Nanopress — Brockton, MAhttps://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefsThe daily local brief for Brockton, MA.en-usPolice seek driver after Main Street hit-and-runhttps://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-09https://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-09Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A man in his 20s riding an e-bike was injured just after 7 p.m. Thursday near 1775 Main St. and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are seeking the driver of a silver Ford Flex that left the scene, reportedly traveling down Hayward Avenue; anyone with information can call 508-941-0200.Police recruits no longer need to live in cityhttps://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-08https://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-08Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000At Wednesday’s Montello Business Association meeting, a police update said 15 recruits are expected to graduate in November and January. The Brockton residency requirement no longer applies to recruits.18-year-old killed crossing Route 44 in Raynhamhttps://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-07https://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-07Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Brockton teen was struck early Tuesday while crossing Route 44 near Papa Gino’s in Raynham and later pronounced dead at Boston Medical Center South. Raynham police, State Police and the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office are investigating.Bids due today for $3.23M Centre-Plymouth workhttps://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-06https://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-06Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Bids are due at 2 p.m. Tuesday for MassDOT’s roughly $3.23 million project at Centre Street (Route 123) and Plymouth Street. Plans include signals, drainage, sidewalks, curb ramps, lighting and roadway repairs.Four juveniles charged after Davis Commons fighthttps://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-05https://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-05Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000A fight at Davis Commons on Oct. 4 prompted a police response and a foot pursuit, according to the report. Police recovered a loaded handgun reported stolen, and four juveniles were arrested and charged.Peter Reardon wins statewide fire-safety awardhttps://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-04https://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-04Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Brockton firefighter Peter Reardon was named the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services’ 2026 Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year. The award recognizes outreach programs that reach thousands of students and older adults across the city.Route 123 safety project targets 2029 finishhttps://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-03https://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-03Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Officials outlined a $33 million safety project on Route 123 between Brockton and Abington. The multiyear work is expected to add sidewalks, buffered bike lanes, new pavement, drainage improvements and upgraded traffic signals, with completion targeted for 2029.Bixby residents face six weeks without elevatorhttps://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-02https://nanopress.net/brockton-ma/briefs/2026-10-02Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Residents at Bixby Apartments have gone six weeks without an elevator, making stairs difficult for older and disabled tenants and disrupting access to appointments. The building manager said repairs were expected within two weeks or less.