Orleanis Burton was the first Black man from Brockton to volunteer for military service and the only Black resident of the City killed in World War I. Born in Virginia, Mr. Burton moved to Brockton with his family in 1905 and attended the former Sprague School. As a young man, he worked at a local…Read More
Brockton City Hall was conceived as a Civil War memorial. In keeping with this purpose, it was designed to include a monumental corridor displaying a series of paintings commemorating key battles of the war, some of which depict local men. The painting at the far west end of the corridor portrays the 54th Massachusetts Infantry…Read More
Black history in Brockton is marked by courage, achievement, and enduring community leadership. As the “City of Champions” developed through industry, migration, and struggle, Black residents helped shape the City’s social, economic, and cultural foundations despite systemic barriers. Early entrepreneurs such as James Atus, owner of Brockton’s first Black-owned business, embodied self-determination and economic progress…Read More
Mayor Robert Sullivan has been selected as Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition’s (NREC) Visionary Leader of the Year during Massachusetts Clean Energy Week, which took place from September 29 to October 4, 2025. The NREC connects communities, businesses, and policymakers to promote clean energy adoption across the region. Among the Visionary Leader of the Year finalists…Read More
BROCKTON, MA – The City of Brockton is proud to announce the completion of its new Public Safety Building, marking the culmination of a years-in-the-making project to strengthen public safety and emergency response. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will commemorate this historic milestone, celebrating a state-of-the-art facility that will house the City’s Information Technology, Fire, and Police…Read More
Brockton, MA – October 2024 – A groundbreaking community-driven road safety campaign has significantly increased seat belt usage in Brockton. The "Buckle Up, Brockton" campaign, led by MassDOT, has led to a remarkable rise in seat belt compliance from 42% in April 2024 to 72% in September 2024. The campaign's success stems from its unique,…Read More
The Brockton Beautification Committee viewed all of the wonderful entries over this past weekend and have selected the winners. Congratulations to the winners and all of the entries! Brockton is certainly bright and beautiful this year! Thank you to the Brockton Beautification Committee for organizing this wonderful Brockton holiday tradition. Want to tour? Follow this…Read More
As the Mayor of Brockton, I want to assure you that I am committed to doing everything within my capacity to protect those living in our City legally and to continue welcoming our vibrant immigrant community. Brockton has a long history of embracing diversity, and I firmly believe that immigrants play a vital role in…Read More
Please see the attached PDF relating to the Independent Investigation Report of Brockton Public Schools' Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Deficit. Brockton Public Schools' Fiscal Year 2023 Budget DeficitRead More
Mayor Sullivan's Weekly Video Message for August 18, 2023 In this week's Mayor’s Message, Mayor Sullivan thanks the folks that attended the Council on Aging’s annual Senior Picnic at Brockton High School, discusses his meeting with U.S. House Representative Stephen Lynch and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies, and bids the Cape Verdean Men’s National Basketball…Read More