While Congress can't seem to agree on a compromise to avoid the "Fiscal Cliff," leadership of the agriculture committee announced a compromise on the farm bill Sunday.
Congress is so focused on the fiscal cliff, the farm bill has yet to be renewed.
The financial deadline looms in Washington, with no deal yet made. Check this primer, and share your questions and thoughts.
President Obama and Congress have just a few days to avert automatic tax increases and spending cuts. A number of Massachusetts Congressman suggest cutting nuclear programs instead.
The state released local jobs data for November on Wednesday
Braintree Mayor Joseph Sullivan said that the plan is only in its preliminary stages and public comment will be welcome on the MassDOT project.
Among other measures, a bill proposed by Keenan would distinguish between minors and adults, require in-person doctor examinations and a nine-month delay.
Cities and towns across the country are holding moments of silence today on the week anniversary of the Newtown shooting.
Instead, those polled say, increase taxes on the rich and end corporate subsidies.
National group issues statement about preventing future tragedies after shooting that killed 28, including the gunman, in Connecticut.
App will allow residents to report quality of life issues instantly.
A list of organizations holding various types of alcohol licenses in Braintree, based on year-end information.
The property at 107 Hancock St. has historically been used for business, the owner argues, and the corridor itself is mixed use.
A study finds that Bay Staters will pay more if the child and college tuition tax credits expire.
The license board renewed the town's various alcohol licenses Tuesday.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council Transportation Forum was held at Braintree Town Hall Wednesday morning.
The average residential bill will increase $80 next year, depending on fluctuations in property value.
Gov. Patrick has proposed a wide-ranging plan to cover a budget gap that he blamed on the upcoming "fiscal cliff" created by Congress and lower-than-expected state receipts.
A.L. Waters, an investment firm headquartered in Braintree, was implicated by the federal government in the misuse of investor funds earlier this year.
The Braintree Town Council will take up the FY2013 tax levy at its meeting Tuesday night.
The License Board will look at alcohol license renewals in two weeks.
Braintree voters went solidly in favor of medical marijuana, which passed statewide on Nov. 6, 2012.
See precinct-by-precinct final election numbers for Braintree.
Troopers from all over New England want to help local drivers stay safe and prevent crashes during the holiday season.
Braintree Printing, a digital printing and offset printing company serving printers and print brokers throughout the Northeast, recently launched a mobile application for Apple and Android users.
D.J. Quirk also received permission from the Braintree license Board this week for a used auto parts license contingent on a real estate transaction.
The Planning Board on Tuesday night also approved with conditions a development where Ultimate Pizza is now.
The License Board approved a new manager for the restaurant across from the South Shore Plaza.
The License Board also approved items for TGI Friday's, Jared Jewelers and Quirk Automotive on Tuesday. Look on Braintree Patch for more on those stories.
Would it be Scott Brown? Congressmen Markey or Capuano? Tell us who you think should run.
Veterans Day is this Sunday, Nov. 11, and Braintree Patch wants to mark the occasion by sharing photos of Braintree's servicemen and women in uniform.
The Town Council looked favorably on the re-zoning request on Wednesday.
Check in with Braintree Patch for more information tomorrow.
Thousand of people in Braintree and millions across the country showed up to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots for president and local races.
Local vote totals on federal and state elections.
Braintree Patch will provide live updates on results as they come in tonight.
Stay tuned to Braintree Patch for ongoing coverage of today's election.
Voting is Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.