A woman died Wednesday after an MBTA Commuter Rail train collided with her vehicle in Abington Brockton's Good Samaritan hospital has a new name in wake of Steward bankruptcy. What is it? Members of the East Bridgewater Fire Department received commendation awards from the Select Board for their efforts in saving an injured tree worker's life in March here are five of the top stories from the past week Brockton fatal shooting update: Brockton fatal Easter shooting update: Defense says suspect tried to save brother's life What the judges said: Conor James' playoff round performance released as 'The Voice' teaser: What the judges said Did James make it to live shows? Conor James' playoff round on 'The Voice' results: Did he make it to live shows? Conor James competes on 'The Voice': Conor James of Bridgewater, MA competes on 'The Voice' Woman dead after collision: Update: Woman dead after MBTA Commuter Rail train collides with her vehicle in Abington MBTA commuter train collides with SUV: MBTA commuter rail train collides with vehicle in Abington. What we know Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton has a new name The West Side hospital's new owners announced the change on Thursday It's been expected since the Boston-based nonprofit system took over as Steward Health Care once the nation's largest private hospital system "Today is a proud day for our hospital as we take this next integration step into BMC Health System," Matthew Hesketh Brockton's Good Sam hospital renamed: Brockton's Good Samaritan hospital has new name in wake of Steward bankruptcy. What is it? Good Sam hospital has to change name: Good Samaritan hospital in Brockton has to change its name. Why, when and what to know Interim Fire Chief Kevin Nord announced in a written statement resulted in lifesaving efforts rendered to a citizen in distress," the commendation states East Bridgewater firefighters recognized East Bridgewater firefighters recognized for 'heroic' rescue of injured tree worker Rescue team saves injured worker: Rescue team saves injured tree worker trapped 47 feet up in East Bridgewater 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 Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website Top hats were in fashion and people connected through telegrams rather than texts And the need for family and friends to come together Planning your funeral in advance means your family won’t have to when the time comes >>LEARN MORE Services that honor the individual and provide peace of mind for families >>SEE OUR SERVICES Unparalleled care at every step with unique and personalized memorial services >>SEE OUR SERVICES Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Bridgewater Chapman Funerals & Cremations - East Bridgewater Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Falmouth Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Harwich Funeral Home Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Harwich Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Marstons Mills Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Martha’s Vineyard Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Mashpee Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Wareham Chapman Funerals & Cremations - West Falmouth Funeral Home Chapman Funerals & Cremations - West Falmouth Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Yarmouth © Chapman Funerals & CremationsSupported by SRS Computing Your browser may not work with certain site. 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EAST BRIDGEWATER — Superintendent Elizabeth Legault has resigned after nearly a decade leading East Bridgewater Public Schools Legault and school officials confirmed the parting of ways in letters posted on the schools' website East Bridgewater officials had repeatedly refused to answer Enterprise questions about Legault's employment status over the past several weeks — before abruptly making the announcement public on Tuesday "After discussions between the School Committee and Superintendent the parties have mutually agreed to move in new directions," School Committee Chairperson Gordon McKinnon wrote in a letter dated Tuesday Legault shared a resignation letter "After thoughtful consideration and discussions with the School Committee we have determined that it is a good time for us to part ways so I can move on to my next career challenge and new leadership can make their own imprint on the further success of the district," she wrote What she told us in 2015 Q&A with East Bridgewater Superintendent Elizabeth Legault Legault held a job interview with the Mansfield School Committee on Feb "It is great to be a Viking and I love East Bridgewater but I've come to Mansfield because I feel it's the next step it's a growth opportunity for me," she said Mansfield announced it had chosen another candidate Devastating crash East Bridgewater teen killed in crash remembered as 'sweet, gentle, caring, and loving' 3 years left on her contractLegault's most recent contract with East Bridgewater came into effect in July 2023 The five-year deal would have kept her on through June 2028 Her base salary for the current financial year is $216,000 "I will miss being part of the incredible Viking community," Legault wrote "Thank you again for the trust you have placed in me and for the opportunity to serve the students Send your news tips to reporter Chris Helms by email at CHelms@enterprisenews.com or connect on X at @HelmsNews The 18-year-old driver was transported to a local hospital with "what appeared to be life-threatening injuries" the statement said The passenger of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital with "what were believed to be serious injuries," the statement said Middleboro police and fire responded to the single-vehicle crash at approximately 2:37 a.m according to the written statement from Police Chief Robert Ferreira and Fire Chief Owen Thompson "that appeared to have crashed into a tree with the driver of the vehicle trapped inside," said the written statement The Middleboro Fire Department used hydraulic cutting tools to get the driver out of the vehicle The cause of the crash remains under investigation "The Middleboro Fire Department and the Middleboro Police Department extend their condolences to the friends and family of the victim during this time," said the written statement EAST BRIDGEWATER — East Bridgewater residents can expect to see two new faces on police patrol in 2025 Conner McDermott and Jessy Heger, who both grew up in East Bridgewater, join the force as full-time patrol officers on Jan. 2, 2025, Police Chief Michael Jenkins said in a written statement McDermott and Heger began their careers in law enforcement in East Bridgewater as police dispatchers in 2018 and 2020 They were both appointed as reserve officers for the town in 2021 Reserve officers are non-working officers that are placed on a list to be hired when positions open up in the department “Both Officer Hager and Officer McDermott have been invaluable members of our team for years and I’m appreciative of their continued commitment to serve our community,” Jenkins wrote “I look forward to their continued service in East Bridgewater and know that they will excel in their roles.” With the addition of McDermott and Heger, there will be 12 full-time officers and six full-time sergeants on the patrol division, according to the East Bridgewater Police Department’s website McDermott and Heger will attend a 22-week police training for full-time officers