Brockton News
City Playgrounds Open
Effective today (june 25, 2020), all city playgrounds in Brockton are open per order of Mayor Robert F. Sullivan. Residents are asked to follow the guidelines posted about safety and social distancing. City playgrounds were previously closed in March due to COVID-19.Read More
Brockton Police Reminder: Fireworks Are Illegal In Massachusetts
As a reminder, Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148, s39, makes it is illegal for private citizens to use, possess, or sell fireworks in Massachusetts, or to purchase them legally elsewhere and then transport them into the state. Those found in possession of fireworks may receive a fine up to $100, however, other city ordinance violations…Read More
COVID-19 Testing
Brockton Neighborhood Health Center is offering COVID testing in Brockton as part of the Stop the Spread campaign. Testing is FREE to anyone regardless of symptoms, including non-Brockton residents. To get more information, please visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/stop-the-spread.Read More
Mayor’s Video
See the Mayor's Latest Video Here: Mayor's VideoRead More
Century Bank Excise Tax Errors
Yesterday, the City of Brockton was notified by officials at Century Bank of a March error in which 833 excise tax payment checks were not properly processed. They are now being processed by the bank and residents will not be charged any late fees. The City and Century Bank apologize for any inconvenience. If you…Read More
Detour Notification
MassDOT will be doing Roadway Work at the Abington-Brockton line on North Quincy @ Boundary Ave and Chestnut St. They will be doing Intersection Improvements and Related Work (installation of a roundabout). There will be Drainage improvements, box widening, project signage, ADA/bike improvements, curbing, full depth roadway reconstruction, mill and pave. Work will occur 7…Read More
Brockton Council on Aging Board of Directors Meeting Cancelled
Please note the monthly Brockton Council on Aging Board of Director’s meeting held at the Council on Aging located at 10 Father Kenney Way in Brockton, will be cancelled until further notice.Read More
Car Seat Program
Nothing is more important than keeping children safe, so the Brockton Police Department has operated a car seat inspection and installation program for over 18 years, inspecting and installing hundreds of seats. Currently, 4 sworn Brockton Police Officers speaking English, Spanish, Cape Verdean Creole, and Haitian Creole are certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians who hold…Read More