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07/23/2023

Brockton Fair just a memory
Timeline highlights
1874: Brockton Agricultural Society holds first fair in October. Oct. 6-9, 1880: First fair covered by The Enterprise.
1887: First Children's Day, which gave city children the day off from school to attend the fair.

1895: First balloon show, spurring an annual attraction.
1896: First “horseless carriage,” an early automobile made by Duryea Motor Wagon Co., at fair.
1898: First horse show.
1903: First track and field meet, and new record set for gate receipts.
1905: First Governor's Day to honor Brockton shoe manufacturer William L. Douglas, elected as Massachusetts governor.

1907: An estimated 3,000 automobiles gathered at the fair, the most ever assembled in one place in the U.S. up to that time.
1908: A 25-mile marathon from Boston Athletic Club to Brockton Fairgrounds begins. (The event stopped after 1917 due to war.)
1912: President Taft visits fair.
1915: No cattle, sheep or swine allowed at fair due to hoof and mouth disease. First automobile show held.

1917: Society donates fair profits to American Red Cross for war effort.
1918: Fair canceled due to influenza epidemic.
1919: Night shows begin to include fireworks.
1924: Veterans Nursing Association begins lunch-box program at the fair to raise money for people in need of free medical care.

1932: State Building dedicated.
1943: Fair canceled due to war.
1957: George Carney takes over.
1959: Fair changed from fall to early July.
1965: Stunt car accident at fair injures eight.
1972: Horse racing portion of the fair stops.

1990: Residents call for end of fair because of violence.
1993: $1 gate admission begins.
2001: Horse racing returns.
2002: Carney announces end to horse racing.

2015: Brockton voters narrowly approve a $650 million proposal to bring a hotel and casino to the Brockton Fairgrounds.
2016 Brockton fair photos:The 2016 Brockton Fair opens
2019: State Gaming Commission rejects casino plan.
Last Brockton Fair in 2019:Another year of the Brockton Fair begins in the city

2020, 2021 and 2022: Fair cancelled because of COVID epidemic
2022: Chris Carney confirms Fair will not return
2023: Grandstand is demolished. The city moves to buy fairground.

09/25/2022

June Doris Chassey-Annino
February 21, 1937 ~ September 17, 2022
June Doris Chassey-Annino, Loving wife of the late James (Sonny) Annino of Inverness, Florida passed away after a long hard fight, on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the age of 85. Born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice Florence (Leach) Chassey Savini and the late Phillip Chassey Sr., and step daughter of the late John Savini Sr.

June was a Brockton High School graduate of the class of 1955. She loved the beach, convertibles, dirty jokes, perfect Manhattans with a twist of lime, her friends and family, horses, dogs, cats and all animals. She especially loved her appropriately named dog, Shadow. She got her nickname, Frog Lady, because she had a passion for collecting frogs. Over the years she had collected thousands. Even after mailing out over 30 boxes of her frogs to family & friends in remembrance, there are still tons left. June was a strong, independent, sassy, smart assy, stubborn, hold nothing back, loving woman. One of a kind. She loved with everything she had and everyone loved her. Some also referred to her as June Bug. She lived life on her terms right until the very end. She will be terribly missed by everyone that knew her.

She was the loving mother of Brian Wellbrock and partner Pam of Mechanicville, NY, Milinda (Fruzzetti) McGraw of Hanson, Massachusetts, Richard J. Fruzzetti Jr. and his wife Gina of Floral City, Florida, Jeff Fruzzetti and his wife Meredith of Brockton, Massachusetts, and Lee Fruzzetti of Brockton, Massachusetts. Also survived by her beloved care giver Trisha Hollingsworth.
The former wife of Richard J. Fruzzetti Sr.

Grandmother of Wayne McGraw, Jr., Megan June (McGraw) Anderson and husband Michael, Melissa (McGraw) Clarke, Jeffrey McGraw and wife Heather, Kerri (Fruzzetti) Nagle and husband Freddy, Richard Fruzzetti III and partner Kashmir, Dennis Fruzzetti, Zackary Fruzzetti, Jessica (Fruzzetti) Tracy and husband Michael, Karlie (Fruzzetti) Smith and husband Zach, and Dustyn Fruzzetti.

Her Great Grandchildren, Mackenzie McGraw, Aidan Anderson, Asher Anderson, Alana Anderson, Olivia Frink, Jillian Clarke, Jennavive Clarke, Nathan Clarke, Jeffrey McGraw Jr., William McGraw, Arianna McGraw, Brooke Nagle, Ellasyn Nagle, Brandon Nagle, and Caiden Tracy.

