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Council Adopts Yearlong Data Center Moratorium

The Braintree Town Council adopted a one-year moratorium on new data centers and raised zoning fines for unpermitted backyard parties.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 20

Government · Select Board

Council tables Flock camera review after questioning

Braintree councilors grilled the police chief over years of undocumented Flock camera audits before tabling the discussion.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 6

Government · Select Board

Council Votes To Back 9-12 High School Plan

The Braintree Town Council voted unanimously to back a 9-12 grade configuration for a new or renovated high school.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 15

Government · Select Board

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.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 2

Government · Select Board

Council votes 8-0 to appoint Eric Koka town clerk

Braintree Town Council voted 8-0 to appoint Eric Koka town clerk, sworn in on the spot by outgoing clerk Jim Casey.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 4

Government · Select Board

Braintree Council Confirms Kilroy as Police Chief in 5-4 Vote

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.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 7

Government · Select Board

Braintree Council Tables Ivory Street Recycling Center Closure, Faults Budget Process

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

Townbrief reporting · Jun 17

Government · Select Board

Braintree Council Tables Ivory Street Recycling Center Closure, Demands Budget Transparency

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

Townbrief reporting · Jun 16

Government · Select Board

Braintree Council Approves Nearly $194,000 in High School Scholarship Gifts

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

Townbrief reporting · Mar 3

Government · Select Board

Braintree Council Approves $2.2 Million Tri-Town Water Plant Startup Budget

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.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 3