although their appointment will go into effect at the beginning of January Here’s who the two new full-time patrol officers in East Bridgewater are Quick-thinking cops East Bridgewater boy on the mend after dirt bike crash ‘Best part of the job is giving back’Conner McDermott grew up in East Bridgewater and attended the town's public schools He went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Bridgewater State University McDermott was hired as a full-time police dispatcher in East Bridgewater in 2018 He attended the MPTC Basic Reserve Police Academy in 2021 and was appointed as a reserve officer that same year “The best part of this job is giving back to the Town of East Bridgewater,” McDermott said “I enjoy being able to leave a positive impact on our community on a daily basis.” cooking and grilling and going to his beach house in Maine with family and friends He was also an assistant football coach at East Bridgewater Jr./Sr High School from 2015 to 2020 and is currently an assistant football coach in Pembroke 'Stunning' Custom builder's private residence in Bridgewater sold for $980K Jessy Heger also grew up in East Bridgewater and graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice She attended the MPTC Basic Reserve Police Academy in 2020 and began working as a full-time police dispatcher in East Bridgewater that same year she was appointed as a reserve officer for the town “The best part of the job is the opportunity to work closely with very experienced and knowledgeable police officers as well as the residents of the town,” Heger said “I am eager for this new opportunity to attend the academy and to be working full-time as an officer for the East Bridgewater Police Department.” Heger said she likes to spend time with her family Jessy Heger will be the third full-time female police officer employed by East Bridgewater The other two female officers are School Resource Officer Tallitha Connor and Det Heger will be the only full-time female officer on the patrol division EAST BRIDGEWATER — Good Samaritans pulled an 83-year-old Bridgewater woman from a single-vehicle crash that resulted in a car fire on Saturday The East Bridgewater Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a crash in the area of 260 West St Police Chief Michael Jenkins and Fire Chief Timothy Harhen announced in a joint written statement first responders found a vehicle that had crashed into a tree and was on fire," according to the statement from the vehicle before first responders arrived," the statement said delivered life-rendering cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the unconscious driver," officials said 'Better under pressure' Bella Abrams keeps winning ways for EB girls basketball going East Bridgewater Fire Department paramedics immediately took over advanced care upon arrival who suffered "life-threatening injuries," was taken by ambulance to Boston Medical Center The preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle driving eastbound on West Street crossed the center line and left the roadway "The vehicle struck and snapped a utility pole "I would like to commend the good Samaritans who jumped into action and risked their own lives during an incredibly dangerous situation to rescue the driver and give her the best chance at surviving," Jenkins said "Our town is filled with good-hearted and caring people which was clearly displayed during this incident." EAST BRIDGEWATER — East Bridgewater senior Joey Saccone is being remembered as a son people are remembering him and giving back to his family during this difficult time The 18-year-old died of his injuries from a motor vehicle crash on Sunday, April 6 in Middleboro the Plymouth County District's Attorney's Office said Tuesday In a written statement, East Bridgewater Assistant Superintendent of Schools Gina Williams said counseling was made available to students "If you would like any support or have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our Jr./Sr are available at (508) 378-8214," said Williams Who was Joey Saccone?Saccone's father called him "Joseph Richard you will forever be daddy's little guy and I'm so sorry this had to happen! Keep watch over your little sister from above because she needs her big brother," said Joe Saccone on Facebook. Joey Saccone's obituary said he was " a sweet "He loved spending time with family attending concerts Samantha Saccone so much and was so proud to be a big brother and had a love for old school rap and writing/singing his own songs." Saccone grew up in Whitman before moving to East Bridgewater in 2019 and "was eagerly anticipating his graduation this spring at E There was an outpouring of love for Saccone on social media. Friends remembered him as someone they could turn to for anything and talked about how much they will miss him happy memories of time spent together and how loved he was by so many Johnny Macaroni's Bystanders pull passenger from vehicle East Bridgewater driver killed in Middleboro crash A GoFundMe was created by Jessica Cunningham The GoFundMe was created on April 6 and titled "Donations for Joey Saccone's Loved Ones." The money raised will go to Joey Saccone's parents Another GoFundMe was created for Joey Saccone titled "Help the Saccone Family in Their Time of Grief." This GoFundMe was created by Gregory Mackay on April 6 To help the family during this difficult time a Meal Train account was also created for the Saccone Family. Meal Train is a food service where family and friends can schedule to prepare meals for people in need. To donate or volunteer a meal go online When is Joey Saccone's funeral service?Visiting hours for Joey Saccone are Sunday, April 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Blanchard Funeral Chapel a funeral service will be held at Blanchard EAST BRIDGEWATER — A new restaurant has just opened in town and it's serving up a delicious array of options to satisfy any craving with a homey vibe Whether you are in the mood for a hearty breakfast or lunch That's because Nanda's Restaurant is cooking up a wide selection of homemade breakfast and lunch classics and more "It's all made from scratch and fresh," Manager Laryssa Gervasio "You can tell the difference between what is fresh and what isn’t You can tell our food is fresh with the first bite." She said her father has been cooking for at least 30 years and is amazing at his job "My dad has blessed hands when it comes to breakfast foods," she said Fernanda “Nanda,” namesake of the restaurant Laryssa's parents are from Vitoria, Brazil, but they never met until they both were working together at the same diner in Weymouth more than 20 years ago. Together, they went on to open the Grill and Eye Breakfast in Weymouth about 16 years ago Customers can choose from classic egg dishes Specialty drinks and unique and fun dishes like a Brazilian-style acai bowl Mickey Mouse-shaped pancakes and The Viking Special are also on the menu Both breakfast and lunch dishes are served all day "We want customers to feel like family," she said "It’s really nice to go to a restaurant where they remember your name Dave Portnoy's guide: Best pizza in the Brockton area The menu offers a wide selection of options including omelets stuffed with a variety of cheeses waffles topped with whipped cream and fruit Brockton's best kept secrets: Cocktails, nightlife, vibes & tasty dishes Customers who are looking for healthy options won't be disappointed Laryssa recommends customers try the country hash skillet