Coronavirus: Braintree Mayor Creates Community Task Force

BRAINTREE, MA — Mayor Charles Kokoros has created a community task force to help residents get resources they may need as the new coronavirus spreads.

This group of volunteers will coordinate their efforts through the Marge Crispin Center to provide resources to residents in the community who may need assistance. Additionally, the task force will make every effort to assist Braintree's small business community, Kokoros said.

Kokoros said over the years, these volunteers have helped with food drives, toy drives, the annual Fourth of July celebration and many other charitable events. He said they are well-suited to assist the small business community during this unprecedented time.

"The Town of Braintree has always responded with strength and compassion during the most trying times and I am confident in this group's ability to assist our community during this public health emergency," Kokoros said in a statement.

Kokoros named the following residents to lead the Braintree Community Task Force:

Marta Googins – Braintree Housing Authority, business owner, Fasano’s Catering
Laura Graziano –Community volunteer, business owner, Laura Graziano Staging & Interiors
Sean Powers – Former Town Councilor, Chairman of the Braintree 4th of July Committee
Jen Longobardi – Annual Toy Drive Committee member
Ann Toland- Managing director of the Marge Crispin Center
Kelly Cobb Lemire – School Committee member, Neighborhood Brigade volunteer
Jon Wilson – Pastor, Life Community Church
Taylor Knopp – Pastor, Grace Church
Mary Ficcociello – Town of Braintree Veteran’s Services
Michelle Birolini –Volunteer coordinator, Braintree Elder Affairs
Denise Kokoros – Community volunteer, business Owner
Kate Naughton – Town of Braintree Services Coordinator

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