Brockton News: Public Safety
Fireworks Notice
The use and possession of fireworks in Massachusetts without proper licensure and permits violate State Law, Federal Law, State Fire code, and City of Brockton Ordinances. Mass General Law makes it illegal for private citizens to use, possess, or sell fireworks in this state. It is illegal to use, possess, sell, or offer to sell…Read More
Stay Safe Around the Water This Summer
As the weather gets hotter, the risk of drowning increases exponentially. Stay SAFE this summer with the following tips: • Stick to swimming where you know you can handle it safely. Swim in places with lifeguards when possible. • Always have an adult watching any children who are swimming. Adults should watch children without any…Read More
Mayor Moises Rodrigues Issues a Proclamation Declaring a Temporary Public Safety Curfew
PROCLAMATION DECLARING A TEMPORARY PUBLIC SAFETY CURFEW WHEREAS, the City of Brockton is committed to protecting the lives, safety, and property of all residents, businesses, and visitors; and WHEREAS, recent World Cup celebrations have resulted in incidents of reckless driving, illegal street gatherings, vandalism, assaults, fireworks violations, disorderly conduct, and other criminal activities that have…Read More
Mayor Moises Rodrigues today declared a snow emergency for the City of Brockton ahead of the forecasted winter storm. The Snow Emergency Parking Ban will take effect beginning at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 22.
Once the snow emergency is in effect, vehicles parked on any street or major roadways may be ticketed or towed to allow for snow clearing operations. The City urges residents to comply with all snow regulations and encourages drivers to avoid unnecessary travel. In the event of an emergency residents should call 9-1-1. City…Read More
A Winter Parking Emergency is in effect in the City of Brockton beginning Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM.
NO PARKING on any city street during the Parking Emergency Vehicles left on city streets after 2:00 AM will be towed FREE Snow Emergency Parking Locations: • Warren Ave. lot (west side, Belmont–Bartlett) • South St. lot (near Main St., behind gas station) • Howard School – 837 N. Main St. • Whitman School –…Read More
Winter Parking Ban- Saturday February 7, 2026 is over at 6:00 PM
Mayor Moises Rodrigues has declared the WINTER PARKING EMERGENCY in the City of Brockton on Saturday February 7th is over at 6:00 PM. NO PARKING on any city street during the Parking Emergency FREE Snow Emergency Parking Locations during the snow emergency: • Warren Ave. lot (west side, Belmont–Bartlett) • South St. lot (near Main…Read More
SNOW REMOVAL ADVISORY
To All Downtown area Businesses Be advised: The City of Brockton Ordinances requires all tenants and building owners of the downtown area, including Montello Street, Main Street and other intersecting streets as listed in City Ordinance Section 20-14 to remove snow from sidewalks within eight (8) hours of a snow event. The intent of the…Read More