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Mayor Charles Kokoros said the grant came from The Center for Tech and Civic Life. and will ensure all voters can cast a ballot safely.
With just over a month before Election Day, here's what you need to know about voting in November.
With more than 70 percent support, Braintree's voters supported a $63 million debt exclusion for a a new South Middle school and more.
See what's on the ballot for Braintree Public Schools before voting in the special election.
The Massachusetts senators argued putting a natural gas compressor station in the densely populated Fore River area is dangerous.
The grant was part of a $4 million package statewide to prepare for storm surges, flooding, erosion and rising sea levels.
More than 38 percent of the town's voters cast ballots in Tuesday's election, several thousand more than in recent state primaries.
Incumbent Mark Cusack will go on to face Republican challenger Frank Collins in November.
Resident Pam Wildeman wrote a letter to the editor in support of the debt exclusion for Braintree Public Schools.
Braintree Democrats will have a lot of decisions to make for the Sept. 1 primary.
The money will be used for personal protective equipment, overtime and cleaning.
The Braintree Fire Department was awarded a grant of about $34,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Patch has details on early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting for the Massachusetts state primary on Sept. 1.
Twelve of 16 state representatives on the South Shore voted against a police reform and accountability bill that passed the House Friday.
Under the revised restrictions, the use of water irrigation systems remains prohibited at this time.
Nicole Taub is the first woman chief of staff for Braintree, as well as the first Latin American to hold the position.
Mayor Charles Kokoros said eligible residents could receive up to $4,000 in assistance to protect them when the eviction moratorium ends.
Town Clerk Jim Casey said the temporary plan was needed because he cannot guarantee proper cleanliness at 11 voting locations.
The election was originally scheduled for March 28 but had to be postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A new report shows the wage needed to rent a modest two-bedroom apartment on the South Shore is higher than state and national averages.
The Town Council will consider a proposal to combine the town's 12 vote precincts into three to protect poll workers amid the coronavirus.
Mayor Charles Kokoros announced that town buildings we will reopen with restrictions intended to help lessen the spread of the coronavirus.
Town Councilor Meredith Boericke wants to hear residents' feedback on how to address racial injustice.
Mayor Charles Kokoros reminded residents the pandemic is not over, despite declining numbers in Braintree.
After 13 years on Braintree's Town Council, Charles Ryan announced he's running for Norfolk County Commissioner.
The state is divvying up $502 million to Massachusetts cities and towns from the federal coronavirus bill passed in March.
Mayor Charles Kokoros, Police Chief Mark Dubois and other Braintree officials spoke out against the killing of George Floyd.
Braintree Mayor Kokoros said just 80 of the town's 839 confirmed coronavirus cases remain active, and social distancing efforts are working.
Mayor Charles Kokoros asked all Braintree department heads to cut their budgets by at least 4 percent amid the new coronavirus crisis.
Mayor Charles Kokoros created the Braintree Community Task Force to help residents in need as the new coronavirus spreads.
A Norfolk county judge issued an order allowing Braintree town officials to postpone the special election amid concerns over COVID-19.
To re-schedule an election, it would require state legislative action or court intervention, Mayor Kokoros said.
The Braintree Democratic Party's caucus was canceled by state party officials after Gov. Baker declared a state of emergency for COVID-19.
Lt. Timothy Cohoon and Lt. Michael Want were promoted to deputy chiefs of the Braintree Police Department.
Joe Biden carried Braintree by more than 1,000 votes over Bernie Sanders.
Town Clerk Jim Casey said early voting turnout was "disappointing" in Braintree but expects around 50 percent turnout for Super Tuesday.
Republican & Unenrolled Voters in the Norfolk, Bristol & Plymouth District should vote for Steve Fruzzetti as Republican State Committee Man
Councilor Boericke will host a forum to answer residents' questions about the proposed debt exclusion to pay for a new South Middle School.
Why Republican and Unenrolled Voters in the Norfolk & Plymouth District should vote for Steve Tougas for Republican State Committee Man