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.
Brockton City Council Approves FIFA Watch Party Health Grant 7-2 Despite Safety Concerns BROCKTON -- June 22, 2026, Brockton City Council voted 7-2 to accept a $14,301.22 public health grant for FIFA World Cup watch parties, with the decision overshadowed by a violent episode the previous night. The grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, introduced as
Brockton City Council Approves $564.98 Million FY2027 Budget With Four Amendments Brockton City Council approves $564.98 million FY2027 general fund budget after four amendments cut nearly $468,500 from the mayor's proposal.
Brockton Finance Committee Backs Election Recount Limits, Raises Ballot Signatures Brockton Finance Committee advances election recount limits and ballot signature changes after a costly 2025 recount cycle.
Brockton Finance Committee Hears Twelve Budgets; No Cuts Made Yet BROCKTON -- June 10, 2026, Brockton Finance Committee takes budget testimony from twelve departments, with trash fees and a desalination plant deal dominating debate. The committee, chaired by Council President Troy, heard presentations spanning the Council on Aging, Contributory Retirement, Fire, Emergency Management, seven DPW divisions, Planning and Economic Development, Conservation