or the chicken deluxe made with either fried or grilled chicken and topped with cheese is a customer-inspired creation on the menu Elvis pancakes started at the Weymouth diner "My dad is always willing to accommodate special orders and we love hearing feedback from our customers." Nanda's Restaurant is open every day from 6 a.m Takeout is available every day by calling 508-456-1003 (This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information.) EAST BRIDGEWATER — Crews rescued an injured tree worker who was trapped more than 40 feet up in a tree in East Bridgewater on Wednesday The East Bridgewater Fire Department received a 911 call at 10:59 a.m reporting an injured tree worker in the backyard of the home on Northridge Drive Police Chief Michael Jenkins and Interim Fire Chief Kevin Nord announced in a joint written statement had climbed the tree using shoe spikes and was operating a chainsaw when a falling piece of the tree kicked back and broke his arm," the statement said "The victim suffered some blood loss but did not lose consciousness." Interim Chief Nord estimated that the tree worker was stuck about 47 feet off the ground The tall pine tree was secluded in a wooded backyard area The Enterprise media partner WCVB reported "from Sky5, a tree worker with a chainsaw was seen at the top of a tree that had its limbs removed. The man was securely harnessed to the tree and appeared to be clutching his arm," WCVB reported Winsor responded to the scene with an engine tower and an ambulance but quickly determined that the situation called for a specialized rescue," the statement said Deputy Winsor called in the Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team (PCTRT) which includes firefighters from numerous departments including two East Bridgewater firefighters Officials said PCTRT utilized a 35-foot ground ladder "lashed it to the tree vertically and then used ropes "Rescue personnel climbed to the high point of the ladder secured the victim in a harness and helped to lower him to the ground," officials said The tree worker was treated at the scene and transported by ambulance to a nearby landing zone where he was then transported via medical helicopter to Tufts Medical Center in Boston Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials arrived on the scene to conduct an investigation Rockland and Bridgewater responded and assisted at the scene “Thank you to everyone involved in this coordinated rescue effort.” East Bridgewater Police also responded to secure the scene and direct traffic “This was great work by all involved — police fire and EMS — at the scene,” said Jenkins “We thank everyone involved for their prompt response in helping to rescue this man who was so high up in a dangerous situation." East Bridgewater boy on the mend after dirt bike crash thanks to quick-thinking copsThe EnterpriseEAST BRIDGEWATER — Quick-thinking East Bridgewater police officers potentially saved a child's life after the child was injured in a dirt bike crash Police Chief Michael Jenkins said in a written statement Monday afternoon On Friday, Nov. 15, at approximately 2:34 p.m., East Bridgewater Police were dispatched to a home on Anna Drive for a report of a child who had crashed a dirt bike and was injured "I am immensely proud of the quick response to this incident by many officers and the application of a tourniquet by Detective Sgt which stopped severe bleeding that may have saved this juvenile's life," Jenkins said 'No veteran should be hungry' Overwhelming response to Crocetti's turkey giveaway and Mark Harvey all responded to the scene Officers located an 11-year-old child suffering from a severe leg wound immediately applied a tourniquet to the child's right leg to stop the bleeding The East Bridgewater Fire Department then transported the child to Boston Children's Hospital 'Unrivaled elegance' West Bridgewater home that sold for $775K is a sanctuary the East Bridgewater Police Department was notified by the child's family that he underwent surgery and was now home recovering well Doctors told the family that the application of a tourniquet prevented severe "Our responding officers handled this situation with the utmost care and concern These officers' actions reflect the core values of the East Bridgewater Police Department of providing exceptional police services that enable the safety and well-being of all our citizens," the chief said EAST BRIDGEWATER — Fire Chief Timothy M. Harhen retired Friday after three decades with the East Bridgewater Fire Department "The thing I miss the most out of everything on this job is being on the nozzle," Harhen said That means handling the business end of a water hose directly dousing a blaze Harhen hasn't been "on the nozzle" for 15 years A glint comes into his eye talking about it It's easy to see that this is the same man who used to listen to the scanners with his friends He and his Tac9 radio club buddies would rush to the scene and watch who runs Brockton's Emergency Management Agency plus the Regional Emergency Communications Center in Holbrook who attended Friday's celebration at the Bedford Street firehouse Harhen joined the East Bridgewater department in February 1991 becoming acting chief in 2012 and chief in 2013 On Friday he gave a short but heartfelt speech to friends "I'm not going to really miss being a fire chief," he said flanked by his son Alex on one side and his wife Karen on the other "But I'm going to miss being a firefighter." asked what he tells firefighters beginning their careers "We all come out on this job and we have a bucket," he said Emotional day: Heart recipient donates van to crash victim after reading Enterprise story So my thing that I try to preach to my people is if you're not mentally well because of this job then you need to go get help," said the 1988 graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School Harhem singled out one program that specializes in helping first responders: On-Site Academy in Westminster The chief also said you have to come to terms with a hard fact "We go on all these calls and we're there to help people and that's what we try to do And it's a realization early in your career that you can't help everybody Harhen plans to enjoy a new boat and more time with his family. He's staying in East Bridgewater and expects to keep contributing to the town, perhaps on the Capital Improvement Planning Committee Harhen has served East Bridgewater in a number of roles over the years: If you are a first responder in need of help here are two resources for immediate help: Fire/EMS Helpline: 1-888-731-FIRE (3473) and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) East Bridgewater High girls basketball coach Steve Moore doesn't care who's scoring points for the team That's been evident for the Vikings (16-4) this season as they've embraced a true 'team first' mentality Only three times this season has an EB player been the leading scorer in consecutive games and there's been a different leading scorer in each of the last six games A total of seven different players have been a top scorer this winter as long as we score," said freshman Jackie Pohl you have trust in them that they are going to score." It's been fun for Moore to watch and coach the team with the level of chemistry that they've exhibited Though he admitted that nabbing 16 wins this season was a pleasant surprise given the youth of the team More: 'Competitive household' molded Helms siblings into headliners for Carver High basketball