Departments

Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD)

Visit the BELD website.

Braintree Public Schools

The mission of the Braintree Schools, in partnership with parents and the community, is to prepare students to become responsible and contributing members of a diverse and global society.

Braintree Partnership

Elder Affairs

The Braintree Department of Elder Affairs is the link between the needs of our seniors and the services they need. We are the designated department that evaluates, promotes and encourages new and existing activities and services for the senior residents of our community.

Human Resources

Human Resources is responsible for all aspects of personnel and employee relations, including the filling of vacancies, maintenance of personnel files and records, Workers' Compensation, Unemployment, Benefits, Labor Relations, Contract Administration, Collective Bargaining, Employee Assistance Programs and Leave Administration.

Municipal Finance

The Municipal Finance Department is made up of Accounting, Assessing, the Office of the Director, Purchasing and Treasurer / Collector.

Municipal Licenses & Inspection

Find information on the Building Division, Health Division, and the Board of License Commissioners.

Planning & Community Development

Is the primary land use department for the Town with professional staff serving the following boards/committees: Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Community Preservation Committee and Historical Commission, as well as the general public for all other land use inquiries.

Public Safety

Find information about the Braintree Fire Department, Police Department and other public safety information.

Public Works

The Department of Public Works is responsible for the performance of all public works functions of the town.

Retirement

Established in 1936 the Braintree Contributory Retirement System (BCRS) currently has over 700 active members, and in excess of 500 retirees.

Thayer Public Library

Discover information regarding the work and efforts of the Thayer Public Library.

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is responsible for recording the vital events that occur in the Town of Braintree. Vital events include births, deaths, and marriages. Marriage licenses and certified copies of vital records are issued by the Town Clerk’s office.

Town Solicitor

The Solicitor’s Office provides legal counsel to the Mayor, all Town departments, boards and commissions and the Town Council.