Braintree News

The Sunset Lake Concert Series, sponsored by the Braintree Electric Light Department , is held on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer.

Following years of on-and-off debate among town officials, residents and business owners, the local option meals tax was enacted quickly Tuesday night, sailing through the Town Council with support from the mayor and a significant majority of councilors.

The following is from the Office of Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey: Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey has recognized four Braintree Police Officers with 2013 Officer Robert P. Dana Awards for outstanding policing.

Footwear and accessories retailer DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse opened on Saturday at the South Shore Plaza .

Two Braintree children who were allegedly kidnapped Monday afternoon were found safe late Monday night.

The annual awards ceremony dedicated to people in Braintree who foster inclusion will be held this year in honor of Superintendent Dr.

Born on this day in history: comedian and U.S. Senator Al Franken , Mr. T , and rapper Notorious B.I.G. . 1. Today is the last day of school for Braintree High School seniors.

Georgia Decas Chamberlain, 91, passed peacefully at home after an extended illness on May 5, Greek Easter, fitting for a woman proud of being a Decas and proud of her Greek heritage.

UPDATE - Two Braintree children who were allegedly kidnapped Monday afternoon were found safe late Monday night.

Police are searching for a man who allegedly took his two children from a foster home in Braintree on Monday afternoon.

Everyone enjoys a good sandwich. There are so many things that can be put between two slices of bread or into a sub roll that there's always something for everyone whether you like tuna, turkey, grilled cheese, a cheesesteak or the classic PB&J. Those are just some of the most classic sandwiches available, but many sandwich shops also get creative ... (more)

These students are likely just a handful of the many accomplished scholars from Braintree in high school or college.

On Wednesday, a million-dollar winning Powerball ticket was sold at the A Mart at 524 North St.

On a typical Saturday morning in April, Sunset Lake would be visited by some swans, seagulls, and a few pre-season sun worshippers.

The Norfolk County Mosquito Control District will begin this season's late evening ULV aerosol applications on or about May 28, weather permitting.

A 35-year-old Boston woman was arrested by Braintree police last week after she allegedly stole more than $500 worth of clothing from J. Crew and Arden B at the South Shore Plaza and fled on foot from police.

On a sunny afternoon, it's common to find 10-year-old Owen Norton playing baseball in the backyard of his Braintree home.

EOS CCA, a national debt collection agency with a corporate office in Norwell, has experience working with employees in the National Guard and has support in place for when they need to train or be deployed.

A 29-year-old Hyde Park man was arrested for allegedly selling crack cocaine at a gas station on Granite Street last week.

An 18-year-old Braintree man was charged with selling marijuana out of a shed on Edgemont Road after a neighbor reported suspicious activity to the police.