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$2.5M grant boosts DPW energy resilience
Braintree receives $2.5 million state grant to boost energy resilience at public works facility.
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Obituary notices, week of October 12 through October 18, 2026
Braintree's obituary notices for the week of October 12 through October 18, 2026, include two residents: Neary, Russell G., 92, and Sances, Donna M. (DelTufo), 71.
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Monatiquot Ave work begins this week
Road crews begin construction on Monatiquot Avenue between Walnut and Oak Streets this week.
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Flu shot clinics announced for fall season
Braintree Health Department announces flu shot clinics for residents ahead of fall season.
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Public hearing set on bridge replacement design
Braintree announces design public hearing for the Washington Street Bridge replacement project. Also in today's brief (12 items): Design hearing opens for Washington Street Bridge project; Town launches winter food drive; Town announces flu shot clinics; Varsity cheerleaders to host you…
Sports
Braintree Varsity Cheerleaders Set to Host Youth Clinic
Braintree High School's varsity cheerleaders are planning a youth clinic that will give young local cheerleaders a chance to learn new skills, Patch reports. Specific dates, times and sign-up details were not included in available reporting.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 5 through October 11, 2026
Two Braintree-resident obituaries were posted this week: Reid, George H. Jr. and Sullivan, Donald R. Sr. Sullivan, 90, was a longtime Braintree resident who died Monday, October 5, 2026, at his home in the care of family; his notice is handled by Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals. Reid…
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Town Hall closes Monday for Columbus Day
Braintree Town Hall and municipal offices will close Monday, Oct. 12, for the Columbus Day holiday. Also in today's brief (12 items): Town posts sample ballots ahead of election; Braintree Little League raises funds for Cooperstown trip; October issue of town newsletter The 02184 posted…
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Six boards crowd Tuesday's calendar
Six Braintree boards meet Tuesday, from the Planning Board to Ways and Means Committee. Also in today's brief (11 items): Food pantry plans donation event; Board of Health meets Thursday night; Archbishop Williams hosts Arlington Catholic in JV football; Braintree girls JV soccer hosts …
Government · Select Board
Council tables Flock camera review after questioning
Braintree councilors grilled the police chief over years of undocumented Flock camera audits before tabling the discussion.