https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefsThe daily local brief for Braintree, MA.en-ushttps://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-09https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-09Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000WinnCompanies and Arch Communities announced Thursday that The Eastwalk is complete. The five-story, 56-unit transit-oriented development offers homes for low-income, middle-income and market-rate households and sits on the long-vacant site of the Braintree Electric Light Department power plant. The $47 million project also created a pedestrian riverwalk along the Monatiquot River with public gathering areas and seawall improvements, and residents are expected to move in within weeks.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-08https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-08Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Friday Night Lights returns Friday, Oct. 9, from 3 to 6 p.m. at East Middle School, 305 River St., where Braintree middle schoolers will go head-to-head with Braintree police officers in dodgeball. The event is free and open to all Braintree middle school students, with snacks and drinks available between games. The Braintree Police Department is sponsoring the event with funding from the Shannon Grant.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-07https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-07Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Artie Boyle, author of "Six Months to Live," speaks at 7 p.m. tonight in the Saint Francis of Assisi Parish church, 856 Washington St. The Braintree Catholic Collaborative Women's Group hosts the talk and invites all, including women, men and families. Boyle will describe his terminal cancer diagnosis, his trip to Medjugorje 25 years ago in search of healing, and his spiritual journey after the cancer was gone, and the church opens at 6:30 p.m. for Rosary on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-06https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-06Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Town Council meets at 7:30 p.m. in Cahill Auditorium with a wide-ranging agenda that includes plans for the November election and early voting, and an update to the Flock license plate reader policy. Councilors are also set to take up the Ivory Street drop-off center, Hawthorne Road/Old Elm Street drainage, kratom and 7-OH restrictions, and school reorganization.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-05https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-05Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000There will be no trash or recycling collection on Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Routes will run one day late for the rest of that week, and Friday's collection moves to Saturday. Carts should be at the curb before 7 a.m., and missed pickups can be reported to Capitol Waste Services at 855-533-3400.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-04https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-04Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Ross Dress for Less is taking over the vacant 37,000-square-foot storefront at 250 Grossman Drive. Permits issued in September allow the retailer to begin interior fit-out of the space. The store is expected to open in 2027.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-03https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-03Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 856 Washington St., holds its Annual Blessing of the Animals today from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Owners, pets and pet-lovers are welcome to attend, and for everyone's safety, pets should be kept restrained or contained.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-02https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-02Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The 4th annual Mid-Autumn Festival, postponed because of weather after the recent nor'easter, will now take place Sunday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 5 p.m. at French's Common, 1 JFK Memorial Dr. Admission is free, and the afternoon features more than 50 local vendors, Asian food and culture, live performances and games for all ages. Free but limited public parking is available at the Town Hall lot.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-01https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-10-01Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Massport said Sept. 30 that it will break ground next month on a $150 million, two-phase garage project at its Braintree Logan Express site, with space for a permanent remote terminal. Some 25,000 passengers have used the remote terminal pilot program from Framingham. During construction, passengers can park at Quincy Adams and take a shuttle to Braintree.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-30https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-30Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Braintree boys soccer defeated Milton 2-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 29, for its fifth win in its last six home games. The run has brought the Wamps to a 5-5 record this season. Braintree plays next at Walpole on Thursday at 4 p.m.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-29https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-29Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Braintree High School has a new sports eligibility policy for the 2026-27 school year. Students may not fail or lose credit in more than one class, replacing the old rule that required passing five major classes with a 70% average. Administrators said the previous standard was stricter than in neighboring districts and put some students at a disadvantage, and that the new rule ties attendance more clearly to eligibility.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-28https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-28Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Severe rain caused a sanitary sewer overflow at 94 Allen Street, according to a notice posted Sunday. About 500 gallons per minute were flowing at the time of the report. The notice said updates would follow on how long the incident lasts.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-27https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-27Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Massachusetts POST Commission on Friday, September 25, posted a suspension order for Mark Sherrick, a former Braintree Police officer. The order, in case 2026-053, was issued September 24.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-26https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-26Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Town of Braintree has issued a coastal storm advisory as a nor'easter brings heavy rain, winds up to 60 mph and coastal flooding, with the strongest impacts expected Friday night through Saturday and the National Weather Service warning in effect through Sunday. Residents are urged to secure outdoor furniture and trash barrels, clear storm drains, charge devices, avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from flooded roadways. Power outages or downed wires can be reported to BELD at 781-348-BELD (2353), and non-emergency police matters to 781-843-1212.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-25https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-25Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Flip Circus opens an all-new, two-hour family show Friday, Sept. 25, at South Shore Plaza. The climate-controlled big top will feature performers from Italy, Ukraine, Spain, China, Mexico and the U.S. The engagement runs through Oct. 12.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-24https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-24Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Braintree Public Schools' calendar lists today, Sept. 24, as a half day for a teacher workshop. The district's posted early release hours are 11:08 a.m. for Braintree High School, 11:45 a.m. for East and South middle schools, and 12:15 p.m. for elementary schools. Families should check with their schools to confirm dismissal times.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-23https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-23Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Town of Braintree announced on September 22 that Household Hazardous Waste Day has been cancelled because of inclement weather expected this weekend. Residents who planned to drop off household hazardous waste are directed to the South Shore Recycle Cooperative at ssrcoop.info for information on alternative events.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-22https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-22Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000A Crisis Intervention Team training that began Monday continues today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Braintree Police Department, running again Sept. 23, 28 and 29. The 40-hour program for law enforcement covers mental illness, special populations, communication tactics, suicide and safety risk assessment, local community resources, officer wellness and de-escalation practice. Guest presenters include staff from the Department of Mental Health, Boston Medical Center, Vinfen, Father Bill's & MainSpring and mobile crisis intervention teams.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-21https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-21Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Town of Braintree opened applications Monday, September 21, for two positions to oversee the new Braintree-Randolph Emergency Communications Center: an interim executive director and a project coordinator. The postings are the first staffing step for the regional 911 center shared with Randolph.https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-20https://nanopress.net/braintree-ma/briefs/2026-09-20Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The annual Sprint for Super Saturdays 5K Run/Walk steps off at 9 a.m. today from Braintree Town Hall, 1 J.F.K. Memorial Drive, with race-day registration opening at 7:30 a.m. Participants get a free buffet at SouthSide Tavern afterward, along with a 50/50 raffle and other prizes. Proceeds support Super Saturdays, a Braintree nonprofit whose weekly social and recreational program serves about 75 children and young adults with special needs.