Also survived by her sisters, Janet (Chassey) Taormina Rowell of Mary Esther, Florida, Janice (Chassey) Poliseno of Goshen, NH, brothers Phillip (Sonny) Chassey Jr., and wife Paulette of Taunton, MA, John Savini Jr. of Marshfield, MA.

There will be a Celebration of Life on October 22, 2022 in Floral City at her sons house. Please let me know if you want the details. Also will be planning a celebration in the summer for Massachusetts friends & family details to follow.

09/11/2022

JJ's is back home with his family

Do you know me? I was found in the area of E Ashland St and Drew Ave. if you have any information, please contact Brockton Animal Control 508-580-7835

09/11/2022

UPDATE: This dog was sent to a rescue for adoption
Do you know me? I was found in the area of Centre St by Cary St. If you have any information please contact Brockton Animal Control 508-580-7835

09/11/2022

Update: Zeek is back home with his family

9/9/22

Do you know me? I was found today in the area of Wilder St. and N. Main St. If you have any information please contact Brockton Animal Control at 508-580-7835.

05/31/2022

Last day for this great kit to get you started on your health & wellness naturally. YesTheresAnOilForThat.com

08/17/2021

I wanted to start this Go Fund Me for my friend Susan because she really needs… Milinda Fruzzetti McGraw needs your support for Support Susan While She Heals

06/09/2021

Today, the City of Brockton is excited to announce that Lisa ODonnell is our Citizen Spotlight this week! Lisa is no stranger to Brockton. She and her family all grew up in the City of Champions. From her volunteer work with the Backpack program to her work with feeding those who are in need of meals, to organizing the Brockton Youth Soccer, Lisa's work in the community knows no boundaries. For those who have had the opportunity to get to know her, Lisa is truly a beacon of positivity, light, and joy. Please join us in thanking Lisa for her commitment and dedication to the City of Champions!

Thank you everyone for your submissions to this new Citizen Spotlight initiative. Please continue to send in submissions to ([email protected]). In your submission please include the name of the nominee, along with a brief description of why you feel they should be recognized!

05/11/2021

Paine School Patrol Boys; May 11, 1960

Photo: 60-1711_002

03/19/2021

🎉✨TOMORROW✨🎉

03/13/2021

This is a heartbreaking story. Please donate if you can.
Kayne Medeiros, formally of Seekonk who lived in Brockton Massachusetts was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle and friend to ALL. He was a 43 year old healthy, young man with an intense zest for life!

In February, Kayne's family and in-laws contracted the Covid virus. While everyone was in recovery his father-in-law Enzo Bitto and himself were hospitalized for many weeks. Unfortunately, Enzo succumbed to the virus and was laid to rest on March 9th. Not only did Kayne's wife Connie have to say goodbye to her dad, she also had to say goodbye to her husband the very next day. They both fought so hard because of this ferocious virus. We are all so heartbroken and numb over this unimaginable tragedy.

Kayne LOVED his family and God and that is what he lived for! Connie was his soulmate and his 4 year old son Santino was his EVERYTHING! He loved life and made sure he made the best of every moment he had on this earth!
The pain and loss that this young family is going through is indescribable.

Kayne Medeiros, formally of Seekonk who lived in Brockton Massachusetts wa… Anna Burdett Kristen Salemi needs your support for Support for the Medeiros family

11/28/2020

Tonight Brockton Community Cable will begin Broadcasting Holiday Specials including An Evening with James Edgar and tomorrow A virtual Holiday Parade. This is a memory from 2015 at The War Memorial, missing you mom so glad you were able to be a part of our Christmas Magic that you were instrumental in helping to create

https://www.facebook.com/john.merian/posts/10217394365998495

Watch all the Magical 2020 Holiday Moments on www.usachristmastown.net

ChristmasTown, USA Brockton, MA A place where the spirit of a community is inspired by the selfless actions of one man, almost 130 years ago. We all want to believe that our efforts will have a lasting legacy – that we can indeed “change the world” – but very few of us will ever know for cer...

10/16/2020

Buyer Beware! - This smoke detector is being sold al Lowes and Home Depot. The wording on the box is misleading. It says "Provides the benefit of both Photoelectric and ionization technology in one alarm" but an examination of the literature says it is only ionization and NOT Photo Electric. These devices are not acceptable to pass a smoke detector test for the sale of a house!

Realtors please distribute this.

10/11/2020

Take alcohol out of the mix, what do you fill your cup with?

06/21/2020

Tome Andrade and Valery Teixeira, an engaged couple from Brockton, are behind a new catering business called "Cabo Vegan," selling a vegan

06/12/2020

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06/09/2020

The Brockton Police Department is reminding residents that the sale, use, and possession of fireworks are illegal in the City of Brockton. To report illegal fireworks, please call 508-941-0200 or 911 in an emergency.