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Brockton Conservation Commission Denies Exeter Street Compliance Certificate Over Fence, Lawn Failures

Brockton Conservation Commission denied a compliance certificate for a repeatedly troubled Exeter Street reconstruction and advanced five other projects at its May 20 remote meeting.

Brockton Finance Committee Approves $630,000 in End-of-Year Budget Transfers

Brockton Finance Committee recommends $630,000 in end-of-year transfers, postpones Boys and Girls Club home rule petitions.

Brockton Zoning Board Approves Three Housing Variances on Long-Vacant Lots

BROCKTON -- May 12, 2026, Brockton Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for three vacant residential lots at its May 12 meeting, clearing the way for new housing on parcels that have sat undeveloped for years. Chair Kenneth Galligan and the four-member board voted unanimously on two cases and 4-

Brockton City Council defeats home rule petition on retired police officer details

BROCKTON -- May 11, 2026, Brockton City Council rejects home rule petition on retired police details, moves $9 million in free cash. The council voted 4-7 against a petition filed by Councilor Farwell that would have authorized the mayor and police chief to appoint retired officers as special police for

Brockton Accounts Committee Votes to Audit Boys and Girls Club Legal Fees

Brockton Accounts Committee flags refuse contract surge, school finance gaps, and Boys and Girls Club legal costs.