The Vikings are playing without any seniors on their roster this winter and Jessica Long is the team's lone captain as a junior who made the team last season as an eighth grader and Pohl were all named South League All-Stars for the season "We do have some people that score on a regular basis It's a testament to their egos," Moore said They have to do what's best for the team and they've embraced that the entire season." The Vikings credit their success on the offensive side to the diversity of skillsets that can be on the floor at any given time Oman serves as one of the team's top 3-point specialists while Pohl can get to the hoop quickly and finish layups and McManus has the ability to stretch the floor by playing multiple positions Their play on the court together is improved by their time spent with each other outside of the gym which they refer to as 'pastafests,' or playing trivia where they have to guess facts about Moore and his coaching staff We've been playing together for a while," McManus said But she's also learned from her older teammates "Her court vision is insane," McManus said of Pohl and score 2 points and she still is one of the best players." "They kind of took me under their wing last year since I was still only in eighth grade," Pohl said about Oman and McManus "It helped me develop as a player and a person." More: 'Fun to watch': Only a junior, Southeastern girls basketball standout makes school history Even with the playoffs still to come next week the players feel that it's already been a special season for them one that they don't want to end anytime soon With next season to feature everyone returning anticipation is already high for how next year's team can perform the team is trying to focus on the task at hand of making the season more memorable than it already has been "We're going to be sad when the season's over," Oman said and Long have all been among the scoring leaders in games this season in addition to juniors Emma Farrell and Brooke Murphy East Bridgewater High's first-year football coach Greg O’Sullivan meant it when he said his team is ready to play anytime and anywhere the Vikings have been practicing in front of the high school as the athletic field is being replaced the team’s temporary practice location has been in the outfield of one of the school’s baseball fields The team is also entering this season with roughly 36 players on its varsity roster The conditions have been far from ideal for O’Sullivan’s team so far but that hasn’t stopped his players from wanting to compete We don’t care who we play,” O’Sullivan said O’Sullivan said it will be crucial for the team to stay as healthy as possible While the Vikings head coach said the grounds crew at the school has done everything they can to keep the grass in decent shape some players are getting banged up from the uneven surface “Obviously staying healthy is the name of the game for anybody but (it’s) making sure that everybody understands multiple positions,” O’Sullivan said “If we can be just a little more multi-faceted With progress on the turf field still moving along East Bridgewater will spend at least the first two weeks of the season on the road 27 is up in the air as to if the Vikings will play at home or not The game is currently scheduled to be played at Seekonk but O’Sullivan said that the school has agreed to come to East Bridgewater if the field is ready The hope is that the turf is ready for Oct 4 so that the team can have back-to-back home games against Rockland and Middleboro and host a third home game against West Bridgewater on Thanksgiving More: Who starts at No. 1? South Shore high school football preseason top 10 rankings More: Find all South Shore, Brockton-area high school football coverage right here Everything’s going to be on the road for now so they’re not going to know any different," said O'Sullivan and we just keep rolling through it,” he added In a normal first year for most new head coaches challenges include getting to know dozens of new players and figuring out the best ways to build relationships on top of all that in his first year at East Bridgewater he also is dealing with a limited practice field and might not get to coach a game at home until October But that hasn’t stopped him from energizing the team ahead of the season and you just got to keep running through it and that’s what we’re going to do.”  Helping O’Sullivan in his situation is his familiarity with the program and his experience learning under other successful coaches on the South Shore O’Sullivan graduated from the high school in 2008 He came back into the district last year after coaching in Plymouth O’Sullivan coached at Middleboro under Pat Kingman as well as Chris Whidden at Plymouth North He has also coached at M2 Quarterback Academy under owner Mike McCarthy for the last six years “I’ve been learning from football guys across the board,” O’Sullivan said “I’m super lucky to be exposed to some of the great minds.”  O’Sullivan also has an experienced coaching staff behind him His defensive coordinator was there when he was a sophomore was a running back at East Bridgewater in 2002 “I’m surrounded by a bunch of really good coaches,” O’Sullivan said Having an experienced coaching staff has made it easier for the players to buy in O’Sullivan is confident that the team has a lot of talent at the top of the roster He added that there will be nine seniors leading the team this season but there are underclassmen who have become vocal leaders as well He said that players are constantly coming up to him volunteering to play at other positions where there is a need As a coach with a heavy players-first philosophy O’Sullivan’s approach is already paying dividends with his players despite the adversity they have faced early on they just want to be on the field,” O’Sullivan said And they all want to get the best out of each other.”  There are things we can do to keep our cities and towns clean for future generations conserving energy and maybe it's something bigger Here are four events happening next week in Brockton Brockton believes you don't see change by doing little things. Everyone can do their part, "one block, park, or sidewalk at a time," according to the city's website All you need to do is grab some cleaning supplies You decide what you want to clean up in Downtown Brockton 'Keep Brockton Beautiful:' How you can help clean up Brockton at 'Keep Brockton Beautiful': What is it and when? Taunton has done their research and is ready to clean up certain areas around the city to celebrate Earth Day. The event is hosted by the Taunton Ecology Awareness Movement Sign up for this event by emailing tauntonecoaware@gmail.com Volunteers will check in at the parking lot behind the Taunton Police Station from 8 to 9 a.m Bags and gloves can be delivered to volunteers before the event There will be chicken coops and a planting activity for kids to enjoy people are welcome to stay on the property There will be one seeder starter per child EAST BRIDGEWATER -- If the East Bridgewater High football team wasn't turning heads after starting the season 3-0 On Friday night, EB took down Rockland in its first home game of the season to improve to 4-0 The Vikings won three games each of the past two seasons and two games during the two seasons played in 2021 (including a four-game season during what was dubbed 'Fall II') That undefeated start might be a surprise to some for a team that has faced some adversity already The Vikings