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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…

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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 …

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Jake n Joes helps Scout troop reach Utah

Jake n Joes Sports Grille is helping a Braintree Boy Scout troop fund a summer trip to Utah. Also in today's brief (3 items): Jake n Joes backs Scout troop's Utah trip; Town Council holds regular session Tuesday; Conservation Commission holds monthly meeting Thursday.

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Town Council meets Tuesday night

Braintree Town Council meets Tuesday as fall sports and town boards fill the week. Also in today's brief (7 items): Thayer Academy hosts Roxbury Latin in soccer; Framingham JV field hockey travels to Braintree; Historical Commission holds monthly meeting Monday; Commission on Disabiliti…

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Spazio unveils new fall special

Spazio Bar & Restaurant rolls out a new fall special at its Quincy Avenue location in Braintree. Also in today's brief (4 items): Spazio Bar & Restaurant debuts fall special; Historical Commission holds monthly meeting Monday; Commission on Disabilities meets Monday evening; Conservatio…

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Mid-August Festival sets new date

Braintree's rain-postponed Mid-August Festival has been rescheduled to a new date organizers have not yet announced. Also in today's brief (6 items): Mid-August Festival reschedules after rain washout; Milton Academy soccer visits Thayer Academy; Town highlights home repair and homebuye…

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Paving closes Common, Cavanaugh and Cherry Streets

Crews will repave Common Street, Cavanaugh Road and Cherry Street Tuesday and Wednesday. Also in today's brief (8 items): Repaving hits Common, Cavanaugh and Cherry Streets; Town posts 2026 early voting schedule; Patch reports 7 inches of rain from nor'easter; BSC Policy and Education S…

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Zoning appeals board meets Monday

Zoning Board of Appeals meets Monday as Braintree committees hold a busy week of sessions. Also in today's brief (6 items): Zoning Board of Appeals meets Monday night; Licensing commissioners meet Tuesday afternoon; Library craft program teaches kids to build rope beds; School Committee…

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Storm prep urged ahead of weekend nor'easter

Braintree emergency officials urge storm preparations as a nor'easter threatens heavy rain and wind this weekend. Also in today's brief (9 items): Town urges storm prep ahead of weekend nor'easter; Town launches community health assessment survey; Town seeks volunteers for climate liais…

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