Brockton News: Community

Alone Together: Storytelling in the Time of Covid-19 Workshop Series

Write about, share, and connect around your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic with TMI Project at this drop-in true storytelling workshop series. True storytelling is a vehicle for human connection and can ignite hope during the darkest of times. We're offering this safe and welcoming space to help you tell your story and stay connected…Read More

Grief During the COVID-19 Pandemic Support Group

  Join the Beacon/Amedisys Hospice on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM for a special Grief During the COVID-19 Pandemic Support Group. This group is open to all adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one and would like to join with others who may be experiencing similar feelings and life challenges.…Read More

Hazardous Waste Day

Hazardous Waste Day will be held at the Brockton Recycle Depot on Saturday, September 19 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Brockton Residents Only. No Businesses. Please contact the Recycle Depot at 508-580-7827 or [email protected] with any questions.Read More

September is Recovery Month

Friday September 25, 2020 from 10 AM to 12 PM. The Champion Plan will be holding an outdoor Meet & Greet on City Hall Plaza during the Farmer's Market.  We will be there giving out resources & swag.Read More

Virtual Community Meeting

  Councilor Jeffery Thompson will be hosting a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 6 pm to discuss redevelopment options for the site around the former Christos Restaurant and Massasoit Conference Center currently owned by the Commonwealth. Please join Councilor Thompson, the Department of Planning and Economic Development and our design team…Read More

Impact of Cyberattacks on Voting and Technology on Civic Engagement – a virtual event

Today, living in a digital democracy, technology has broadened opportunities for civic engagement while increasing the risks of attacks on the right to vote. Panelists will present information and address questions about how MA is protecting the right to vote and countering cyberattacks. Panelists include Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan, Stephanie Helm, MassCyberCenter Director at the…Read More

Forward Into Light – Brockton Honors 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage – a virtual event

August 26, 1920 is the day Congress signed the Women’s Right to Vote, 19th Amendment into law. In celebration, Brockton City Hall will be lit up on August 26 2020 in the suffrage colors of purple and gold in a ceremony that is part of the nationwide Forward Into Light campaign, led by the Women’s…Read More

Walk to end Alzheimer’s

There will be a walk to end Alzheimer's on Sunday, October 4, 2020 starting at 10:00 AM.  For more information go to www.act.alz.org/neponsetvalley.  Read More

School Announcement

Last night the Brockton School Committee chaired by Mayor Robert F. Sullivan voted unanimously to begin the first term of the 2020-2021 school year with a fully remote program due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases. The Brockton School Committee will review the City’s active COVID cases every two weeks. Brockton Public Schools will transition…Read More

Gathering Reminder

The Commonwealth has issued guidance around holding large gatherings and graduation ceremonies to allow people to celebrate special occasions in a responsible way.  We know that this time of year is usually filled with celebrations and we are grateful for the many residents of the Commonwealth who have followed the guidance to keep people safe;…Read More