Brockton News

Planned Power Outage September 10, 2025

National Grid is conducting a planned power outage in the following areas on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 between 9:00 pm and 1:00 am. High Street Highland Street Legion Parkway 30, 36, 63 Main Street 28 Petronelli Way National Grid llevará a cabo un corte de energía programado en las siguientes áreas el MIÉRCOLES 10 DE SEPTIEMBRE…Read More

Holiday Trash Collection Information

Due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 1, trash and "A" week recycling and yard Waste will be delayed by one day. Friday's collection will be on Saturday. Please call the Recycle Depot at 508-580-7827 with any questions.Read More

Hydrant Flushing

The Brockton Utilities Division will conduct a water main flushing program starting September 8,2025 and continue through September 25,2025. The majority of the work will be done between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and I :00 a.m. The activity will cause discolored water in varying degrees in all sections of the city. Persons who experience…Read More

BROCKTON MAYOR SULLIVAN ISSUES PROCLAMATION DECLARING AUGUST 21, 2025 DOUG FLUTIE DAY IN BROCKTON

FOOTBALL (AND SOMETIMES BASEBALL) LEGEND DOUG FLUTIE TO JOIN THE BROCKTON ROX FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY ON DOUG FLUTIE NIGHT, THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EASTERN BANK—THE OFFICIAL BANK OF THE ROX BROCKTON MAYOR SULLIVAN ISSUES PROCLAMATION DECLARING AUGUST 21, 2025 DOUG FLUTIE DAY IN BROCKTON The Brockton Rox, in partnership with Eastern Bank—the…Read More

MBTA expands income-eligible reduced fare program

The MBTA’s income-eligible reduced fare program offers reduced fares to riders between the ages of 18 – 64 who are enrolled in an approved state assistance program. MBTA.com/income-eligible New Reduced Fare Program - FactSheet New Reduced Fare Program - English New Reduced Fare Program - Spanish New Reduced Fare Program - Portuguese New Reduced Fare…Read More

Mayor’s Summer Concert Series Returns July 9 for Eight Shows

Mayor Sullivan’s Summer Concert Series returns to the Patio at Heights Crossing on Wednesday, July 9. There is something for everyone this year including jazz, classic rock, R&B, and even a 16-piece swing band! Whether you get up and dance or just lounge and listen, it is a great time to spend with family and…Read More

Brockton After Dark 2025 Season Starts July 7th!

Brockton After Dark (BAD) Summer Evening Activities for Youth is a long-standing community program sponsored by Mayor Robert Sullivan and Brockton Public Schools. For over a decade, BAD has provided safe, welcoming spaces for Brockton youth ages 10 to 18 on weeknight summer evenings. The program offers free access to athletic and social enrichment activities,…Read More

Holiday Trash Collection Information

Due to Independence Day, Friday, July 4'th trash,"B" week recycling and yard waste will be delayed by one day. Monday thru Thursday collections will be on the regular schedule. The bi-weekly summer yard waste schedule begins on Monday, July 7. Yard Waste for the summer months is collected the same week as your recycling Click here…Read More

Brockton Is Getting Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) On-Street Charging Solutions Program, the City of Champions will receive three new on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Brockton's growing population of EV drivers who live in apartments or other homes without a dedicated EV charger will soon have access to these public charging…Read More

COOLING CENTER MONDAY AND TUESDAY

The City of Brockton and the Brockton Emergency Management Agency will open a cooling center at the Brockton Main Library, 304 Main Street on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24 from 12pm until 9pm both days. Stay cool during hot weather, focus on hydration, clothing choices, and finding ways to reduce your body temperature.…Read More