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Hello Brockton! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: $800 million high school project, family fun nights, and a Beatles tribute + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Major firms vie for project: Massachusetts' biggest contractors are competing to build a new $800 million Brockton High School, a project a Gilbane manager calls the state's preeminent school build, with bids drawing strong interest -- read the full story.
A new Boston chapter: Collegium Pharmaceutical, based in Stoughton, will relocate its headquarters to downtown Boston in early 2027, signaling growth. The move follows strong 2026 results and nearly 20 percent revenue growth -- read the full story.
Taste of patriotic Quincy: Eat like a president on Quincy’s Presidential Food Tour, led by Roberta Allison. Explore John Quincy Adams Park, pay respects at United First Parish Church, and try the Wasp sandwich -- follow the history bites.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fresh air cheat code: When cabin fever hits, James Edgar Playground is a city-maintained community playground that makes for an easy reset, with room to let little legs sprint and big kids clamber. Low-stress, close to home, and reliably chill, it’s the midweek sanity saver you’ll wish you remembered sooner.
New couch energy: If your living room has been quietly judging that saggy sofa, give it a fresh start at Jerusalem Discount Furniture. Think comfy sectionals, sturdy dining sets, and mattresses you won’t regret in the morning. Local, friendly, and easy to browse, it’s a practical reset for your Brockton digs.
Better morning fuel: Whether you’re craving fluffy pancakes, golden waffles, or a proper omelet that doesn’t skimp, Miko's Cafe delivers the kind of laid-back breakfast that actually sticks. Friendly service, hot coffee, and portions made for real people... consider this your reminder to treat yourself this week.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎉 Family Fun Nights @ Old Colony YMCA - Brockton Branch | Thursday (7/23) at 5:30 PM – Thursday nights all summer mean family fun on tap, with board game battles, trivia bragging rights, and more rotating through Old Colony YMCA branches in Brockton, Easton, East Bridgewater, Middleboro, Plymouth, Stoughton, and Taunton. Let the kids burn energy, you collect peace, snacks, and victories.
🎸 Studio Two @ Catherine and Joseph Nisby Bandstand (Abington) | Sunday (7/26) at 6:00 PM – Take a quick trip to 1962 to 1966 with Studio Two, the Beatles tribute that’s basically Abington’s house band at this point. They’re back for year thirteen, tight harmonies, sharp suits, and all the early hits you actually know, minus the screaming teens.
🎶 Stoughton Lion’s Club Summer Concert Series @ Halloran Park | Thursday (8/6) at 6:00 PM – Stoughton Lion’s Club is tuning up the Summer Concert Series with live tunes, familiar faces, and that small-town charm you cannot stream. Bring a lawn chair, swap neighborly gossip between songs, and feel good knowing your toe-tapping funds community projects, scholarships, and other local do-goodery.
🏫 Back to School $5 Bag Sale @ All Saints Thrift Shop (Whitman) | Friday (8/7) at 4:00 PM – Think you know how to stretch a dollar? Fill an entire bag for $5 at this back-to-school haul, and call it a win for your wallet. Loads for kids, teens, and adults, so everyone gets a fresh start before the first-day scramble, laundry notwithstanding.
🎶 4EverFab @ Castle Canyon Playground (Holbrook) | Sunday (8/9) at 6:00 PM – Whether you first heard the Beatles on vinyl or in the minivan, 4EverFab brings the hits to Holbrook’s summer series, nicely played and shamelessly sing-along ready. Lawn chairs appear, neighbors hum, and your knees try to Twist, Shout, and not file a complaint.
♿ Easy Access @ Halloran Park (Stoughton) | Thursday (8/13) at 5:30 PM – Unfold the lawn chair at Halloran Park for Easy Access, part of Stoughton's Concerts in the Park courtesy of the Lions Club. Expect familiar tunes, neighborly chatter, and that classic small-town vibe where the biggest decision is blanket or chair, picnic or concessions.
🎤 Aidan Keene's Elvis Experience @ Catherine and Joseph Nisby Bandstand (Abington) | Sunday (8/16) at 6:00 PM – On the 49th anniversary of the King’s curtain call, Aidan Keene’s Elvis Experience with the Blue Hawaii Band brings back hips, horns, and heartbreakers. Consider it date night with the King, minus the peanut butter sandwiches.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Brockton report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 50%
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 80°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 9%
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 0 to 3 mph. This house is wildThis well-kept West Side home sits on a corner lot in a quiet Brockton cul-de-sac near Easton. Hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace add warmth inside, while the sunroom brings in year-round relaxation. Four energy-efficient mini-splits, a finished basement with workshop space, and plenty of flexible room make this home especially practical and inviting.
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