Braintree, MA
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Oct 9 · Town of Braintree →
Eastwalk's 56-unit mixed-income development is complete
Oct 9 · WinnCompanies →
Town posts sample ballots for November election
Oct 9 · Town of Braintree →
Municipal Light Board meets Tuesday
Oct 9 · Town of Braintree →
Braintree Housing Authority meets Tuesday
Oct 9 · Town of Braintree →
Planning Board meets Tuesday
Oct 9 · Town of Braintree →
Braintree Seeks Quotes for High School Fencing Improvements
Oct 8 · Town of Braintree →
Braintree Democrats host Midterm Madness trivia tonight
Board of Health meets Thursday night
Oct 7 · Town of Braintree →
BSC Finance Operations Subcommittee meets October 13
Oct 7 · Town of Braintree →
Town Council meets tonight on early voting, license plate readers
Oct 6 · Town of Braintree →
Braintree police assist in case that sends Randolph man to prison
Conservation Commission meets Thursday night
Oct 6 · Town of Braintree →
Historical Commission Cancels Tonight's Meeting
Oct 5 · Town of Braintree →
Indigenous Peoples' Day Delays Trash and Recycling Pickup
Oct 5 · Town of Braintree →
Ross Dress for Less to Fill Vacant Grossman Drive Storefront
Oct 4 · The Connecticut Scoop →
Mon., Oct. 5: Commission on Disabilities meets on Zoom
Oct 4 · Town of Braintree →
BELD Offers Giveaways and Energy Tips at Farmers Market
First-Time Homebuyer Workshop at KW Braintree Today
Oct 3 · KW Braintree →
Town Council Meets Tuesday, Oct. 6
Oct 3 · Town of Braintree →
Civil Service exam for police candidates begins today
Statewide Civil Service testing begins Friday, October 2, and sets eligibility lists for municipal departments, including Braintree Police. The exam is the first step for prospective officers.
Oct 2 · Mass.gov →
Massport Plans $150M Braintree Garage and Remote Terminal
Massport said Sept. 30 it will break ground next month on a $150 million garage at its Braintree Logan Express site, with space for a permanent remote terminal. During construction, passengers can park at Quincy Adams and take a shuttle to Braintree.
Oct 1 · Boston Business Journal →
Disabilities Subcommittee Meets on Business Accessibility
The Commission on Disabilities' Community Planning Subcommittee meets by Zoom today, Sept. 30, 10 to 11 a.m. It will confer with Economic Development Director Catherine Rollins on business accessibility and Caroline's Carts.
Sep 30 · Town of Braintree →
Commission on Disabilities meets October 5
Braintree's Commission on Disabilities meets Monday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Sep 29 · Town of Braintree →
Paving scheduled for Common, Cavanaugh, and Cherry streets
The Town has scheduled paving on Common Street, Cavanaugh Road, and Cherry Street for Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Sep 29 · Town of Braintree →
Flood watch remains in effect for Braintree through Monday night
The National Weather Service continued a flood watch for eastern Norfolk County, including Braintree, through late Monday night, warning of possible urban and small-stream flooding from additional rain.
Sep 28 · National Weather Service →
Sewer overflow reported at 94 Allen Street
Due the severe Rain we have a Sanitary Sewer overflow at 94 Allen St. Approximately 500 gpm is flowing at this time. We will keep you updated as to the duration of this incident.
Sep 28 · Town of Braintree →
Zoning Board of Appeals meets Monday
The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals meets Monday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in Johnson Chambers at Town Hall, 1 JFK Memorial Drive.
Sep 27 · Town of Braintree →
State Posts Suspension Order for Former Braintree Police Officer
The Massachusetts POST Commission posted a suspension order on Friday, September 25, for Mark Sherrick, a former Braintree Police officer, in case 2026-053 issued September 24.
Sep 27 · Massachusetts POST Commission →
Braintree Issues Storm Advisory Ahead of Weekend Nor'easter
The Town of Braintree issued a coastal storm advisory Sept. 25 warning of heavy rain, winds up to 60 mph, and coastal flooding through Sunday, urging residents to secure outdoor furniture and avoid floodwaters.
Sep 26 · Town of Braintree →
Braintree Seeks MVP 2.0 Community Liaisons for Climate Action
The Town of Braintree announced Sept. 24 that it is recruiting Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 community liaisons to advocate for local climate resilience and environmental planning.
Sep 26 · Town of Braintree →
Zoning Board of Appeals Meets Sept. 28
The Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled its regular meeting for Monday, September 28, at 7 p.m. in Johnson Chambers at Town Hall.
Sep 26 · Town of Braintree →
Braintree lists 2026 road and infrastructure projects
The Town of Braintree's 2026 construction program includes roadway resurfacing, sidewalk reconstruction, traffic-signal work and sewer-related projects for the season.
Sep 26 · Town of Braintree →
Youth Coalition Meeting Set for Noon at Thayer Library
The Town of Braintree Youth Coalition meets today, Sept. 24, at noon at Thayer Public Library.
Sep 24 · Thayer Public Library →
Blue Hills Nature-Journaling Hike Starts at 5 p.m.
Friends of the Blue Hills leads a two-hour nature-journaling hike for kids ages 6-12 today, Sept. 24, at 5 p.m., meeting at 821 West Street. Registration is required; journals and drawing materials are provided.
Sep 24 · Thayer Public Library →
Braintree cancels Household Hazardous Waste Day over weather
The Town of Braintree announced on September 22, 2026, that its Household Hazardous Waste Day is cancelled due to anticipated inclement weather, directing residents to the South Shore Recycle Cooperative for alternative dates.
