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The original VALOR Act was passed by the Legislature in 2012 and created an option for cities and towns to opt-in to a program allowing veterans to volunteer services in exchange for a reduction of real property tax bills.
A new Columbia University study says that, on paper at least, the Bay State is preparing well for climate change.
The full Town Council needs to vote on the property tax rate before it takes effect.
The management for the commuter rail system in greater Boston will be available to talk with riders and answers questions at three sessions during the next week.
There were 32 health inspections in Braintree in October, ranging from restaurants to social service centers to the Braintree Haunted House.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Group hoping for referendum to go before voters in next presidential election.
State law says that the state must reduce the tax rate by .05 percentage points if “certain collections benchmarks are met,” reported the Boston Business Journal.
Housing Authority and other newly-elected officials.
The Town Council confirmed the appointments Wednesday night.
Michael Owens is the youngest town councilor ever elected in Braintree.
Shannon Hume, chair of the School Committee, was among those elected in Braintree Tuesday.
Districts 4 and 5 have new councilors, as does the Councilor-at-Large group, and there are several new School Committee members.
Other Braintree election results were still pending Tuesday night.
Results trickled in to Town Hall Tuesday night.
Voting is open through 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Joseph Sullivan is the President of the Massachusetts Mayors’ Association.
Braintree residents can vote from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2013.
Braintree residents vote for local candidates on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013.
Expect a long detour Tuesday night.
The two Massachusetts heads talked healthcare on Meet The Press.
Campaign finance data is current up to Oct. 18. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
The president will be in Boston on the same day as the Red Sox play a potential World Series-winning game at Fenway Park.
The seat was left open by incumbent Ronald DeNapoli, who declined to run citing health reasons.
The CapeFLYER will provide weekend rail service from Boston to Hyannis, Memorial Day through Columbus Day.
The Braintree election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013.
This year, the health department ordered a new vaccine that covers four strains of the flu.
Annie Dookhan faces 27 charges in a scandal that has rocked the state's justice system.
MassDOT encourages the public to seek alternate routes this Saturday.
Tell the Department of Transportation what you think about their efforts.
The election Nov. 5 in Braintree will feature at least three write-candidates for School Committee.
MassDOT consulted with its partners at the Massachusetts State Police and incorporated their suggestions into this plan.
How the state plans to improve the aging subway system.
The new automated waste program started Sept. 30 in Braintree.