City of Brockton

Nigerian Flag Raising Ceremony
2025-10-01 15:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Brockton City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
Nigerian Flag-raising Ceremony
Wednesday, October 1
3:30 pm
City Hall Rotunda

Brockton Bikes "First Fridays" ride
2025-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Dr. Ellie Paris Social Bookstore and Ice Cream Cafe, 278 Main Street, Brockton, 02301, United States
Join us for a ride from Downtown Brockton through our neighborhoods and back Downtown. We’ll ride for about 75 minutes & return to the cafe. We ride as a group for everyone’s safety – we ride as fast as the slowest person. We adjust the route based on riders’ ability. Please wear a helmet. Horns & lights encouraged. E-bikes & other low-speed rides welcome!
Note we’re starting an hour earlier than usual due to the earlier sunset.
facebook.com/groups/bikebrockton
Instagram: brockton.bikes
Sign-up for our mailing list & texts at www.brocktonbikes.org

Launch Reception for Inspiration Agent Talk Show in Brockton
2025-10-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Brockton Community Access, 1 North Main St, Brockton, MA, One North Main St, Brockton, 02301
The Community and Community Partners are invited to see and experience the launch of the Inspiration Agent Talk Show, Friday, October 3, 2025, at 6 p.m.
This live- recorded audience talk show is designed to host open-discussions all about inspiration. It will welcome special guests and audiences who will share information about the topic of the show. They may respond to the two-part question: who or what inspired them to do what they do, and who have they inspired? Inspiration becomes legacy.
For interest and more information, call: Dr. James Bruce at 617-259-4398, or email @Drjebruce@gmail.com

Getting Started with Ancestry.com: A Practical Introduction to Family History Research
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Brockton Main Library, 304 Main St., Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
Curious about discovering your family’s past? This beginner-friendly session introduces you to the core features of Ancestry.com, including how to navigate your family tree, evaluate hints, and manage your research standards. Through live demonstrations and helpful tips, you’ll learn how to confidently search, analyze, and organize genealogical information on one of the most widely used family history platforms. Register at bit.ly/kenneyprogram.

Brockton Residents Forum
2025-10-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-12 17:00 - 18:00 | MA
All are welcome to join the Brockton Residents Forum on Sundays from 5pm – 6pm on Zoom.
Join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5796151890
Meeting ID: 579 615 1890
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The Brockton Residents Forum is an opportunity for residents to discuss topics that are on Brockton City Council meeting agendas, outcomes of City Council meetings, and topics to improve the City of Brockton that may not be on the City Council agenda and could be. All are welcome to join.

COA Meeting
2025-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Council on Aging, 10 Father Kennedy Way, Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
There will be a meeting of the Council on Aging on Monday October 6th, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Council on Aging Building, 10 Father Kenney Way.

Finance Committee Meeting
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Brockton City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
There will be a meeting of the Standing Committee on FINANCE on Monday, October 6th, 2025 at 7:00 PM at City Hall, in the Council Chambers, 45 School Street, Brockton, MA 02301.

School FUP Subcommittee Meeting
2025-10-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Eldon B. Keith Field
Facilities Usage Planning Subcommittee will meet at the George M. Romm Little Theater / BHS 470 Forest Avenue, Brockton, MA 02301 Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – 5:30 PM

Planning Board Meeting
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, NY, 10007, United States
The Brockton Planning Board will be holding a public hearing Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 at 6 PM via Zoom.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 | The Family Center, 1041 Pearl St. Su. L, Brockton, 02301, United States
Are you a grandparent raising your grandchild? Join us for a welcoming and supportive group designed just for you. Connect with other grandparents, share experiences, and discover helpful resources. Open to all grandparents in Plymouth County. Free to attend!

School Committee Meeting
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Brockton High School, 470 Forest Ave, Brockton, MA, United States
There will be a meeting of the Brockton School Committee on October 7th, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the George M. Romm Little Theatre -BHS 470 Forest Avenue, Brockton, MA 02301

School CN Subcommittee Meeting
2025-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Brockton Public School Administration, 43 Crescent St., Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
A meeting of the Certified Negotiations Subcommittee is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM in person at the Crosby Administration Building, 43 Crescent Street, Brockton, MA 02301, NISL Room for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining, followed by a meeting with the Brockton Education Association at 5:30 PM in person at Crosby Administration Building, 43 Crescent Street, Brockton, MA 02301, NISL Room. Both meetings will be held in Executive Session in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21A (3).

Special Traffic Commission Meeting
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Conference, Online Conference, Online Conference
There will be a Special meeting of the Traffic Commission on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 at 6:00 PM Via Zoom.

Park Commission Meeting
2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Parks Office, 45 Meadow Lane, Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
There will be a meeting of the Park Commission on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Parks Office, 45 Meadow Lane.

Public Safety Building Ribbon-cutting Ceremony
2025-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Public Safety Building, 175 Warren Ave., Brockton, MA, United States
Public Safety Building Ribbon-cutting Ceremony
Thursday, October 9
11:00 am
Public Safety Building
135 Warren Avenue, Brockton

CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM MEETING
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Brockton Community Access, 1 North Main St, Brockton, MA, One North Main St, Brockton, 02301
CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM MEETING
Thursday, October 9, 2025
6:00 p.m.
In person: Brockton Community Access (BCA)
One North Main Street (parking in the back lot)
Zoom: contact Anne at 774-297-4939 or ambeauregard@outlook.com for ZOOM instructions.