entered the season with only 36 players on the roster and were unsure when they might play at home due to a new turf field being installed But none of that has mattered to this team and the undefeated start hasn't surprised anyone in the East Bridgewater locker room just to have that environment in (the) first home game I think EB football is back," Vikings quarterback Ethan Pohl said along with fellow captains Collin Brown and Aidan Clancy recalled those struggles over the last few seasons But there's a new vibe under first-year head coach Greg O'Sullivan "Everybody is excited to play football," Pohl said We were tired of losing man," Clancy added the buy in from his players was there from the jump He said by the second week of the preseason making it easy to install the playbook at a faster rate that has translated onto the field for the Vikings "These kids worked their butts off," O'Sullivan said The Vikings next test comes at home against league opponent Middleboro as they attempt to stay undefeated After feeling like they had been on the bottom the last few years EB players now feel that the tables have turned in their favor "I think we're the team that everyone wants to come after now," Pohl said EB's running game has been its biggest contributor to the team's 4-0 start the Vikings have rushed for more than 1,000 yards led by a three-headed monster comprising of seniors Clancy and Austin Dewhurst and the QB Pohl the Vikings ran for 302 yards in just three quarters with 162 yards a piece from Clancy and Pohl It was tougher sledding against Rockland as the Bulldogs stifled the Vikings run game for most of the game until Dewhurst broke free for a 55-yard touchdown run to tie the game in the second quarter the Vikings still rushed for more than 200 yards While each of the three are dynamic assets O'Sullivan said that the offensive line is the motor of the offense "It all starts with them and how hard they work." Clancy called the team's run game 'dangerous.' Vikings' cornerback Logan Williams made himself an early candidate for play of the year with a one-handed interception that he returned for a touchdown against Rockland. His score put East Bridgewater up 14-7 in the second quarter The pick came on a second-and-10 play from Rockland's 47-yard line The ball was thrown and Williams extended his right arm and looked at the ball as he snagged it while fending off a player with his left arm but Williams secured and tucked it as he went 56 yards for the score EAST BRIDGEWATER -- It didn't take long for the East Bridgewater and West Bridgewater High football rivalry to be reignited The game ended 36-14 in favor of the Vikings The teams did not participate in a handshake line following the early stoppage of play EB jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the first half tensions continued to rise and multiple personal and dead ball fouls were called on both teams leading up to the scrum that ended the game prematurely "You hate to see it end like that because both sides fought so hard," EB coach Greg O'Sullivan said "I know both sides don't condone stuff like that (It's) two towns that know each other well More: Thanksgiving high school football scores and highlights the Vikings scored on a 10-yard pass from senior quarterback Ethan Pohl to Rob Mavilla with 1:33 remaining in the first quarter to make it 6-0 after WB blocked the PAT Pohl threw two more touchdown passes in the half The other went for 27 yards to make it 20-0 with 2:06 to play before halftime The connection between the two on Wednesday night was nothing new as Pohl has been looking downfield for Williams since grade school In addition to his two touchdown receptions Williams recorded an interception just before halftime to keep the Wildcats scoreless heading into the third quarter More: For good friends Buron and Colombo, B-R vs. Brockton rivalry still holds a lot of meaning Holmes led the Wildcats on a four-minute drive that he capped with a 2-yard rushing touchdown Ryan Nunes intercepted Pohl and the Wildcats had possession at the Viking 15 the Vikings stopped the Wildcats on fourth-and-1 from the 3-yard line EB's offense followed that up with a 97-yard drive resulting in an Aidan Clancy 10-yard rushing touchdown to make the score 28-7 in the fourth Mark Lee recovered a Wildcat fumble and returned it 93 yards for a touchdown to extend the lead to 36-7 WB's Tommy Polidori scored the final touchdown for the Wildcats to make it 36-14 Polidori and the Wildcat offense got the ball back and had driven to around midfield when the game was stopped It's no disrespect toward these guys," Polidori said Obviously not the outcome we wanted but nothing That's the feeling East Bridgewater TikTok creator Abigail Burke has after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday to uphold Congress's TikTok ban. During the pandemic, the East Bridgewater mom made TikTok videos that got 30 million views. Her first video was her first viral video on the app All she had to do was decorate a cake during the pandemic to get millions of views online and in person "Are you the cake decorator from Tik Tok?" These are the questions she got when she started making videos but after two years Burke was looking to do something else then I started shifting to other brands and content," Burke told The Enterprise on Friday 5 Brockton area influencers Social media influencers from the Brockton area you should be following Moving OnBurke admits she didn't make much off TikTok She made more money when companies reached out to her That's when she found a new passion for marketing "My whole thing was working for brands and I wanted to help them make videos," said Burke She helped businesses in the Brockton area and did some consulting work where she got to go to local high schools and introduce them to TikTok marketing East Bridgewater mom reinvents herself How Abby Burke became a TikTok cake artist phenom We've seen some TikTokers move to RedNote, but Burke isn't doing that This does not mean she's done with social media marketing though I am using this as a rebrand and I am already a partner there," said Burke One last video?Burke has no bad feelings for the app but she will also keep making videos on the app till she can't anymore She plans to create more educational videos on products I don't have to keep up with trends so much and I can put more intention behind my videos," said Burke If Tik Tok does make a comeback to the United States Burke tells us she will follow To see Abigail's last video you can follow her on Tik Tok @its_abby_abbigail EAST BRIDGEWATER -- It's not always about how many points East Bridgewater High girls basketball player Bella Abrams scores The junior guard has a knack for hitting some timely shots for the Vikings again doing so on Tuesday night at home in a 41-28 win over Norton in the Div Abrams scored the team's final five points of the game to go from up eight with 2:34 remaining Prior to the sixth game of the season against Norwell an illness had started going around the team was then inserted into the starting lineup She has stayed in that role for every game played since More: South Shore high school top performers in MIAA playoffs The team has gone 14-3 since Abrams was put into the starting rotation we can't take her out of the starting lineup," EB head coach Steve Moore said with a smile Abrams had 11 points in the win over Norton Abrams hit the dagger for the Vikings with under two minutes remaining she converted a left-handed layup