Brockton News: Health & Environment
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
ELEVATED RISKS FOR WNV & EEE IN THE CITY OF BROCKTON
DPH HAS JUST RAISED THE RISK LEVEL TO SEVERE FOR EEE (EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS) IN THE ENTIRE PLYMOUTH COUNTY, WHICH INCLUDES BROCKTON THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 THEREFORE, we are recommending the residents of Brockton to take the following measures. To avoid exposure to mosquito bites: Residents are recommended to use mosquito repellents with an EPA-registered…Read More
Labor Day Trash Schedule
Due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 2, trash and "A" week recycling & yard waste collection will be delayed by one day. Friday's collection will be on SaturdayRead More
Brockton Hospital/Signature Healthcare Re-Opening August 13!
Mayor Robert Sullivan has issued the following statement about this momentous occasion: The reopening of Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital is great news for Brocktonians and all who utilize the medical services offered at this facility. The 10-alarm fire in February 2023 left a significant void in the area’s healthcare system, and the hospital coming back online…Read More