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Brockton Finance Committee Reviews Thirteen Department Budgets in Single Session

BROCKTON -- June 9, 2026, Brockton's Finance Committee reviewed thirteen department budgets in a single June 9 session, with police staffing shortfalls and a sharp law department budget cut drawing the most scrutiny. Police Chief Brenda Perez told councilors the department operates at 173 of 206 authorized officers and

Brockton City Council Begins Three Nights of Hearings on $629 Million FY2027 Budget

BROCKTON -- June 8, 2026, Brockton City Council opens three-night hearings on a $629 million FY2027 budget that relies on $15 million in one-time transfers to balance. CFO Troy Clarkson told councillors the proposal includes $9 million drawn from the Chapter 324 reserve, $4 million in anticipated proceeds from

Brockton School Subcommittee Approves $775,000 in College Partnership Contracts

Brockton's School Committee Bid Review Subcommittee approved $775,000 in early college and dual enrollment intergovernmental agreements Tuesday after a brief dispute over spending transparency.

Brockton Schools Report Literacy Gains but Warn of Costly Curriculum Contract Wave

BROCKTON -- June 2, 2026, Brockton's Curriculum Subcommittee hears literacy gains and looming contract costs at June 2 meeting. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Karen Spaulding reported that the share of third graders scoring well below benchmark on the DIBELS 8 screener fell from 48 percent at

Brockton Ordinance Committee Sends Kratom Ban and Auto Shop Rules to Full Council

BROCKTON -- June 1, 2026, Brockton Ordinance Committee unanimously advances kratom moratorium and auto repair enforcement overhaul to full City Council. The committee voted Monday to recommend two amended ordinances: a citywide moratorium on kratom, synthetic cannabinoids, and other unregulated novel intoxicants, with a $1,000 fine for first violations and