Braintree Police Give Slain K-9 Kitt Final Send-Off

The private funeral not only honored Kitt's service to Braintree police, but also the K-9's relationship with Officer William Cushing.

Marine Guilty In Death Of Massachusetts College Student: Patch PM

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Braintree Police Honoring Slain K-9 Kitt's 'Courageous Service'

K-9 Kitt died in a shooting when he ran towards the shooter, distracting his attention away from three Braintree police officers.

Braintree Farmers Market Opens For 2021 Season Soon

Learn the opening date, the hours, the vendors and more about the Braintree Farmers Market held outside the town hall.

Braintree Town Councilor Organizing 2 Community Clean-Up Events

The clean-up events are at Dyer Hill Playground and South Middle School.

Braintree Officer Out Of Hospital, Procession Bringing Him Home

Officer William Cushing Jr. will be welcomed home by a procession of his fellow Braintree police officers and police K-9 family.

Hundreds Honor Injured Braintree Officers, Slain Police Dog

The community showed support for wounded Braintree officers Matthew Donaghue, William Cushing Jr. and the late police K-9 Kitt.

Braintree Holding Rally For 2 Injured Officers, Slain Police Dog

Organizers said they'll collect get-well and thank you cards for Braintree police officers William Cushing Jr. and Matthew Donaghue.

Holy Heat Wave: MA Readies For Return Of The Scorcha' | Patch PM

Also: Ransomware attack on ferry | Commuter rail for Cape? | Accused bottle thrower out on bail | No decision (yet) on Boston top cop | More

Braintree Recreation Hiring Lifeguards For Sunset Lake

Sunset Lake needs lifeguards for summer 2021. Candidates must be at least 16.

Homicide Rattles MA City, As Police Have Few Leads: Patch PM

Also: Fate of Logan Express | Teacher's secret life | North Shore noose | MA brewer starts a movement | Beloved kids author dies | More

Super Flower Blood Moon: How To See Lunar Eclipse In Braintree

Worried about how much of the total lunar eclipse you'll see in Braintree? Take comfort: It's 2021's biggest and brightest supermoon.

Norfolk County Sheriff: The Meaning Of 'Care'

Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott wrote an opinion piece about what caring means to him and other first responders.

Thayer Public Library In Braintree Holding Book Drive

Get some spring-cleaning done by donating your unneeded books and DVDs to the Thayer Public Library book drive.

Over 100 Braintree Residents Protest Teacher Job Cuts: Patch PM

Also: Pops planning for July 4 | UMass suspends maskless students, keeps tuition | Police paid $4m to settle lawsuits | Whales 'hug' | More

Vigil Organizers Claim MA Teen Was Lynched: Patch PM

Also: MA closing vaccination sites | Campus hate incidents | Helicopters dropping rabies vaccine | Grocery drivers strike | More

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak: How To See It In Braintree

Meteor shower lovers, catch the Eta Aquariids in Braintree, weather permitting. There won't be another until the Delta Aquariids in July.

Braintree Beautification Day Returns

Mayor Kokoros said the clean-up event will be bittersweet because it's the first beautification day without the late Nelson Chin's help.

Full Pink Supermoon: When And How To See It Over Braintree

April's full pink moon is the first of three consecutive supermoons that will shine big and bright over Braintree.

Capitol Rioter Watches As Town Condemns Siege: Patch PM

Also: Cape shark repellant sales up | New push in cold case | Town rebukes 'White Lives Matter' protest | Ex-teacher accused of rape | More

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Braintree

The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Braintree. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.

Setting Young People Up For Success: Norfolk County Sheriff

Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott wrote a letter to the editor about creating opportunities for children despite the pandemic.

Braintree Man 'Epitomizes' What A Neighbor Should Be

This week's Braintree Neighbor to Know is Robert Clarke, who has been "a jack of all trades" for his neighbor since they moved to town.

Norfolk County Hosts Blood Drive In Honor Of 'The Mighty Quinn'

Quinn Water, 5, the son of Quincy Officer Tara Waters, has been undergoing radiation and chemotherapy in his fight against brain cancer.

Mayor Demands Progress On Braintree Pool By Month's End: Patch PM

Also: Officials wants proms canceled | Mixed fan reaction on Sox uniforms | Restrooms for homeless | Ex-Northeastern coach arrested | More.

Help Patch Recognize The People Who Make Braintree Special

Braintree Patch is seeking nominations for Neighbor To Know, a new series about the community members who make Braintree a better place.

Water Flushing Begins In Braintree This Week

Town officials said the flushing should have a minimal effect on the water distribution system, but temporary dirty water is possible.

$1.65 Million Braintree School Budget Cut On The Table: Patch PM

Also: The robots are coming, the robots are coming! | A lizard's wanderlust brings it to Massachusetts | More.

Braintree Police Patches For Autism Awareness On Sale Now

The patches are $11 each, and all the proceeds from the patch sales will go directly to the Braintree Special Needs Recreation Program.

237-Year-Old College Makes 'Very Painful' Call To Close: Patch PM

Also: The governor's race continues to take shape as state senator considers running | Pooled testing results show few positives | More.

MA Gun Laws Could Change With Supreme Court Decision: Patch PM

Also: City rallies around teacher | Ink spill closes street | Cover up in Framingham | More MBTA delays | Gym agrees to refund money |More

Braintree Police Raise $3K For Local Cancer Nonprofit

The money went to Marisa's Mission, founded in honor of Marisa Federico, of Braintree, who died in 2016, just shy of her 38th birthday.

Yard Waste Collection Resumes In Braintree April 19

Yard waste bags and bins can be placed at the curbside for pickup on the resident's regular trash day.

Braintree Pays For Air Testing At Controversial Plant: Patch PM

Also: Cold case cracked | BSO heading back to Tanglewood | Missing MA women | Cheerleaders get coronavirus | Cop faces drug charges | More

School Budget Cuts Likely Coming Amid Pandemic: Patch PM

Also: Suspicious fires in Brockton | Former BSO conductor dies | Fire devastates MA farm | MBTA headaches | More.

Trucker Indicted For Highway Deaths Of 7 Motorcyclists: Patch PM

Also: Outdoor dining is set to resume in Boston | Worcester Public Schools is applying for a waiver to delay school return | More.

Braintree Police Selling Patches For Autism Awareness

The patches are $11 each, and all the proceeds from the patch sales will go directly to the Braintree Special Needs Recreation Program.

A Year Of The Pandemic In Braintree: Share Your Story

Patch is collecting local stories ahead of March 11, the day coronavirus was declared a pandemic.

The Vaccine Cavalry Is Coming | Patch PM

Also: Longtime Somerville mayor not running for re-election | Outdoor dining resuming soon in Boston | More.

Braintree Honors Harold Randolph For Black History Month

Harold Randolph was Braintree's for Black town official.