Ex-detective charged in Flock camera misuse

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Former Braintree detective faces harassment charge after tech misuse probe

The town confirmed that retired detective Mark Sherrick misused police resources, including more than 1,000 searches of one license plate tied to his ex-girlfriend on the department's Flock camera system. Court records say he also placed a GPS device on her car and tracked it with a department-issued cell phone, and he now faces a criminal harassment charge covering January to February 2025. Sherrick retired on April 2, 2025, during a third-party investigation into his conduct; Mayor Erin Joyce says the town maintains strict conduct standards.

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EMPath 'Fall Ball' fundraiser set for Sept. 19 at mansion

Shellee Mendes hosts the 'Fall Ball' fundraiser at the Mendes-Martin Mansion in Braintree on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 4-8 p.m., supporting Economic Mobility Pathways' work to help low-income families out of poverty.

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Thayer Library offers Friday drop-in play for young children

Children and caregivers can join free drop-in play from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Sept. 18, in the Thayer Public Library Children's Room, with toys, puppets, blocks and social play for kids through age 5.

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OLLI documentary program meets Friday at Thayer Library

The OLLI program 'Discovering Documentaries' meets Friday, Sept. 18, at 10 a.m. at Thayer Public Library for preregistered OLLI members.

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Thayer Library schedules Friday morning library tour

Thayer Public Library hosts an in-person adult library tour Friday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m.

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Board-game meetup returns to Thayer Library Saturday

The South of Boston Boardgame Meetup Group holds a free drop-in day of play Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. at Thayer Public Library, featuring games like Catan and Ticket to Ride for beginners ages 13 and up.

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Saturday storytime planned for young children at Thayer

Thayer Public Library hosts Saturday Storytime Sept. 19 at 10 a.m., with books, songs and a craft for children ages 2½ to 4.

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Braintree Farmers Market returns Saturday with local vendors

The Braintree Farmers Market runs Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town Hall Mall, 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive.

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Braintree girls soccer falls 2-0 at Natick

Braintree girls soccer lost 2-0 to Natick on Thursday, Sept. 17, dropping the Wamps to 3-3.

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Archbishop Williams football visits Norton Friday

Archbishop Williams varsity football plays an away nonconference game at Norton at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18.

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