Brockton records appointments; councilor praises COA director and Eastern Bank donation

The Brockton City Council on Nov. 10 accepted mayoral communications documenting multiple municipal appointments and recognized local achievements and a private donation.

Clerk’s communications recorded that, effective Oct. 19, 2025, Dr. Vic Victor Sebastian has been reappointed acting commissioner of Health and Human Services, and that, effective Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m., William Forte was appointed interim commissioner of buildings pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 41, section 61A. The mayor also recommended appointment of Peter Gaskins of 101 Country Club Lane to the Cemetery Board of Trustees for a five-year term ending November 2029; the communications were accepted and placed on file.

During councilors’ recognition, Councilor Razak congratulated Janice Fitzgerald, director of Brockton’s Council on Aging, who was named Massachusetts Council on Aging Director of the Year among 352 communities. Razak also announced a $1 million donation from the Eastern Bank Foundation to support local efforts against food insecurity and urged thanks to the foundation.

Razak additionally criticized Brockton Community Access for failing to cover election-night results and urged colleagues to seek a remedy, saying she was "very disappointed in the lack of coverage" and called the situation "unacceptable." Councilor Lally offered Veterans Day remarks and invited residents to the city’s Veterans Day parade stepping off at the War Memorial at 10:00 a.m.

The personnel communications were placed on file; no separate votes were recorded for these appointments during the Nov. 10 session.