Brockton News
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
Household Hazardous Day
Household Hazardous Waste Day and Shred-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Brockton Recycle Depot, 300 Oak Hill Way, Brockton. Brockton Residents Only. ID Required. No Businesses or Contractors. Residents may bring (2) file drawer sized boxes of documents for free, on-site, shredding. Please feel free…Read More
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