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Winter weather prep assistance available for families
Brockton offers resources to help families prepare for the coming winter weather season.
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Cardinal Spellman takes on Bishop Fenwick
Cardinal Spellman volleyball squad meets Bishop Fenwick in a conference match this week.
Government · Other Committee
Brockton panel cuts bar hours after patio violation
The Brockton License Commission voted to roll back a Main Street restaurant's hours for two months after police found an unlicensed outdoor bar running in June.
Government · Zoning Board
Zoning Board Denies Warren Ave Restaurant, 3-2
The Brockton Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3-2 to deny a variance for a three-story restaurant and apartment building planned for 707 Warren Avenue.
Government · Zoning Board
Zoning Board Denies Warren Avenue Restaurant Variance
The Brockton Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3-2 to deny a mixed-use restaurant and apartment variance at 707 Warren Avenue while approving two unrelated petitions.
Morning Brief
Wind chills set to plunge this weekend
Wind chills may dip into the teens this weekend after a mild week in Brockton. Also in today's brief (4 items): Henna program returns to Brockton library; Library to host free chamber music concert; Wind chills may dip into teens this weekend; Half-day drama workshop set for Oct 21.
Government · Select Board
Council Advances $2.3 Million Fire Truck Bond
Brockton City Council advanced a $2.3 million fire truck bond to a third reading and granted two business licenses despite the applicant's 2019 forfeiture.
Morning Brief
Autumn Fest returns for the season
Brockton's Autumn Fest returns this season as a go-to fall tradition for families. Also in today's brief (3 items): Autumn Fest returns to Brockton this fall; Holiday Chorus Experience listed for Oct. 14; Free Palestine Filmlab screening set for Nov. 3.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of Monday, October 5, 2026 through Sunday, October 11, 2026
Brockton's weekly obituary notices list three residents this week: DeSousa, Justin Manuel, 25, who died October 6; Lyon, Paula J., 69, who died October 6; and Reid, George H. Jr., 91, who died October 7. Two of the three, DeSousa and Lyon, were handled by Russell & Pica Funeral Home of …
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Brockton sees $835,000 top sale as September deed recordings reveal mix of market transactions and family transfers
Brockton recorded 10 property transfers between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, six with prices on file and four for nominal consideration. Priced sales ranged from $265,000 to $835,000, with a median of $467,500. The month's top transaction was 15 First St., which sold for $835,000.