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Bullet pierces wall at Brockton Catholic Charities office

A stray bullet pierced the wall of the Catholic Charities office in Brockton, leaving employees shaken and prompting an active investigation, according to CBS News and Patch. The incident, reported July 22, drew coverage from multiple outlets including Catholic Culture's news wire, whic…

Brockton Finance Committee Advances Seven Health Council Picks, Splits on Grant Transfers

Brockton Finance Committee recommended seven new Advisory Council on Health members and advanced a long-stalled Boys and Girls Club easement while tabling two home rule petitions at its July 20 meeting. All seven nominees — including Dr.

Obituary notices, week of July 13 through July 19, 2026

This week's Brockton obituary notices include two residents: Gonsalves, Theresa Pires, 34, who died July 13, 2026, with arrangements under George Lopes Funeral Home; and Lima, Joana M., 88, who died July 15, 2026, with arrangements under Keefe Funeral Home. Both listings were sourced th…

Brockton Deed Sales Show Narrow $195-$500 Range With $445 Median in June

Ten property deeds were recorded in Brockton between June 19 and July 18. Only four listed a sale price, ranging from $195 to $500 with a median of $445 among those four. The top disclosed sale was 54 West St at $500, a transfer from the Irrevocable Trust to buyer Nicola Stevens. Six of…

Brockton youths land paid summer jobs through state program

A state-funded youth employment program guaranteeing summer jobs to Brockton residents ages 16 to 25 is placing local teens and young adults with area employers this season, according to a report from The Enterprise published July 17. Many participants told the paper they joined not jus…