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Master Plan Steering Committee
Background
The Town’s last Master Plan was completed in 1998. Since 1998, the Town has experienced growth in almost all sectors, including residential, commercial, institutional and non-profits, and it has become clear through a consensus of residents and elected officials that a new Master Plan is the necessary next step in providing a framework for land use and development vision for the Town’s future.
Mayor Kokoros pledged efforts for a new Master Plan and, on February 18, 2020, Mayor Kokoros requested that the Town Council appropriate funds in the amount of $200,000.00 to fund the creation of a Master Plan for the Town of Braintree. This request was approved by the Council on April 28, 2020.
Steering Committee
In order to support the process, and ensure that the Master Plan is representative of our community wide values and aspirations of all stakeholders (including the resident and business community), Mayor Kokoros has established a Steering Committee. The Committee will represent stakeholders from various geographic areas in our community and will include:
Business Owners
- Peter C. Herbst, owner of Herbst Law Group, LLC
- Shelley North, owner of Glow Beauty Boutique
Planning Board Member
- Erin Joyce
Braintree Residents
- David Cunningham
- Justine Huang
- Liz Page
- Rayna Rubin
- Jennifer Wadland
Town Councilors
- Councilor Julia Flaherty
- Councilor Joseph Reynolds
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agenda and Minutes.
Master Plan Website
Please visit the dedicated Master Plan Website (at https://tinyurl.com/braintreemasterplan) to access information about the consultants, the project manager, meeting schedules, past meeting presentations and to follow the Master Plan Process.
The website also has lots of interesting Braintree data and the Master Plan Elements.
Meetings
The Committee shall meet at least at least twice a month for a maximum of two hours. Members are expected to attend (in person) and participate in all scheduled meetings. Any member who fails to attend three (3) scheduled meetings within a six (6) month period will be required to resign his/her seat on the Committee.
Meeting dates and agenda items shall be determined in advance and written notice of the meetings will be posted on the Town’s website. All meetings shall be audio recorded.
The Committee shall appoint a Chair and a Vice-Chair. The Chair shall be responsible for setting meeting agendas, facilitating meetings, and presenting a report of meetings as required by the Mayor’s Office. The Vice-Chair shall be responsible for collaborating and assisting in the duties and functions of the Chair and the duties of the Chair in the Chairperson’s absence.
Policy Documents
Braintree Master Plan – Phase I Project Schedule
Braintree Master Plan -- Kick-off Meeting on February 24, 2022 Slide Presentation
Braintree Master Plan - March 24, 2022 Meeting Slides
Braintree Master Plan – April 1998
Braintree Master Plan – January 1985
Braintree Master Plan – April 1998
Braintree Master Plan – January 1985
Braintree Master Plan - Update 1975
Braintree Master Plan – September 1963
Under Demographic
“Envision Braintree: Demographic Profile & Demographic Projections” - March 2015
Under Transportation
“Draft Massachusetts Freight Plan” - 2017
“Parking in Braintree Power-point Presentation” - 2017
“Safe Access to Transit for Pedestrians and Bicyclists: Braintree Station” - December 2012
“Braintree – Town-wide Ten Year Transportation Management Plan” – February 2001
Under Economic Development
“Braintree-Weymouth Landing Revitalization Planning Report & Recommendations – June 2010
“Braintree Local Rapid Recovery Plan” – October 2021
"Ivory Street Corridor Study Presentation" -- March 2017
“Affordable Housing Plan – EO 418” June 2004
“South Shore Home Consortium – Regional Fair Housing Update” July 2020 to June 2025
Open Space, Environment & Natural Resources
“Open Space & Recreation Plan” 2018
“Hazard Mitigation Plan & Updates” 2019
“Climate Vulnerability & Action Plan” 2017
“Final Report – Proposed Braintree Town Center Historic District” 1980
“Current Map – Braintree Town Center Historic District” as of 1980
“Proposed Map – Braintree Town Center Historic District” 2010