• Student athletic events can be found at: https://arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=2333
• Information regarding the BPS Athletic Department can be found at: https://www.braintreeschools.org/athletics

• Transportation Fees: All information regarding our Transportation Department and associated fees, as well as transportation eligibility can be found at: https://www.braintreeschools.org/families/transportation. Our Quick Reference Guide will help families understand the registration process and fee structure.
• Athletic Fees: Information can be found on the Athletic page under "Athletic FAQ's".  

At the elementary level, your child will have a monthly newsletter that will outline upcoming events for the month and your school’s principal will send the newsletter out electronically via Parent Square.  All principals use Parent Square as their primary tool to communicate important dates and events throughout the district.

Information regarding the Braintree Community Continuing Adult Education (BCCAE) program can be found at:  https://sites.google.com/braintreeschools.org/bcce/home

Go to the Braintree Schools website at: https://www.braintreeschools.org/schools or go to the following link to look at the handbooks: https://www.braintreeschools.org/students

Information regarding the BPS Food Services program can be found at: https://www.braintreeschools.org/departments/food-services  Student Meals are free in Massachusetts and is a separate program funded by the federal government.

The Director of Special Services is Dr. Petra Platt.  For questions and or to be directed to the correct individual in this department, please call:  781-848-4000 x7610.

You should contact the school that your child will be assigned to based on your home address to inform the administrative assistant of your intent to register your child.  If you do not know which school your child will attend, please call the administration offices at 781-380-0130. Our enrollment registration is online.  Please go to the registration page on the Braintree School’s website at: https://www.braintreeschools.org/register

Please go onto the Braintree Schools website at: https://www.braintreeschools.org/families/transportation

   The following forms/documents are available online on our website for downloading:

• Strategic Plan
• District Newsletters
• District Reports
• School Calendars
• Handbooks
• Program of Studies
• Menus 
• Policies
• Collective Bargaining Agreements
• CORI Forms
• Student Health Forms
• Registration Packets

There is a yearly calendar that is published on the district’s website at: https://www.braintreeschools.org/district/school-calendars

The Homework Policy can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSa9N35VEghAH9lej6tuset-GdesZJLS8InWj_KQbFKeEdXudqAIyZRzlbMfegyeDfJJDoXAfcUkcnn/pub

Call the Department of Elder Affairs at 781-848-1963 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to reserve a ride.

The transportation service starts when the Department of Elder Affairs opens at 8:30 a.m. The earliest pick up is at 8:45 a.m. The latest appt. can be scheduled up until 1:30pm. 

If you know of someone who may need help, and you are unsure what to do about it, please call the Outreach program at 781-848-1963 at the Department of Elder Affairs. Every situation is treated respectfully and remains confidential. We will attempt to contact the person in need and assist them with obtaining services that will help them remain safely in their own homes. We will contact appropriate agencies and resources on their behalf.

The Department of Elder Affairs has an equipment loan program. We accept donations of gently used or new medical equipment which we then loan out on an as needed basis. When someone doesn’t need the equipment anymore, we ask that it be cleaned and returned to us so someone else can benefit from it. We have a short loan information form to be filled out when the equipment is picked up.

Absolutely. That is what we are here for. Please call the Department of Elder Affairs at 781-848-1963 and ask for the Outreach program. We can work with you to help your parents. It is often tricky dealing with a family situation such as yours, but if the issues are approached with sensitivity, positive changes can be effected which will help both you and your parents.

Braintree has many options for seniors who sell their homes. The Braintree Housing Authority manages senior only and mixed family unit developments in town. Their telephone number is 781-848-1484 for more information. There is also the option of assisted living facilities. If one’s ability to care for themselves is declining, local nursing homes may be considered. For a more complete listing of housing options in the South Shore area you can call South Shore Elder Services Inc., at 781-848-3910. Ask for their Information and Referral department.

The Department of Elder Affairs vans go to Braintree and the surrounding South Shore towns of:

• Hingham
• Holbrook
• Milton
• Norwell
• Quincy
• Randolph
• Weymouth

Rides into Boston may be available through our MAP program.

We have many different positions available. Some of the positions are:

• Clerical
• Crafters
• Escorts
• Group Facilitators
• Hostess
• Newsletter delivery drivers
• Receptionist
• Van drivers for medical and grocery shopping. 

Let us know what your expertise is and we are sure we can find a volunteer position to match your skills.

We ask our volunteers what hours, days, and times they are available and we work closely with them to accommodate their schedules. You can volunteer from one hour to 100 hours a month or year…it’s your choice! You could also possibly start new activities that would utilize your skills and knowledge. We are always open to new suggestions and ideas. Come check us out!

Yes, we have exemptions for seniors, veterans, widow, widower, blind as well as tax deferrals. We also have a work program for seniors 65 and older. All applicants must qualify under the Department of Revenue guidelines.

Yes, you may file within 30 days upon receiving your 3rd and 4th actual real estate bill.

The information is not available at this time. The tax rate is set in December of each year.

If you come into our office our staff can assist you in providing this information.

Treasurer / Collector Office

1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive

Braintree, MA 02184

The money collected is put in the General Fund and is used to provide services to the residents of Braintree.

• The first two quarter tax bills are mailed out together by June 30
  • The first quarter payment is due August 1
  • The second quarter payment is due November 1
• The last two quarter tax bills are mailed out together by December 31
  • The third quarter payment is due by February 1
  • The fourth quarter payment is due by May 1

All checks are to made payable to the Town of Braintree.

The fee set for the trash bill is based on the cost of providing curbside pickup and disposing it at the transfer station. As a Braintree resident, you have a choice of optioning out of curbside pickup. To do so, you will need to provide proof, such as a contract or paid bill, that your household trash is being picked up by a private contractor. If you come into our office our staff can assist you in completing the necessary paperwork.

Treasurer / Collector Office

1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive

Braintree, MA 02184

Yes, please click here to pay your ticket online.

