Brockton News

License Holder Outreach

The City of Brockton License Commission in conjunction with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Commission Is holding a License Holder Outreach on March 18, 2024 at 10 AM at Massasoit Community College -Buckley Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Massasoit Blvd. Brockton MA 02302 ALL LICENSE HOLDERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND Presenters from the…Read More

Mayor Sullivan Addresses the Chamber of Commerce

On Thursday, February 15, Mayor Sullivan was honored to present to the attendees at the Metro South Chamber of Commerce luncheon a speech with accompanying power-point slides entitled, "Championing the Future: Mayor's Message of Progress.” The presentation featured updates on the ARPA-funded municipal renovation projects, the Public Safety Building, Brockton Hospital/Signature Healthcare, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Marvelous Marvin…Read More

Snow Emergency Lifted

The Snow Emergency has been lifted. Refuse pick-up will be delayed one day. There is no pick-up on Tuesday.Read More

Storm Trash Schedule

Due to the snowstorm predicted for Tuesday, February 13, trash and recycling service for Tuesday thru Friday will be delayed by one day. Friday's collection will be on Saturday.Read More

Do you have job opportunities?

MassHire Great Brockton Career Center Hosting Job Fair on January 23rd, 2024 from 10 AM until 11:30 AM, 34 School St., Brockton Do you currently have job opportunities? Are you looking to tap into the large immigrant workforce available in our area? Is your company open to hire people with limited English? If Yes, reserve…Read More

Mayor Robert Sullivan and City Elected Officials Take the Oath of Office

On Monday, January 1, 2024, Mayor Robert Sullivan, members of the City Council, and members of the School Committee were sworn in for the next two-year term at the 2024 Inauguration Ceremony held at City Hall. The event was presided over by City Clerk Timothy Cruise. United States Congressman Stephen Lynch, who has always been…Read More

Winter Parking Ban begins December 1, 2023

English Haitian - French Haitian - Creole Spanish Portuguese Cape Verdean Creole CITY OF BROCKTON TRAFFIC COMMISSION WINTER PARKING BAN PARKING BAN HOURS:  Midnight (12:00 a.m.)  to 7:00 a.m.  MONTHS OF PARKING BAN:  December 1st  to April 1st NO PARKING on the EVEN NUMBERED SIDE of all streets except those streets restricted to one side…Read More

Zoning Board Online Applications

The City of Brockton has implemented a new procedure for filing Zoning Board of Appeals applications. Click here to create an account and submit a zoning application. https://www4.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController Effective January 1, 2024, Applicants must pay the cost of advertising the Public Hearing Notice by direct payment to the local newspaper prior to the Notice being…Read More

Recycle Like a Champion: Thanksgiving Recycling Tips

Recycle Like a Champion: Thanksgiving Recycling Tips Please remove ALL FOOD that is left inside any container that will be recycled. Canned cranberry sauce or pumpkin purée: YES! Aluminum or steel cans are recyclable. Boxed pie crusts and stuffing mixes: YES!  Cardboard boxes can be broken down and recycled. Egg cartons: Cardboard cartons YES! Foam cartons NO! Plastic…Read More

Memories of Victor Ortiz Submitted by Family, Colleagues & Friends

Mayor Sullivan is interviewing John Boutin on Monday the 30th about the late Victor Ortiz and his contributions to Brockton and the school system. In preparation for his interview, Mr. Boutin has sent us letters from many of Mr. Ortiz’s friends and family and plans to reference these letters in his interview. The city respectfully…Read More