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Braintree Asks Residents to Share September 11 Memories

Braintree is asking residents to share September 11, 2001 memories and reflections ahead of the 25th anniversary next month. The town's News Flash announced the community story-collection effort this week, inviting anyone with recollections from that day to submit them through the town'…

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Parasite Outbreak Continues to Expand Across Massachusetts, Patch Reports

Statewide parasite outbreak continues expanding, Braintree Patch reports Thursday, pointing residents to fresh case data and product warnings. The cyclosporiasis outbreak, a diarrhea-causing parasitic illness tied to contaminated produce, has continued spreading across Massachusetts, ac…

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Braintree Patch Highlights 10 New Restaurants Opening in Massachusetts This Fall

Braintree Patch highlights ten new restaurants set to open across Massachusetts this fall, from national chains to new concepts. The Aug. 12 roundup, "10 Restaurants Opening In MA This Fall," per Braintree Patch, does not single out specific Braintree storefronts but points to a broader…

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Braintree Homeowners Encouraged to Learn About Accessory Dwelling Units

Braintree homeowners are being encouraged to learn about accessory dwelling units as the town expands housing options. A Newsbreak report from contributor Dianna Carney, shared Aug. 10, invites residents and property owners to an informational session on the accessory dwelling unit rule…

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Braintree Patch Spotlights Massachusetts Pizza Festival, Food Week

Braintree Patch's Food Week newsletter previews a large pizza festival coming to Massachusetts and reports that a bar whose owners announced plans to close last month will now remain open, according to Braintree Patch. Separately, Legacy.com published a new obituary for Verna Clarice Wa…

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S&P Global Revises Outlook On Braintree's Bond Rating

S&P Global revised the outlook on Braintree's general obligation bond rating, the agency reported Saturday. The alert did not specify which direction the outlook moved, but a shift in a municipality's credit outlook typically signals how rating agencies view its ability to repay debt, a…

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Braintree Town Hall Releases August Newsletter, Week-Ahead Snapshot

Braintree Town Hall released its August 02184 newsletter and a Weekly Snapshot covering town happenings from August 10 to 16. The newsletter offers residents its usual rundown of civic notices and department updates, while the companion snapshot previews the week ahead. Elsewhere, Brain…

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Braintree's Lexington Financial Adopts Advisor360 Wealth Platform

Braintree-based Lexington Financial adopted Advisor360's wealth management platform to power its advisors' daily workflow, per a Business Insider report on the GlobeNewswire announcement out of Needham. The deal was framed as carrying the firm "into its next chapter," according to the r…

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Massachusetts Layoffs Expected To Climb As Unemployment Outpaces Nation

Nearly 1,400 layoffs are expected across Massachusetts in August as the state's unemployment rate continues to exceed the national average, according to a Braintree Patch report published August 5. The figure adds to concerns about the state's labor market heading into late summer, with…

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