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A collection of 61 issues

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Braintree Area

A flash flood watch covering the Braintree area warns of a potentially life-threatening flooding event as tropical downpours move through Massachusetts. Per a Braintree Patch alert, forecasters say more than seven inches of rain could fall in parts of the state, raising concerns about d…

Longtime Breakfast Spot Closing After 20 Years, Patch Reports

A longtime Massachusetts breakfast spot is closing after 20 years, Braintree Patch reports in its statewide food roundup. The item, headlined "Famous Coffee Shop Opens + Beloved Massachusetts Bar Closing: MA Food Week," also flags a well-known bar shutting down and a new coffee shop ope…

Planning Board Holds Site Visit at Vine Street Property

Planning Board conducts site visit for Vine Street grading permit. The Braintree Planning Board held a non-public site inspection on May 22 at 5 Vine Street related to a grading permit application (P.B. File 26-03) submitted by Kathy T. Le. No votes were taken, testimony received, or public

Board approves variances for residential additions and major dealership project

Zoning board approves three variances, clearing major dealership redevelopment. The Braintree Zoning Board unanimously approved all three requests before it: a motor vehicle dealership at 2 Adams Place (a 40 million dollar investment by Atlanta Real Estate Holdings LLC), and residential garage and

Planning Board approves housing modifications, opens Banner Park review

Braintree Planning Board approves condo conversion, opens 220-unit residential review. The Board unanimously approved a Minor Modification to convert a planned 31-unit apartment project at 99-107 Hancock Street to condominiums, three designated affordable. In separate action, the Board opened