A Thank You From the Braintree 4th of July Celebration Committee

Editor's Note: The committee would also like to thank BCAM for their coverage of the parade and celebration as well.

The Braintree July 4th Celebration Committee is thanking the residents and
businesses of Braintree for their financial support that made this year’s celebration a success.

The committee is currently working on paying off this year’s expenses and has already begun planning for next year’s celebration, which will be the 40th Anniversary of the town’s annual Independence Day Celebration.

“The financial support we have received has been overwhelming, and the celebration would not have gone forward if it weren’t for the generosity of the residents and business community in Braintree. We currently have some existing expenses that we have to pay off and we encourage everyone, that enjoyed the parade and the celebration to donate whatever amount they can, so that we can continue making plans for next year’s celebration” committee chairman Sean Powers said.

The Committee would to thank the following sponsors for their generous support: Red, White and Blue Sponsors Blue Hill Cemetery, Dalton Water, F.X. Messina Enterprises, Twin River Technologies US, Dave and Buster Inc, A Street Scrap Metal, Pulte Group, Tufankjan Toyota. Freedom Sponsors: Braintree Cooperative Bank, Thayer Academy, Quirk Auto Dealerships, Clean Harbors, GTA Co., Inc. Liberty Sponsors: Braintree Lumber, EP Giglio Properties, Frank Marinelli, McMaster Funeral Home, Miltons Store For Men, Martignetti Companies, Brewster Ambulance Company.

The committee would like to thank the following people for their efforts and work making the celebration possible, District 3 Town Councilor Tom Bowes, Kathy Bowes, Toni Phripp, Carol Phripp, former committee member Jan Barris and Bill Hedlund, former committee treasurer Beth Nightengale, Town Clerk Joe Powers and Committee Treasurer Kate Fiore Powers. In addition, the committee would like to thank Director of Community Events and Recreation Nelson
Chin, DPW Director Tom Whalen, Braintree Police, Braintree Fire, Braintree DPW, Marybeth McGrath and the Department of Municipal Licenses and Inspections as well as Robyn LaFrance, Christopher Griffin and Ed Spellman from Mayor Joe Sullivan’s office.

“This is celebration is an opportunity for everyone in Braintree, to come together and not only celebration our nation’s beginning, but to also celebrate everything we love our town. The residents and businesses have been extremely generous and we know that that support will continue” Mayor Joe Sullivan said.

The committee is urging residents and businesses to use the reply donation envelopes that were included in their June BELD bills to mail in their donations. To make donations online, visit www.Braintrees4th.org. Additional donations can be mailed to Braintree July 4th Celebration Committee, P.O. Box 850263, Braintree, MA 02185.

–Braintree 4th of July Celebration Committee