Town records and aerial photos can be examined to see approximately where property lines fall with respect to visible features. This will give a rough idea. If a definitive answer is needed a surveyor must be engaged by the resident. The Town does not survey private property. The information examined may be helpful in describing the potential survey site to the surveyor. The Massachusetts Association of Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers website may be of some assistance in selecting a surveyor.

Fences are normally erected on or immediately adjacent to property lines. Since property lines are precisely defined and are most often invisible, it is essential that the location of property lines be identified by a Registered Professional Land Surveyor.

Calls to the Highway and Grounds Division and to the Planning/Community Development Department (which includes “Conservation”) are often referred to the Engineering Division for determination of “public” or “private.” Some instances can be determined in-office from records and the town-wide Geographical Information System, but some require field investigation. Response time depends on weather conditions and workload, but answers are normally delivered within a couple of days. If the tree is within Town property it cannot be removed without the approval of the tree warden. Healthy trees are generally not removed. Trees with unhealthy limbs will be prioritized by the tree warden for pruning. Dead trees will be prioritized by the tree warden for removal. If the tree is mostly or entirely on private property, its removal or trimming is not the Town’s responsibility.

The status of a “way” must be addressed on a case-by-case basis, but in most cases a way that was laid out as a street but never constructed (often referred to as a “paper street” because it shows up on plans but does not appear on the ground to be a street) is not even owned by the Town. Unless they were specifically laid out or accepted as public ways by Town Meeting (or more recently by the Mayor and Council) they were probably created years ago when an owner of a large tract of land divided the land up into lots and streets, then sold off the lots without ever retaining a specific deed to the streets. Many of the streets were constructed and became public ways or were left private ways open to public travel. To resolve the issue of ownership of undeeded private ways, the State Legislature passed laws that essentially say that an undeeded private way is owned to the centerline by the abutters but cannot be altered to prevent it’s use for roadway purposes. The laws pertain to the unconstructed ways as well. So the answer in many cases is that you already own to the center of the street, but you can’t do anything on the property that would prevent it from being used for roadway purposes. The way to eliminate those restrictions on the property is a long and expensive process through the Massachusetts Land Court where the court will require that others with rights to use the land for roadway purposes be identified and that the court be satisfied that they no longer need those rights.

Renting Daughraty Gym involves contacting the Recreation department via email, phone or in person and filling out a permit application that is then submitted to the department for review.

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The Recreation Department provides information about upcoming programming and events via their website, social media and as attachments in Braintree Public School newsletters. All programs that require registration can be found here. 

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Enrollments and registrations are handled on a first come basis. Once an activity is full, additional registrants will automatically be added to a waitlist.

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New programming ideas are always welcomed at the Recreation/Community Events Office at any time. Feel free to contact the recreation department via email, phone or in person to discuss new programming ideas!

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The department employs nearly summer, seasonal employees with hiring preference given first to current college age applicants and high school graduating seniors before high school underclassmen are considered. Applications are available online and in the recreation office starting November 1 each Fall for the ensuing summer. Individuals must be 16 years or older by June 15th in order to be considered for employment. Contact the Recreation Department.

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Sign ups for youth sports programs are handled by each individual program and usually held months in advance of the program; i.e., for Babe Ruth baseball, sign ups are held in the Fall for the ensuing Spring. Call our office for further information at 781-794-8900 or view a listing of all town youth leagues websites here.

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It is Braintree Emergency Management Agency, your Town’s Department of Civil Defense.

It is a Town department of an organized body of civilian trained volunteers that help the armed forces, police, and emergency services in the event of a national emergency, or a natural disaster for the protection of life and property in our community.

1. Braintree High School - 128 Town Street - Capacity 697
2. South Middle School - 32 Peach Street - Capacity 129
3. East Middle School - 305 River Street - Capacity 232
4. Town Hall - 1 JFK Memorial Drive - Capacity 81 (Used only if necessary)
5. Massachusetts National Guard Armory - 275 Union Street (Used only if necessary)

BEMA meets twice a week, every week to train and make sure the equipment that we have such as radio communications, lighting and generators are in working order at all times.  “Trained Volunteer Ready at a Moment's Notice”.

Yes; the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which is a program that educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist their family and others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event, when professional responders are not immediately available to help. 

BEMA encourages CERT members to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in our community.

Residents and realtors can fill out the form to schedule a smoke/carbon monoxide detector inspection. 

Yes. Effective March 31, 2006, every residential structure that presently contains fossil fuel burning equipment or has enclosed parking shall be equipped with CO detectors by the owner or landlord.

No. Carbon monoxide detectors are required in addition to smoke detectors already in place.

One carbon monoxide detector is required on each living level of the home, including “walk up attics” (those with a staircase, not pull down stairs). 

The carbon monoxide detectors must be within 10 feet of a bedroom, but not located in a bedroom unless it is an additional detector. Carbon monoxide detectors are not to be placed within 10 feet of a carbon monoxide producing appliance, ( furnace, gas stove, etc.) and also is not to be placed within 10 feet of a garage, under or attached.

The fire department doesn’t recommend any specific brand, but does recommend that the carbon monoxide detector be battery operated. 

The plug in type are recommended only if the detector has battery back-up in order to function if there is a loss of power. If using a plug in type detector with battery back-up, make sure that it is not plugged into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. Carbon monoxide detectors with out battery back-up are not compliant with the law.

Proper location of smoke detectors differs with home style. Smoke detectors should be placed on each living level. 

• For single family homes with a basement, the detector should be placed on the basement ceiling at the bottom of the stairs.
• On the first floor the detector should be placed at the base of the stairway leading to the second floor. If there are any sleeping areas on the first floor, a detector shall be installed outside the bedrooms. 
• On the second floor a detector shall be installed outside the bedrooms. 
• A smoke detector is required for the attic only if the home has a fixed stairway, not a pull down stairway. If the home has a garage under or an attached garage, a smoke detector should be installed on the ceiling at the interior door that leads to the garage. 
• Detectors should always be mounted on the ceiling and not on walls. 

