Local Boy Scouts Pass Catholic Review Program at Pastoral Center in Braintree

The Ad Altare Dei aims to help Catholic Boy Scouts of the Roman Rite develop a fully Christian way of life in the faith community, according to the Boy Scouts of America Catholic Committee.

Elder Law Attorney Observes May as National Elder Law Month at Thayer Library

The seminars are at Braintree at Thayer Library on May 8.

Braintree Girl Scout Raises Some Serious Cookie Dough for Her Troop

Selling more than 500 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies.

Braintree Residents Join South Shore Interfaith Walk to Raise Money for Poor

Interfaith Social Services is a non-religious multiservice center. Since 1947 their mission has been to strengthen family life and offer assistance to South Shore residents by feeding, clothing and comforting those in need of help.

Tian Ann Temple Officials Address Landscaping Concerns with East Braintree Residents

The Tian Ann Temple has been in Braintree since 1997 and is completely overhauling its property on Hayward Street, adding parking and constructing a new, larger temple.

Braintree SEPAC Announces 2012 Inclusion Award Recipients

The purpose of this award is to celebrate and recognize those individuals who support and foster inclusion in Braintree.

May 15 and June 12, 2012 Meetings for Braintree Autisum Network

The meetings are at Emmanuel Parish on Washington Street.

Braintree Brother-Sister Duo Putting on Fundraiser to Support Dolphin Strandings

The fundraiser is at at Dave & Buster's on Saturday, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Braintree Italian American Group Presents an Evening of Opera April 22

The Italian American Cultural Organization is based in Braintree and is open to all on the South Shore.

Braintree's Grove Manor Estates Reaches out to Community by Sharing Lenten Luncheons

The owner and founder of Grove Manor Estates, Anthony Franchi, recognizes how important religion is for his residents and has provided a chapel in each of its properties including Grove Manor Estates.

Teen Talent Finalists Compete Friday for Chance to Perform at 4th of July Celebration

The winners will perform live at Braintree's 4th of July celebration on June 30.

Braintree's 2012 Fourth of July Parade Line-Up

The July 4th Celebrastion parade will be on Saturday, June 30, 2012, starting at Hollis School.

Braintree After School Enrichment Receives Gift of 1,500 Books

Founded in 2000, Got Books has grown from a home-based business to today’s 69,000 square foot book processing warehouse.

Braintree Town Hall Lights up Blue for Autism Awareness as Day Officially Declared

Autism Speaks, the world’s leading organization dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments, cures and awareness of autism spectrum disorders, is the driving force behind this celebration.

Bottled and Corporate Water Forum to be Held April 14 at All Souls Church

The program is free to all and will be held in the sanctuary with light refreshments provided.

Braintree Women’s Club Offers Scholarship for Women Pursuing a College Degree

The scholarship is to be awarded in the amount of $1,000 by the Braintree Women's Club.

Harvard Vanguard Doctor Practicing in Braintree Named Chief of Ambulatory Geriatrics

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates is pleased to announce that Dr. Eliza Shulman has been appointed the Chief of the Ambulatory Geriatrics Department and practices at its Braintree location.

The Arc of the South Shore is Hosting a 60th Anniversary Dance in April

The Arc of the South Shore is a family-oriented, community-based non-profit agency, which believes that all individuals have the right to participate fully in their community.

Yard Sale on Sunday in Braintree to Support Best Buddies

The yard sale starts at 9 a.m. Sunday and all proceeds will go toward programs that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Patch Academy Coming to Milton: Meet Editors from Canton, Milton and Braintree

Patch Academy will be held on March 27 at the Milton Library to show you how to use Patch.

Last Chance: 2012 SEPAC Award Nominations

Patch is starting a new feature called Last Chance to remind the community about upcoming deadlines. Submit your deadlines in the comments or to joseph.markman@patch.com.

Senior at Sunrise in Braintree Celebrates 102nd Birthday on St. Patrick's Day

Marjorie Crear grew up in Boston and now lives at Sunrise Senior Living on Granite Street in Braintree.

Braintree Rotary Welcomes Hockey Academy Founder, Financial Advisor as New Member

The Rotary Club is an international organization whose local chapters like the one in Braintree help support a variety of causes.

On St. Patrick's Day Everyone is Irish, But Here in Braintree Nearly Half Really Are

U.S. Census data show that more than 46 percent of Braintree's population are of Irish descent.

Patch Academy This Month to Educate Braintree, Canton, Milton Readers on Using Sites

Patch Academy will be held on March 27 at the Milton Library to show you how to use Patch.

All Souls Church Hosts Diverse Panel of Experts on Homelessness and Housing

All Souls Church in Braintree is a Unitarian Universalist congregation on Elm Street.

Braintree Electric Light Offering Free Internet, Phone Upgrades to Broadband Customers

For 118 years Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD) has been a nonprofit public power utility owned and operated by the citizens of Braintree.