City Government
City Departments
Finding the Right Department
Most of what you need from City Hall does not run through an elected official at all. Paying a bill, pulling a permit, reporting a dead streetlight, registering to vote: each of those runs through a city department, and each department answers to the mayor, who appoints its head.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit brockton.ma.us. City Hall is at 45 School Street, Brockton, MA 02301.
Department Directory
| Mayor’s Office | Chief executive; oversees all departments and the budget. City Hall, 45 School Street. 508-580-7123. |
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| City Clerk | Vital records, licenses, and the city’s official records. Clerk Tim Cruise. City Hall, 45 School Street. |
| Elections Commission | Voter registration, elections, and the city census. Cynthia Hogan. Registrars 508-580-7117. |
| Public Works | Streets, water, sewer, and trash and recycling, under Pat Hill. 508-580-7135; Recycling Depot, 300 Oak Hill Way, 508-580-7827. |
| Police | Public safety. Chief Brenda Perez. 7 Commercial Street. Non-emergency 508-941-0200. |
| Fire | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response. Chief Brian Nardelli. Headquarters, 135 Warren Avenue. 508-583-2323. |
| Board of Health | Public health, inspections, and clinics. Executive Health Officer Dr. Eno Mondesir. 60 Crescent Street. 508-894-1480. Hospital: Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, 680 Centre Street, 508-941-7000. |
| Parks Department | City parks, playgrounds, and recreation, led by Timothy Carpenter. 45 Meadow Lane. 508-580-7860. |
| Council on Aging | Programs and services for older residents. Director Janice Fitzgerald. Mary Cruise Kennedy Senior Center, 10 Father Kenney Way. 508-580-7811. |
| Public Library | Books, computers, and free programs. Director Paul Engle. Thomas P. Kennedy Main Library, 304 Main Street. 508-580-7890. |
| Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Civil rights and inclusion. Manager Yulanda Kiner, Commission on Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. City Hall, 45 School Street. |
Sources
Brockton government website (brockton.ma.us). Verified July 2026.
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