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Brockton council approves $470,000 borrowing for DW Field golf-course equipment
Summary
The Brockton City Council voted 8-0 Oct. 27 to authorize $470,000 in borrowing to buy equipment to maintain DW Field Golf Course, and authorized the treasurer to apply to the Commonwealth's Municipal Finance Oversight Board under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44.
The Brockton City Council voted by roll call Oct. 27 to appropriate $470,000 to purchase equipment used to maintain DW Field Golf Course and authorized the city treasurer, with the mayor's approval, to borrow the amount under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7(1).
The vote follows prior committee review: the finance committee reported favorably and the measure had passed third reading on Oct. 14, 2025. The council also authorized the treasurer to apply to the Commonwealth's Municipal Finance Oversight Board and to execute documents as required by that board.
Clerk roll call produced eight affirmative votes and the order was adopted. The council record indicates the appropriation is intended solely for equipment to maintain DW Field Golf Course; no specific equipment line items were provided during the council action.
The action allows the city to issue bonds or notes to finance the purchase. Any follow-up filings with the Municipal Finance Oversight Board and the schedule for borrowing, bond issuance, or delivery of equipment were not specified in the council discussion.