just for assurance "I feel like I usually shoot better under pressure," Abrams said "It felt good to hit those shots in a moment where we needed them." More: 'It's never over': Hurley's heave (Part 2) helps W-H complete 3-OT comeback in Sweet 16 from off the dribble looks to coming off screens While Abrams declared softball as her top sport high-pressure moments that basketball often provides and with another year of high school ball after a junior season that is still going she will likely find herself in a lot more of those moments I love being in big games and the feeling of it," Abrams said who had a huge game on the glass with 20 rebounds and 13 points had one word to describe Abrams after the game: "Shooter." Oman then expanded on how much the team trusts her in late-game moments It puts the pressure on them and we have nothing to worry about," Oman said Blette is one of only two seniors on the team while Willis is the youngest member on the team as a rising eighth-grade star Willis began her varsity career last season in seventh grade So not only has Blette been in her shoes before but she is also quite literally setting Willis up for success More: A year of firsts: Exciting times ahead for West Bridgewater volleyball Willis tied for the team lead in kills with 12 and added for blocks while Blette assisted on 13 points to go along with 8 digs and 4 aces Willis scored the winning point in the second set after coming back from a 20-15 deficit and scored the final point in the fourth set to seal the match "I know what it's like to be an eighth grader on varsity It can be intimidating but she's handled it so well," Blette said "She doesn't really show you when she's frazzled EB trailed early in the match after losing the first set 25-17 it appeared that the Vikings were going to trail 2-0 in the second set down 20-15 but battled back to finish on a 10-1 run and tie the match at 1 Blette's leadership on the court shined late in that second set after a service point run set up the comeback Blette has seen action at every position on the court and led by example on Wednesday with 11 underclassmen and fellow senior Adriana Amicangioli right behind her She's the one that's been (here) from the start until now," head coach Andrew MacDonald said "It's really cool for her to get this experience of back-to-back Elite 8s I know she's been wanting this for a long time." More: It's playoff time: South Shore high school football top 10 rankings Willis is experiencing her second Elite 8 appearance before reaching her freshman year she is a prospect that he is excited to coach for the next several years "She's going to be a scary player in the future for sure," MacDonald said Head coach Andrew MacDonald said he is hoping Wednesday's Div 4 round of 16 game was the last of Wahconah Regional he will see for a long time That's because this was the third year in a row that EB had clashed with Wahconah in the state tournament Wahconah won in straight sets in the Round of 32 East Bridgewater got even and won 3-0 in the Round of 16 The Vikings closed out the rubber match this season this year is the highest-seeded Vikings team 4 after posting a regular-season record of 13-5 Last year's run ended in a 3-0 loss to Hudson in the quarterfinals Blette said that the team is hungrier than ever after last year's playoff push We're all having so much fun and we love being with eachother," Blette said The award is part of the Celebrate Volunteerism initiative which aims to highlight dedicated volunteers raise awareness about the need for volunteering and inspire others to follow the Kraft family's example of lifelong service Dailey has been volunteering at My Brother's Keeper for nearly five years contributing significantly to the organization's mission She uses her creativity to transform simple items into thoughtful gifts which are delivered alongside the organization's core programs of food and furniture assistance 'He had true compassion' My Brother's Keeper founder Jim Orcutt dies at 83 Her efforts extend beyond routine volunteering She led a major initiative for Mother's Day 2024 Her enthusiasm inspired others to donate and volunteer Dailey dedicates 12 hours daily from Thanksgiving through Christmas to help distribute gifts to over 3,000 families Her readiness to tackle a wide range of tasks reflects her commitment and flexibility "I am humbled and honored to be named a Patriots Difference Maker of the Week,” Dailey said in the release There are so many others who are deserving.' This recognition means so much to me especially as I represent My Brother’s Keeper My husband has been recovering from surgery and hearing this wonderful news truly brightened my day I hope to inspire others to think of those in need and I'm excited to share this honor with my family and community." Who are EB's new cops? Who are 2 new full-time patrol cops joining East Bridgewater Police in 2025? What is My Brother's Keeper?Dailey's work helps My Brother's Keeper deliver food furniture and Christmas assistance to more than 18,000 local households The Celebrate Volunteerism initiative, supported by the Kraft family, the New England Patriots Foundation and Gillette celebrated its season-long efforts during a pregame ceremony at the Patriots' regular season finale against the Buffalo Bills on Jan Pats player visits Taunton New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry touches down in Taunton the foundation presented the Patriots Difference Maker of the Week award to recognize volunteers who go above and beyond to help build stronger New England communities the Kraft family announced that each of the Patriots Difference Makers would receive a $10,000 grant to support the nonprofit organizations for which they volunteer They also presented a $25,000 grant to Perkins School for the Blind on behalf of the 2024 Patriots Difference Maker of the Year The 2024 Patriots Difference Makers of the Week range in age from 17 to 88 and support communities across New England Their charitable causes include disability support these volunteers have dedicated more than 250 years to giving back to their communities “We are incredibly proud to join the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation in celebrating this year's outstanding Patriots Difference Makers,” Kara Buckley vice president of Communications and Community Affairs at P&G Gillette and it is truly inspiring to see the profound impact these 17 individuals have made through their dedication and service Their unwavering commitment to helping others not only strengthens our community but also serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for all.” For more information about the Celebrate Volunteerism initiative and the 2024 Patriots Difference Makers of the Week, visit patriots.com/community/pdm This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more That’s the nitpicking view of the first half And the only “suspense” was: would fans get to see “Jake’s 10K?”  did not commit a penalty and simply dominated East Bridgewater en route to a 45-14 victory in the first round of the Division 6 playoffs Thursday night – the only playoff football game in the state Hudson quarterback Jake Attaway connected with fellow senior Garrett Giorgio who broke a few tackles to finish a 44-yard play He needed 216 yards to reach five digits and finished with 219 whose career yardage total equals nearly six miles “I wouldn’t be able to do it without these guys Attaway was referring to Nolan Yates and Giorgio, as all three took part in a post-game interview “I had no clue,” Giorgio said of the magic mark “One of my coaches walked up and told me that was Jake’s 10K Playing with this kid – we've been playing since second grade I’m so thankful to be the person to catch his 10K.”  