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Braintree Planning Board Backs Allen Street Layout Change for $9 Million Rebuild
Braintree Planning Board clears $9 million Allen Street layout change and two housing permits.
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Braintree Council Approves Allen Street Land Takings
Braintree Town Council approved a $213,800 eminent domain order Wednesday, clearing the way for a $9 million reconstruction of Allen Street between Shaw Street and Quincy Avenue.
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Patch Voter Guide Flags Markey-Moulton Senate Primary For Braintree Voters
Braintree Patch published a 2026 state primary voter guide highlighting the Markey-Moulton Senate Democratic primary as the marquee contest. The guide, distributed by Braintree Patch, lays out races, poll times and how to vote for Braintree residents ahead of the Massachusetts state pri…
Sports
Braintree Youth Hockey opens USA Hockey registration for the 2026-2027 season.
Braintree Youth Hockey has opened USA Hockey registration for the 2026-2027 season, along with a fall 2026 "Learn to Skate" program and a scholarship opportunity for families, the organization's website says. No Braintree High School games were reported for the period, and no other town…
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of August 24, 2026 through August 30, 2026
This week's Braintree obituary notices column, covering August 24 through August 30, 2026, lists one qualifying obituary: Casey, Jayne E. (White), age 82. Her obituary, posted to Echovita, identifies her as a resident of Braintree, Massachusetts, and notes that arrangements are being ha…
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New Sushi Restaurant Opens First Massachusetts Location In Braintree
A new sushi restaurant opened its first Massachusetts location in Braintree this week, per Braintree Patch. The debut celebration offered free matcha, caviar samples, giveaways and a 20 percent discount on the restaurant's ordering app, according to the outlet's Aug. 30 dining roundup. …
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Braintree Police Reward Young Cyclists For Wearing Helmets
Braintree police are rewarding young cyclists who wear bike helmets, per a Friday NBC Boston report. Officers are stopping kids around town on their bikes and handing out small prizes when they spot proper helmet use, an incentive-based push to build lasting safety habits early. Braintr…
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Jury Begins Deliberating Lindsay Clancy Triple Murder Case
A jury began deliberating Duxbury mother Lindsay Clancy's triple murder case this week, Braintree Patch reports. The South Shore trial remains one of the region's most closely watched court cases. Closer to home, Patch's local events calendar listed a family-friendly jazz concert on the…
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Shoyu Pan-Asian Restaurant Opens In Braintree
Braintree welcomes new Pan-Asian restaurant Shoyu to its dining scene this week. The Town of Braintree announced the opening on social media Aug. 24, a story later picked up by NewsBreak under the headline "Braintree Welcomes New Restaurant Known for Flavorful Pan-Asian Cuisine." Detail…
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Worcester Officer's Visitation Held At Braintree Church Tuesday
A visitation for a Worcester police officer killed in the line of duty was held at a Braintree church Tuesday. Our Lady of the Angels Church hosted mourners honoring the fallen officer, whose death drew regional attention, Braintree Patch reported. Separately, Patch's roundup noted that…