S&P Affirms Brockton's 'AA-' Bond Rating

S&P Global affirmed Brockton's 'AA-' general obligation bond rating over the weekend, a signal of steady financial footing for the city as it continues to manage its budget and capital obligations.

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"Brockton, MA 'AA-' GO Debt Rating Affirmed; Off C - S&P Global" was the headline on a report the ratings agency published Sunday. The report maintains Brockton's investment-grade standing on its general obligation debt, the kind of rating agencies use to signal a municipality's ability to repay what it borrows, according to S&P Global (read it at https://www.spglobal.com/ratings/en/regulatory/article/-/view/sourceId/13140343).

"Massive Pizza Festival Coming To MA + Unique Japanese Eatery: Food Week" was the headline on a Brockton Patch roundup circulated Monday. The dispatch also notes that a local bar has reversed course and will stay open, months after its owners had announced plans to close, according to Brockton Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/brockton/s/klsdy/massive-pizza-festival-coming-to-ma-unique-japanese-eatery-food-week).

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