The Black National Anthem kicked off Sunday’s Juneteenth observance at Brockton City Hall, an event which included an Official Proclamation from Mayor Robert Sullivan. Cynthia Kaipu read Jaki Jones “A Tribute to the Ancestors.” Senator Ed Markey spoke about his efforts to get the holiday Federally recognized, a task achieved roughly two years […]
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with Dan McCready about the last COVID numbers, new school leadership, and a Portuguese Flag Raising. Photo Credit: City of Brockton.
The City of Brockton will be celebrating Haitian Flag Day on Wednesday with a Flag-Raising event at City Hall. Mayor Robert Sullivan tells WATD News that this comes as they plan for Juneteenth observances and other upcoming summer events and activities. The Flag-Raising event will take place from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm […]
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in the city, the Brockton Area Transit Authority, and a burned out house for a Hollywood show.
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, hospitalizations, and free smoke detectors. Credit: City of Brockton
Senegalese Independence Day was observed Monday with a ceremony in front of Brockton City Hall. Mayor Robert Sullivan also issued a declaration which highlighted the contributions the Senegalese have made to the city and the Commonwealth. The speeches were followed by a raising of that nation’s flag.
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in the city, a change in hours at the Shaw’s Center and a recent visit by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito.
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan observed Greek Independence Day with a ceremony on Friday. During the ceremony, Vasilios “Bill” Kafkas, of the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England, spoke of the contributions Greeks have made to our culture. Rev. Romanos Karanos, of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, discussed the links between Greece’s struggle for […]
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about falling COVID numbers, the Shaws Center, and a collection drive to benefit Ukraine.
The Irish Flag was raised in front of Brockton City Hall as that country’s anthem played during a ceremony Thursday afternoon where Mayor Robert Sullivan discussed the challenges that many Irish immigrants, such as his ancestors, faced. Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley said that many Irish from the area accomplished great things, […]