Brockton News: Community

MassHire Greater Brockton’s “Rep Your Org”

Excitement is in the air as we gear up for MassHire Greater Brockton’s "Rep Your Org" event! We hope this message finds you all in high spirits, ready to join us for an incredible gathering of local youth organizations at the 455 Oak Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton on Friday, November 17th at 3 p.m.…Read More

Kid Vendor Fair & Small Animal Open House

The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Ma, located at 1300 West Elm St. ext Brockton is proud to announce its first Kid Vendor Fair. We will have 17 vendors aged between 6 and 18, selling their wares, everything from jewelry, crochet, clay sculptures, original art, tie blankets, body scrubs, goat milk soap, baked goodies, sweet…Read More

Art Speak and Sip

Join us for ArtsSpeak & Sip an arts focused event designed to explore the possibilities of public art in Brockton by learning from those who have successfully executed projects locally and worldwide. This in-person event is a celebration of art and creativity in our community. The event is free and open to the public and…Read More

2023 BHS Hall of Fame induction ceremony

The 2023 Brockton High School Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at Thorney Lea on November 18th at 6:00 PM. Join us for an exciting event as we honor the outstanding athletes of Brockton High School! The Brockton High School Athletics Hall of Fame Induction - Class of 2023 will take place…Read More

How to report potential hazards

How to Report Potential Hazards in Brockton’s Public Spaces RESIDENTS SHOULD NEVER ATTEMPT TO HANDLE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS ON THEIR OWN. USE THE INFORMATION BELOW TO PROPERLY REPORT ANYTHING THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE REMOVAL. Did you stumble across an item that may be dangerous? Do not touch it. Use this list to report it to the…Read More

Midday Music: Drum Circle

Come and join a Drum Circle, led by Greg Fernandes, Director of the Rose Conservatory at Midday Music at Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton. Free, free parking, handicapped accessible. Donations made will benefit Father Bill's/Mainspring.Read More

Lizzie Borden and the 40 Whacks

On a scorching hot day in Fall River, back in August of 1892, a heinous crime occurred. Spinster Lizzie Borden was accused, tried, and acquitted for the vicious ax murders of her father and stepmother. This true unsolved mystery has fascinated people for over 100 years. Two people died on that day in 1892, but…Read More

Brockton Public Library Book Club-Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein

Here is a short description from our NovelList database: "After a young man from the poorest part of Trinidad goes missing during the end of British colonialism, a farmhand is offered a generous stipend to become a watchman and determine what happened to the missing man." This event will take place both in person and…Read More

Council on Aging Book Club-The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Here is a short description from our Novelist database: "Newly rich Jay Gatsby tries to recapture the past and win back Daisy Buchanan, his former love, despite the fact she has married." Physical copies (regular print and large print) will be available at the circulation desk of Brockton Public Library's main branch. Must have a…Read More

Author Talk-Derek Fuller

Randolph resident, Derek Fuller, will discuss his first poetry collection, DNA of Phoenix Rising, as well as his life and influences. This event will take place both in-person, at Brockton Public Library's main branch, and online, through Zoom. Sign up for Zoom at the link provided. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElc--vrzksHNQT2skouQ8k-_2DTQ98Zzqi#/registrationRead More