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Braintree Health Department Update - July 3, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

July 3, 2020

New Cases: 0

Total Cases: 894

Total Deaths: 117

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Braintree Police Report Suspects from South Shore Plaza Shooting Taken into Custody

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Braintree Health Department Update - July 2, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

July 2, 2020

New Cases: 1

Total Cases: 894

Total Deaths: 117

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent ...

Trash and Recycling Update

Extra bags of trash will no longer be picked up curbside, as had been allowed during the initial months of the pandemic. 

Residents with the occasional extra bags of trash (up to 3 bags) may once again utilize the Recycling Drop-off Center. &n...

Liberty/Grove Information Session - Presentation/Plans

Presentation and Plans Presented at the Liberty/Grove Information Session - June 23, 2020

1. Liberty/Grove Information Session PowerPoint Presentation (PDF)
2. ReZoning Plan For 357 and 365 Grove and 1006 Liberty Street (PDF)
3. Conceptual Retail Development Plan (PD...

Braintree Health Department Update - July 1, 2020

It is with great sadness that Mayor Kokoros reports 2 new deaths in Braintree due to COVID-19. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families, as well as to all who are suffering from the effects of this pandemic.

July 1, 2020

New Cases: 2

Total Cumulativ...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 29, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 29, 2020

New Cases: 1

Total Cases: 891

Total Deaths: 115

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent...

Board of Health Update - June 28, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 28, 2020

New Cases: 2

Total Cases: 890

Total Deaths: 115

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 27, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 27, 2020

New Cases: 0

Total Cases: 888

Total Deaths: 115

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 26, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 26, 2020

New Cases: 0

Total Cases: 888

Total Deaths: 115

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 25, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 25, 2020

New Cases: 1

Total Cases: 888

Total Deaths: 115

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent...

Recycling Center Update

As a reminder, as of Monday, June 15, 2020, the Recycling Center requires a valid One Load Permit for anyone seeking to dispose of more than three (3) bags of trash or items not in bags (including, but not limited to, building material, furniture and carp...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 24, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 24, 2020

New Cases: 0

Total Cases: 887

Total Deaths: 115

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 23, 2020

It is with great sadness that Mayor Kokoros reports 25 additional deaths in Braintree between May 1, 2020 and June 23, 2020 due to COVID-19. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families as well as to all who are suffering from the effects of this pan...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 22, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 22, 2020

New Cases: 1

Total Cases: 887

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent ...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 20, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 20, 2020

New Cases: 0

Total Cases: 886

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent ...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 19, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 19, 2020

New Cases: 4

Total Cases: 886

Total Deaths: 90

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It is with great sadness that the Town shares the news of the passing of Laurie Melchionda

“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Laurie Melchionda. She was a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her, myself included. I know I speak for Superintendent Hackett and the School Committee when I say ...

Governor Announces Phase 2 Step 2 To Begin Monday June 22, 2020

Governor Announces Phase 2 Step 2 to begin Monday June 22, 2020. As part of step 2 the following businesses have been permitted to reopen:

• Indoor table service at restaurants;
• Close-contact personal services, with restrictions;
• Retail dressing rooms, by appo...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 18, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 18, 2020

New Cases: 3

Total Cases: 882

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent ...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 16, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 16, 2020

New Cases: 2

Total Cases: 878

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent ...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 15, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 15, 2020

New Cases: 1

Total Cases: 876

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent ...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 14, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 14, 2020

New Cases: 0

Total Cases: 875

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent ...

Braintree Health Department Alert - June 13, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 13, 2020

New Cases: 0

Total Cases: 875

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent ...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 12, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 12, 2020

New Cases: 2

Total Cases: 875

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent ...

Stay Connected With The Thayer Public Library

Stay connected with Thayer Public Library news! The library building may be closed, but the Digital Branch is always open. Sign up for our e-newsletter to receive brief email updates about online services, virtual programs, and other resources available f...

Braintree Applies for Community Development Block Grant to Assist Local Businesses Impacted

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Braintree Health Department Update - June 11, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 11, 2020

New Cases: 3

Total Cases: 873

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent ...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 10, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 10, 2020

New Cases: 3

Total Cases: 870

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent ...

Statement From Mayor Charles C. Kokoros

Late last week I received information that I may have been exposed to COVID-19. In consultation with our public health nurses, I immediately took all necessary precautions to prevent exposure to those around me. On Friday, June 5, 2020, I received the res...

Braintree Clergy Annual Day of Prayer

On Wednesday June 10, 2020 the Braintree Clergy will hold their annual Day of Prayer. “I want to encourage our community to join the clergy from a variety of Braintree’s places of worship to celebrate faiths of all types during this ye...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 9, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 9, 2020

New Cases: 6

Total Cases: 867

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent t...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 8, 2020

Braintree Health Department Update - June 7, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 7, 2020

New Cases: 2

Total Cases: 859

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent t...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 5, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 5, 2020

New Cases: 1

Total Cases: 857

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent t...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 4, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 4, 2020

New Cases: 2

Total Cases: 856

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent t...

Mayor Charles C. Kokoros Shares Update on Weymouth Compressor Station Following Court Ruling

Mayor Charles C. Kokoros reports that the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued a decision earlier today vacating the air permit issued to Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) relative t...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 3, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 3, 2020

New Cases: 3

Total Cases: 854

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent t...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 2, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 2, 2020

New Cases: 0

Total Cases: 851

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent t...

Braintree Health Department Update - June 1, 2020

The Braintree Board of Health will continue providing information regarding the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Braintree.

June 1, 2020

New Cases: 3

Total Cases: 851

Total Deaths: 90

Please be mindful of the following steps you can take to help prevent t...

Recycling Center to Reopen Monday June 8, 2020

RECYCLING CENTER OPERATING GUIDELINES

*Effective Immediately*

Beginning Monday, June 8, 2020, the Recycling Center will open for trash drop off for curbside trash and recycling residents with a Trash Sticker, during normal business hours (on Monday...

Notification of Late Evening Aerosol Applications

Please be advised that the Norfolk County Mosquito Control District will begin the 2020 late evening ULV aerosol applications on or about May 26, weather permitting. May 26 through October 23, 2020 - Adulticide aerosol (ULV) applications (Conducte...

Braintree Independence Day Celebration Canceled

The 47^th Annual Braintree Independence Day Celebration - affectionally dubbed “Braintree Day” - scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2020 has been canceled. 

“Although we are unable to honor America’s birthday w...

Rain Barrel Program

Join the Braintree Stormwater Division in managing Stormwater at your own home! We will be offering discounted Rain Barrels produced here in Massachusetts through The Great American Rain Barrel Company. Pick-up will be on June 24^th, 2020 from 5 &ndash...

2020 U.S. Census Braintree Kick-Off

The Town of Braintree has partnered with the US Census Bureau to support the upcoming 2020 census. As their partner, we’ll be working to ensure that the residents of Braintree are accurately represented. Data from the census helps inform plannin...