Brockton home sales span $550,000 gap between low and high prices in August

Brockton recorded 12 property transfers between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, per Plymouth County Registry of Deeds filings. Eight of the 12 listed a sale price, ranging from $410,000 to $960,000, with a median of $715,000. The period's top sale was 10 Sheridan St. at $960,000, sold by Centre Sheridan

Obituary notices, week of August 31 through September 6, 2026

The Brockton town report's obituary column for the week of August 31 through September 6, 2026 carries notices for three Brockton residents: Barreto, Dalvin Alves, 28, who died September 1; Prosper, Veronica Diane, 75, who died September 3; and Timas, Antonio, 67, who also died Septembe…

Brockton Property Sales Span $407 to $965 as Braemoor Road Leads August Market

Brockton recorded 13 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, according to Plymouth County Registry of Deeds data. Nine sales disclosed a price, ranging from $407 to $965, with a median of $550; four transfers listed no price. The period's top sale was 245 Braemoor Rd at $965, one of two

State Primary Guide Highlights Markey-Moulton Senate Showdown

Brockton voters will decide a marquee U.S. Senate Democratic primary between Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton this state primary season. A voter guide distributed Tuesday, September 1, by Brockton Patch, headlined "MA State Primary 2026 Voter Guide: Races, Poll Times, How To Vote," …

Obituary notices, week of August 24, 2026 through August 30, 2026

Four Brockton-resident obituaries were logged this week: Abbondandolo, Lauren G. (67); Mbukanma, Elizabeth (62); Shea, Joanne E. (57); and Tran, Quang (73). Shea died Monday, August 24; Abbondandolo, Mbukanma, and Tran all died Tuesday, August 25. Arrangements are being handled by Russe…

Brockton deed filings show modest sale prices, heavy trust and LLC activity in late July, August

Plymouth County deed records show 12 Brockton property transfers between July 31 and Aug. 29, with eight disclosed sale prices ranging from $400 to $990 and a median of $687; four deeds listed no price. The period's highest disclosed sale was 15 Exchange St at $990, sold by Frank Monteiro to

Brockton Gets First Massachusetts Sushi Spot With Freebie-Filled Opening

Brockton gets its first Massachusetts sushi spot with a freebie-packed grand opening this week. The new restaurant marked its debut with free matcha, caviar samples, giveaways and a 20 percent discount through its ordering app, according to a report Brockton Patch headlined "New Sushi S…

Brockton Kratom Ban Carries $1,000 Fines as Statewide Order Takes Hold

Brockton's new kratom ban took hold this week, threatening $1,000 fines for smoke shops and convenience stores. The prohibition follows a statewide order targeting the herbal supplement and 7-OH products, according to a report from The Enterprise headlined "Brockton kratom ban carries $…

Jury Begins Deliberating Lindsay Clancy's Triple Murder Case

A jury began deliberating Duxbury mother Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case this week, Brockton Patch reported Friday. Clancy, charged in the deaths of her three children, saw her case move to jury hands as of Patch's Aug. 28 edition, headlined "MA Mom Lindsay Clancy's Triple Murder Ca…

Massachusetts Colleges Land Spots on Princeton Review's 2027 Best List

Massachusetts colleges earned spots on the Princeton Review's 2027 Best Colleges list, per Brockton Patch. The education services company's annual guide recognized 392 schools nationwide, and Massachusetts institutions were counted among the well represented group, according to an Aug. …

Brockton Patch Profiles Two Mothers' Friendship Forged in Crisis

Brockton Patch published a feature this week profiling two local mothers whose friendship grew out of a shared ordeal. The outlet's Tuesday, Aug. 25 newsletter promoted the piece, headlined "How two Brockton moms turned a night of terror into lifelong friendship," as its top local story…

Obituary notices, week of August 17 through August 23, 2026

Two Brockton obituaries were published this week: Melchionno, Donald, 65, who died Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and Creedon, Kevin P., 78, who died Thursday, August 20, 2026. Both notices were posted under the care of Waitt Funeral Home of Brockton. No additional biographical or service de…

Brockton records dozen deeds in late-July filing surge, entity and trust transfers among them

Plymouth County Registry of Deeds recorded 12 Brockton property transfers between July 24 and July 27, 2026. Eight of the 12 disclosed a sale price, ranging from $340 at 229 Perkins Ave. to $840 at 57 Dover St., with a median of $592. The remaining four transactions, including a trust transfer at

Brockton Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Ten Days Of Deals

Brockton restaurants are rolling out discounted menus this week as the city's restaurant week begins, giving diners 10 days to sample local spots on a budget, according to Brockton Patch. Participating restaurants are advertising deals as low as 8 dollars, per the outlet's report headli…