Brockton News: Health & Environment
BEMA Cooling Centers
Beat the Heat. Stay Safe. Stay Cool. The city of Brockton has designated cooling centers for residents to stay cool and safe during extreme heat. Cooling Center Locations Brockton Public Library Address: 304 Main Street Hours: Wednesday, July 1: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday, July 2: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Campello High Rise…Read More
BPS Grant Manager and Brockton’s Director of Economic Development Will Present at the 2026 Massachusetts Municipal Energy Summit
Tomorrow, June 9, 2026, Carmillia Jackson, MPA, MCPPO, Grant Manager for Brockton Public Schools, and Dr. Eliza J. Wilson, Director of Economic Development for the City of Brockton, will present at the 2026 Massachusetts Municipal Energy Summit as part of a customer case study highlighting Brockton’s steps toward building decarbonization. Their presentation, “Brockton Public Schools:…Read More
Mosquito Spraying in Plymouth County 2026
The Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project will begin truck-based mosquito spraying for nuisance and/or virus-carrying adult mosquitoes on June 1 through October 2026. What time does the spraying take place? Between 2am and sunrise, Monday through Friday. What areas will be sprayed? A list of streets to be sprayed the following day will be updated…Read More
Recent Surge in Respiratory Illnesses Prompts Need for Precautionary Measures
A recent nationwide increase in respiratory illnesses has been observed since the last week of December 2025. The rise is primarily driven by reported cases of influenza and COVID-19, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and preventive measures within the community. Protect yourself and others from getting sick Help stop the spread of illnesses like…Read More
Brockton Public Library to Add Blood Pressure Kiosks
The American Heart Association, through its Libraries with Heart national initiative, is partnering with the Brockton Public Library to unveil three new blood pressure stations (and portable blood pressure cuffs which will be added to our Library of Things Collection) across the three Brockton library branches. The stations will allow library patrons to check their blood…Read More
Household Hazardous Day
Household Hazardous Waste Day and Shred-a-Thon will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Brockton Recycle Depot, 300 Oak Hill Way, Brockton. Brockton Residents Only. ID Required. No Businesses or Contractors. Residents may bring (2) file drawer sized boxes of documents for free, on-site, shredding. Please feel free…Read More
DW Field Park Re-opened to the Public
DW Field Park is re-opened to the public. Please note that areas of Waldo Lake, Upper Porter Pond, and Lower Porter Pond, including the Gazebo area, are still closed to the public out of an abundance of caution due to positive Avian Flu test results. Please do not enter these areas and keep dogs out of…Read More
DW Field Park Closed Due to Wildlife Issues
The D. W.Field Park park is closed out of an abundance of caution due to wildlife issues. Due to recent events with birds, there may be a potential outbreak of Avian Flu. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH ANY INJURED OR DECEASED BIRDS Currently we are asking the general public to report sick and dead wild birds…Read More