Brockton boutique robbed; costly police details: 5 top stories last week

Kathy Bossa, The Enterprise
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BROCKTON − The Fourth of July has become a day for parades, celebrations, barbecues, and fireworks exploding across the sky. Here are family-friendly activities to celebrate the holiday and other places to see spectacular fireworks in the Brockton area.

A bargain hunters' paradise has launched itself into Avon with deals as low as one dollar. BinStar, a new retail concept, is hoping to shake the way people in the area shop when it comes to electronics, games, beauty, clothing, and much more while saving the environment.

Steve Tasho Sr. and Steve Tasho Jr., of Easton, have created a dynasty at Brockton's Four Ball golf tournament.

Bridgewater VFW Post 2125 hosted its 20th annual flag retirement ceremony at the at Bridgewater Vet's Club.

Middleboro 12U Nationals baseball team took on Bridgewater 12U during a game at Legion Field in Bridgewater.

In case you missed it, here are five stories of the top stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area.

Here's why Brockton police details cost so much and switch to civilian flaggers imploded

When The Enterprise recently crunched the numbers for the highest-paid Brockton employees, there were some staggering paychecks, including two police officers who topped $400,000 a year in total compensation — thanks in no small part to paid details. Expenses of details are covered by the government agency or company that needs it, but it still passes through police departments in order to get to the officers. This got us wondering whatever happened to former Gov. Deval Patrick's efforts to rein in these huge costs by switching in some cases to civilian flaggers on worksites.

Here's why police details cost so much: Here's why Brockton police details cost so much and switch to civilian flaggers imploded

In this Aug. 7, 2018, file photo, a Worcester police officer directs traffic during a construction detail.
In this Aug. 7, 2018, file photo, a Worcester police officer directs traffic during a construction detail.

Tasho father-son duo, of Easton, sustaining a dynasty at Brockton Four Ball golf tournament

In pursuit of dethroning the dynasty, Arthur Zelmati and Zak Kovat gave it all they had. The tandem birdied on the 16th hole to set up a grand finish. It's rare that the Tasho team is pushed to the brink at the end of the Brockton Golf Association's Four Ball Golf Tournament. Steve Tasho Sr., with help from an array of sidekicks over the years, has earned the top spot 16 times since 1978. At 14-under through three days and 198 total strokes, the father-son duo from Easton walked off the green with smiles and a collective exhale. It was their fourth tournament win in five years.

Tasho father-son duo sustaining dynasty: Tasho father-son duo, of Easton, sustaining a dynasty at Brockton Four Ball golf tournament

Steve Tasho Jr., left, and Steve Tasho hold the Brockton Four Ball golf tournament trophy at Thorny Lea Golf Club on Sunday, June 25, 2023.
Steve Tasho Jr., left, and Steve Tasho hold the Brockton Four Ball golf tournament trophy at Thorny Lea Golf Club on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Shopping for a bargain? Avon's BinStar has something for you

A bargain hunters' paradise has launched itself into Avon with deals as low as one dollar. BinStar, a new retail concept, is hoping to shake the way people in the area shop when it comes to electronics, games, beauty, clothing, and much more while saving the environment. The business is on a mission to make retail landfill-free by turning high-quality merchandise returned to e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores into treasure for its customers.

BinStar has something for you: Shopping for a bargain? Avon's BinStar has something for you

BinStar owner Jack Laughlin on Friday, June 23, 2023.
BinStar owner Jack Laughlin on Friday, June 23, 2023.

18-year-old from Middleboro charged in triple stabbing of other teens

A Middleboro teen accused of stabbing three other teens will face a judge Thursday to determine if he can be released from custody or whether he poses a significant danger to the public if released. Middleboro Police charged Jayden Wainwright, 18, with attempted murder and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

18-year-old charged in triple stabbing: 18-year-old from Middleboro charged in triple stabbing of other teens

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Brockton boutique robbed in broad daylight across from courthouse

A store owner's dreams were shattered Wednesday as a suspect broke in and stole all the money in the register of Charming Closet, a newly opened fashion boutique in downtown Brockton. Jacinta Monteiro, the owner of Charming Closet, got a call from her husband that tore her heart apart. “Jecy, they broke into the store,” Chris Fernandez said. The boutique's door was smashed open with no merchandise stolen.

Brockton boutique robberd: 'I feel invaded': Brockton boutique robbed in broad daylight across from courthouse

Jacinta Monteiro's newly opened store Charming Closet at 222 Main St. in Brockton was robbed and the door glass smashed on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Jacinta Monteiro's newly opened store Charming Closet at 222 Main St. in Brockton was robbed and the door glass smashed on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

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. 

This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Brockton-area top 5 stories