Restaurants Serving Free Meals for Veterans on Monday

In observance of Veterans Day 2013, these restaurants are offering a free meal to those who have served our country.

Police Chief Announces Veterans Day Retail Hours

Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, 2013.

Veterans Teach BHS Students Value of Military Service

The Sixth Annual Braintree High School Veterans’ Day Guest Keynote Speaker program was held Monday.

Santa Claus Sets up Shop at South Shore Plaza

It's November and that means Christmas is now around the corner.

Braintree Employees Raise Money for Jimmy Fund with Red Sox Drive

The Jimmy Fund supports Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

BHS Cheerleaders Selling Raffle Tickets at Friday's Football Game

The cheerleaders will also sell tickets on Nov. 15.

Added Trains, Special Fares Available for Trip to Rolling Rally

Extra service will be added all across the MBTA system on Saturday to help fans get into Boston for the Red Sox rolling rally.

Braintree High Students Join HERO Walk

The HERO Campaign is now in every NFL stadium and many communities, and the New England Patriots lead the NFL in participation.

When is the Red Sox Parade?

See where Saturday's rolling party will go.

Show Us Your Red Sox Pride!

Show the team your support and share your pics and video of you and the kids in your best Red Sox gear!

What Have Been the Most Popular Boys’ Names in Massachusetts?

Benjamin was the top boys’ name in the Bay State in 2012.

50s Dance to Raise Money for Braintree 4th of July Celebration

Each year Braintree hosts a parade and fireworks for the 4th of July.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

All 3rd and 5th Graders in Braintree Receive Rotary Dictionaries and Thesaruses

Braintree Scout Re-Builds Bridge for Eagle Project

Pond Meadow Park is in Braintree and Weymouth.

Braintree Resident Honored for Work with Disabled People

Easter Seals Massachusetts provides services to ensure that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play.

Braintree Teachers Win 'Great Grown Up' Spelling Bee

The event, put on annually by the Rotary Club of Braintree and South Shore Plaza, raises thousands for educational programs.

Arthur Davies of Braintree Receives Presidential Service Award

Davies received the national recognition for donating 8,000 hours of his time to helping the community.

Sustainable Braintree and Jai Yoga Hosting Film Series

The first film will be "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead."

Off-Duty Braintree Firefighter Helps Man Collapsed at Ice Rink

The U.S. Marine veteran served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Habitat for Humanity Arts Fair in Braintree to Support Home Building

This fundraiser is one of several being planned to generate funds for the next Habitat home.

New Braintree Business Offers Support for Intellectually Disabled

ACTabilities, launched by Kristen Ford-Hernandez and her husband Joe, employs local students with intellectual disabilities.

Learn About the Fore River Watershed Association

Find out about the river's environmental and other benefits and history.

Project Bread Donates to Braintree Food Pantries

Project Bread is the only statewide antihunger organization committed to providing people of all ages, cultures, and walks of life with sustainable, reliable access to nutritious food.

Braintree Haunted House Looking for Volunteers

Braintree’s Haunted House is a charitable organization that raises money for the Highlands Elementary and Liberty Elementary schools’ PTOs.

Nostalgia Prompts BHS Grad to Launch Online Braintree Store

Doug Hall graduated from Braintree High in 1970 and cherishes his time in the town.

Charlotte Rose Kelly Play Area Opens at French's Common

Balloons Rise in Charlotte's Memory Above New Playground

The Charlotte Rose Kelly Play Area opened Wednesday evening with a ceremony behind Braintree Town Hall.

Braintree's Ed Kelley Chosen Interfaith Social Services’ Volunteer of the Week

Founded in 1947, Interfaith Social Services is dedicated to improving life for South Shore families and individuals in need.

Dr. Kurzberg Flips Burgers at Annual Elder Affairs Cookout

Teaching Adaptive Golf Techniques to Disabled Residents

Braintree Church Fundraises for Repairs to Landmark Steeple

Established in 1829, South Congregational Church, is one of the long-established churches south of Boston and its congregation includes residents from Braintree and many surrounding towns.

Braintree Mother Promotes Alopecia Awareness

Alopecia is a non-life-threatening autoimmune disease that attacks hair follicles.

Braintree Guard and Reserve Rep Joined DA at Veterans Summit

Fall Foods at the Farmers Market Would Impress Christopher Columbus

The market, run by Sustainable Braintree, is held weekly at Town Hall through October.

Upcoming Braintree Autism Network Meetings

BANDS is a confidential group of parents and guardians with children who have an autism spectrum disorder.

Free Fresh Cider, Document Shredding at Farmers Market

The market, run by Sustainable Braintree, is held weekly at Town Hall through October.

Farmers Market Specials: Apron Drawing, Free Food Magazine, Discount Cranberries

The market, run by Sustainable Braintree, is held weekly at Town Hall through October.