Braintree Honors Harold Randolph For Black History Month

BRAINTREE, MA — In recognition of Black History Month, Mayor Kokoros honored Harold Randolph, Braintree's first Black officials, for his service and commitment helping others in the community.

Randolph served on the Braintree Board of Health, Thayer Public Library Board of Trustees, Board of Selectmen and the Braintree Town Council. In addition, Randolph also served as a Fair Housing Committee member, town meeting Member, personnel board member and volunteered his time to various local community groups.

Randolph attended his last meeting as a Braintree Town Councilor on Dec. 15, 2009. Kokoros said Randolph left a lasting impact on the community while serving the residents of Braintree for decades on numerous boards and committees. At that town council meeting his fellow councilors commended him on his career of public service and honored him as someone who has served the town with honesty and integrity.

"I've known Harold for a long time, and I consider him to be a friend," said Kokoros who was the District 1 Town Councilor at the time. "He has had a huge impact on the Youth Center. Thank you for your service, and I appreciate your friendship."

Kokoros said when Randolph got out of the Navy, he made the commitment to himself that he was going to do whatever he could to help the community.

In honor of all of Randolph’s contributions to Braintree Mayor Kokoros declared Feb. 18 as Harold Randolph Day.

"Harold played an important role in Braintree’s history, and I consider it a privilege to honor him today," Kokoros said.