More Information

Additional information is available at the fire station or on the Massachusetts State website.

House numbers are covered under law along with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. The house numbers must be at least 3 inches high, contrasting color to the house, clearly visible from the street, and permanently attached to the house. 

The fire department does not recommend adhesive numbers, due to weather conditions adhesive numbers tend to fall off.

Outside Open Burning season begins on January 15 by permit only. Permits are available at Fire Headquarters between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.  Permit fee is $25 by check only payable to Town of Braintree.  A complete list of rules will be given to permit holders upon receipt.

Burning is subject to weather and drought conditions* and is permitted by the department shift commander daily. Permit holders must call each day they wish to burn after 8:30 am: 781-843-3600, ext. 0.

*weather and drought conditions as well as other factors are governed by the State Department of Fire Services and subject to be changed at any time.

Beyond new construction or interior alterations or additions, a building permit is required for such projects including but not limited to roofing, siding, new or replacement windows and doors, decks, porches, pools, dormers, sheds, garages, walls, and changes in grade. A good rule to follow is that if you are unsure to contact the Building Division at 781-794-8070.

Under the State Building Code (780 CMR), it is the responsibility of the contractor to obtain the building permit if the property is between a one to four family, owner-occupied structure. This does not prohibit a property owner from obtaining their own building permit and acting as their own contractor. It should be noted, however, that persons obtaining their own permit are not eligible for recourse due to poor workmanship, contract issues or the like under the State Home Improvement Contractor Program. Additionally, liability for the accidents involving persons working under the direction of a homeowner during construction could be the responsibility of the homeowner regardless of other existing insurance policies.

Depending on the type of work involved, review periods vary. Please contact the department for more specific information. 

Yes, it is the law for work valued at over $1,000. The contract should be as explicit as possible in order to remove any doubt as to what the contractors responsibilities will be and whom will be responsible for what costs (i.e. permits, material) Please refer to the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety, Sample Contract (PDF).

View the fee schedule that lists all permit fees.

As with any waiver of this kind, should damage to your property occur as a result of improper wiring, recourse to pay for such damage could take far longer and be substantially more difficult for the homeowner. As such this department suggests that homeowners not sign this waiver.

No, Massachusetts General Law requires a licensed plumber / gas fitter to obtain all required permits and perform all work described on such permit. However, there are certain exceptions to the requirement for a plumbing permit that homeowners may perform. A plumbing permit is not required for the repair of leaks in a faucet, valve or other working part of a plumbing fixture or the clearing of a clog in a pipe.

Yes, any size shed requires a permit.

Setback Requirements: The shed must be set back 5 feet on both sides and rear, and 20 feet from the street.  A shed cannot be placed in a front yard.

Foundation Requirements: A shed of light frame construction, up to 600 sq. ft in area, does not require a foundation with frost protection.

1. Is a plot plan required? - If the work involves a new structure or an addition to an existing structure (including a vertical addition), a plot plan is required.  

2. I have a mortgage plan that was given to me by the bank when I purchased the property.  Can this be used? - The purpose of a plot plan is for determination of compliance with dimensional controls of the Zoning Ordinances.  A mortgage plan is only a rough approximation of where the house is located, and was prepared only for mortgage purposes.  Due to the inaccuracy of these plans, they can only be used if the project involves non-permanent structures such as an above ground pool or a shed where no change in grade is proposed. 

3. Can I prepare my own plot plan if I am certain where my property line is? - No. Plot plans can only be prepared by a Registered Land Surveyor, and must bear that person’s stamp.

4. What if I have over 100 feet to my property line and it is obvious that I will not be anywhere near the required setbacks? - A stamped plot plan is still required.  There may be easements, wetlands or other restrictions that the homeowner is not aware of and will only be shown on a stamped plot plan.

5. What information is required on a plot plan? - The surveyor will know the procedure for preparing a plot plan and the information required.  Setbacks to all structures must be shown.  If any structure is to be demolished, its location must be shown.  Also, any easements must be indicated on the plan.  Any new driveway must have setback from the property line and its slope shown on the plan.  Trees with a diameter of 8" or more must be shown, and grades (before and after construction), must be shown.  Some of these requirements may be waived if the work is of a minor nature.

6. If I have a plot plan, can I draw my addition on it? - No.

7. If I don’t have a plot plan, where can I get one? - Mortgage plans can sometimes be obtained from the bank.  In addition, the Department of Municipal Licenses & Inspections has plans on file for many properties in the town.  If available, these may be acceptable.  Otherwise, you must contact a Registered Land Surveyor to prepare a plan for you.  

8. Can the town recommend a surveyor? - No.  We suggest that you use one that is familiar with the area, and also shop around because the cost can vary greatly. 

9. How much is a plot plan? - You can expect to pay anywhere from a few hundred dollars for a simple job to a few thousand dollars for more complex jobs.  There are too many variables to give an accurate estimate.  This amount should be considered when you are estimating the cost of your project.

10. How does the Department of Municipal Inspections know if the structure was placed in the proposed location? - For all new houses, a certified "as-built" plot plan must be submitted to the Department of Municipal Inspections after completion of the foundation.  Framing cannot proceed until the plot plan is submitted.

Yes.  State Building Code defines a swimming pool as any structure that contains water over 24 inches (610mm) in depth and which is used, or intended to be used, for swimming or recreational bathing.

Setback Requirements for a swimming pool: A swimming pool must be set back a minimum of 10 feet to the water line from the side and rear lines, and 20 feet from any street line.  Swimming pools are not allowed in front yards.

Fence Requirements:  Swimming pools must have a fence at least 4 feet high (for a residential pool), with a self closing and self-latching gate.  If the wall of the house serves as part of the enclosure, any doors leading from the house to the pool must be alarmed.

1. What if my project makes it impossible to comply with a provision in the building code? - The Department of Municipal Licenses does not have the authority to waive a requirement of the building code.  If code compliance is not possible due to a unique situation, a variance must be obtained from the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards.

