Brockton News: Community

World War II: Letters To and From a Young Soldier

Brockton Library is pleased to welcome back Seema Kenney for another special presentation. Over three hundred letters found in her uncle’s attic tell a compelling story of his life as a young WWII soldier, as well as his family’s experiences back home. These letters document his service with the Fifth Army Headquarters, from registering at…Read More

Bailey Street Brass

Brockton Public Library is pleased to welcome back the Bailey Street Brass. Their musical catalog runs the gamut from classical quintet publications, pop tunes, and movie themes, and features several Canadian Brass Quintet arrangements.Read More

Coffee with a cop

Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation. Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 9 AM until 11 AM at the Brockton Council on Aging, 1 Feinberg Way.Read More

Author Talk-Ben Mattlin

Author Ben Mattlin will join us, virtually, to discuss his life, current disability issues, and his latest book Disability Pride: Dispatches from a Post-ADA World. Ben Mattlin is a journalist, essayist, and author. Born with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital muscle weakness, he has been a lifelong wheelchair user. His books include Miracle Boy Grows…Read More

Summer Fest

Summer Fest Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Salisbury Park from 11:00 AM until 3:30 PM Music, Ice Cream, Food Beverages, Wellness, Raffle, Games, Performers, Giveaways and much more Tickets are free, just scan QR code on the flyerRead More

BYFFD

The 5th annual Brockton Youth Family Fun Day will be held on August 27, 2023 from 11 AM until 4 PM at the East Middle School, 464 Centre St.Read More

Kids Fun Fest

CALLING ALL KIDS, and their families! You're invited to our Pediatrics "Kids Fund Fest" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12. As part of National Health Center Week, Pediatrics is planning this special day to celebrate children's health. The event will be held outdoors at our 158 Pleasant St., Brockton, location, and include free…Read More

Pop Up Shop Glow-Up Party

Free Clothing, Shoes and Accessories for the whole family September 2, 2023 from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Brockton Public Library, 304 Main St. Like it. Love it. Bag it. Shop without the price tag. Supplement back-to-school shopping, formal wear, and dress for success work clothes. Enjoy food, music, crafts and a fashion…Read More

City and BAT announce grant for electric buses

City and BAT announce grant for electric busesRead More

Movie Night at DW Field Park ~ “Jimanji the next level”

The Friends of DW Field Park are hosting Free Community Movie Nights at Lower Porter Pond on every other Saturday with weather permitting. Bring a chair or blanket and the Park Association will have limited Adirondack chairs for adults and kids. Parking is in the main lot across the street and along the Parkway facing…Read More