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Braintree Beautification Day Set For April
The town's annual cleanup is scheduled for April when residents will gather with rakes and work gloves at a number of local haunts.

BRAINTREE, MA — Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros has announced the return date for Braintree's annual Beautification Day. This year, residents will participate in the annual cleanup on April 29.
“This is an event I look forward to every year,” said Kokoros. “Beautification Day is a great opportunity for our entire community, both residents and businesses to come together to show our pride in our town’s beauty and appeal.”
Residents will gather at Braintree Town Hall at 8 a.m. for "location suggestions" and to collect materials like rakes, bags and work gloves, officials said.
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This year's target areas include the Town Hall Memorial Mall, the grounds of the Braintree Historical Society, the beach and park at Sunset Lake, Penniman Park on Cleveland Ave., Smith Beach, and the Braintree High School access road.
In the event of inclement weather, Beautification Day will be moved to May 6.
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Residents with questions can call the mayor’s office at 781-794-8100 or the recreation office at 781-794-8901.
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