A third Braintree food and supply drive was scheduled. N-95 masks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant sprays and wipes are needed the most.
State nursing home officials argued coronavirus testing criteria may leave half of nursing home residents infected out.
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The Marge Crispin Center in Braintree also began delivering food to residents over 70 and those with underlying health conditions.
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The first coronavirus food and supply drive in Braintree filled three vans with donations. A second one was scheduled.
A new scoreboard developed by Unacast grades each U.S. state and county on how well its residents are practicing social distancing.
An employee at the Braintree Post Office tested positive for the new coronavirus, according to United States Postal Service officials.
The Braintree Health Department announced four new cases of the new coronavirus, bringing the town's total to six.
Police Chief Dubois announced that the department is launching a new campaign to support local restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Braintree Police Department have promoted social distancing during the new coronavirus pandemic with a fun contest for the kids.
The task force will host donation drives to help residents get food and first responders get the supplies they need to fight coronavirus.
Mayor Charles Kokoros ordered the closure of all personal care businesses, like salons and barbershops, to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Mayor Charles Kokoros created the Braintree Community Task Force to help residents in need as the new coronavirus spreads.
The Braintree resident received a presumptive positive test for COVID-19 while in the hospital and remains in inpatient at this time.
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Simon Properties, which owns the mall, is closing all of its shopping centers in the U.S. in an effort to help slow the spread.
A Norfolk county judge issued an order allowing Braintree town officials to postpone the special election amid concerns over COVID-19.
Matt Kielty, owner of the Southside Tavern, told Patch just breaking even over the next three weeks would be a great success.
Braintree officials have the ability to request state resources as necessary, direct operations and address potential emergency conditions.
To re-schedule an election, it would require state legislative action or court intervention, Mayor Kokoros said.
Braintree Public Schools is providing free breakfast and lunches to students enrolled in the district.
Braintree town operations will be conducted on the phone and online while town buildings are closed.
A Braintree resident tested positive for the new coronavirus. Health officials said the person did not have children in the school system.
School officials closed all public schools in Braintree for the next two weeks following growing concern surrounding the new coronavirus.
A South Shore doctor told Patch he is "unsettled" as the coronavirus spreads, and a medical technician decried social media misinformation.
In a letter to the editor, Braintree Chamber of Commerce leadership expressed support for the proposed debt exclusion.
Braintree school officials will provide another update this weekend on if schools will re-open Monday or stay closed.
Four Rhode Island men were indicted after prosecutors said they stole cars, rims and tires in Braintree and Sharon.
The patches are $10 each, and all of the proceeds from the patch sales will go directly to the Braintree Special Needs Recreation Program.
The eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C., was postponed, and other school trips were canceled to prevent spread of the new coronavirus.
PGA Tour Super Store in Braintree was featured in Boston Magazine's "Try This!" section.
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The Braintree Democratic Party's caucus was canceled by state party officials after Gov. Baker declared a state of emergency for COVID-19.
The school plans to use the money for The Williams Fund, which assists the school in enhancing academic, athletic, fine arts and more.
The school plans to use the money to build a new front entrance walkway and to freshen the landscaping around the building.
Braintree resident Jeremy Trier is more than eight years sober and is running the Boston Marathon to help others recover.
Braintree would likely lose $31 million for a new South Middle School if the debt exclusion doesn't pass, according to state officials.
Lt. Timothy Cohoon and Lt. Michael Want were promoted to deputy chiefs of the Braintree Police Department.
A Braintree resident in a letter to the editor is urging people to vote yes on the debt exclusion to pay for a new South Middle School.