Brockton News: Health & Environment
Brockton Public Library to Add Blood Pressure Kiosks
The American Heart Association, through its Libraries with Heart national initiative, is partnering with the Brockton Public Library to unveil three new blood pressure stations (and portable blood pressure cuffs which will be added to our Library of Things Collection) across the three Brockton library branches. The stations will allow library patrons to check their blood…Read More
Household Hazardous Day
Household Hazardous Waste Day and Shred-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Brockton Recycle Depot, 300 Oak Hill Way, Brockton. Brockton Residents Only. ID Required. No Businesses or Contractors. Residents may bring (2) file drawer sized boxes of documents for free, on-site, shredding. Please feel free…Read More
DW Field Park Re-opened to the Public
DW Field Park is re-opened to the public. Please note that areas of Waldo Lake, Upper Porter Pond, and Lower Porter Pond, including the Gazebo area, are still closed to the public out of an abundance of caution due to positive Avian Flu test results. Please do not enter these areas and keep dogs out of…Read More
DW Field Park Closed Due to Wildlife Issues
The D. W.Field Park park is closed out of an abundance of caution due to wildlife issues. Due to recent events with birds, there may be a potential outbreak of Avian Flu. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH ANY INJURED OR DECEASED BIRDS Currently we are asking the general public to report sick and dead wild birds…Read More
New Dental Benefit for City of Brockton and Brockton Public Schools Retirees
The City of Brockton continues to work hard to offer enhancements to our benefit plans while keeping the plans affordable for our retirees. This is why we are pleased to offer a new Voluntary Dental Plan to our retirees which would take effect January 1, 2025. The Dental Blue Freedom Plan features: • Calendar year…Read More
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center Closed through Tuesday November 12th.
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center (BNHC) will be closed through Tuesday November 12. If this is an urgent clinical concern, please visit a local urgent care or emergency department. Thank you so much to all of you for your support.Read More
Holiday Trash Delay
Due to Indigenous People - Columbus Day on Monday, October 14, trash and "A" week recycling and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day. Friday's collection will be on Saturday. The Recycle Depot will be closed on Monday, October 14. Please call 508-580-7827 with any questions.Read More
Household Hazardous Day
Household Hazardous Day will be held on Saturday, September 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Brockton Recycle Depot, 300 Oak Hill Way, Brockton. The event is open to Brockton Residents with valid ID. TV's accepted for $10 each and car tires for $2 each. Sorry - This event is not open to…Read More