Milestone moment: Hudson High's Jake Attaway makes state football history Attaway scored three rushing touchdowns and hit Nolan Yates for a 39-yard score – all in the first quarter – and finished with 163 passing yards and 56 on the ground Reaching the 10,000-mark pleased Jake’s father “It’s a pretty cool accomplishment,” he said He’ll enjoy it for 24 hours and then we’re thinking about Sandwich or St Giorgio and Treson Meuse scored touchdowns in the second quarter as Hudson finally allowed a first down with 1 minute and 51 seconds remaining But the Hawks got the ball back at their own 40 with 36 seconds remaining in the half Attaway’s pass to Giorgio not only reached the milestone, but set up Roy Gao’s 33-yard field goal as time expired. In addition to his touchdown, Yates caught a 46-yard pass on the second play of the game that preceded Attaway’s first score, a 4-yard run The scoring and flawless play only continued from there “I’m happy with how the energy was at the very beginning,” Yates said The Vikings (5-4) broke the shutout in the third quarter when quarterback Ethan Pohl threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Logan Williams while happy to run and pass into the rare territory of 10,000 yards “We’re not worried about that now,” he said of the milestone “We got that but now it’s just trying to make it to Gillette.”  Tim Dumas is a multimedia journalist for the Daily News He can be reached at tdumas@wickedlocal.com MIDDLEBORO (WBSM) — An 18-year-old from East Bridgewater died Sunday as a result of injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash in Middleboro According to Middleboro Police Chief Robert Ferreira and Fire Chief Owen Thompson both departments responded at about 2:37 a.m on April 6 to reports of a serious single-car crash on Marion Road First responders arrived to find that the vehicle apparently crashed into a tree and the driver was trapped inside His passenger had been removed by bystanders before first responders were at the scene Hydraulic cutting tools were used to get the driver He was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries and later pronounced deceased The chiefs said the passenger was taken to the hospital with serious injuries The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Middleboro Police and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office An 18-year-old from East Bridgewater died Sunday as a result of injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash in Middleboro.\nRead More MIDDLEBORO (WBSM) — An 18-year-old from East Bridgewater died Sunday as a result of injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash in Middleboro - Length: 547.5 miles\r\n- State with most miles: Louisiana (239.3 miles) EAST BRIDGEWATER — An East Bridgewater man was arrested Wednesday and charged with enticement of a child after "he allegedly sent unsolicited lewd images and videos to a juvenile," according to police "The juvenile and the suspect had communicated through the app over the course of several days, and the suspect allegedly sent unsolicited lewd images and videos to the juvenile on multiple occasions," Police Chief Michael Jenkins announced in a written statement "The suspect continued to do so even after learning of her age," the chief said East Bridgewater Police obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect on Wednesday Meet 2 new East Bridgewater cops Who are 2 new full-time patrol cops joining East Bridgewater Police in 2025? What happened during the investigation?On Oct East Bridgewater Police School Resource Officer Tallitha Connor began investigating lewd messages sent through Snapchat to a juvenile female student Through an investigation that included a search warrant for the Snapchat account East Bridgewater Police detectives conducting surveillance on North Bedford Street witnessed the suspect pulling into a driveway and arrested him without incident Police also determined that the suspect was driving with a suspended license was charged with enticement of a child under the age of 16 and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license MIDDLEBORO — An 18-year-old man from East Bridgewater was killed early Sunday April 6 in a single-vehicle crash on Marion Road in Middleboro The victim has been identified as Joseph Saccone Middleboro Police and Fire received reports of a single-vehicle crash Middleboro Police Chief Robert Ferreira and Middleboro Fire Chief Owen Thompson reported they located a vehicle that appeared to have crashed into a tree with the driver trapped inside Hydraulic cutting tools were used to remove the driver from the vehicle The identity of the victim was not immediately available  A passenger had been removed from the vehicle by bystanders before first responders arrived was transported to an area hospital with what were believed to be serious injuries  The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Middleboro Police and State Police Detectives assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office  The Middleboro Police and Fire departments extend their condolences to the friends and family of the victim EAST BRIDGEWATER — Crocetti’s butcher shop in East Bridgewater will be handing out hundreds of free turkeys to local active-duty military veterans and veterans' families on Veterans Day On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, owner Carlo Crocetti and his team will set up an area outside the new building at Crocetti’s Oakdale Packing Co. (The Outlet at Crocetti’s) "We are very grateful for our veterans here," Carlo Crocetti said “My family has always had a true admiration for the bravery and selflessness of each and every veteran we want them to feel and know that they are truly appreciated by us and the community." and veterans are not getting the attention they deserve," Crocetti said nice acts like this will inspire other business owners to do the same." 'We don't want this season to end' East Bridgewater volleyball reaches quarterfinals All about the communityCrocetti said he's always trying to do good things in the community "We're all about the community," Crocetti said "The community has treated our family great The operation moved in 1977 from East Boston to East Bridgewater "I'm fourth generation trying to do right by my ancestors and make them proud," he said Crocetti said he helps feed the senior center constantly has veterans at the business raising money dogs and kids — pick one and keep it local,” he said 'Amazing' Home on Christina Drive in East Bridgewater sells for over $1M The giveaway will take place in front of Crocetti’s new expanded store veteran or their family can receive a turkey free of charge with a valid form of military identification opened up neighborhood Italian grocery store an Italian family sausage recipe and something called the 'American Dream,'" according to the store's website Alfred and his son Carl moved the operation from East Boston to East Bridgewater the family also offered all cuts of heavy western steer with emphasis on choice prime and angus along with expanding into pork creating the signature Oakdale Farms product line while maintaining the Crocetti’s line," the website says the family began a