayor Robert Sullivan Wednesday night after all — a closed session item on the evening’s agenda that had previously raised question marks. School Committee Vice-Chair Tony Rodrigues at the start of the meeting made a motion to remove that item from the meeting agenda.
Looking for unique way to unwind? A Middleboro ax-throwing bar, Hatchet in Hand, thinks it has just the thing.
Brockton police are working "non-stop" on the investigation of the sexual assault of a West Middle School student, Lt. Paul Bonanca told the Brockton School Committee Wednesday night.
Brockton firefighters said a final good-bye to one of their own at a solemn walk-through to pay tribute to firefighter Jason A. Gould, 46, of Middleboro, at Russell & Pica Funeral Home in Lakeville.
In case you missed it, here are five of the top stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area.
In bombshell move Brockton school board to discuss 'discipline' of mayor in wake of audit
The Brockton School Committee planned to discuss disciplining Mayor Robert F. Sullivan on Tuesday. An agenda posted on the school's website on Friday, Sept. 13, and on Monday morning on the city's website includes a closed-door session to "'discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual' – Mayor/Chair Robert F. Sullivan, Brockton Public School Committee."
School board to discuss 'discipline': In bombshell move Brockton school board to discuss 'discipline' of mayor in wake of audit
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'Born to be a leader': Emotional send off for Stoughton Police Lt. John Bonney
Liam Bonney stood next to his sister, Caelyn, inside the Stoughton Police Station as their father received his final send-off over the police radio after 22 years of service. "Hey Dad, it's Liam and Caelyn," said Liam Bonney. "We just wanted to let you know that we appreciate you and we thank you for your dedication to the town of Stoughton, SPD and to your family especially. I know you'll do great in Abington." "You were born to be a leader and we're proud of you." On Sept. 5, Stoughton Police Lt. John Bonney's last day of service for the Stoughton Police Department, he received a send-off that included remarks over the police radio from Stoughton Police Sgt. Roger Hardy and Bonney's children. Bonney took over as police chief in Abington on Sept. 9.
'Born to be a leader': 'Born to be a leader': Emotional send off for Stoughton Police Lt. John Bonney
Students threaten to 'shoot up a school' in West Bridgewater — no credible threat: police
Elementary school students allegedly threatened to "shoot up a school" while on a bus home from West Bridgewater Public Schools on Monday afternoon, Chief Timothy Nixon said in a post on Facebook . Police said they did not believe that the threats made were credible, but that there would be an increased police presence at West Bridgewater schools on Tuesday out of an abundance of caution.
Students threaten to 'shoot up a school' Students threaten to 'shoot up a school' in West Bridgewater — no credible threat: police
Looking for unique way to unwind? Middleboro ax-throwing bar thinks it has just the thing
For Faris Ojjeh, downtown Middleboro was the "perfect location" for his new ax-throwing bar, Hatchet in Hand. "I grew up in Raynham," he said. "It's an area that I'm familiar with, and a community that I know, a community where I want to have something fun for people to go out and do." And since the bar's opening in July, Ojjeh and his customers have been hitting a lot of bullseyes. There "hasn't been one person who hasn't been able to get the ax in the target," he said of his customers. "If you get a bullseye you got to ring a bell, and when people get it... they get so excited and high-five each other."
Middleboro ax-throwing bar: Looking for unique way to unwind? Middleboro ax-throwing bar thinks it has just the thing
Brockton teen found shot to death in Taunton mobile home on Lothrop Street. What we know
A Brockton teen was found shot to death in a Taunton mobile home just after midnight Thursday, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office said in a written statement Thursday morning. Massachusetts State Police detectives, Taunton Police and Homicide Unit prosecutors are actively investigating the homicide on Lothrop Street, the DA's office said. At around 12:25 a.m. Thursday, Taunton Police responded to 351 Lothrop St. after receiving a 911 call regarding a person being shot inside the mobile home at that address.
Brockton teen found shot to death: Brockton teen found shot to death in Taunton mobile home on Lothrop Street. What we know
Taunton street normally 'real quiet': Taunton street where homicide occurred normally 'real quiet,' neighbors say
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