2. How do I obtain a variance? - Applications are available in the Department of Municipal Licenses or at the State Department of Public Safety.  It is a lengthy process so allow ample time in your project scheduling.

3. What if something is not covered in the building code? - In that unlikely situation, the building inspector has the authority to approve or disapprove the proposed method of construction.

4. What if I don’t agree with a decision of the inspector? - If the disagreement cannot be resolved, an appeal can be filed with the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards, using the same application for a variance.

Matters involving disputes over property lines can only be handled by the County Land Court. A suggestion which is often made is to have your property surveyed by a Registered Land Surveyor, and if your concerns are confirmed, contact your neighbor and relay this information. If matters cannot be resolved through such dialogue you may consider legal action through a filing with the Norfolk County Land Court.

While churches and public/private schools are allowed in residential districts, the only business allowed to be operated from a residence is a home day care. 

The Board of Health are residents of Braintree, who are appointed to a term of office and are given the legal authority to set policies and make regulations to protect the public and environmental health.

The employees of the Health Division are responsible for the daily operation of the Division.

Typically, two times a year, with higher risk establishments, such as nursing homes, school cafeterias, daycare kitchen facilities, being conducted more often. Lower risk establishments, such as a package store are conducted once a year.

When handling ready-to-eat foods, such as a sandwich, cooked pizza, donuts, no bare hand contact is required. No bare hand contact can be accomplished with the use of utensils, waxed paper or single service gloves.

No, bake sales are exempt, as long as food items are not potentially hazardous and are individually wrapped. However, temporary food events opened to the public do require permits.

First, contact your health care provider. Second, contact the local health division and provide as much information as possible regarding the suspected illness to better assist the division with undertaking an investigation.

No. Anonymous complaints are accepted and investigated.

The Health Division offers free seasonal flu immunizations to residents that are 18 years of age and older. 

No. The Health Division does not retain childhood immunization records. We recommend contacting the child’s pediatrician for that information.

The Health Division does accept SHARPS needles for disposal, during normal office operating hours, in an approved SHARPS container for a nominal fee.

Yes. Public bathing beach water is tested at least once a week during the beach season, which is normally June through August.

A completed application with applicable permit fee must be submitted to the Health Division, at which time a site inspection is scheduled. Prior to issuance of a permit to install a well, application documentation and site inspection findings are reviewed for compliance with regulations.

The State Housing Code requires that the heating system be capable of maintaining the temperature daily at 68 degrees from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and 64 degrees from 11:01 p.m. to 6:59 a.m. during the heating season.

The Department does not recommend Land Surveyors or Professional Engineers. However, you are welcome to look through our application files which contain contact information for these professionals. In addition, the Inspections Division maintains a list of Land Surveyors.

The Department Staff will review the Flood Insurance Rate Maps generated by FEMA and determine whether or not your property is within the floodplain. Based on your Floodplain designation and the proposed project the Department Staff will advise you as to what local permits from the Planning Board and Conservation Commission are required.

The Conservation Staff is available to make a site visit to determine the presence of jurisdictional wetland areas and advise you as to permitting requirements and processes. Generally work within 100 feet of a wetland and 200 feet of a perennial river will require Conservation Commission review. Staff is available to assist.

Please call the Department of Planning and Community Development 781-794-8230 for staff assistance.

The Zoning Bylaw can be viewed or downloaded by following the following link:  Town of Braintree, MA Table of Contents (ecode360.com)    

The Department charges a nominal fee for copying ($.20 a page). A full size plan sheet is currently $5 per copy. If a request for documentation requires staff time to research and compile, the charge will be the hourly rate of the administrative staff based on the number of hours required.

The Conservation Commission typically meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Please check the Conservation Commission page for the current meeting schedule.

The Department keeps only plans approved by the Planning Board and Conservation Commission. If the property in question was part of an application submitted for review there may be a plan on file. Residents are urged to inquire to Planning and Community Development.

Applicants requesting a Section 14 License cannot purchase alcoholic beverages from a package store. The alcoholic beverages must be purchased from a licensed wholesaler / importer, manufacturer, farmer-winery, farmer-brewery or special permit holder.

A separate bond shall be required for each different name under which the dealer conducts his business and for each city or town in which the dealer has a place of business.

Board of Assessor’s Office

Town Hall, 1st Floor

A Business License (Business Certificate) is obtained in the Town Clerk’s Office.

The pledge must be approved by the local licensing authority and the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.

• ABCC Form 997
• ABCC Form A
• Copy of completed Alcohol Server Training Certificate
• Copy of Government issued photographic form of ID
• CORI Request Form
• Vote of Corporate Board

The town must have a copy of the dealer’s bond or an alternative that will be accepted, such as a certificate of deposit or irrevocable letter of credit equal to the bond amount, upon submission of the application for a new license or license renewal. Failure to provide these will result in the town denying the issuance of a current-year license.

DPW Engineering Division
85 Quincy Avenue
Braintree, MA 02184

Copies of records can be obtained in person at the Records Division of the Braintree Police Department during normal business hours. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The Records Division is located in the front lobby of the Police Station at 282 Union Street. When you enter the front door the window to Records will be on your right. Records requests can also be made via mail or email. See the Police Contact List page for the email address to Records Division clerks or contact the Records Division at 781-794-8611 for further details.

For emergencies call 911. For non-emergency crime or suspicious activity that you'd like to report, call the Braintree Police Department at 781-794-8601 and you will be guided through the menu options.

If you are involved in a motor vehicle crash, and someone was injured or there was over $1,000 of damage to either a vehicle or property, you are required to file a Motor Vehicle Crash Report to the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) with a copy to the police department in which the accident occurred. Accident reports must be filed within 5 days.

Residents of the Town of Braintree can apply for a firearm license from the Chief of Police. Firearm Licensing is handled by Officer John Twohig. You may contact him with any questions. Applications are available in the Records Division or online.

