Brockton News: Human Interest

Brockton Recognized Nationally for Innovative Youth Violence Prevention Efforts

Posted in: Human Interest on August 3, 2026 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

City of Brockton Upgrading to brockton.gov

Posted in: Uncategorized, Public Notices, Human Interest on July 13, 2026 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

Brockton Welcomes Jorge Vega as its New Chief Information Officer

Posted in: Human Interest on June 11, 2026 The City of Brockton welcomes Jorge Vega as its new Chief Information Officer. In this role, Jorge will oversee the City's technology systems, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, software applications, and technology projects that help city departments effectively serve residents. Jorge brings years of technology leadership experience in schools, nonprofit organizations, and government. He has managed large…Read More

Brockton Says Goodbye to Stalwart Champion Attorney Lawrence “Larry” Siskind

Posted in: Human Interest on June 11, 2026 Lawrence M. “Larry” Siskind passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 83. Larry was born in Brockton on June 22, 1942, and he never left the City that made him. As a boy he worked in his father’s shoe store on Legion Parkway, and he…Read More