Just a day after Town Councilor Sean Powers pulled out of Braintree's mayoral race, the town council vice president has announced he's in.
Sean Powers has exited the race to become Braintree's next mayor, citing the difficulty balancing the campaign with his professional life.
Neighbors worried the condominium complex would add too much traffic to what is already one of Braintree's busiest intersections.
Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito told a crowd of supporters that Sean Powers is honest and will stand up for what's right for the people of Braintree.
All four of the announced candidates running to be Braintree's next mayor have taken the first step in qualifying for the November ballot.
Three of the four candidates, who announced they are running to be Braintree's next mayor have taken out nomination papers.
The following letter to the editor is from Town Councilor and candidate for mayor Sean Powers, discussing Braintree's housing/zoning issues.
David Ringius has represented District 5 since 2017, but will now run for the seat tasked with representing all of Braintree.
The Petersen Pool and Ice Rink appears to be back on track after Braintree officials named a new developer for the $20 million project.
Thomas Reynolds is the fourth candidate to jump into the Braintree mayor race, since Mayor Joseph Sullivan's said he won't seek re-election.
In a letter to the editor, Councilor Sean Powers tells voters why he's running to be the next mayor of Braintree.
Julia Flaherty is running for one of Braintree's three open at-large town councilor seats.
School Committe Chair Lisa Fiske Heger is running for mayor of Braintree after Mayor Joseph Sullivan announced he's not seeking reelection.
Town Councilor Thomas Bowes is running to be Braintree's second ever mayor after Mayor Sullivan announced he's not seeking reelection.
Town Councilor Sean Powers is running to be Braintree's second ever mayor after Mayor Sullivan announced he's not seeking reelection.
The zoning working group wants the the zoning rewrite withdrawn while it reviews community objections regarding overcrowded housing.
Mayor Joseph Sullivan told the council he wants to review all Planning Board studies and see if a master plan is needed before re-zoning.
Several changes to the Braintree zoning proposal were designed to make building large developments more difficult and restrict their size.
Town Councilors David Ringius and Sean Powers are hosting the meeting to give residents an opportunity to provide input on re-zoning.
Braintree town officials can impose a four-month delay to allow time to try to the preserve buildings more than 75-years-old.
The Braintree Town Council voted to delay a rezoning plan after residents complained it would create overcrowded housing.
Meredith Boericke, a candidate for Town Council in District 5 scheduled two days to meet with residents over coffee.
In a letter to the editor, Councilor Ringius said Braintree needs a new master plan to ensure proper zoning plans for the future.
Braintree officials requested an alternative route to keep noise, pollution, and traffic way from South Street's residential neighborhoods.
In a letter to the editor, Boericke said the town needs to require developers to help mitigate traffic and provide high-quality jobs.
Dozens of Braintree residents objected to a new zoning proposal over concerns it would allow for overcrowded housing developments.
Meredith Boericke, a Braintree resident since 2003, said she hopes to be a bold voice for Braintree's future.
"This is the largest capital plan put forward in the last five years," Mayor Joseph Sullivan told the council.
The case was continued without finding, which means prosecutors had enough evidence to find him guilty without him pleading guilty.
The proposed plan includes money to repair roads, water lines, sewer lines, and new vehicles and other equipment for town departments.
Sullivan said he is proud of what the town accomplished, citing Braintree's improved financials, academics, and infrastructure.
According to the mayor's order, distracted driving is the leading cause of motor vehicle crashes.
Most homeowners are looking at a property tax rate about $200 higher next year.
Hurry up and get that rake! There's still time to get rid of your leaves.
Department of Environmental Protection officials were not able to ease the minds of many Braintree, Weymouth, Hingham and Quincy residents.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren still defeated Republican challenger Geoff Diehl, but only by a 33-vote margin.
Town Clerk James Casey's best guesses for the lower turnout were the Red Sox being in the World Series and recent rainy and cold weather.
According to Massachusetts state law, people deemed sexually dangerous by the courts can be indefinitely committed at a treatment facility.
It's not clear what roads the funding will be used on. Where would you like to see it used?
Here's when and where you can submit an early ballot in Braintree.