Braintree to Celebrate 4th of July with Time Capsule Ceremony on Wednesday

At 9 am. on July 4, various officials and reenactors will take to Town Hall to honor veterans and the nation's independence, and present an annual report on Braintree's time capsule.

Live Braintree 4th of July Celebration Coverage – Add Your Own Photos!

Pop into our live chat program to see coverage of the parade, fireworks, musical performances and everything else. Also contribute your own news, photos, videos and more!

New Senior Center Kitchen Named for Former Police Chief John Polio

The new Senior Center Kitchen opened earlier this year after a more than six year effort to modernize the facility.

Follow Live Coverage of Braintree's 4th of July Celebration Tomorrow

Braintree Patch will cover the events and also aggregate information from readers, event organizers and other sources.

Special Info for June 30, 2012 Braintree Farmers Market

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

Braintree July 4th Celebration Committee Announces Program Line Up

Festivities include a parade, live entertainment, food, games and a fireworks display.

Enter the Teen Photo Contest as Part of One Braintree, One Book

We’re looking for pictures from your vacation, your favorite local baseball field, or any image that incorporates summer and/or baseball elements.

Local Band Ramshackle Helps Project Prove Raise Money at Braintree Farmers Market

The 40th is being celebrated throughout the year and will culminate in a 40th Anniversary celebration combined with the Annual Project PROVE Reunion at the Town Hall on October 21, 2012.

Dedication of Braintree's New Senior Center Kitchen This Thursday

The ceremony is on June 28 at 4 p.m.

This Year's Braintree Farmers Market Strawberry Festival a Sweet Success

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

Join Thayer Public Library's Teen Summer Reading Program

Earn prizes for reading!

Gov. Deval Patrick Reuniting with Project 351 Students Saturday

The youth ambassadors, representing the Commonwealth's 351 cities and towns, served with Governor Patrick in January of 2011 and 2012 respectively at the launch of their year of service

Retired Braintree High Teacher Receives Artificial Heart at Brigham and Women’s

James Carelli Jr., 66, of Holbrook became the first person from New England to receive a totally artificial heart transplant at the hospital.

Braintree July 4th Celebration Committee Continues Fundraising Challenge

The Committee is seeking donations from businesses and residents to support the celebration.

New Wood-Carved Signs for Adopt an Island Help Beautify Braintree

The town is covering the cost of new signs out of its capital budget as part of a wider beautification effort.

Braintree Man Learns Self-Advocacy Skills, Will Pass Them on to Others With Disabilities

The Self-Advocacy Leadership Series, run by the state, offers confidence-boosting training in communication and other key areas for the developmentally disabled.

LETTER: Houlihan Family Thanks Braintree for its Support

John Houlihan passed away from cancer in February of this year. His wife Kristin writes to thank the community for helping her family through.

Project PROVE Students Recognized for Participation in Braintree’s Town Census

Members of Project PROVE received awards from Braintree’s Mayor and Town Councilors for their continued service at Town Hall.

Sign Up Now for the Summer Art Program at the Braintree Youth Center

Renowned artist and art teacher John Marshall Dyke of Hull will be teaching the basic Art Program.

Cub Scout Registration Event Upcoming at Braintree's Pond Meadow Park

Pack 22, Pack 196 and Pack 1496 will participate in the registration drive at Pond Meadow on June 19.

Father's Day in Braintree

Send us your best father/child photos, videos, and memories, and let the whole town know what Father's Day means to you.

All Souls Church Campaigns Against Bottled Water With Lawn Display

The church's campaign is designed to raise concerns about the privatization of water by private-corporate interests and to raise awareness about the present campaign to essentially add non-carbonated beverages to the bottle bill.

Shaw's in Braintree Holding Family Day on June 16

The event will be on Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Details on Upcoming Braintree Farmers Market Dates

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

Braintree Community Rallies to Find Land for 5th Braintree Habitat Home

Braintree Area Local Partnership Committee will hold community meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Braintree Town Hall throughout the summer months.

Morelli Family, Embraced by Braintree Community, Giving Back After Father's Surgery

John and Stacey Morelli, who live in Braintree, are creating a foundation to help other transplant families after John was given a new heart and liver earlier this year.

Braintree July 4th Celebration Committee Announces Fundraising Challenge Kick-Off

The Committee begins fundraising drive with Game Night Event on Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Sustainable Braintree's Farmers Market Opening Saturday, June 16

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

Braintree Remembers Fallen Soldiers, Honors their Sacrifices for Country

Lieutenant Colonial Frank K. Sobchak, a Special Forces Officer, was the keynote speak at Braintree's 2012 Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday.

2012 SEPAC Awards Define Success as Striving for Inclusion, Finding Happiness

The 4th Annual Braintree Special Education Parent Advisory Council Community Inclusion Award Ceremony was held on Thursday, May 24 at Town Hall.

Braintree Residents Participate in 2012 Walk for Hunger

They joined 43,000 other walkers and volunteers who raised $3.6 million to fund more than 450 food programs that protect the individual and strengthen our community food security.

Kyleigh's Cure Road Race to Support Rare Disease Research on June 10, 2012

Kyleigh Lydon is a 7-year-old girl who was diagnosed with Galactosemia as an infant.

Braintree Memorial Day Ceremony at Blue Hill Cemetery on May 27

Keynote Speaker will be LTC Frank K Sobchak. Commander of Natick Garrison, Natick, MA.

Sprint for Super Saturdays Raises $7,000 for Braintree Special Needs Program

The next major fundraiser for the Super Saturdays Program is the 13th annual golf tournament on June 27 at Braintree Municipal Golf Course.

Read to Ride Program by Dependable Cleaners Encourages Summer Reading

For every book a child reads, they fill out an entry form and submit it at-any of the 16 Dependable Cleaners locations or with their Home Delivery Drivers

Town-Wide Cradles to Crayons Donation Site at Braintree Town Hall

Founded in Boston in 2002, Cradles to Crayons provides homeless and low-income children with the essentials they need to thrive - to feel safe, warm, ready to learn, and valued.

Braintree Boy Scout Troop 138 Planning 11th Annual Golf Tournament in June

The tournament is on June 16 with registration at 11 a.m. 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner and more.

Highlands Playground Receives Wheelchair Accessible Glider from Braintree Commission

The new playground is located in front of the former county hospital on South Street and is the largest such facility constructed in town.

All Ages in Braintree Celebrate with Italian Feast and Opera

Delicious Italian eats were the centerpiece of a recent Council on Aging Associates event.

South Shore Plaza Hosts National 'Mom’s Nite Out' Event May 10

Celebrate Mother’s Day early at this FREE national event with an evening of food, fun, entertainment, shopping, prize giveaways and more!