Sep 23 · Town of Braintree →
Disabilities Commission cancels today's planning meeting
Braintree's Commission on Disabilities Community Planning Subcommittee has cancelled its Zoom meeting scheduled for today, September 23, which was set to discuss MBTA accessibility and playground communication boards.
Sep 23 · Town of Braintree →
Mayor's Office releases weekly Snapshot bulletin
Mayor Erin Joyce's office published its weekly Snapshot on September 21, listing public hearings, recreation programs, and town events through September 27.
Sep 22 · Town of Braintree →
Crisis-intervention training continues at police station
A five-day Crisis Intervention Team training that began Sept. 21 continues today, Sept. 22, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Braintree Police Department, covering mental-health response, de-escalation, and suicide-risk assessment.
Sep 22 · South Shore Crisis Intervention Team Training and Technical Assistance Center →
Disabilities subcommittee meets Thursday
The Commission on Disabilities' Community Planning Subcommittee meets Thursday, Sept. 24, 2-3 p.m.
Sep 22 · Town of Braintree →
Elder Affairs Advisory Board meets Friday
The Elder Affairs Advisory Board meets Friday, Sept. 25, starting at 2 p.m. at 71 Cleveland Avenue.
Sep 22 · Town of Braintree →
Braintree Opens Applications for Regional 911 Center Director
The Town of Braintree opened applications Monday, September 21, for an interim executive director and project coordinator to oversee the new Braintree-Randolph Emergency Communications Center.
Sep 21 · Town of Braintree →
Braintree Crews Assist at Weymouth House Fire
Braintree firefighters joined Quincy and Hingham crews at a second-alarm fire at 53 Idlewell Boulevard in Weymouth Saturday night; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross assisted displaced occupants.
Sep 21 · WATD 95.9 →
Library Trustees Meet Thursday at Thayer Public Library
The Braintree Board of Library Trustees meets Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington Street.
Sep 20 · Town of Braintree →
'Hidden Geometry of Towns' Talk Thursday at Widowmaker Brewing
The Town of Braintree hosts urban planner Joe Minicozzi's presentation on land use economics Thursday, Sept. 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Widowmaker Brewing, 220 Wood Road.
Sep 20 · Town of Braintree →
Retirement Board Schedules Sept. 24 Meeting
The Braintree Contributory Retirement Board is scheduled to meet Thursday, September 24, at 4 p.m. at 74 Pond Street.
Sep 20 · Town of Braintree →
Library Trustees Schedule Sept. 24 Meeting
The Board of Library Trustees is scheduled to meet Thursday, September 24, at 6 p.m. at Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington Street.
Sep 20 · Town of Braintree →
Commission on Disabilities Subcommittee Meets Sept. 23
Braintree's Commission on Disabilities Community Planning Subcommittee meets Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. to noon.
Sep 19 · Town of Braintree →
Former Braintree detective faces harassment charge after tech misuse probe
The Town of Braintree confirmed retired detective Mark Sherrick misused police technology, including more than 1,000 license-plate searches on Flock Safety cameras to track an ex-girlfriend, and now faces a criminal harassment charge. Mayor Erin Joyce says the town maintains strict conduct standards.
Sep 18 · Boston 25 News →
Disabilities planning subcommittee meets by Zoom
The Braintree Commission on Disabilities Community Planning Subcommittee meets via Zoom Thursday, September 17, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Sep 17 · Town of Braintree →
Water restrictions notice posted
The Town of Braintree has posted a water restrictions notice, alerting residents to current water-use limits.
Sep 16 · Town of Braintree →
Braintree Police Aid Federal Gang Case; Man Sentenced to Prison
Federal authorities announced Monday that a gang member was sentenced to prison on drug conspiracy charges following an investigation supported by the Braintree Police Department.
Sep 15 · Drug Enforcement Administration →
Planning Board Approves Residential Conversion at 335 Washington Street
The Braintree Planning Board granted a special permit and site plan approval for THAT Realty LLC to convert an existing property at 335 Washington Street into residential units, with conditions on water, sewer, and trash enclosures.
Sep 15 · Planning Board →
Planning Board Backs Easements for $9M Allen Street Project
The Braintree Planning Board issued a favorable recommendation on layout alterations and easements needed for the $9 million Allen Street roadway reconstruction project between Shaw Street and Quincy Avenue, funded federally and by the state.
Sep 15 · Planning Board →
Town Proposes Two-Day Schedule for Ivory Street Recycling Drop-Off
After a survey of 1,145 residents, town officials propose keeping the Ivory Street recycling drop-off center open two days per week starting in January, with regular Monday and Saturday hours plus extra days during peak winter holiday weeks.
Sep 15 · Citizen Portal →
Community Preservation Committee Meets Tonight
The Community Preservation Committee convenes tonight, September 14, at 5:00 PM in Johnson Chambers to introduce its new manager and receive updates on Independence Manor funding and municipal park projects.
Sep 14 · Town of Braintree →
Town Council Ways and Means Committee Meets Tonight
The Braintree Town Council's Committee of Ways & Means meets tonight, September 14, at 6:30 PM in Cahill Auditorium to consider donations for veteran programs and an inter-municipal vehicle technician agreement.
Sep 14 · Town of Braintree →
Commission on Disabilities Meets Remotely Tonight
The Braintree Commission on Disabilities holds its regular monthly meeting remotely via Zoom tonight, September 14, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Sep 14 · Town of Braintree →
Historical Commission Meeting Cancelled Tonight
The Historical Commission's monthly meeting scheduled for tonight, September 14, at 6:00 PM in Johnson Chambers has been cancelled.
Sep 14 · Town of Braintree →
Braintree Town Council Meeting (Tue)
The Braintree Town Council meets Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cahill Auditorium at Braintree Town Hall.
Sep 13 · Town of Braintree →
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