Empty Reserves and Multi-Million Dollar Deficits: Brockton Faces Financial Reckoning
BROCKTON, MA — The City of Brockton is facing a severe financial shortfall as its general reserves near total depletion, forcing municipal and school leaders to prepare for hard choices—including potential layoffs, budget cuts, and requests for state…
Warren Avenue to Open as Two‑Way Streets This Month Brockton
Warren Avenue to Open as Two‑Way Streets This Month Brockton, Massachusetts – The city of Brockton announced that the portion of Warren Avenue between Spring Street and Belmont Street will change from one‑way to two‑way traffic beginning on Monday,…
Hydrant Flushing September 14-October 1, 2026 Brockton
The Brockton Utilities Division will conduct a water main flushing program starting September 14, 2026 and continue through October 1, 2026. The majority of the work will be done between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. The activity will cause…
Brockton Launches Virtual Operator for Main City Hall Telephone Line
As part of Mayor Rodrigues’s effort to make conducting City business easier for constituents and business owners, a new virtual operator phone system has been installed at City Hall. Designed to eliminate long hold times and complex phone menus, the…
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…