Yes, cell phone calls are received and handled by the Massachusetts State Police. State Police call handlers will determine your location and transfer your phone call directly to the appropriate police agency.

The Braintree Police Department is committed to making our roads safe. For something "in progress", please call in the complaint to dispatch. For general traffic concerns, please Email Traffic Sgt Brian Jenkins or report your concern via the Town of Braintree's See Click Fix online reporting tool.  

If you have a problem with noise from a neighbor, you may call the Braintree Police Department at 781-794-8601 or 781-794-8602 for a police officer to respond to the location of the noise. The responding officer has some discretion in how to deal with the noise complaint.

Find information about the seat belt law on the Children's Seat Belt Law page.

You can go to the Braintree Police Department and request information. You must be at least 18 years of age, present a valid form of identification and complete a Sex Offender Information Request Form. You will be provided with a dissemination sheet regarding Level 2 and Level 3 Sex Offenders. Level 1 offender information is not made available to the public and they are only required to register once a year via the mail to the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Braintree Police Department does have information on all Level 1 Sex Offenders that work or live in Braintree.

Sex offenders are categorized into three levels. 

• Level 1 is a low risk to reoffend
• Level 2 is a moderate risk to reoffend 
• Level 3 is a high risk to reoffend

A member must be employed by the Town of Braintree or Braintree Housing Authority for 20 or more hours per week.

No. As an active member of this Defined Benefit System, your funds must remain on deposit until separation from service.

As long as you remain eligible for membership, you must contribute the required statutory amount. As an employee of the Commonwealth, you do not contribute to Social Security; therefore, you are required to contribute to this retirement fund.

Absolutely! Please contact our office and complete a change of name or address form, and you may want to add your new spouse as a beneficiary as well. Please see our Reports, Forms, and Applications page for applicable forms.

This depends. When you complete your application for Braintree Retirement Membership, the form requires you to identify any prior Massachusetts public employment. If your funds remain on deposit with another political subdivision, those funds and creditable service shall transfer over to our system. If you have taken a refund, then you may be able to purchase this service time back. Please visit or call the office for more details.

Inquiries regarding retirement are confidential until you submit your Application for Retirement. This document is a public record, and after this is signed by you, this office notifies your employer that you have made application for retirement.

Your retirement allowance will last throughout your lifetime. Please bear in mind that the option you choose at the time of retirement will determine whether or not you leave a survivor benefit. All options will be discussed at length upon making an appointment with the Retirement Office.

This office recommends visiting the Social Security Office prior to Retirement if you also qualify to receive a Social Security benefit. You most likely will be subject to the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), and you will want to know how that will affect your Social Security Benefit. For more information on WEP visit the Social Security website.

Your pension allowance is a defined benefit based on three factors. Your age at the time of retirement, your years of creditable service, and your high three consecutive years’ salary. The Retirement office will calculate estimates for you upon request, and can explain the actual factors used in determining the benefit.

You should notify the Retirement Office of any change in status so that we can keep your data current, and in the event we have important news to share with you, we know how to reach you. This typically becomes an issue around tax time. We want to be sure that you receive your 1099.

Reach out to the Department or drop by the Office between Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Zoning Ordinance is also available online.  

The Planning Staff is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to meet with anyone interested in discussing a potential project, the permitting process and / or the requirements for application submittal.  It would be prudent to call and schedule an appointment to ensure staff will be in the office when you would like to come by.

There are two types of applications reviewed by the Planning Board: those that require publication of a legal notice and a Public Hearing, and those that do not. 

• Applications requiring a Public Hearing:
  The deadline to submit a new application requiring a Public Hearing is one month prior to the next available Planning Board meeting date, subject to submission completeness and agenda capacity.

• Applications not requiring a Public Hearing:
  The submission deadline for applications not requiring a Public Hearing is two weeks prior to the next available Planning Board meeting date, subject to submission completeness and agenda capacity.

Please refer to the Planning Board meeting schedule and application deadlines. 

Reach out to the Department or drop by the Office between Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Department charges a nominal fee for copying ($0.20 a page). A full size plan sheet is currently $5 per copy.  If a request for documentation requires staff time to research and compile, the charge will be the hourly rate of the administrative staff based on the number of hours required.

The Planning Board typically meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in Town Hall (Cahill Auditorium). Visit the Planning Board page to view the meeting schedule. 

If you are starting a business and are a single proprietorship, partnership or corporation doing business under a name other than your own, you must file a business certificate with the Town Clerk in order to register your name.  The only case in which you do not have to file a "dba" is when you are doing business in your own complete name, such as John Smith Company, or your own incorporated name.

Filing a business certificate at the town level does not protect your name as a corporate filing or a trademark registration does.  It merely allows consumers and or creditors to identify the names of the actual owners of a business.  This filing is required by state law.

A business certificate does not give you permission to operate your business either; it only registers the name.  It is your responsibility to obtain all appropriate permits and/or licenses for your business from the building department, licensing authority and board of health.

Business certificates cost $40.00 and are good for four (4) years.  The Town Clerk's office is located on the first floor of Town Hall, 1 JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA  

File with the Town Clerk, either in person or by mail, in every city or town where an office of said business may be situated.

Upon discontinuing, retiring or withdrawing from such business or in the case of a change or residence of such person or of the location where the business is conducted, a form must be filed with the office of the Town Clerk. A change of business name requires a new business certificate and the discontinuance of the old business name. A Business Certificate Amendment Form (PDF) can be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours.

A business certificate is in full force and effect for four (4) years from the date of issue. A new filing must be made every four years as long as the business is being conducted.

No. However, you must provide a copy upon request.

Business Certificate Application Form (PDF) is only required for any business when first applying for a business certificate. Multiple departments are required to sign off on the application before processing it at the Clerk's Office.

Business Certificate - Renewals/Notarized Form (PDF) is used for all business certificates renewals and when all owners are unable to sign the certificate in the presences of the Town Clerks Office, in which case all owners must have their signatures notarized. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope, check or money order payable to the Town of Braintree along with the notarized business certificate. A registered copy of the Business Certificate will be returned to you. 

