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Brockton sees two $900K-plus sales anchor active August market

Brockton recorded 12 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, nine with sale prices ranging from $407,000 to $965,000 and a median of $550,000. The three remaining transfers were nominal-consideration transactions, not market sales.

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State Primary Guide Highlights Markey-Moulton Senate Showdown

Brockton voters will decide a marquee U.S. Senate Democratic primary between Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton this state primary season. A voter guide distributed Tuesday, September 1, by Brockton Patch, headlined "MA State Primary 2026 Voter Guide: Races, Poll Times, How To Vote," …

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Brockton August Home Sales Range From $400,000 to $990,000

Brockton recorded 12 property transfers from July 31 through Aug. 29, with eight carrying sale prices ranging from $400,000 to $990,000 and a median of $687,500. The period's top sale was 15 Exchange St. at $990,000, sold by Frank Monteiro to Saraphina Denis and Samuel J. Denis.

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Brockton Gets First Massachusetts Sushi Spot With Freebie-Filled Opening

Brockton gets its first Massachusetts sushi spot with a freebie-packed grand opening this week. The new restaurant marked its debut with free matcha, caviar samples, giveaways and a 20 percent discount through its ordering app, according to a report Brockton Patch headlined "New Sushi S…

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Brockton Kratom Ban Carries $1,000 Fines as Statewide Order Takes Hold

Brockton's new kratom ban took hold this week, threatening $1,000 fines for smoke shops and convenience stores. The prohibition follows a statewide order targeting the herbal supplement and 7-OH products, according to a report from The Enterprise headlined "Brockton kratom ban carries $…

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Jury Begins Deliberating Lindsay Clancy's Triple Murder Case

A jury began deliberating Duxbury mother Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case this week, Brockton Patch reported Friday. Clancy, charged in the deaths of her three children, saw her case move to jury hands as of Patch's Aug. 28 edition, headlined "MA Mom Lindsay Clancy's Triple Murder Ca…

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Massachusetts Colleges Land Spots on Princeton Review's 2027 Best List

Massachusetts colleges earned spots on the Princeton Review's 2027 Best Colleges list, per Brockton Patch. The education services company's annual guide recognized 392 schools nationwide, and Massachusetts institutions were counted among the well represented group, according to an Aug. …

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Brockton Patch Profiles Two Mothers' Friendship Forged in Crisis

Brockton Patch published a feature this week profiling two local mothers whose friendship grew out of a shared ordeal. The outlet's Tuesday, Aug. 25 newsletter promoted the piece, headlined "How two Brockton moms turned a night of terror into lifelong friendship," as its top local story…

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Brockton home sales top $1 million as July cluster dominates recorded deeds

Plymouth County deed records show 12 Brockton property transfers between July 24 and Aug. 22, nine with recorded sale prices ranging from $340,000 to $1,060,000 and a median of $600,000. The month's top transaction was 285 Green St, which sold for $1,060,000, the only sale to exceed $1 million.

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Brockton Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Ten Days Of Deals

Brockton restaurants are rolling out discounted menus this week as the city's restaurant week begins, giving diners 10 days to sample local spots on a budget, according to Brockton Patch. Participating restaurants are advertising deals as low as 8 dollars, per the outlet's report headli…

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