Industry and commerce are trademarks of Brockton, yesterday and today. Our rich history as the "Shoe City" drew thousands of skilled workers to the area and we continue to offer a capable work force to business and industry today.
Centrally located on Route 24 between Routes 128 and 495, Brockton offers easy access to several major markets and commuters including Boston, Providence, Worcester, and Cape Cod. The arrival of commuter rail service to Brockton offers three MBTA stops within the city - Montello, Campello and Downtown.
Brockton is an award-winning community of neighborhoods. Often described as the biggest small town in the region, the people of Brockton take pride in their community and care about their neighbors. Through its many active community organizations, Brocktonians continually work together to improve the city and assist one another. Many families have chosen to move to and remain in Brockton, which offers a strong economic base for area business.
Public Safety
Brockton Fire, Chief Kenneth Galligan
508-583-2323
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Brockton Police, Chief William Conlon
508-941-0200
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Plymouth County District Attorney's Office
Belmont Street, Brockton MA
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Plymouth County Sherriff's Office
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Public Education
Brockton Public Schools, Superintendent Basan Nembirkow
42 Crescent Street, Brockton MA 02301, 508-580-7511
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Southeastern Regional Vocational High School
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Private Education
Brockton Christian School
1367 Main Street, Brockton MA 02301, 508-588-4669
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Cardinal Spellman High School
738 Court St., 508-583-6875
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St. Edward's School
631 Main Street, Brockton MA 0201, 508-583-6231
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Higher Education
Bridgewater State College
Boyden Hall, (508) 531-1000
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Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
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Massasoit Community College
One Massasoit Blvd , 508-588-9100
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Stonehill College
320 Washington Street, Easton, MA 02357 , 508-565-1000
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Teri College Access
34 School Street, Brockton MA, (866) 891-4716
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UMass Dartmouth
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Wheaton College
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Culture
Brockton Historical Society
Pearl Street, Brockton MA 02301
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Brockton Public School
42 Crescent Street, Brockton MA
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Brockton Symphony
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Buckley Performing Arts Center (Massasoit CC)
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Fuller Craft Museum
Oak Street, Brockton MA 02301
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War Memorial Building
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Utilities
Bay State Gas
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BFI
1-800-425-0095
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Comcast
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National Grid
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Verizon
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Verizonwireless
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Transportation
Brockton Area Transit (BAT)
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Cowen's Taxi
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Massachusetts Bay Transportation (MBTA)
617-222-3200
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Recreation
Brockton Country Club
265 Samuel Ave, 508-588-8439
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Brockton Rox Baseball
One Feinberg Way, Brockton MA 02301, 508-559-7000
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D.W. Field Golf Course (Municipal)
Oak Street, Brockton MA 02301, 508-580-7855
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Thorny Lea Golf Club (Private)
159 Torrey Street, 508-586-2171
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Events
African Festival
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Brockton Fair
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Cape Verdean Festival - July
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Downtown Brockton Association's Holiday Parade
60 School Street, Brockton MA 02301
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Haitian Flag Raising - May
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Hispanic Festival - July
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Holiday Tree Lighting
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Jingle Bell Run
45 School Street
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Keep Brockton Beautiful Day
45 School Street, Brockton MA 02301, 508-580-7123
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Martin Luther King Breakfast - NAACP
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Martin Luther King Breakfast - Temple Beth
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Mayor's Office of Special Events - Janice Fitzgerald
45 School Street, Brockton MA 02301, 508-580-7123
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Puerto Rican Flag Day - August
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Senior Picnic
Father Kenny Way, 508-580
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Summer Concert Series
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Summer Solstice
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Taste of Metro South
60 School Street, Brockton MA 02301, 508-586-0500
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The Shaw Center
One Feinberg Way, 508-559-7090
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Media
The Enterprise
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WBET - 1460 AM
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