Every record that is made or received by a government entity or employee is presumed to be a public record unless a specific statutory exemption permits or requires it to be withheld in whole or in part. Exemptions may be found at Chapter 4, Section 7(26) of the Massachusetts General Laws. For more information visit the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts website.

A public records request is a request to either inspect, and/or copy, public records. There is no requirement that the request be made in person or in writing, or be in any particular form. The person making the request is not required to identify himself/herself, or to provide information about the reason for the request or how the records will be used. 

The request must be clear enough to enable the Town to conduct a meaningful search. The Town may ask questions about the request in order to respond to the request fully and in a timely manner. The State acknowledges that access to information is a fundamental and necessary right of every citizen.

Certain public records are available for inspection, downloading or printing from the Town website. To view public records currently maintained by the Town online visit the Document Center, Archive Center, Bid Postings or Agenda Center.

To obtain a copy and/or inspect public records maintained by the Town, you may submit your request in anyone of the following ways:

1. Town of Braintree Website by completing an on online request form – click here to be redirected to our online site
2. Electronic mail by submitting an email request – click here for email address
3. Mail by submitting a typed or handwritten request to:
4. Facsimile by submitting a fax request – click here for a listing of fax telephone numbers
5. In person by submitting a written or oral request to:

The Records Access Officer must furnish a copy or permit inspection of public records within ten business days as long as:

• The request reasonably describes the public record sought;
• The public record is within the possession, custody or control of the municipality that the records access officer serves;
• The public record is not exempted by statuary ; and
• If applicable, the records access officer receives payment of a reasonable fee

If the Records Access Officer is unable to provide a full response to your request within the ten business days he or she must respond to your request and include the following information:

• Confirmation of your request
• Identify the correct RAO if the request was submitted to the wrong RAO
• Outline what will be withheld, if know
• Provide an explanation for the inability to provide the records within the timeframe
• When a response is expected

*Responses will be delivered by email if an email has been provided otherwise; the response will be delivered by first-class mail.

For 2026, there are two scheduled state elections: 

        State Primary Election - September 1, 2026

        State General Election - November 3, 2026

The last day to register to vote for 2026 elections:

September 1, 2026 - State Primary Election 

 Friday, August 21, 2026 - 5:00pm (last day at town hall  -  Town Clerk's Office will remain open after 1:00pm)                                                                                          Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 5:00pm  (online only - click following link:   Registering to Vote (state.ma.us) 

November 3, 2026 - State General Election 

Friday, October 23, 2026 - 5:00pm (last day at town hall  -  Town Clerk's Office will remain open after 1:00pm)                                                                                       Saturday, October 24, 2026 - 5:00pm  (online only - click following link:   Registering to Vote (state.ma.us)

Click the following link and register to vote on line Elections Division (state.ma.us)  or, to register in-person, visit the Office of the Town Clerk - 1st Floor, Braintree Town Hall.

You can find information on how to register to vote on the Elections Division (state.ma.us) .

The deadline for applying for an absentee or early voted ballot for scheduled 2026 elections is as follows: 

Application Deadlines

Any mail-in ballot (Absentee or Early Voted) must be requested in writing by 5 p.m. on the 5th business day before the election. Your application can only be accepted if it has reached your local election office by the deadline.

Apply as early as possible, especially if your ballot will need to be mailed out of town. The U.S. Postal Service recommends allowing up to 7 days for mail delivery. To ensure you receive your ballot with enough time to mail it back, you should apply 2-3 weeks before Election Day.

Use the following link to obtain additional information on absentee voting Elections Division (state.ma.us) 

For in person early voting, the deadline is four (4) days prior to Election Day....

  - September 1st Election - August 28th  (1:00pm)

  - November 3rd Election - October 30th (1:00pm)

For in person absentee voting, the deadline is noon the day before  Election Day....

  - September 1st Election - August 28th

  - November 3rd Election - October 30th 

Beginning January 2, 2026 you can begin to apply for an absentee ballot.  

Visit the town clerk’s office to complete an application.

Find more information about absentee ballots on the Elections Division (state.ma.us) 

November 2, 2027 - Local General Election

Candidates on ballot are highlighted in yellow.

Elected Officials

Revised: January 28, 2026

(Shaded area: Position will be on the November 2, 2027, Regular Town Election Ballot)

STATE ELECTIONS

State nomination papers are available at the Secretary of State - Election Division Office.  Use the following link  Elections Division (state.ma.us)  for information on running for state office.  

LOCAL ELECTIONS - Dates will be released 1st Quarter 2027

Find out where you vote on the Elections Division (state.ma.us) website  or, using your mobile device, click qrcode and scan with your camera.  

Find out which voter precinct you live in on the Elections Division (state.ma.us) website. or, using your mobile device click qrcode and scan with your camera.

All voter center locations are open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

To find out who your federal and state elected officials. click on this link - Elections Division (state.ma.us) 

Local elected officials are noted below:

Town of Braintree

Elected Officials

Revised: January 28, 2026

(Shaded area: Position will be on the November 2, 2027, Regular Town Election Ballot)

Yes, If you are a registered voter we need your signature with your new address information. Town Clerk

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Braintree Alerts powered by Smart911 is the Town of Braintree’s official emergency alert and notification system. This system is used to send alerts to the public during emergencies. Braintree Alerts powered by Smart911 is a free service that allows you to sign up online to receive customized alerts via text message, email, and voice message.

In addition to emergency alerts, you can also choose to receive customizable community notifications. These include notifications about severe weather, safety, health, utility disruptions, major traffic incidents, and more. This service is provided by the Town of Braintree at no cost to the public; however, message and data rates may apply.

When emergencies happen, be the first to know. The Town of Braintree uses Braintree Alerts powered by Smart911 to send official, real-time alerts to the public with information about potentially life-saving actions they may need to take to keep themselves and their families safe. By signing up for Braintree Alerts powered by Smart911 you are taking a large step toward improving your personal safety.

