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Brockton BuzzAround
September 6, 2026
| | Brockton Native Kelsey Cook Named Director of Denise Buote Dance Studio | | |
For Brockton native Kelsey Cook, a lifelong connection to dance has led to a new opportunity to help shape the future of a studio in the community where her own dance journey began.
Cook has been named Studio Director of Denise Buote Dance Studio, where she has been an instructor for more than five years. She first began dancing at age 3 at The Gold School in Brockton, later training and competing in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and contemporary dance.
Alongside her career in dance, Cook is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) who works with children. Her experience has influenced her approach in the classroom, where she aims to create a positive and encouraging environment where young dancers can learn, build confidence, and feel comfortable being themselves.
“Dance has been part of my life since I was 3 years old, so having the opportunity to now lead a studio in the community where my own dance journey began is incredibly special,” Cook said. “As both a mom and a BCBA, I’m passionate about creating an environment where children feel comfortable being themselves, are excited to learn, and know that their individual successes are celebrated.”
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As Studio Director, Cook plans to build on the foundation Denise Buote Dance Studio has established in Brockton while continuing to give dancers opportunities to develop their technique, confidence, creativity, friendships, and love of dance. She will work alongside a team of instructors who collectively bring more than 100 years of dance and teaching experience to the studio.
Denise Buote Dance Studio offers classes for children beginning at age 2, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and tumbling. For information about classes and registration, visit Denise Buote Dance Studio.
Written by: Justine McConnell, BuzzAround Intern
Source: Denise Buote Dance Studio / JH Marketing
| | Historical Tidbit: Rocky Marciano The Champion Fighter | |
September 1st is Rocky Marciano’s birthday. He was born in 1923. His boyhood home is at 168 Dover Street, Brockton.
Rocky Marciano is the only Heavyweight Champion to remain undefeated. He also served in WWII and wrestled during his time in the military. Marciano retired at the age of 31. He spent his retirement years making personal appearances and living with his family. Sadly, at age 45, he passed in a plane crash.
Story Credit: Ella Reddin, intern
Source & Photo Credit: Wikipedia
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43-year-old village bookstore * New & gently used books * Free events
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Enter for this week's prize of
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Members' Annual Meeting - Fuller Craft Museum
Wed, Sep 9
5:00p-6:00p
Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St.
| Join us for our Members' Annual Meeting, where we celebrate all of the Museum's accomplishments with Executive Director Jennifer Chrzanowski and Board Chair Luiza deCamargo, honor our Volunteer of the Year and Partner of the Year, and hear from Learning Programs Coordinator, Charlie Best. This is a free members-only event. Registration is required. | | | | |
Brookfield Fall Open House
Wed, Sep 9
5:00p-7:00p
Brookfield Elementary School, 135 Jon Dr.
All are welcome to talk with staff, teachers, and school leaders, walk the halls, see the classrooms, discover classes and daily routines.
Source: Brookfield Elementary School
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APCSM Bake Sale
Sat, Sep 12-Sun, Sep 13 (2nd Weekend of Every Month)
12:00p-3:00p
Animal Protection Center of Southeast Massachusetts, 1300 West Elm St., Ext.
Donations of baked goods wanted on the week leading up to the sales. Drop off any day between 9:00a-6:00p (Thursday or Friday from 1:00p-4:00p preferred). Purchases directly benefit the homeless animals of APCSM. For more information, go to apcsm.org/bakingforpaws.
Source: APCSM's FB (Saturday and Sunday)
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D’s Elite Nails Celebrates New Management
15% off! Walk-ins welcome.
Mani * Pedi * Waxing
Pamper Yourself! You deserve it!
27 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA
(508)-378-8085
Text Wendy (617) 238- 8668
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Did you know?
GleeWorks offers employee and client wellness programs customized to your needs. Positive programs to: *build resilient foundations *gain real tools *reduce burnout *navigate conflict *foster connection and community.
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Brockton NAACP 10th Plymouth State Representative Candidates Debate
August 20, 2026
Video Courtesy of: The Brockton Channels
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Brockton City Council Meeting
August 24, 2026
Video Courtesy of: The Brockton Channels
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Climate Can Do - Carpooling!
Looking for an easy way to save the environment and money? Look no further than carpooling! Seemingly simple in nature, the act of carpooling and sharing a ride with co-workers, friends, and others has a profound impact on both our ecosystems and wallets. Carpooling reduces carbon footprints and improves air quality while simultaneously lowering overall fuel costs, and in some cases qualifying eligible participants for tax incentives! For more information on carpooling, van-pooling, and other alternatives, visit Mass.Gov.
Written by: Connor Gerraughty, Bates College, BuzzAround Intern
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Back To School
Checklist for a Successful Start to the School Year
Details: follow the link below.
☑ Complete important back-to-school forms online
☑ Activate your ParentSquare Account
☑ Learn more about how BPS is using ParentSquare by visiting www.bpsma.org/ParentSquare.
☑ Find your child's teachers and class schedules when they become available in the BPS Parent Portal, Infinite Campus.
☑ If your child takes a bus, bus and van assignments were shared via email and text on August 25, 2026.
☑ Talk to your child about pedestrian safety if they are walking to school or if they are waiting at a bus stop. Explain to them the importance of crossing busy roads at crosswalks and remind them to wait until cars on both sides of the road come to a complete stop before crossing.
☑ High school students try out for a fall sport. The full tryout schedule is available now!
☑ BVLA Students: Pick up your laptop before the school year begins.
