Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approves five residential construction and addition variances. Chair Rayna Rubin led the board in approving Eugene Gallagher's 704 square foot two-story addition at 21 Hilliard Court, Scott Stuart's 238 square foot deck at 289 Quincy Avenue, Jason
Braintree Board of Health approves eight lifeguard variances. Dr. Arthur Bregoli, Chairman, and Juliana Melchionda, Clerk, unanimously approved variances for Jonathan's Landing Condominium, Landing 53 Apartments, Liberty Park Apartments, Turtle Crossing Condominium, Reservoir Crossing, Royal Lake
Park board unanimously approves Clemson Leveler for expanding beaver dam near Liberty Street. The Weymouth-Braintree Regional Recreation-Conservation District Board of Commissioners authorized up to $1,200 to manage the pond now encroaching on a resident's property, choosing passive water-level
Braintree Herring & Fisheries Commission approves prior minutes, advances river restoration work. Chair Matthew Sisk, Warden Jeff Madeiras, and Student Warden Liam Sweeney unanimously approved February and March 2026 minutes, with Warden Denver Gibbs absent. The commission reviewed river cleanup
Braintree planners approve Thayer Academy's artificial turf football field and permanent lighting with conditions requiring a year-end check-in on use and parking.
Planning Board approves Thayer Academy field lighting with conditions addressing neighbors' concerns. The 22-acre campus grading permit includes artificial turf replacement and new LED stadium lighting on four poles, with lights restricted to Thayer Academy games, practice lighting capped at 6:00
Braintree Community Preservation Committee approves $1.3 million for fire station roof restoration. The committee voted unanimously to appropriate $1,309,629 from the Historical Resources Fund for the Braintree Fire Department's roof and façade restoration project at 1 Union Place. The scope
BRAINTREE -- April 10, 2026, Braintree School Committee votes 6-1 to close Highlands Elementary and reopen Old South as an elementary school for fall 2026. Member Paul Kirsberg moved the closure over objections from
Braintree Town Council approved the mayor's capital plan 9-0 and tabled a high school funding order 5-4. Finance Director Mike Esmond described the plan as roughly $96 million over five years, and the council authorized $19,457,000 in bonds, including $12 million for water system improvements.
Braintree Historical Commission approves Fire Department building exterior upgrades. The three-member commission voted unanimously on April 6 to amend a Certificate of Appropriateness for the department headquarters at 1 Union Place, approving installation of aluminum gutters with five-inch round