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Bixby Apartments residents report six-week elevator outage

Residents at Bixby Apartments have gone six weeks without an elevator, making stairs difficult for older and disabled tenants and disrupting access to appointments. The building manager said repairs were expected within two weeks or less.

CBS Boston

Puppy reported stolen from truck near North Main Street

Brockton Animal Control is asking for help finding an 18-week-old French bulldog reportedly taken from a tow truck near 77 North Main Street around 1 a.m. The owner is offering a $1,000 reward, WBZ reported.

The Enterprise

Brockton man found guilty in 2022 murder

On Wednesday, September 30, Brendan Fernandes was found guilty in Brockton Superior Court of first-degree murder and firearm-related charges in the 2022 killing of Brima Koroma, according to an update published Thursday, October 1.

The Enterprise

Food Basket International plans grand opening on Belmont Street

Food Basket International plans a ribbon-cutting and grand opening today, October 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 683 Belmont Street. The supermarket says it will offer groceries, halal meats, seafood, produce and a fast-casual kitchen.

Metro South Chamber of Commerce

Brockton Farmers’ Market runs Friday at City Hall Plaza

The Brockton Farmers’ Market is scheduled for today, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VFW Parkway beside City Hall Plaza, with local vendors and farm products.

Brockton Farmers Market

Brockton Bikes leads First Friday ride

Brockton Bikes will lead a free, family-friendly ride today at 5 p.m., starting at the Gallery at Enso Flats, 50 Centre Street. The roughly 75-minute ride is paced for varied abilities and returns downtown.

Green Streets Initiative

Library hosts children’s “Let’s Make Friends” program

The Brockton Public Library will hold “Let’s Make Friends” today from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Story Room at the Main Branch, 304 Main Street.

Brockton Public Library

Orchard Park Family reunion set for Friday night

The Orchard Park Family will hold a reunion tonight, October 2, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Santana’s Function Hall. The gathering is billed as a community social supporting local giving-back efforts.

Orchard Park Family

Boston Public Quartet performs at Brockton Public Library Saturday

The Boston Public Quartet will perform Saturday, October 3, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Brockton Public Library, 304 Main St. The concert launches the ensemble’s 20th season, “Music of Revolution and Migration.”

Brockton Public Library

Fuller Craft Museum hosts Asagi Maeda artist talk Saturday

Fuller Craft Museum will host Asagi Maeda on Saturday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program includes a presentation, curator-led Q&A, silent auction and book signing.

Fuller Craft Museum

Fuller Craft Museum’s wheel-throwing class starts Saturday; waitlist open

A six-session introductory ceramics class begins Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. The class is full, but the museum is taking names for its waitlist.

Fuller Craft Museum

Girls Sports Day invites grades 3–8 to Marciano Stadium

Brockton girls in grades 3 through 8 can try sports with Brockton High athletes and coaches Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marciano Stadium. The program is free and includes lunch.

Brookfield Elementary School

Matty’s Mustache Ride returns Saturday with cookout and live music

The 5th Annual Matty’s Mustache Ride is scheduled for Saturday, October 3. Motorcycles and vehicles meet at Brockton High School at 9 a.m., with kickstands up at 10 a.m.; a cookout, live music, raffles and merchandise follow at Keating Hall.

LND Foundation

Bell Bottom plays classic rock at Westgate Pub Saturday

Bell Bottom will perform Saturday, October 3, from 8 p.m. to midnight at Westgate Pub, 65 Westgate Drive. The no-cover show features 1970s and 1980s rock favorites.

Westgate Pub

Wicked Daughter plays Pearl Jam tribute at Westgate Lanes

Wicked Daughter is scheduled to perform tonight, October 2, at 8 p.m. at Westgate Lanes, 65 Westgate Drive, with a set featuring Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots and other grunge and classic-rock favorites.

Westgate Lanes