Obituary notices, week of July 13 through July 19, 2026

This week's Brockton obituary notices include two residents: Gonsalves, Theresa Pires, 34, who died July 13, 2026, with arrangements under George Lopes Funeral Home; and Lima, Joana M., 88, who died July 15, 2026, with arrangements under Keefe Funeral Home. Both listings were sourced th…

Brockton Deed Sales Show Narrow $195-$500 Range With $445 Median in June

Ten property deeds were recorded in Brockton between June 19 and July 18. Only four listed a sale price, ranging from $195 to $500 with a median of $445 among those four. The top disclosed sale was 54 West St at $500, a transfer from the Irrevocable Trust to buyer Nicola Stevens. Six of…

Brockton youths land paid summer jobs through state program

A state-funded youth employment program guaranteeing summer jobs to Brockton residents ages 16 to 25 is placing local teens and young adults with area employers this season, according to a report from The Enterprise published July 17. Many participants told the paper they joined not jus…

State-Funded YouthWorks Program Places Brockton Teens in Summer Jobs

Brockton teens and young adults are earning paychecks and building career skills this summer through a state-funded jobs program. Enterprise News reports that the YouthWorks initiative is connecting Brockton residents ages 16 to 25 with paid summer positions, with many joining to earn m…

Brockton Conservation Commission Issues Three Orders of Conditions at July Meeting

Brockton Conservation Commission pauses solar canopy review after three-alarm junkyard fire and issues three orders of conditions at July 15 meeting.

Brockton ZBA Approves Two Housing Variances at Quincy and Sansom Streets

Brockton's Zoning Board of Appeals approved two residential variance petitions at its July 14 meeting.

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Obituary notices, week of July 6, 2026 through July 12, 2026

Three Brockton obituaries appear in this week's notices for the period July 6–12, 2026: Smith Jr., Irving Robert, 91; Valentin, Eunice Lima; and Fortes, Cristina, 81. All three died on July 6, 2026, and are identified as Brockton residents on Echovita. Funeral arrangements for Smith Jr.…

DA's office files hearing request seeking charge against Brockton mayor

Plymouth County prosecutors have requested a hearing to pursue an assault and battery charge against Brockton's mayor, a filing dated July 2, according to a report from NBC Boston. The station's coverage, along with a related Facebook post attributed to Boston 25 News, indicated the DA'…

Brockton Presents $4 Million Federal Housing Plan at Public Hearing

Brockton's Planning Department presented a draft $4 million federal housing and community development spending plan at a July 7 public hearing.