Brockton News
Mayor Rodrigues Urges Unity to Ensure New Brockton High School Comes to Fruition
At the May 5 School Committee meeting, Mayor Rodrigues urged support for the proposed new high school, a project that may require voter approval of a debt exclusion, a temporary tax increase used to finance the school’s construction. He emphasized that the City’s partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), which will cover a…Read More
Mosquito Spraying in Plymouth County 2026
The Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project will begin truck-based mosquito spraying for nuisance and/or virus-carrying adult mosquitoes on June 1 through October 2026. What time does the spraying take place? Between 2am and sunrise, Monday through Friday. What areas will be sprayed? A list of streets to be sprayed the following day will be updated…Read More
May is National Military Appreciation Month. How Will Brockton Honor Our Vets?
Celebrate Our Veterans with Brockton! ❤️🤍💙May 18, 19, 20, 21: Flagging veterans' graves. Honor our fallen heroes by assisting in placing flags at their resting places. ⭐️Melrose Cemetery, 88 North Pearl Street: May 18 and 19 at 8:30 am ⭐️Calvary Cemetery, 99 North Cary Street: May 20, 21 at 10:00 am ❤️🤍💙May 25: Memorial…Read More
Manufacturing Is Alive and Well In the City of Champions
As a city of at least 109,000 residents, business is the backbone of our economy. By providing jobs and a tax base, attracting business to Brockton is critical to our future. Businesses of all sizes create thousands of jobs for residents and our surrounding communities, strengthening the entire region. Here’s a quick look-back at our…Read More
Brockton Celebrates Arbor Day and Honors a Cherished Employee
Today, Mayor Rodrigues’s Deputy Chief of Staff Nelson Fernandes joined the Planning and Economic Development team and community members for the annual Arbor Day tree planting ceremony. This year’s tree, a Kwanzan Japanese Cherry, was planted at D.W. Field Golf Course. The event carried added significance beyond the annual tradition. In 2008, longtime golf course…Read More
Dog licenses expire on April 30!
Here are three reasons to license your dog: 1. It’s the law in Brockton: all dogs residing in Brockton must be licensed. 2. It proves your dog is vaccinated for rabies (required in Brockton): this is for the safety of your dog and other creatures around him/her, including you! 3. Your dog has a better…Read More
Brockton Women’s Commission Seeks Motivated Individuals to Join the Team
The Brockton Women's Commission Wants YOU! Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back and make an impact in your community? The Brockton Women’s Commission is currently seeking dedicated individuals to fill open positions. Find out about the application process by emailing [email protected]. What does the Women's Commission do? The Women's Commission…Read More
CHANGE IN TRADE INSPECTORS HOURS
*****WE ARE CHANGING TRADE INSPECTORS HOURS***** STARTING MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026, INSPECTORS HOURS (PLUMBING, GAS, WIRING AND BUILDING) WILL BEGIN SHIFT AT 7:00 AM AND BE ABLE TO BOOK INSPECTIONS BY PHONE. (CHECK OUR WEBPAGE FOR INDIVIDUAL INSPECTORS EXTENSIONS) TO SPEAK WITH AN INSPECTOR IN PERSON, YOU MAY COME IN TO ISD FROM 1:30 TO…Read More