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Highlights on moving to Brockton, MA – “The City of Champions”
Dubbed “The City of Champions,” Brockton was home to boxing greats Rocky Marciano and Marvin Hagler, and is also home to the Brockton Rox independent baseball league. Brockton is the seventh largest city in Massachusetts and is located in Plymouth County. Upon moving to Brockton you will be joining 93,810 others who love their city. Brockton is located about 30 minutes south of Boston along the Salisbury Plain River. The city is known for its natural attractions and has several parks within the city limits. D.W. Field Park is by far the largest featuring over 700 acres, 7 miles of paved roadway, numerous ponds, a golf course and more. Brockton is also famous for their award winning school systems. Brockton High School is one of the largest in the nation and has been twice named one of America’s Best High Schools by U.S. News and World Report.
Moving to Brockton – What’s in store
Climate in Brockton. Get ready to enjoy mild summers and cold snowy winters! Brockton’s residents are accustomed to warm temperatures rarely reaching 83 F. July is Brockton’s warmest month with an average temperature of 72 F and January is the coolest month with average temperatures around 23 F. Brockton receives less than 49 inches of rain a year on average and it snows around 59 inches a year! So be sure to pack your heavy coat when you move to Brockton!
Getting an education in Brockton. Public schooling is offered through Brockton Public Schools for students grades K-12. If you’re looking for higher education institutions you might want to check out Massasoit College, which is located in the city and offers a variety of certificate and associates degree programs. Other colleges in the vicinity of Brockton include: University of Massachusetts, Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts, Boston University, Harvard University and Northeastern University.
Dining in Brockton. When it comes time to dine in Brockton you have several excellent choices. Brockton offers a variety of options ranging from American fare to vegetarian, Indian to Sushi and everything in between. Once you move to Brockton, you definitely want to try Owen O’Leary’s Pub. Owen O’Leary’s offers exceptional food coupled with a cozy atmosphere that is family friendly and economically priced. They are also the perfect spot to watch your favorite sporting event complete with a dozen TV’s, bar area and even a game room. They also have a DJ, karaoke and dancing on Friday nights! Other local favorites: Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant, Christo’s Restaurant, Tamboo Bistro, Italian Kitchen of Brockton, and Paradise Caribbean Restaurant.
Entertainment in Brockton. You will find many family-friendly entertainment options in and around Brockton. Fuller Museum of Art is the only museum in New England dedicated to contemporary works of art and is located in the city. The Brockton Historical Society Museums offer exhibits about Rocky Marciano, Thomas Edison, Firefighting and more! Nearby Cambridge offers many options for entertainment as well such as: Harvard Square, Central Square Cambridge, and various museums and theaters.
How to Move to Brockton
Stressed about moving to Brockton? Don’t worry; U-Pack is the stress-free way to move to Brockton. Here’s how it works:
- We deliver a moving trailer or moving container to your home.
- You load it up.
- We drive your belongings to your new home in Brockton.
- You unload it.
It sounds easy because it is easy. Did we mention stress-free? Our prices are comparable to truck rental, but you don’t have to drive. You can even add moving help if you like the idea of full-service.
Get a free moving quote now to see how much your U-Pack move to Brockton will cost! We drive. You save. ®
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| Station Address: | |
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| Address: |
150 Manley St Brockton, MA 02379 United States |
| Mailing Address: |
P.O. Box 430 West Bridgewater, MA 02379 United States |
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| Customer Service: | (508) 580-9800 |
| Fax: | (508) 587-8505 |
If we are not able to provide door-to-door delivery to your city near Brockton, MA, you can save money by loading or unloading at the ABF service center conveniently located in Brockton, MA. If you do not see the city you are moving to or from on the list below, call 800-240-7422 and a friendly, knowledgeable ABF U-Pack Moving Coordinator will gladly help.
| Upcoming Holidays Observed: |
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| Service may be curtailed. Contact local service center for details. |
| Monday, 5/27/2013 |
| Thursday, 7/4/2013 |
| Monday, 9/2/2013 |
| Monday, 10/14/2013 |
