Brockton News: Community
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
JAG Byrne Grant available
The City of Brockton is eligible for $68,703.00 in grant funding from the FY20 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds from Dept. of Justice/Bureau of Justice Assistance. JAG funds awarded to a city under this FY 2020 solicitation may be used to provide additional personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, training, technical assistance,…Read More
Councilor Cruise Community Meeting
Councilor Timothy Cruise will be hosting a Community Meeting at the Hancock School with Wood Partners to discuss the proposed development at 34 North Pearl Street. Project documents can be found on the City web page at https://brockton.ma.us/city-departments/planning/planning-the-future/Read More
Cosgrove Pool Opens
Cosgrove Pool opens July 17, 2020. Capacity is 65 guests. Guests are required to provide name, address and contact info for entry. Lockers and locker rooms will be closed so guests must arrive in swimsuits. No fee for entry. Masks are required. Social Distancing is required. Two sessions per day, 11 AM to 2 PM and 3…Read More