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Neshoba School Committee Clears Way for Solar Contract Talks With Select Energy

BRAINTREE — March 25, 2026 — Neshoba Regional School Committee unanimously authorizes solar contract negotiations for the high school. The 11-0 vote Wednesday empowers Superintendent Kirk Downing to begin purchase-agreement talks with Select Energy Development, with any final contract required to return to the full committee before execution; a vote

Braintree School Panel Backs $86.2 Million Budget With 12 Position Cuts

Braintree School Committee backs $86.2 million FY27 budget with 12 staff cuts and hears stark facilities warning.

Braintree Council Approves Nearly $194,000 in High School Scholarship Gifts

Braintree Town Council unanimously accepts nearly $194,000 in scholarship gifts and introduces two new department heads.

Braintree Planning Board unanimously approves 754-unit Trammell Crow development at 10 Plain Street

Braintree Planning Board unanimously approved a 754-unit residential development at 10 Plain Street, the largest housing project the town has undertaken in decades.

Braintree Planning Board Approves Shake Shack at 125 Union Street

Braintree Planning Board unanimously approves Shake Shack to replace Chick-fil-A at 125 Union Street site. The board voted 6-0 Tuesday to grant a minor modification to P.B.

Braintree Council Approves $2.2 Million Tri-Town Water Plant Startup Budget

Braintree Town Council unanimously approves $1.48 million in Tri-Town Water Treatment Plant startup appropriations and restores dormant reserve fund in FY27 budget request.

Braintree Council Unanimously Backs Tax Payment Plan for Delinquent Property Owners

Braintree Town Council unanimously authorized a new tax payment agreement program Tuesday aimed at recovering a portion of $2.2 million in outstanding delinquent tax liens on 146 properties, some dating to 1972.

Braintree Planning Board Orders Draft Conditions for 752-Unit Trammell Crow Project

Braintree Planning Board advances $230 million Trammell Crow apartment project toward conditional approval while voting 5-0 to recommend a new Dover Amendment zoning rule to Town Council.

Braintree School Committee Elects Rollo Chair, Approves Trimmed High School Course Catalog

Braintree School Committee reorganizes under new chair, approves high school course catalog, and hears facilities crisis update.

Braintree Council Retires Founding Member, Votes New Veterans Tax Relief

Braintree's Town Council bid farewell to founding member Council President Charles B. Ryan and unanimously expanded veterans property tax exemptions at its December 16 meeting.

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