BROCKTON − Jose Duarte, retired principal of South Middle School, was named acting principal of Brockton High School. At Tuesday’s school committee meeting, Acting Superintendent James Cobbs said Duarte will temporarily take over as principal for at least two months until a permanent principal is hired in January.
An 18-year-old Bridgewater man has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Bedford Street.
The East Bridgewater Police Department has identified the hit-and-run driver who struck and dragged an 11-year-old girl in the parking lot of a town elementary school, Chief Michael Jenkins announced.
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old who is wanted for the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old man in Brockton earlier this year.
In case you missed it, here are five stories of the top stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area.
Bridgewater’s Percy Lewis identified as motorcycle crash victim
An 18-year-old Bridgewater man has been identified as the motorcyclist killed in last Thursday’s multi-vehicle crash on Bedford Street, the Bridgewater Police Department said. On Thursday, Oct. 12, at about 4:15 p.m., Bridgewater officials responded to the area of 1001 Bedford St. to find Percy Lewis III, 18, of Bridgewater, who was operating a 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle, lying in the road with severe injuries. Lewis was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, officials said.
‘Shock and pani’: ‘Shock and pain’: Bridgewater’s Percy Lewis identified as motorcycle crash victim
Details on the fatal crash: Bridgewater motorcyclist, 18, dies in multi-vehicle crash on Bedford Street
Police identify hit-and-run driver who struck 11-year-old girl in East Bridgewater
The East Bridgewater Police Department has identified the hit-and-run driver who struck and dragged an 11-year-old girl in the parking lot of a town elementary school, Chief Michael Jenkins announced in a written statement. The female driver, who is 62 years old and from Florida, will be summoned to Brockton District Court for negligent operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury, police said.
Police identify driver: Police identify hit-and-run driver who struck 11-year-old girl in East Bridgewater
SUV struck 11-year-old girl:: SUV struck 11-year-old girl on bicycle in East Bridgewater school parking lot, police say
Brockton’s Luminosity Behavioral Health agrees to $700,000 settlement on fraud allegations
A Brockton-based mental health provider has agreed to pay $700,000 in a settlement to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to MassHealth following an investigation by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. The AG’s office said the investigation began with a referral from MassHealth and its managed care entities.
Mental health provider agrees to pay: Brockton’s Luminosity Behavioral Health agrees to $700,000 settlement on fraud allegations
Raynham family always loved Halloween — but this year they did it for 9-year-old Evie
If the Anderson family had it their way, every day would be Halloween. In addition to the year-round spooky décor inside their home, husband Jared Anderson and wife Kimberly Anderson go all out with the Halloween decorations and spooky displays every year on their front yard. Their determination in topping the previous year isn’t about spectacle. It’s an act of love and remembrance. This past spring, Jared and Kimberly’s youngest daughter, Evelyn, 9, died suddenly of cardiac arrest. “Evie,” as she was known, loved Halloween, and her family’s Halloween efforts, more than anything, are a celebration of her life this year.
Family decorates in honor of daughter Raynham family always loved Halloween — but this year they did it for 9-year-old Evie
Four Brockton-area hiking spots to explore this fall
While many residents of Brockton may enjoy the hustle and bustle of city living, it can be difficult to break away and seek out spots in nature to walk or hike around the area. But there are plenty of places in the area to explore nature and check out the foliage. Here are four hiking trails around Brockton for families to enjoy nature:
Hiking spots to enjoy: Four Brockton-area hiking spots to explore this fall
Staff writer Kathy Bossa can be reached by email at kbossa@enterprisenews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Enterprise today.
