Newly Minted Millionaire: Bridgewater Woman Lands Major Payday

Beverly Colton won the $1 million prize in the lottery's “$4,000,000 Platinum Jackpot,” a $10 scratch-off ticket. 

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She chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity. 

Colton bought the ticket at Roche Bros at 233 Broad St. in Bridgewater. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 

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