☑ Save important dates, including Open Houses, orientations, school-family conferences, early dismissal days and vacation days, in your phone’s calendar or on an electronic calendar. You may also subscribe to our calendar on bpsma.org to automatically import dates to your calendar.
☑ Subscribe to the district and school calendars.
☑ Make sure important vaccinations and health exams are up to date.
☑ Avoid unnecessary absences by scheduling travel plans outside of school hours.
☑ Check the Parent Portal for updates on teacher assignments
Source: Brockton Public Schools
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Brockton Summer Concert Series: The Undaunted Professor Harp
August 19, 2026
Video Courtesy of: The Brockton Channels
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Downtown Brockton Arts & Music Festival
Sat, Sept 12, 2026
1:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.
33 Dover St. Stacy Adams Cultural Arts Building
Join Brockton Arts Inc. and Downtown Brockton for the 2026 Arts and Music Festival. Free to all, enjoy live music, local artists & craft vendors, food trucks & beer/wine gardens and a cooling station!
Volunteers Needed
DBAM is seeking volunteers to assist with event setup, guest support, stage operations, crowd management, social media, vendors, and other festival-day responsibilities.
Volunteers serving as crowd managers are required to complete the Massachusetts Crowd Manager Certification, a free online training program that takes approximately 40 minutes to complete, followed by a short exam. The official training is available through the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
Link 🔗; Mass.gov Crowd Manager Regulations & Training Program
How to Support DBAM
Community members can support the festival by:
Volunteering their time and skills
Making a donation to Brockton Arts, Inc.
Becoming a DBAM sponsor
Registering to attend the festival
Sharing DBAM information with friends, family, businesses, and community organizations
Donation Link 🔗
About the Downtown Brockton Arts & Music Festival
DBAM is a community-centered arts and music festival created to celebrate Brockton’s artists, musicians, businesses, cultural organizations, and residents. The festival brings people together through accessible arts and cultural programming while helping showcase the creativity and energy of Downtown Brockton.
Every dollar, volunteer, and share makes a difference.
Brockton Arts, Inc. invites the entire community to help make DBAM 2026 a successful celebration of Brockton’s arts, music, culture, and community.
For more information, registration, donations, sponsorship opportunities, and festival updates, visit brocktonarts.org
Source: Brockton Arts Inc's Eventbrite
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The Taste of BBQ Means Summer!
Tender meats, bold seasoning, and fresh-made sides make every meal unforgettable. Order online for quick pick up and unbeatable flavor. We have full service and food truck catering as well!
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Nurturing Fathers Program
Begins Thu, Sep 17
5:30p-7:30p
Family Resource Center, 1041 Pearl St., Suite L
A 13-week interactive program for fathers, father figures, stepfathers, and men in parenting roles. Participants strengthen parenting skills, build healthy relationships, with their children and co-parents, and gain the confidence to lead with empathy and purpose. Dinner will be provided.
Source: United Way Greater Plymouth County
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Brockton Public Library Poetry Series: Everyone Has A Voice
Sat, Sep 19
2:00p
Driscoll Art Gallery, Brockton Public Library, 304 Main St.
Hosted by Queen of Ceremonies Hope Z. Fernandez and featuring inaugural Massachusetts State Poet Laureate Regie O'Hare Gibson. Any who are interested in performing are welcome to step up to the mic.
Source: Brockton Public Library
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Freedom In New Bedford: A Historical Walking Tour with Frederick Douglass Neighborhood Association
Sat, Sep 19
Time Change: Meet at 2:00pm. Walking tour will be take place from 2:30pm-4:00pm
National Park Visitor Center,
33 William St., New Bedford
The Frederick Douglass Neighborhood Association is excited to join the New Bedford Historical Society for a walking tour of historical sites connected to Frederick Douglass’s life in New Bedford. They will visit various sites including the Nathan & Mary Johnson House (Douglass’s first home in the city), Abolition Row, murals, and other relevant landmarks. The tour will be led by Lee Blake, a descendant of the Johnson family. The tour will be limited to a maximum of 15 attendees on a first come first serve basis. The $5 fee will be donated to the New Bedford Historical Society.
Source: FDNA Walking Tour Signup Form
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Team BAMSI Raises Nearly $5,000 In Falmouth Road Race
On Sunday, August 16, Alex Cuprinski, Hailee and Terri Hopkins, and Autumn O'Connell participated in the 2026 ASICS Falmouth Road Race. In this race, they raised nearly $5,000 to support BAMSI's mission of creating equal opportunities for those with developmental, mental, and behavioral health challenges. Those who are interested in donating can go to bamsi.org/frr.
Written by: Gabriel Michael Alexander, Bridgewater State University, BuzzAround Intern
Source: BAMSI's FB
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a Bridgewater Square Chiropractic Initial Soft Wave Treatment – up to a $125 value
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was the address of Rocky Marciano's boyhood home?
Email us your answer at:
Prizes@buzzaround.info
Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On September 9, 2026, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Gabriel Michael Alexander, Jennifer Bellody, Connor Gerraughty, Justine McConnell, Jacquelyn Rose, Caitlin Shea, and Greg Venezia | | | |
Joy.
"They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” ~ Tom Bodett
“I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.” ~ Anne Frank
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh
“To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.” ~ Mark Twain
“Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair...” ~ Susan Polis Schutz
"Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough." ~ Emily Dickinson
| Each day, I strive to let joy in. ~ Jacquie | | | Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies. | | | |
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