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Braintree Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Elks plan grab-and-go event for seniors
Weymouth-Braintree Elks plan a grab-and-go appreciation event for local senior citizens next month.
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Council Adopts Yearlong Data Center Moratorium
The Braintree Town Council adopted a one-year moratorium on new data centers and raised zoning fines for unpermitted backyard parties.
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Town wins $1.2 million in growth grants
The Town of Braintree was awarded $1.2 million in planning and economic development grants through the state's Community One Stop for Growth program, officials announced.
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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.
Obituaries
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…