When an emergency  occurs that meets the criteria for sending out an alert to the public, the Town of Braintree’s emergency dispatchers will gather the necessary information and  push out an alert to the affected area. Alerts can be sent out city-wide to  everyone who has opted-in to the system or to a specific area or neighborhood for more localized events.

This service is provided by the Town of Braintree at no cost to the public; however, message and data rates may apply depending on your provider and phone services.

While Braintree Alerts powered by Smart911 is an excellent system, we cannot guarantee that you will receive notification in all cases. Disasters and emergencies are chaotic and unpredictable, and notification is dependent on external providers such as your wireless carrier or email delivery service outside the Town of Braintree.

Emergency alerts are sent 24/7 when there is an immediate threat to life and/or property. In addition to emergency alerts, you can also choose to receive customizable community notifications.

These include notifications about:

• Severe
• Safety risks
• Health risks
• Transportation disruption
• Special event information
• Test messages

You are not able to reply to texts or emails sent by Braintree Alerts powered by Smart911. Voice messages provide a dial-back number to replay an alert message.

Once you have signed up online and confirmed your contact information within the system, you will begin receiving alerts

For information on how to change your notification preferences and contact information used by Braintree Alerts powered by Smart911 visit the Smart 911 FAQ and help desk page.

The frequency for which you receive alerts depends on the addresses you provide and the types of alerts you select to receive as well as the frequency of actual emergencies. Emergency alerts will only be sent when there is an immediate threat to life and / or property. Community notifications will be sent when the criteria for sending an alert are met.

This system is not intended to bombard you with information. The City will only send you alerts about the information you select to receive. To change your alert settings, login to the Smart911 website  and edit your preferences.

No, your information is private and will not be used or distributed in any manner. The information that you provide is exempt from public disclosure and will be used for emergency purposes only.

Personal information provided to Braintree Alerts powered by Smart911 is private and only used to notify you for official Town of Braintree communications and to support the Town's emergency services.

Your information is not used for marketing purposes and will not be sold to telemarketers or data-mining organizations. A variety of "opt-in" mechanisms are available to ensure you are getting just the messages you want to receive, delivered via the devices and communications modes that you choose.

Physical & Computer Security

Braintree Alerts powered by Smart911 utilizes the highest standards in physical and computer security technologies and conducts regular audits to ensure all information is kept secure.

The Mayor acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the town government; therefore, the Mayor oversees the town's daily operations as well as other municipal departments. The Mayor also represents the Town of Braintree in intergovernmental relations.

The Mayor is an elected official and serves a four year term.

The Mayor's Office is located at 1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184 on the second floor of Town Hall.

All requests must be made in writing at least two weeks in advance of the event. Please include the name of the event, sponsoring organization and logistics of the event (date/time/location). Also, include RSVP deadline information, as well as the phone number of a contact person in case of further questions. The Mayor's Office will reply back to you by telephone or letter at their earliest convenience.

You can visit the Parking Ticket Appeal Process page on the Town Website to learn how to dispute a parking ticket.

For missed pickups please contact Sunrise Scavenger directly at 617-361-8000. For more information on our trash/recycling programs, visit the Curbside Collection Services page on the Town Website.

You can download the Commonwealth Connect app on your mobile device and report the issue there.

For questions on your excise bill or tax bill, you can visit the Collector page on the Town Website or contact the Treasurer/Collector office at 781-794-8130. 

Contact the Mayor's Office at 781-794-8100.

Call CAPITOL WASTE AT 855-533-3400 

Call Capitol Waste Services at 855-533-3400 at least one week in advance.  You will be scheduled for collection at that time.  

Two pieces are allowed out for collection per week.  Call Capitol Waste at 855-533-3400 to schedule pickup.

Only if cut into 3 ft. lengths and bundled/tied...Up to 3 bundles (weighing less than 50 lbs.) weekly allowed.  NO WOOD IS ALLOWED IN CARTS.  Pallets are not collected curbside or at the Recycle Center Dropoff.

Only if in securely fastened paper bags and dropped off at the Recycling Center at 257 Ivory Street (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:15am-2:45pm  & Sat 7:15-noon)

Take TVs/Electronics to Best Buy or McConnell Enterprises, both in Braintree.

Compost Bin Purchases – Available to Braintree Residents Only 

Compost bins can be purchased at Treasurer/Collector’s Office, 1 JFK Memorial Drive or at Water/Sewer Office at 85 Quincy Ave, Braintree, MA 02184.  They will process your request and the Compost Bin will be delivered to your residence.  The Compost Bins will cost $60.

Construction & Demolition Drop-Off

(Call for cost/load...appointments may be required)

Construction and Demolition bulky waste, is not picked up curbside and not accepted at the Residential drop-off center. Construction and Demolition (C&D) includes: windows, doors, flooring, roof materials, fencing, pallets, toilets, etc. - ANY NON-Household trash item per new MA Dept. of Environmental Protection Regulations.    Construction and Demolition bulky waste including pressure treated wood, may be brought to:

• WIN-NER Taunton, 569 Winthrop St., Taunton (508)967-2363
• James Grant Co., - 20 Wolcott St., Hyde Park (617)361-2716
• Marshfield Transfer Station - 23 Clay Pit Rd., Marshfield (781)834-5566
• Trojan Recycling - 71 Forest St., Brockton (508) 588-2332
• Stoughton Recycling Technologies - 100 Page St., Avon (781) 341-9920
• TLC, 48 Arnold St., Braintree (617) 773-0055
• Pick-Up Service Only - Willards Disposal 617-770-4503 - Call for pricing & scheduling
• Usable building materials, kitchen and bath fixtures, flooring, windows, doors, lighting, etc., may also be donated to the Boston Building Materials Resource Center in Roxbury (pickup available for a fee), or to Habitat for Humanity ReStores in West Roxbury, Plymouth and other Massachusetts locations. View the Boston Building Resources website or the Habitat for Humanity Restore website.
• As an alternative to renting a dumpster, Waste Management sells "the Bagster" at most local hardware or home improvement stores, for more information view the Waste Management Bagster website. They hold 3 cubic yards of material. Call them for a pickup when it is full.

