Brockton News: Community

BUSINESSES & EMPLOYERS UNEMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) and the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA), in coordination with the US Department of Labor (USDOL), are taking a series of actions to assist workers and employers.  The information below is translated in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese.  For more information go to: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-guidance-and-directives#BUSINESSES-&-EMPLOYERS- ENGLISH UNEMPLOYMENT…Read More

City Of Brockton DPW Emergency service guidelines for COVID-19

Ensuring the health and safety of our employees and customers is our number one priority. We do not anticipate any service disruption to our customers at this time. We have implemented additional measures that will allow us to safely continue providing essential services to you. In keeping with public health official guidelines, we are taking…Read More

Brockton Mayor Robert F. Sullivan Declares Local State of Emergency

Mayor Robert F. Sullivan today announced a local state of emergency in the City of Brockton which will enable his office to take decisive action to control the spread of COVID-19. The declaration will also allow the city to request federal reimbursement for costs accrued during the emergency response. “City departments and our local partners…Read More

Wash Your Hands

Follow these steps for proper handwashing to prevent the spread of germs. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. The information below is translated in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Wash your Hands - English Wash your Hands - Spanish Wash your Hands - French Wash your Hands - PortugueseRead More

Parking Ticket Hearings Cancelled

The Parking Ticket Hearings scheduled between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM in the GAR Room at City Hall have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.Read More

Mayor Sullivan on COVID-19 Governor Baker’s Announcement

Watch Mayor Sullivan's Video Here! This video has captions. Click the cog on the video and select Caption On to see them.Read More

Steps to keep your institution safe by preventing the spread of the Coronavirus

Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your mouth, eyes, and face. Avoid overcrowded areas and ensure ventilation. Keep restrooms supplied with soap and paper towels or hand dryers.Read More

Coronavirus Update

The City of Brockton is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Massachusetts and taking proactive steps to support containment efforts and prepare for further spread of the disease. To that end, Brockton city officials are participating in daily briefings with state and federal officials and will share updates for Brockton residents regularly at www.cityofbrockton.com and…Read More

Board of Health Emergency Meeting

In accordance with M.G.L.c. 30A sec. 18 and 20(b), EMERGENCY NOTICE is hereby given that there will be an Emergency Meeting of the Board of Health held in the GAR Room, second floor of City Hall, 45 School St., Brockton on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 4:00 PM The subject to be acted upon is…Read More

Planning Department Proposed HDIP Meeting Cancelled

The Planning Department Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM in the GAR Room of City Hall has been cancelled. The purpose of this meeting is to take testimony about a proposed Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) District at the proposed development site. HDIP is a state tax incentive to build…Read More