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Braintree Town Council confirmed Robert J. Kilroy Jr. as police chief in a 5-4 vote on Tuesday, July 7, with three dissenters citing process failures rather than the nominee's qualifications.

BRAINTREE — June 17, 2026 — Braintree Town Council tables Ivory Street recycling center closure and faults administration for budget opacity. The council voted unanimously Tuesday to table Order 2726, which proposed reducing hours at the Ivory Street trash and recycling drop-off center beginning July 1 and closing the facility entirely

Braintree Town Council tables permanent recycling center closure, pressing administration for alternatives before a January 1, 2027 deadline.

Braintree Town Council unanimously accepts nearly $194,000 in scholarship gifts and introduces two new department heads.

Braintree Town Council unanimously approves $1.48 million in Tri-Town Water Treatment Plant startup appropriations and restores dormant reserve fund in FY27 budget request.

Braintree Town Council unanimously authorized a new tax payment agreement program Tuesday aimed at recovering a portion of $2.2 million in outstanding delinquent tax liens on 146 properties, some dating to 1972.

Braintree's Town Council bid farewell to founding member Council President Charles B. Ryan and unanimously expanded veterans property tax exemptions at its December 16 meeting.

Braintree's Town Council bid farewell to founding member Council President Charles B. Ryan and unanimously expanded veterans property tax exemptions at its December 16 meeting.

Braintree Town Council approves $110 million five-year capital plan and $18.5 million in new borrowing.

Braintree Town Council approves $110 million five-year capital plan and $18.5 million in new borrowing.