Brockton News

MBTA expands income-eligible reduced fare program

The MBTA’s income-eligible reduced fare program offers reduced fares to riders between the ages of 18 – 64 who are enrolled in an approved state assistance program. MBTA.com/income-eligible New Reduced Fare Program - FactSheet New Reduced Fare Program - English New Reduced Fare Program - Spanish New Reduced Fare Program - Portuguese New Reduced Fare…Read More

Mayor’s Summer Concert Series Returns July 9 for Eight Shows

Mayor Sullivan’s Summer Concert Series returns to the Patio at Heights Crossing on Wednesday, July 9. There is something for everyone this year including jazz, classic rock, R&B, and even a 16-piece swing band! Whether you get up and dance or just lounge and listen, it is a great time to spend with family and…Read More

Brockton After Dark 2025 Season Starts July 7th!

Brockton After Dark (BAD) Summer Evening Activities for Youth is a long-standing community program sponsored by Mayor Robert Sullivan and Brockton Public Schools. For over a decade, BAD has provided safe, welcoming spaces for Brockton youth ages 10 to 18 on weeknight summer evenings. The program offers free access to athletic and social enrichment activities,…Read More

Holiday Trash Collection Information

Due to Independence Day, Friday, July 4'th trash,"B" week recycling and yard waste will be delayed by one day. Monday thru Thursday collections will be on the regular schedule. The bi-weekly summer yard waste schedule begins on Monday, July 7. Yard Waste for the summer months is collected the same week as your recycling Click here…Read More

Brockton Is Getting Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) On-Street Charging Solutions Program, the City of Champions will receive three new on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Brockton's growing population of EV drivers who live in apartments or other homes without a dedicated EV charger will soon have access to these public charging…Read More

COOLING CENTER MONDAY AND TUESDAY

The City of Brockton and the Brockton Emergency Management Agency will open a cooling center at the Brockton Main Library, 304 Main Street on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24 from 12pm until 9pm both days. Stay cool during hot weather, focus on hydration, clothing choices, and finding ways to reduce your body temperature.…Read More

Holiday Trash Collection Information

Due to the Juneteenth Holiday on June 19. Trash, yard waste and "B" week recycling collections for Thursday June 19 and Friday June 20 ONLY will be delayed by one day. There is no delay for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday collections. The Recycle Depot will be closed on Thursday, June 19. Please call 508-580-7827 with…Read More

Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project

Adult Mosquito Spraying: We are now accepting spray requests online. Please go on plymouthmosquito.org and under “Project Updates” click on the link “Online Spray Request Form” fill out the form and submit. If you have any questions, please call.Read More

Holiday Trash Collection Information

Due to Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, trash, yard waste and "A" week recycling will be delayed by one day. Friday's collection will be on Saturday. The Recycle Depot will be closed on Monday, May 26. Please call 508-580-7827 with any questions.Read More

TRAFFIC ADVISORY Warren Avenue between Pleasant and Belmont Streets

TRAFFIC ADVISORY Warren Avenue between Pleasant and Belmont Streets Please be advised that road work is currently underway on Warren Avenue, between Pleasant Street and Belmont Street. This project is part of the effort to convert this corridor of Warren Avenue into a two-way street, supporting access to Brockton's new Public Safety Building. During construction,…Read More