wholesale manufacturing division forming South Shore Meats in Brockton This business focused primarily on providing portion control cuts of beef lamb and veal to major foodservice distributors in the New England area For more information, visit Crocetti’s Oakdale Packing Co.’s Facebook page or crocettis.com children will wake up and rush to their Christmas trees and check their stockings to see what is there kids will tear open their gifts that have been wrapped in decorative paper The East Bridgewater Fire Department wants to help East Bridgewater families give their children this magical experience by participating in the Toys for Tots program Toys for Tots collects new unwrapped toys to be distributed to underprivileged children at Christmas For over a decade, the East Bridgewater Fire Department has collected toys throughout the year to distribute to disadvantaged families during the holidays the East Bridgewater Fire Department organizes a toy drive that is utilized by about 100 families in town Philip Woolf has organized the effort for over 10 years," Harhen said This year, as part of its annual Toys for Tots holiday donation drive, East Bridgewater Fire is partnering with Crocetti's butcher shop to hold the first NUG LIFE Holiday Toy Drive and Fill The Truck event on Dec Owner Carlo Crocetti and his team will be collecting the toys at Crocetti’s Oakdale Packing Co. inside the new outlet building "The annual Toys for Tots drive allows us to spread joy and happiness to those in need every holiday season and we thank Crocetti's for their partnership this year which we hope makes the turnout better than ever," Harhen said unwrapped toy gift will receive a free five-pound bag of Crocetti’s NUG LIFE Chicken Nuggets handed out by “The Gangsta Grinch." Crocetti said he is giving out the chicken nuggets to "encourage the giving part." "I have been organizing this gift drive for over 10 years and I'm amazed each holiday season at the generosity of our community," Lt and we like to help as many families as possible Please come by and drop off toys to help give East Bridgewater children the Christmas they deserve," Woolf said Crocetti will also match every toy donated up to 100 toys "We're doing everything possible to buy as many toys as we can for all the kids," he said “The thought of kids going without is heartbreaking." Are grocery stores open on Christmas Day What's open, closed in the Brockton area Crocetti employees have already donated about 100 toys was named Employee of the Month for November and received an extra week's pay for the honor who will portray "Gangsta G" (The Grinch) at the event went to four different toy stores and spent his entire extra pay on toys "I want to put smiles on kids’ faces," Crocetti said The NUG LIFE toy drive event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Crocetti’s Oakdale Packing Co. unwrapped toy gift will receive a free five-pound bag of NUG LIFE Chicken Nuggets There will also be free hot cocoa for kids Toys can be dropped off during regular business hours (Chicken nuggets will only be handed out on Dec Toys can also be dropped off at the following locations: gift cards and checks can also be dropped off at the Fire Department or at the event on Dec The money will go directly toward buying more toys or gift cards Woolf for his years of service running the program"I would like to commend Lt Philip Woolf for his hard work in orchestrating the department's annual Toys for Tots drive each year Many East Bridgewater children get to have toys under the tree each Christmas because of his efforts," Harhen said in a written statement If you cannot donate in time for the holidays Woolf collects toys throughout the year and uses them to give to families that suffer tragedies Any East Bridgewater families that would like to receive toys can call Woolf at the East Bridgewater Fire Department at 508-378-2271 Five different players scored a touchdown for the Green Wave in a 34-8 victory over the Vikings (5-2) Two of those scores came from senior running back Adam Libby and junior Nick Vachon It just feels great to be able to do it as a team It really just shows teamwork right there,” Libby said More: Turbo Turco: Brockton football senior sparks comeback win over Everett with three TDs his first touchdown meant a little more as he is still progressing back from a dislocated shoulder suffered during preseason The injury sidelined him for the first game and he returned limited fashion against Apponequet on Sept I hadn’t played a Friday night game since last year so it was amazing,” Vachon said about playing for the first time this year and Kris Patterson were the other touchdown scorers for Abington a junior running back has also come back from injury after suffering an ACL tear midway through the 2023 season and has been an integral part of Abington’s run game Solimini scored on a 30-yard touchdown run adding to a season highlight reel that already includes an appearance on Sportcenter’s Top 10 plays More: How did the Abington High football team make it onto ESPN's SportCenter Top 10? Kris Patterson’s touchdown came on the first play from scrimmage in the second half after Abington (5-2) recovered an onside kick Michael Reilly connected with Patterson for the 37-yard catch and score on a flea flicker I don’t really keep track of that well but I’m happy to hear that,” said Abington coach Ed Reilly "I think a lot of kids deserve to get into the end zone.” Ed Reilly had a hard time getting his son Michael off the field during games In addition to being the starting quarterback Reilly also plays in the secondary on defense and is the Green Wave’s kicker on special teams Even when I try to put his brother (Jack Reilly) in to have a couple series he’s shooting me daggers,” Ed said with a laugh The seniors full skill set was on display Thursday night Following an Abington touchdown in the second quarter pinning the Vikings at their own 1-yard-line he executed an onside kick that the Green Wave recovered he launched a 37-yard TD pass to Patterson with the only miss on a 35-yard attempt following a penalty Playing hard in all three phases of the game has made it easy for his teammates to rally around him I have nothing but good things to say about that guy,” Libby said (WJAR) — East Bridgewater police said a private tree company worker stuck in a tree was rescued on Wednesday The fire department said it received a report of an injured tree worker in the backyard of a home on Northridge Drive Authorities said the tree worker was secured in a safety harness and had climbed the tree using shoe spikes He was working with a chainsaw when a falling piece of tree kicked back and broke his arm East Bridgewater fire crews estimated that the tree worker was stuck about 47 feet above ground The Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team used a 35-foot ladder "Rescue personnel climbed to the high point of the ladder secured the victim in a harness and helped to lower him to the ground," East Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments wrote in a statement The worker was treated a the scene and was transported to Tufts Medical Center in Boston through a medical helicopter Authorities said Occupational Safety and Health Administration were called to the scene to investigate the incident fire and EMS — at the scene,” said Police Chief Michael Jenkins “We thank everyone involved for their prompt response in helping to rescue this man who was so high up in a dangerous situation."