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Best Slices In Braintree Determined At Pizzapalooza 2017

The annual 4th of July fundraiser was held at Braintree High School Tuesday night.

BRAINTREE, MA — Residents and local celebrities got their chance to make their own pizza and decide who has the best pizza pie in town at Braintree Pizzapalooza 2017.

Held at Braintree High School, residents were able to sample slices from establishments in town, with the winners receiving awards for their work. This year's three celebrity judges were Braintree native and WFXT sports reporter Butch Sterns, Weymouth resident and Barstool Sports contributor Jerry Thornton, and Braintree Mayor Joe Sullivan.

The event is held as a fundraiser for the annual Braintree 4th of July parade/Braintree Day event. According to event organizers the five Pizzapaloozas have raised over $125,000.

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Below are the winners from Pizzapalooza 2017:

  • Blind Taste Test - Rosie's Pizzeria
  • Kids' Choice - Richardi's Original Submarine and South Side Tavern
  • Best Specialty Pizza - South Side Taven
  • People's Choice - Richardi's Original Submarine

Image Credit: Dan Libon

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