Welcome to the “online” home of Winthrop Farwell, Jr.
Brockton City Councilor-at-Large

(Councilor-at-Large Winthrop Farwell, Jr. represents all residents of Brockton as a member of the Brockton City Council. There are seven (7) other councilors elected from wards who represent specific geographic areas of the city.)

One of my most important responsibilities is to provide honest, factual information on the issues which contribute to the quality of life in our city. Brockton has at least 105,000 residents. The decisions made by the mayor and city council as well as the school committee are part of what makes living in our community a positive experience. To that end, I will constantly strive to present information and provide you with details about important issues and policies. If you call for assistance or information, you WILL receive a return call and/or be referred to the appropriate city department. Political office is about helping people!

Email: wfarwell@cobma.us Telephone: (508) 272-9880.

Summer 2025:

The city council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $613.8 million which includes funds for the water, sewer, recreation and refuse “Enterprise Accounts.” These accounts specifically collect fees paid by our residents and businesses for those utilities, and only expenditures relating to those utilities are eligible for payment.

The school department will receive an additional $24 million which enhances our ability to provide staff, programs and services for students in all grade levels and schools.

The police and fire departments will have sufficient funding to maintain current staffing levels and to continue recruitment to fill vacancies caused by retirements.

Great progress continues on the new public safety complex. This $128 million “campus” will see four (4) city departments housed in one location. The Central Fire Station, Brockton Police Department Headquarters, Brockton Emergency Management Agency and the Information Technology Department will centralize operations and administrative functions. December, 2025 is the target date for full opening and operations.

My work as a councilor-at-large is rooted in representing the best interest of the city and making decisions consistent with that philosophy. It is an honor to serve you. Please contact me anytime if questions or concerns arise.

Enjoy our summer months.

Win Farwell

“Integrity isn’t everything in politics, it is the only thing. Without it, every issue and every vote is compromised.”

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