Brockton News: Public Notices
Latest Reopening Guidelines as of May 24, 2021
Latest Reopening Guidelines: The Baker-Polito Administration reopening guidelines have been adjusted due to the recent announcement to lift COVID-19 restrictions on May 29th. Effective May 18, the youth and amateur sports guidance will be updated to no longer require face coverings for youth athletes 18 and under while playing outdoor sports. Effective May 29, all…Read More
Fuss & O’Neill to give a Presentation to the City Council about Flooding Risks in Brockton
With the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program (MVP) Action Grant, Fuss & O’Neill will provide a study to develop an accurate understanding of flooding risks in the City and identify solutions to increase flood resiliency along Salisbury Brook and the Salisbury Plain River. Bullet Points for the City Council Presentation of May 10, 2021 City Council Meeting…Read More
BHA holds Wait List Lottery
The Brockton Housing Authority will be holding a lottery for the Federal Family Public Housing Wait List. Residents can apply online by going to www.waitlistcheck.com/MA3099. Applications will be accepted online 24 hours a day during the dates listed above. You must have an email address or phone number to complete the preliminary application. This preliminary…Read More
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Update from MDPH, April 15th, 2021
The Massachusetts Department of Health Immunization Division has released the following recommendations for the public regarding the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. 1. If you have received the J&J COVID-19 vaccine and develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination, contact your healthcare provider, or seek medical care.…Read More
Vaccine Outreach Coordinator Position Available on April 7
**JOB ALERT** In an effort to improve vaccine access for all residents, the City of Brockton is introducing a new position titled “Vaccine Outreach Coordinator.” As part of the Commonwealth’s ‘Vaccine Equity Initiative,’ the hired individual will work closely with local stakeholders and the state’s assigned DPH Vaccine Community Liaison to improve vaccine access in…Read More
Downtown Brockton Business Survey
Calling all Downtown Brockton Businesses! - The Commonwealth has selected Downtown Brockton as an area for Local Rapid Recovery Planning assistance. Please take a moment to complete this short survey to let the Department of Housing & Community Development know about how your business was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and what assistance you think…Read More
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
In recent weeks, the Animal Control Department has responded to numerous calls involving sick skunks and raccoons. It appears an outbreak of Distemper is affecting wild animals in the City. Distemper is a highly contagious and often fatal virus affecting skunks, raccoons, dogs, cats and other animals; humans are not affected. The disease targets respiratory…Read More
Weekly Curbside yard waste collection begins on the week of March 29, 2021
Weekly Curbside yard waste collection will begin on the week of March 29, 2021. Yard waste (leaves & grass) must be placed in paper bags or loose in 32 gallon barrels weighing less than 50 pounds for collection. Branches less than 4 feet long and four inches thick may be tied in bundles. Due to heavy volumes in early…Read More