Brockton News

Memories of Victor Ortiz Submitted by Family, Colleagues & Friends

Posted in: Community Activities on October 27, 2023 Mayor Sullivan is interviewing John Boutin on Monday the 30th about the late Victor Ortiz and his contributions to Brockton and the school system. In preparation for his interview, Mr. Boutin has sent us letters from many of Mr. Ortiz’s friends and family and plans to reference these letters in his interview. The city respectfully…Read More

How to report potential hazards

Posted in: Public Notices, Public Safety on October 18, 2023 How to Report Potential Hazards in Brockton’s Public Spaces RESIDENTS SHOULD NEVER ATTEMPT TO HANDLE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS ON THEIR OWN. USE THE INFORMATION BELOW TO PROPERLY REPORT ANYTHING THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. Did you stumble across an item that may be dangerous? Do not touch it. Use this list to report it to the…Read More

Traffic Updates

Posted in: Public Notices, Traffic Notices on October 13, 2023 Get up-to-the-minute traffic information, including road closures in Brockton, on the Waze app! The City of Brockton has partnered with Waze to bring you the latest traffic updates.Read More

Free COVID-19 Test Kits Available

Posted in: Health & Environment on October 2, 2023 As COVID-19 diagnoses are on the rise, we need to remain diligent with testing to avoid spreading the virus. You may get four free at-home test kits at www.covid.gov/tests. You may also get free test kits at Brockton City Hall 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday. Call 508-580-7123 for more information.Read More

Public Safety Building Construction Update October 2, 2023

Posted in: Public Safety, Public Notices, Public Works & Infrastructure on October 2, 2023 The careful and meticulous process of clearing the new Public Safety Building site is nearing the end. If you drive by the West Elm Street façade, you will see that the remaining elements of the old Brockton High School’s front entrance have been covered up, keeping them safe to remain in place while the new…Read More

Frontier League Baseball

Posted in: Public Notices on September 21, 2023 The Frontier League announced today that its Board of Directors has issued membership for a new team that will play at Campanelli Stadium in Brockton beginning with the upcoming 2024 season.Read More

Snow Plowing

Posted in: Public Notices on September 14, 2023 The City of Brockton is actively looking for more contractors to help us for the upcoming plowing season. See the updated Snow and Ice Control Agreement listed below for more information. SNOW REMOVAL CONTRACT (NEW RATES 11-1-23)Read More

PLEASE FOLLOW THE CITY’S RULES OF RECYCLING

Posted in: Public Notices, Public Works & Infrastructure on August 31, 2023 The City’s trash hauler, Republic Services, informed us late last evening that due to excessively contaminated recycling loads, Casella and Waste Management will no longer accept contaminated recycling from the City of Brockton at their facilities. This could have a severe impact on the City as there is no other destination to dump the city's…Read More

“Our Brockton” Features the City’s Social Services

Posted in: Community Activities on August 29, 2023 Watch the 46th episode of “Our Brockton” to see how Mayor Robert Sullivan’s Director of Social Services Jazmine Bradsher works with Father Bill’s and Mainspring’s Senior Program Director John Lanham and Housing Resource Center Director Joshua Brown to support our most vulnerable citizens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ2EhztPQCkRead More

Digital Access Survey

Posted in: Public Notices on August 24, 2023 Mayor Robert Sullivan is seeking the community's input regarding your experience with digital access.  Digital access for all residents of Massachusetts, particularly those disproportionately impacted, is imperative. We invite you to take 5 minutes to share your voice, experience and needs related to digital access through the Digital Equity Survey here.Read More