Brockton News
Brockton Paving
Brockton Paving Remaining 2025Read More
Holiday Trash Collection Information
Due to the Indigenous People Day - Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 13, trash as well as "A" week recycling and yard waste will be delayed by one day. Friday's collection will be picked up on Saturday.Read More
OUTDOOR WATER BAN IN EFFECT OCTOBER 8th
Due to the drought currently impacting our region, the City of Brockton is instituting a MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTION on ALL NON-ESSENTIAL OUTDOOR WATER use effective WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8. Violations of these restrictions will result in a fine. What is nonessential outdoor water use? Nonessential outdoor water use refers to water that is not necessary for public…Read More
City of Brockton to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Public Safety Building
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 Public Library to Add Blood Pressure Kiosks
The American Heart Association, through its Libraries with Heart national initiative, is partnering with the Brockton Public Library to unveil three new blood pressure stations (and portable blood pressure cuffs which will be added to our Library of Things Collection) across the three Brockton library branches. The stations will allow library patrons to check their blood…Read More
Road Closure on VFW Pkwy and East Elm Street for Filming
On Monday, September 29 starting at 6:00 am through 9:00 pm, VFW Parkway and East Elm Street will be closed to vehicular traffic due to a television series filming there. There will be no parking on portions of Main Street and West Elm Street Sunday, September 28 at 11:00 pm through Monday, September 29 at…Read More
BROCKTON TO AWARD OPIOID ABATEMENT SETTLEMENT GRANTS TO LOCAL NON-PROFITS
The City of Brockton is receiving funds through the statewide Opioid Settlement Abatement Program. The City will distribute these funds through a grant application process to non-profit organizations serving Brockton that provide opioid-related harm reduction, prevention, treatment, and recovery services. Opioid Settlement Funds Notice of Funds Opioid Settlement Application Scoring Sheet Applications are due Friday,…Read More
Brockton Public Library Announces New Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate
The Brockton Public Library is pleased to announce the appointments of Pauline Anderson (Sister Fabu) as the City’s new Poet Laureate (PL) and Adriana D’Haiti as Youth Poet Laureate (YPL). Both bring extraordinary talent and dedication to the literary arts, and will represent the City of Brockton as ambassadors for poetry, literacy, and creative expression.…Read More