Fire Prevention Week SAFE Open House
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Fire Station #6, 540 West St., Brockton, MA, United States
Saturday, October 11
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Fire Station #6, 560 West Street
FREE PIZZA!!

Library Meeting
2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Brockton Main Library, 304 Main St., Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
This is to inform you that there will be a meeting of the Board of Library Trustees at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The meeting will be held at the Main Library 304 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 in the Lingos Trustee Room.

Public Hearing
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Brockton City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
Notice is hereby given that the Brockton City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton, MA to review the following petitions at which time all interested parties may be heard:
Legal Notice of Public Hearing October 14th 2025 – Various Petitions

City Council Meeting
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Brockton City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
Notice is hereby given that the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday evening October 14, 2025 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton, MA

Midday Music
2025-10-15 12:15 - 13:00 | Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton
Arts & Music at Christ Church (1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton), presents “Flutissimo,” a trio of flutists from the Brockton Symphony Orchestra. Wednesday, October 15 from 12:15 to 1 pm. Free, handicapped accessible, donations appreciated.

Women's Commission Meeting
2025-10-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Brockton City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
The Brockton Commission on Women’s Issues will meet at 5:30 PM through Zoom.

Zoning Board Meeting
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Brockton City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
There will be a meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Network & Learn: Brockton Area Clean Energy MWBE Mixer
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Old Colony Planning Council Offices, 70 School St., Brockton, MA, United States
We’re excited to invite Brockton Area Minority & Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and underserved businesses to learn about the ALIGN Program, brought to you by Beacon Climate Innovations, in partnership with Old Colony Planning Council, funded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC). This program provides essential resources to help MWBEs build a strong foundation to work in Clean Energy Community Resilience Hubs, CCRHs, like Brockton’s Edison Building, to participate in additional clean energy projects, building a financially sustainable future for you and your families.
The Edison Building is becoming one of Brockton’s first Clean Energy Community Resilience Hubs — and this session will be a great opportunity to see what that means for our city, and the residents and businesses you support.
Who should attend?
Community Based Organizations, Consultants in the local area, Clean Energy Partners and Brockton Area MWBEs in:
🔹 Project Management
🔹 Community Engagement
🔹 Audit & Design
🔹 Finance
🔹 Retrofit & Construction ( such as Plumbing, HVAC, General Contracting, Electrical )
🔹 Building Systems & O+M
🔹 Marketing & Storytelling
Why Attend?
Discover new pathways in Clean Energy Community Resilience Hub (CCRH) projects in the Brockton Area
Learn how the ALIGN program supports MWBEs with growth plans, certifications, and mentorship
Connect with peers, mentors, and clean energy leaders in your community
Be part of building a more resilient, sustainable future — while growing your business
This program is focused on Brockton, Taunton, and nearby Massachusetts communities.
Whether you’ve worked in clean energy before or not, there’s a role for your business.
A light dinner will be provided
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday October 15th 6:00-7:30pm
📍 Location: The Edison Building 70 School St. Brockton Mass.
Suggested Parking: Lincoln Parking lot “B” ( See picture as reference)
For GPS purposes, put in 129 Montello Street to bring you to the lot.
We also encourage you to share this invitation with other MWBE businesses you know — your referral could open doors for them too.
Together, we can open doors for MWBEs to thrive in the clean energy economy.
If you have any questions, please contact: Moneer Azzam, MAzzam@beaconclimate.com or Susie Shaw, community@beaconclimate.com
**** A Clean Energy Community Resilience Hub is a trusted, community-serving facility equipped with clean energy technologies, like solar and battery storage, and a microgrid, that provides vital services and resources before, during, and after emergencies. These hubs also serve the community during “steady-state” periods, fostering social connection and offering programs like job training, while strengthening community capacity and reducing carbon pollution.

Conservation Commission Meeting
2025-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 | MA
There will be a meeting of the Conservation Commission on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM via Zoom.

License Commission Meeting
2025-10-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Conference, Online Conference, Online Conference
There will be a meeting of the License Commission on October 16th, 2025 at 6:00 PM via Zoom

Beyond the Nest: Finding Your New Flightpath
2025-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Conference, Online Conference, Online Conference
Is your child heading off to college or beginning life on their own, leaving you with an unexpected mix of pride, sadness, and uncertainty? You’re not alone. Join us on Saturday, October 18 at 2 for a warm, supportive program designed for parents navigating this life transition. Together, we’ll explore the emotions, challenges, and opportunities of this new chapter—while sharing strategies for rediscovering purpose, joy, and connection in your own journey. Register at bit.ly/beyondthenest.

CORNERSTONE CONCERT SERIES RETURNS
2025-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 | First Lutheran Church, 900 Main St., Brockton, MA, United States
CORNERSTONE CONCERT SERIES RETURNS
Pianist David Cleavinger
Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
First Lutheran Church, 900 Main Street, Brockton
The Cornerstone Concerts are made possible through a grant
from the Brockton Local Cultural Council.
