Press Releases
December 2012 Brockton declares snow emergency for Dec. 29th and 30th Mayor Balzotti sets up city information line Mayor Balzotti appoints new Chief of Staff Brockton announces winter parking bans November 2012 Brockton to celebrate holiday season with music Brockton to kick off holiday season October 2012 Brockton Unions and City Use Bargaining to Save $28 million in Health Insurance September 2012 Infrastructure improvements to start in downtown Brockton Brockton Mayor’s Youth Council seeks members Brockton City Hall Plaza redesign funded by state grant Brockton to commemorate 11th anniversary of 9/11 August 2012 July 2012 Brockton playgrounds and fields undergo improvements Mayor announces senior citizen discount for Manning Pool Mayor Balzotti, Rox team up for Free Movie Nights Mayor Balzotti to kick off Summer Concerts July 12th June 2012 Cosgrove Pool to open July 2nd Frank A. Manning Pool to open June 25th Mayor Balzotti announces slate of summer activities May 2012 April 2012 March 2012 Mayor appoints permanent Police Chief Brockton awarded historic survey grant February 2012 Mayor Balzotti appoints interim Police Chief January 2012 Mayor Balzotti proposes adoption of Municipal Healthcare Reform December 2011
November 2011
Brockton announces winter parking bans
Brockton to celebrate holiday season
Brockton to celebrate Veterans' Day
Three Brockton projects awarded historic tax credits
October 2011
Brockton named one of the nation's 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise Alliance and ING
September 2011
Brockton Mayor's Youth Council seeks new members
August 2011
Brockton to commemorate 10th anniversary of 9/11
Brockton to participate in Farmers' Market Week
Two Brockton projects awarded historic tax credits
July 2011 Mayor Balzotti announces ways to beat the heat Brockton announces Friday Night Movies Farmers' Market returns July 8th Mayor Balzotti to kick off Summer Concert Series
June 2011 City agencies team up for neighborhood clean-up Manning Pool to open June 27th May 2011 Brockton receives MassReleaf Memorial Tree Grant Brockton to celebrate Memorial Day Volunteers Wanted: Veterans' Affairs seeks help flagging graves for Memorial Day
March 2011 Mayor's Youth Summit set for April 2nd Brockton to celebrate Greek Independence Brockton to celebrate Irish Heritage Day
February 2011 Mayor Balzotti launches new city web site Brockton declares snow emergency parking ban for Feb. 21st Brockton moves full steam ahead with economic development initiatives Mayor Balzotti announces recipients of the 2011 Women of the Year Awards Brockton lifts snow emergency parking ban
January 2011
Mayor Balzotti announces nominations are open for Women of the Year
Brockton declares Snow Emergency for Jan. 11th
City Hall to host student art in honor of civil rights leader
Brockton declares Snow Emergency for Jan. 7th
December 2010
Brockton lifts snow emergency Dec. 28th
Brockton waives use of city trash bags for Jan. 3rd
Free parking extended at Adams Garage
Brockton city offices closed due to snow Dec. 27th
Brockton declares Snow Emergency for Dec. 26th
Brockton Youth Council holds logo contest
November 2010
Winter parking bans start Dec. 1st
Brockton launches program to assist small businesses
Mass in Motion kick-off event set for Nov. 8th
October 2010
Brockton kicks off holiday season
Brockton's annual Veterans' Day Parade set for Nov. 11th
Patrick-Murray Administration highlights $44 million grant to community health centers throughout Massachusetts
Patrick-Murray Administration announces first project to receive support through Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation
Patrick-Murray Administration celebrates groundbreaking for Brockton’s new Bernardi Project
Brockton to celebrate Lights on After School Oct. 21st
Patrick-Murray Administration announces support for redevelopment of Downtown Brockton
Parking Enforcement returns to downtown
September 2010
Brockton Youth Council sponsors Halloween Drive
Brockton named one of the Nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance and ING
Brockton Youth Council to hold logo contest
Brockton to hold 9/11 ceremony at City Hall Plaza
August 2010
Mayor Balzotti announces new date for Summer Sunday in the Park
Brockton to participate in Massachusetts Farmers’ Market Week Aug. 23-27
Summer Sunday in the Park planned for Aug. 22nd
July 2010
Mayor Balzotti announces ways to beat the heat
Brockton After Dark adds volunteerism to agenda
Mayor Balzotti launches Late Night Basketball League
Mayor Balzotti announces Open Office Hours
Mayor Balzotti to kick off Summer Concert Series
Brockton After Dark to hoop it up July 5th
June 2010
Brockton Announces Friday Night Movies
Farmers’ Market returns July 9th
Cosgrove Pool to open July 1st
Manning Pool to open later this month
Brockton celebrates Flag Day
May 2010
Volunteers wanted for flagging graves for Memorial Day
Brockton ranks number one in neighborhood stabilization program (NSP) set-aside
April 2010
Arbor Day celebration at the Ashfield School
Sixth Annual Keep Brockton Beautiful Day set for April 24th
Mayor’s Task Forces report findings
Mayor Balzotti recognizes National Animal Control Appreciation Week
March 2010
Storm related trash pick-up
Street closure update Emergency shelter established
Mayor Balzotti announces recipients of 2010 Women of the Year Awards
Irish Heritage Day at Brockton City Hall
February 2010
Mayor Balzotti celebrates Black History Month through launching Minority Business Directory
January 2010
Mayor’s Task Forces to report findings within 60 days
$100,000 grant for foreclosure counseling
Mayor Balzotti responds to disaster in Haiti