Brockton News: Community

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Westgate Mall Partners with the African American Association of Brockton for Third Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway

Westgate Mall has partnered with the African American Association of Brockton to host their third annual Toy Giveaway this holiday season. The toy giveaway will run Saturdays + Sundays in December leading up to Christmas. Last year, the initiative served over 600 families in the local Brockton community; this year the organization expects to help…Read More
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BROCKTON GARDEN CLUB DOOR SWAG WORKSHOP with retired florist James Bruce

Monday, November 24 $15.00 fee for decorations and supplies 6:30 p.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 439 West Street Parking behind the building and handicap accessibility. Feel free to bring gloves, scissors and wire cutters. For more information please call Anne at 774-297-4939 or email her at [email protected]Read More
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GINGERBREAD HOUSE CRAFT NIGHT

The Brockton Maker Space located at the Brockton Main Library, 304 Main Street Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. FREE and open to adults and children over age seven. Contact the library at 508-894-1400 or visit https://www.brocktonpubliclibrary.org/ to register.Read More
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HOLIDAY PARADE PLANETARIUM SHOWS

The Brockton Maker Space at the Brockton Main Library, 304 Main Street Saturday, November 29 10 a.m. all ages “Surviving Space” 11 a.m. “Earth’s Wild Ride” for adults and grade two and up 12 noon with “Seeing” for adults and grade three and up 1:00 p.m. “From Earth to the Universe” for adults and fourth…Read More
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BROCKTON COMMUNITY ACCESS (BCA) ARTIST RECEPTION

Reception for Brockton Community Access new art exhibit Thursday, November 20, 2025 5:30-8:00 p.m. Brockton Community Access, One Main Street Free and open to the public. Parking is available behind the building and there is handicap accessibility. For more information contact Amaya at 508-580-2228 or [email protected]Read More
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MassHire Greater Brockton Youth Job Fair

Calling all young people ages sixteen to twenty-four. If you are exploring your next move, this space is for you. Come connect with hiring teams who are ready to speak with you directly. Ask questions, introduce yourself, and learn where your interests can take you. Staff will be on site to support resumes, interview prep,…Read More
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Cultural Affairs Meeting

BROCKTON CULTURAL COUNCIL fy26 MEETING SATURDAY MORNING, 11/1/25 9:00 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M. ON ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81726361853?pwd=xu5UqiQGU3VtiIHHTjoIYaWO7npmn1.1 Meeting ID 817 2636 1853 Passcode263672 SCAN TO JOIN MEETING: AGENDA Introduction and brief explanation of today’s procedure regarding grant applications: reviewing numbers 1 through 25 Reminder of total amount available to grant for Fy26 Reviewing of the first…Read More
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Brockton City Election

City Election for Mayor, City Council, School Committee. Polls open at 7AM and close at 8PM. If you are in line by 8PM you will be able to vote. Poll Locations - https://brockton.ma.us/city-departments/elections-commission/poll-locations-map/  Read More
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Italian Flag Raising

Celebrate Italian American Heritage and Culture Month at the Italian Flag Raising Ceremony! Monday, October 20 at 3:30 pm City Hall Rotunda  Read More
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Holiday Trash Collection Information

Due to the Indigenous People Day - Columbus Day holiday on Monday, October 13, trash as well as "A" week recycling and yard waste will be delayed by one day. Friday's collection will be picked up on Saturday.Read More