To report a pothole please report it on Commonwealth Connect by visiting this link: Commonwealth Connect

Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD) is a municipal electric utility providing low-cost and reliable electric service to the Town of Braintree. You can contact BELD at 781-348-BELD (2353) and learn more at their website. The Water & Sewer department can be reached at 781-843-8097 or you can visit their web page.

You can contact the Braintree Public Schools at 781-380-0130. To learn more about Braintree Public Schools, visit their website at https://www.braintreeschools.org/.

Curbside collection day depends on what street you live on. Refer to the Town of Braintree Street Listing (PDF) to find out what day your trash will be collected. If you missed pickup - call Sunrise Scavenger directly at 617-361-8000. 

Reminders:

• Please have carts curbside by 7 a.m. placed 2 feet apart, with handles facing house.
• Cart lids must be closed so trucks can operate safely.
• Carts should be 2 to 3 feet apart (also same distance from furniture) and in a place with at least 12 feet overhead clearance.
• Only the Town issued carts can be used. No extra bags, boxes or barrels will be picked up.

The 2018 dog licensing period will run from April 1 until June 30. All renewal requests either in person, by mail or online, must be submitted by this time to avoid a late fee. The licenses will be valid from April 1, 2018, through March 31, 2019. Beginning April 1, 2018, you can also register your dog online for the current licensing period. Use Braintree's Online Dog Licensing System to license or register your dog.

Beyond new construction or interior alterations or additions, a building permit is required for such projects including but not limited to roofing, siding, new or replacement windows and doors, decks, porches, pools, dormers, sheds, garages, walls, and changes in grade. A good rule to follow is that if you are unsure to contact the Building Division at 781-794-8070. View a digital 

Residential Building Permit Application (PDF).

Thayer Public Library is the local library and located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184. 

Library Hours:

For more information on the library and its hours you can visit their website at http://www.thayerpubliclibrary.org/.

Most licenses and certificates can be issued by the Town Clerk's Office. You can contact the Town Clerk's Office at 781-794-8240.

You can find all information on voting at our Voter Information page.

You can find out what items are recyclable at our Recycling Information page.

Yes, your water is currently safe to drink. However, as part of our commitment to ensuring the highest water quality standards and to maintain compliance with new regulations, we were required to inform you via mail that you have a lead, galvanized, or unknown material water service.

In accordance with regulations and guidelines set forth by the state of Massachusetts and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), regular testing and monitoring of water quality are conducted at specific water services to ensure compliance with safety standards. Our water system is monitored and treated to meet these stringent requirements, and no lead action level exceedance has been identified.

To help reduce your lead exposure, run your water before drinking and cooking. Water that sits stagnant in a lead pipe for a prolonged period is most likely to contain lead.

According to the EPA, CDC, and WHO, lead is a toxic, malleable metal that poses a serious health risk when consumed. However, your water is currently safe to use and consume, even if your pipes are lead. Our water is treated to prevent corrosion of the pipes and the dissolution of lead into the water.

To help reduce your lead exposure, run your water before drinking and cooking. Water that sits stagnant in a lead pipe for a prolonged period is most likely to contain lead.

Galvanized pipes are iron or steel pipes coated in zinc on the exterior to provide corrosion resistance. These pipes were historically used in conjunction with lead pipes or can be lined on the interior with lead. Lead can be absorbed by these pipes and re-released over time if the water conditions are not treated for corrosion control. Our water is treated to prevent corrosion of the pipes and the dissolution of lead into the water.

To help reduce your lead exposure, run your water before drinking and cooking. Water that sits stagnant in a lead pipe for a prolonged period is most likely to contain lead.

Historically, regulations have required water systems to utilize corrosion control treatment to prevent the dissolution of lead from legacy pipes into the water. Regulations and guidelines set forth by the state of Massachusetts and the EPA require regular testing and monitoring of water quality at specific water services to ensure compliance with safety standards. Our water system is monitored and treated to meet these stringent requirements. And no lead action level exceedance has been identified.

The EPA and the state of Massachusetts have recently released new regulations requiring water systems to identify water service materials and inform customers who have lead, galvanized, or unknown-material water services that they could be at an increased risk of lead exposure than someone without a lead service.

You and the water system jointly own the water service. The system owns the portion of the service under the road and up to the property line. The portion of the service over your property is owned by you

We are still discussing internally the plans for replacing lead service lines. As soon as we have information to share, we will contact you.

Our system has a longstanding policy of not completing work on private property.

We are still discussing internally the plans for replacing lead service lines. As soon as we have information to share, we will contact you.

You are not required to take any action. This information is being provided for your benefit and awareness. Our website has links to government websites that provide tips and tricks for minimizing your potential exposure to lead.

Yes, you can hire a contractor to replace your portion of the water service. Please inform us if you choose this option, and we may replace our portion of the service at the same time.

The System maintains a list of approved water service contractors. We can provide you with the list if you wish.

We cannot provide estimates for private-side replacements as it is our current policy not to complete service replacements on private property.

The System maintains a list of approved water service contractors. We can provide you with the list if you wish.

Our system has a longstanding policy of not completing work on private property. However, we maintain a list of approved water service contractors that can replace your service.

Depending on the method used to remove and replace the pipes, your yard may be impacted. The main method of service extraction will be to cut a hole in the yard near the property line and pull the service lines out through that hole, thus saving your property from any unnecessary digging.

If that method were to fail, the next step would be to dig a trench to install the service. This may impact your yard more heavily.

Our website has additional information and useful links to other resources.

During a parking ban, cars are prohibited from being on the street. However, you may utilize any of the Town's off-street parking locations, which include the Smith Beach, Sunset Lake, Golf Course, and Watson Park parking lots.