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Brockton BuzzAround
August 30, 2026
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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
| | Historical Tidbit: One of Brockton's Oldest Voters | |
On November 6, 1956, Stanley Bauman took this picture of one of Brockton's oldest voters, Mrs. Alice L. Leonard, 91, of 366 Rockland Street who went to the polls to vote for Eisenhower. Born in 1866, Mrs. Leonard was granted the right to vote at the age of 54. This picture was of the last presidential election she would vote in as she died in 1959. The first state primary which women could vote in was held on September 7,1920, and then in the national election held on November 4, 1920.
www.facebook.com/BaumanCollection
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Congratulations
Theresa Bonnyman
you won
a $15 gift certificate to
Sarcastic Swine BBQ in Abington
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a gently used book of your choice valued up to $15 at
Annie's Book Stop - Raynham
43-year-old village bookstore * New & gently used books * Free events
| | | Elections Commission - City of Brockton | Democracy works best when we all take part. Your vote is your voice-use it to shape the future of your community. Get democracy done. Vote local. | | | | |
Bead Therapy With Z.
Thur Sept 3
5-7p
Brockton Public Library
East Branch Meeting Room, 54 Kingman St.
A hands-on expressive arts workshop designed for community learning spaces looking for accessible creative programming. Participants get the opportunity to work with semi-precious stones and natural materials to create wearable art in a calm, supportive group environment. You don't need any prior jewelry-making experience. Guided instruction, optional group reflection, and social connection. Participants leave with completed jewelry pieces, increased confidence, and a strengthened sense of community. Registration required.
Source: Brockton Public Library
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Brockton Community Access Art Gallery Exhibit: ELISA CABRAL!
Fri Sept 4, 2026
6p - 7:30p
1 North Main Street
Light refreshments and food will be available during reception.
bcatv.org
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175 East Center Street (Rt 106)
West Bridgewater, MA
*SNAP & HIP Benefits Accepted*
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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 whilst 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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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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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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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
D's Elite Nails and Spa
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🌿Partner to behavioral
health, hospitals and human services organizations to improve wellness.🌿
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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 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
Sat, Sep 19
Meet at 10:30a, Walking Tour will be 11:00a-2:00p
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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Wildlands Trust And Green Team Enhance Brockton's Green Areas
The Wildlands Trust Green Team is no strangers to putting in the work to keep Brockton's green areas green! The Green Team has been hard at work all summer. They participated in exploration hikes, bench building and painting, grounds cleanup, outdoor classroom building and learned from conservation professionals.
On Monday, August 17, their time and skills were put to work at DW Field Park and the Brockton Garden Club triangle. They bagged weeds and clippings and put in new plantings. After working and a good lunch, the team attended an informative presentation on environmental related topics. Huge thanks to G. Norwood Landscaping for donating plantings and the free cabbage and rhubarb for the students to take home.
Written by: Gabriel Michael Alexander, Bridgewater State University, BuzzAround Intern
Photo credit & source: Brockton Garden Club's FB
Source: Wildlands Trust FB
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a gently used book of your choice valued up to $15 at
Annie's Book Stop - Raynham
43-year-old village bookstore * New & gently used books * Free events
Historical Tidbit Question:
How old was Alice L. Leonard when she was granted the right to vote?
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 2, 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, Jacquelyn Rose, Caitlin Shea, and Greg Venezia | | | |
Summmahh!!!
“Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair...”~ Susan Polis Schutz
Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”
~ John Lubbock
"Aaah, summer - that long anticipated stretch of lazy, lingering days, free of responsibility and rife with possibility. It's a time to hunt for insects, master handstands, practice swimming strokes, conquer trees, explore nooks and crannies, and make new friends.” ~ Darell Hammond
"People take pictures of the Summer, just in case someone thought they had missed it, and to proved that it really existed."
~ Ray Davies
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As we grasp these last remaining days of summer, pause, breathe it in. The lush green of the full trees, the splash of the waves….
Summmahh, Summmahh, Summmahh!!!
: ) ~ Jacquie
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