Brockton News

City of Brockton Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Brockton City Council will meet on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton, MA to review the following petitions at which time all interested parties may be heard: Petition of Young Wang, of Trinity Solar LLC,133 Old Post…Read More

Brockton Hospital/Signature Healthcare Re-Opening August 13!

Mayor Robert Sullivan has issued the following statement about this momentous occasion: The reopening of Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital is great news for Brocktonians and all who utilize the medical services offered at this facility. The 10-alarm fire in February 2023 left a significant void in the area’s healthcare system, and the hospital coming back online…Read More

PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT

THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT Massachusetts Department of Public health has notified Brockton Health Department that specimens collected from mosquitoes from the City have tested positive for the West Nile Virus (WNV)! This virus can cause severe illness in humans if they become infected, and symptoms ranging from high fever, stiff neck,…Read More

Ordinances that passed Legal Ad 6

CITY OF BROCKTON 1. In City Council April 22, 2024, Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 SECTION 8-9 OF THE REVISED ORDIANCES OF THE CITY OF BROCKTON The following language “the fee shall be increased to two hundred eighty dollars ($280.00), billed at seventy dollars ($70.00) four (4) times per year” shall be replaced with…Read More

Ordinances that Passed Legal Ad 5

CITY OF BROCKTON 1. In City Council February 12, 2024, Ordinance: An Ordinance Creating a Revolving Fund pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ for the Transportation Program Revolving Fund permitting funds to be expended consistent with purposes for transportation of residents ages 60 and older in the City of Brockton. In…Read More

City of Brockton Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Brockton City Council will meet on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor, City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton, MA to review the following petition at which time all interested parties may be heard: Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to install…Read More

Independence Day Trash Schedule

Due to the Independence Day holiday on Thursday, July 4, trash and "B" week recycling and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day. Yard waste is collected every two weeks on the same week as your recycling collection from July 1 through October 25. Please call 508-580-7827 for more information.Read More

Mayor’s 2024 Summer Concert Series

The series returns this year with an excellent line-up, kicked off by Brockton favorite The After Hours on Wednesday, July 10th. Wednesdays, July 10th through August 28th 6:00–8:00 pm Patio at Heights Crossing, 35 Christy’s Place Click here for the line-up.Read More

Brockton After Dark Returns!

Brockton After Dark provides individuals aged 10–18 years athletic and enrichment opportunities at no cost, weekday evenings throughout the summer. Each session includes a free meal. Click here for the flyer and the registration form.Read More

Water Shut Off Notice

Montello St – from Plain St to Grove Street Garfield Street Perkins Ave – from Main St to Montello St Temple St – from Main St to Montello St  The water will be shut off for the purpose of working on the water main.  This will occur on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 between the hours…Read More