From left, Katelyn Lincoln, 3, Emily Lincoln, 5, Isabella Fischer, 5, all of Raynham, and Dakota Owen, 5, of 
Woonsocket, RI, apply face paint at the Easton Children's Museum in North Easton which held it's annual family new years party on Friday, D
 Carol Bradford, of Middleborough, sings with the Senior Choir at Christ Congregational Church in Brockton during their annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010.  (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Tyrone and Stacey Porter try to make 5-year-old daughter Dakota laugh at their home in Brockton on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010. Although the Porter's have never experienced a very bountiful Christmas, this year could be more challenging than ever as Sta
 The Porter family sits in their festively decorated living room at their home in Brockton on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010. From left are Trevor, 11, Jordan, 10, Mariah, 12, parents Tyrone and Stacey, Dakota, 5, Austin, 11, and Ava, 7.  Although the Porte
 Twinkling lights welcome citizens into the Assessors office at City Hall in Brockton on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. The building held a decoration contest this year, and brought a jolly spirit to the historic site. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Christmas balls hang from the rotunda in City Hall in Brockton on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. The building held a decoration contest this year, and brought a jolly spirit to the historic site. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 A Christmas tree surrounded by toy soldiers and presents adds a festive touch just outside the Mayor's office at City Hall in Brockton on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. The building held a decoration contest this year, and brought a jolly spirit to the h
 Jair Martins, a Bridgewater State University student graduating with a Master of Arts in Teaching English, enjoys the last snow that he will see for a while at BSU on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. He is planning a surprise trip home to Cape Verde to see
 The sun sets behind a snowy scene on Thatcher Square in Brockton on Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Nelson Lasso, 11, of Brockton, hits a snowball pitch from his friend Steven Heredia, 13, of Brockton after they finished building a snow fort at Jas Edgar playground in Brockton on Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Anya Stipkovich, 2, plays in the snow in her backyard in West Bridgewater on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Heartfelt graffiti decorates a stop sign on Stoney Rd. in West Bridgewater on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Festively dressed dogs of all shapes and sizes bring up the rear of the Easton Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. This is the tenth year for the reindog parade which is organized by Gus Arns, of the Easton Lion's club. (Joe Webb/The Enterpris
 Jack, a two year old Jack Russel/Pug mix, arrives at the Easton Christmas Parade in style on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. This is the tenth year for the reindog parade which is organized by Gus Arns, of the Easton Lion's club. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Both wearing their rain jackets, Jerald Joiner, of Weymouth, and Precious, a 4 month old Pitbull, hide out from the rain in front of Price Rite in Brockton on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. The average temperature for this date over the past ten years is 34
 Brush blows in the breeze as the sun sets behind it in Easton on on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Trees, wreaths, and festive decorations of all shapes and sizes are available from Seoane's Garden Center in Abington on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Joe, Jenn, and 4 year old Olivia Bonfiglio pick this year's family christmas tree from Seoane's Garden Center in Abington on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Complete with 200,000 lights, a mini frozen pond, and a model Santa's workshop, the Bridgewater Festival of Lights is almost ready for the public on Dec. 5, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 From left, Michael Lavelley, Dale Higgins, and Brian Millette decide where to place the giant candycanes at the Festival of Lights in Bridgewater on Dec. 5, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Santa Clause lets out a "HO HO HO" during Christmas on the Common in Bridgewater on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Cub scout Matthew Ryan, 8, offers cookies to Santa during Christmas on the Common in Bridgewater on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Janine Sims, owner of Cake in a Box, sells gingerbread, candycane with mint mouse, and egg nog flavored cupcakes during Christmas on the Common in Bridgewater on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Girls Scouts Kayla Jennings, 5, and Amanda Fogel, 5, ride with the rest of the Daisy Troops at the Easton Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Kaitlin Ross, 5, enjoys a hot drink on the Santa Express during Christmas on the Common in Bridgewater on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. (Joe Webb/The Enterprise)
 Racially diverse toy soldiers, an angel climbing a ladder, and Frosty walking the plank are some of the features of this all inclusive Christmas light display at 305 Ash St, Brockton, on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010.
 A menagerie of Christmas lights decorate a home at 397 Court St, Brockton, on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010.
 Kids and adults alike shoot confetti in the air as they have an early new years count down at 4pm at the Easton Children's Museum in North Easton which held it's annual family new years party on Friday, December 31, 2010. The children, from left, ar
 The first baby to be born in 2011 at Brockton Hospital was a healthy little girl of 5lbs, 6oz. Baby Gomez doesn't have a first name yet, but since she isn't even a day old, the mother still has some time to deliberate. Saturday, Jan 1, 2011. (Joe We
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