Mayor of the City of Brockton, MA

         

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Gallery
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  Photos from the Mayor's 2004 inauguration
City Hall's Official Santa Clause, John McGarry The Grinch  Kid's riding one of the many parade floats 
Clydesdale horses More Clydesdales Jeffrey Bird and Dorothy Varano, the Enterprise 2003 Champion of The City Award winners.
East Jr. High  Walking Presents  South Jr. High 
Brockton Police  Jack & Lees with Legislative Delegation and City Councilors South Dragons 
Mayor Yunits receiving an award from the New England School of Law for contributing to the development, reputation, and spirit of the institution.  Pictured with Mayor Yunits are Martin C. Foster, Esq., president of New England School of Law; Mayor Yunits; Dean John F. O'Brien; and Professor Daniel A. Ticcioni.
Brockton Boxers playing on the new Astroplay surface in Marciano Stadium  More photos of the new Astroplay surface at Marciano Stadium  Children and teachers from "Kiddie Haven" Day Care attended Mayor's Memorial service at City Hall on Sep. 11th
Mayor Yunits and Bill Murray greet the crowd during rain delays. Opening Day at the Brockton Rox game with some young fans. Actor Bill Murray and Mayor Yunits at the Brockton Rox opener.
 Memorial Day - photo taken at Legion Parkway Monument, Past Post Commander George Cataldo stands behind Mayor Jack Yunits as he addresses those gathered for ceremony. Flag Day celebration at the City Hall Amphitheater during. The Joseph Plouffe School band and chorus performed patriotic songs and three students read essays on subject of what American Flag means to them.
Mayor Yunits addressing students, teachers and parents. Ceremony concludes with the raising of a US Flag flown over the Nation's Capitol provided courtesy of US Congressman William Delahunt. Also in photo is Plouffe School principal Anita Perry
Mayor Yunits signed a revised contract for the desalinization plant with Inima Executives in his office last month. Assisting is City Solicitor Tom Plouffe, sitting to Mayor's left.
Through Brockton City Arts Inc., the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs has taken the lead role in raising the money necessary to pay for establishment of a permanent memorial to the thirteen Brockton Firefighters who lost their lives in the Strand Theater Fire of March 10, 1941.  Lt. William Parlow, President of Firefighters Local 144 on Perkins Avenue, speaking to a large crowd of fire fighters.  The Strand Theater Fire Memorial will be a commissioned outdoor sculpture created by Elliot Offener, President of the National Sculpture Society. For further information, contact Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs - Anne McCormack at 508-580-7109. The Brockton 21st Century Corp. recently held its annual luncheon at Massasoit Conference Center. Featured guests and speakers were Mike Veeck, co-owner of the Brockton Rox Professional Baseball Team and Ed Nottle, newly named manager of the team. The picture has Ed Nottle standing to the left, Lees and Jack with Mike Veeck.
Mayor Jack Yunits, Lees with Margaret and Congressman Steve Lynch at the Arnone Elementary School to receive fourth graders 'Valentines for Veterans' which were then delivered by the four to the Veterans at the Brockton VA Hospital on Belmont Street. From left to right: Dave Curtis, Chairman of Brockton 21st Century Board; James Burke, Attorney and Board member and John Condon, Chief Financial Officer for the City Of Brockton. The three men were responsible for the successful negotiations between the Brockton Rox Professional Baseball Team and the Brockton 21st Century Corp. Crosby Gardens residents and directors in front of the new emergency generator which was dedicated Dec. 12, 2001
Sen. Kerry addressed the city’s school principals in the 
auditorium of the newly opened Dr. William Arnone Elementary School. 
US Senator John F. Kerry listens to students on his visit on January 9th to discuss the newly 
enacted $26.5 billion federal education bill.
Jack and Lees spreading cheer at the annual Holiday Parade November 24th 2001
Post Office - downtown Brockton. The Mayor, Chief of Police and Fire Chief where on hand for the official announcement of the Freedom Stamp dedicated to Emergency Personnel who lost their lives in the Sept. 11th attack in New York.  Mayor Yunits with Congressman Stephen F. Lynch at Brockton's VA Hospital on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11th  More photos at Brockton's VA Hospital on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11th
Mayor testifying before the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women at their public hearing at the Visiting Nurse Assn. in Brockton on 11.14.2001 Brockton was chosen as the site of the announcement of the MCAS results. The total number of passing grades for Math and English represented the greatest number of students in aggregate than any other school in the state.  more... "Mayor and State officials Veronica Eady, of State EOEA, and Joan Robes, of State Dept of Environmental Management at the Salisbury Brook Park ground breaking ceremony" 
"Donna Daley, James Harrington, and Mayor Yunits working together for the City at a local ward meeting" "Danny Goodwin Memorial Park dedication, September 2001" "Danny Goodwin Park dedication with Veterans Services at East Jr. High"
"Congressmen Lynch announcing support for increasing prescription drug coverage for seniors" "Attorney General Tom Reilly endorsing Brockton's innovative mentoring program, 9/27/01" "The City of Brockton receives a $100,000 grant from the DEP commissioner Lauren Liss for participating in 'Pay As You Throw' program"
"Mayor Yunits announcing support for Congressmen Lynch's actions" "Mayor addresses more than 75 children and parents in the GAR room kicking off the 'Lights On' after school program, 10/1/01"
"Mayor Yunits and Principal Ray Chestnut lead the Arnone School in a patriotic rally in City Hall Plaza, 9/28/01" The Yunits Family Lees Yunits with Jack and Congressman Joe Moakley
Jack presenting award to photographer Stanley Bauman "Dishin' It Up For The Homeless"
Jack Conway, Lees and Jack
"Mayor Yunits with Vy Packard and Ralph Tamalonis at the Mary Kennedy Senior Center"
"Murder in the Library"
Lynn Jamoulis, Jack, Margie Studenski, and Pat Stanton
"Lees welcoming the new Trolleys" "International Day Dancers"
"A group picture at the Mary Kennedy Senior Center" "International day Flag raising" "Jack at the First Annual Salisbury Park Reunion.  Organized by Joan Madden.  September 2001."
"International Day City Hall Plaza September 8, 2001" "Kids at Summerfest 2001"

 

This photo is a Mural done by the Boys & Girls Club of Warren Avenue and dedicated last week to the City of Brockton and the Walnut Turner Neighborhood.  It sits at the intersection of Warren Avenue and Spring Streets and depicts important people in that neighborhood that represent role models and pillars of their community. Additionally, the mural contains important buildings in that area that the kids frequent. (From left to right) Rev. Walker (brown striped tie) of the Messiah Baptist Church, Elizabeth Xavier, (yellow necklace) nurturer of community and social conscience, Vovo, a well known grandmother and care giver, and Trancella Marshall, another active and caring member of the Walnut Turner neighborhood.