Brockton News
Early Voting Schedule
EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE At Westgate Mall 200 Westgate Dr SATURDAY AUGUST 22 - 8AM TO 2PM SUNDAY AUGUST 23 - 11AM TO 5PM MONDAY AUGUST 24 - 8:30AM TO 4:30PM TUESDAY AUGUST 25 - 8:30AM TO 4:30PM WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26 - 8:30AM TO 7:00PM THURSDAY AUGUST 27- 8:30AM TO 4:30PM FRIDAY AUGUST 28 - 8:30AM…Read More
Brockton Recognized Nationally for Innovative Youth Violence Prevention Efforts
The City of Brockton was recognized at the 2026 “Do the Write Thing” National Recognition Summit in Washington, D.C. in July, for its innovative, student-centered approach to youth violence prevention. Brockton Public Schools student Jayden Sanchez represented the City of Champions at the event which brought together middle school students from across the country to…Read More
Community Electricity Program
Big news for Brockton Residents! Brockton Community Electricity is a program in development by the City to provide residents and businesses more electricity supply options and more renewable energy. The program is a City-vetted alternative to National Grid default supply and other third-party electricity suppliers. Visit the official website to learn more, ask questions, or…Read More
The Trout Brook Ecological Restoration Project Will Transform Trout Brook
Download the flyer Exciting news for downtown Brockton! The Trout Brook Ecological Restoration Project is officially on the way to transform about 1,500 feet of Trout Brook into a healthier, more resilient urban waterway. For decades, historical industrial and rail yard activities have constrained the brook. This project will "daylight" (uncover), widen, and naturalize the…Read More
The City of Brockton Experiencing Poor Outdoor Air Quality Due to Fires in Canada
From the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Smoke from Canadian wildfires is impacting air quality in Massachusetts. This creates hazy conditions and raises fine-particle pollution levels in some areas. Poor air quality can have significant adverse effects on sensitive groups. This includes children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with chronic medical conditions. It also affects…Read More
City of Brockton Upgrading to brockton.gov
City of Brockton announces a major upgrade to our city's digital infrastructure. Effective Monday, July 20, 2026, the City of Brockton will officially transition to a unified .gov domain. City Website Is Changing: Moving from brockton.gov to brockton.gov City Emails Are Changing: Moving from @brockton.gov to @brockton.gov WHAT TO KNOW The old domains will still work for members of the…Read More
Fireworks Notice
The use and possession of fireworks in Massachusetts without proper licensure and permits violate State Law, Federal Law, State Fire code, and City of Brockton Ordinances. Mass General Law makes it illegal for private citizens to use, possess, or sell fireworks in this state. It is illegal to use, possess, sell, or offer to sell…Read More
Stay Safe Around the Water This Summer
As the weather gets hotter, the risk of drowning increases exponentially. Stay SAFE this summer with the following tips: • Stick to swimming where you know you can handle it safely. Swim in places with lifeguards when possible. • Always have an adult watching any children who are swimming. Adults should watch children without any…Read More
Mayor Moises Rodrigues Issues a Proclamation Declaring a Temporary Public Safety Curfew
PROCLAMATION DECLARING A TEMPORARY PUBLIC SAFETY CURFEW WHEREAS, the City of Brockton is committed to protecting the lives, safety, and property of all residents, businesses, and visitors; and WHEREAS, recent World Cup celebrations have resulted in incidents of reckless driving, illegal street gatherings, vandalism, assaults, fireworks violations, disorderly conduct, and other criminal activities that have…Read More