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Planning Board Votes to Keep Remote Meetings
Brockton Planning Board voted to keep its meetings fully virtual, rebuffing a mayoral push for in-person sessions.
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Nearly 1,400 Layoffs Expected Across Massachusetts In August
Nearly 1,400 layoffs are expected across Massachusetts in August, a warning sign for Brockton's local economy. Brockton Patch reported the state's unemployment rate has already exceeded the national average, citing recent labor data, in its story "Almost 1,400 MA Layoffs Expected In Aug…
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Brockton City Council approves utility pole to power new soccer facilities on Howard Street.
The Brockton City Council on July 27 approved a National Grid petition to install a new utility pole on Howard Street that will run power to what the company described only as "the new soccer facilities." The item passed by hand vote without discussion, and no further details on the pro…
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of July 27, 2026 through August 2, 2026
Brockton's obituary notices this week name one longtime resident: Mahan, Joanne, 81, who died July 29, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Paul, three children, and extended family, and was predeceased by her daughter, Barbie. Visitation is set for Tuesday, Aug. 4, with a reception We…
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Three Massachusetts Bars Named Best In US, Chain Plans HQ Move
Three Massachusetts bars earned national best-of recognition as a popular restaurant chain plans to relocate its headquarters to the state. Brockton Patch's Food Week newsletter, distributed Monday, headlined "3 MA Bars Are Best In U.S. + Popular Chain Moving HQ To MA: Food Week," also …
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Brockton Animal Shelter Calls For Kitten Food Donations
A Brockton animal shelter is asking for canned kitten food donations amid a kitten surge, NewsBreak reports. The Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts, based on West Elm Street Extension, said it is going through large amounts of kitten food and is accepting drop-off do…
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Brockton Library Launches Beginner-Friendly Crochet Club For Adults
Brockton Public Library is launching a new beginner-friendly crochet club for adults, giving residents a fresh way to build skills and connections in the community. The program, reported by writer Dianna Carney on NewsBreak, invites newcomers to pick up the craft alongside neighbors in …
Government · Other Committee
Brockton CFO Warns FY2028 Budget Will Be Harder to Balance Than This Year
Brockton's Accounts Committee heard a stark fiscal warning and scrutinized $10.9 million in vendor payments at its July 30 session. Chief Financial Officer Dr.
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Massachusetts officials scrutinize e-bike safety as injuries climb
Massachusetts officials are reexamining e-bike safety rules as crashes and injuries climb statewide, a trend flagged in a report from Brockton Patch. Police, doctors and state regulators are working to keep pace with the vehicles' fast-growing popularity, per the outlet's July 31 report…
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Flash flood watch prompts heavy rain warning for Brockton area
A flash flood watch threatens the Brockton area with a potentially life-threatening flood event this week. Forecasters warned that tropical downpours could bring over seven inches of rain to parts of Massachusetts, with a flash flood watch in effect, according to a report from Brockton …