Braintree public meetings in 2021

Town Council - Public Safety Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Braintree Town Council's Public Safety Committee. The agenda lists only the meeting time and associated documents, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

The committee discussed evacuation procedures for areas near the Enbridge compressor station, hearing from police, fire, and emergency management officials. Councilor Ryan requested a copy of the evacuation plan submitted to the Mayor's office, and the committee voted to table the item until the plan is reviewed and the Mayor's office responds. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 9, 2020 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Tabled item 042 20 on evacuation procedures (2-0, 1 absent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on December 20, 2021, to review four petitions. One petition (3 Webb Street) is a request to withdraw without prejudice. The other three are new requests for variances or findings related to residential additions, a commercial sign, and a new home construction. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and receive an update on a zoning bylaw removal.

• Petition #21-25: Withdrawal request for 3 Webb Street second-story addition
• Petition #21-27: 44 Woodland Road three-season room with rear yard setback variance
• Petition #21-28: 250 Granite Street Orange Theory wall sign variance (53.25 sq ft)
• Petition #21-29: 79 Pleasant View Avenue new home after fire, multiple variances
• Update on T.C.O 21-054 removal of BZB §135-407(E)

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals approved three petitions: a three-season room at 44 Woodland Road, a wall sign for Orangetheory at 250 Granite Street, and a new single-family dwelling at 79 Pleasant View Avenue. The board also accepted the withdrawal of a petition for 3 Webb Street without prejudice.

• Approved variance for three-season room at 44 Woodland Road (3-0)
• Approved variance for wall sign at 250 Granite Street for Orangetheory (3-0)
• Approved variances for new dwelling at 79 Pleasant View Avenue (3-0)
• Withdrawn petition #21-25 for 3 Webb Street without prejudice

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board endorsed an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for 335 Middle Street, creating two lots from a single Residence B-zoned parcel. The board also approved as-built plans and released a surety for the Grove Street plaza, continued a grading permit hearing for 40 Connelly Circle, and voted to fold a minor modification request at 100 Commerce Drive into a future major modification application. The board also voted to keep the Inclusionary Housing Bylaw discussion on the January agenda and move it to a public process in February.

• Endorsed ANR plan for 335 Middle Street, creating two lots (5-0)
• Approved as-built approval for PB File 89-17 (Grove Street plaza) with conditions (5-0)
• Released $3,000 surety on PB File 89-17 (5-0)
• Approved as-built approval for PB File 21-13 (Extreme Nutrition) with conditions (5-0)
• Continued grading permit hearing for 40 Connelly Circle to January 11, 2022 (5-0)
• Voted to request Town Solicitor opinion on fining contractors working without permits (5-0)
• Denied minor modification at 100 Commerce Drive; required it be part of a major modification application (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 14 and October 12, 2021 meetings (5-0)

Town Council - Ordinance & Rules Committee

This is a joint meeting of the Committee on Ways & Means and the Committee on Ordinance & Rules. The agenda is largely procedural, with the primary item being the scheduled committee session. No specific ordinances or actions are listed in the provided text.

• Joint meeting of Committee on Ways & Means and Committee on Ordinance & Rules

The Committee on Ordinance & Rules voted to send a favorable recommendation to the full Town Council for an amendment to By-law Section 135-1101 that would prohibit discharging water onto sidewalks or over property lines. It also approved the establishment of a 3-member special committee to review town construction projects. The inclusionary housing amendment and the single-use plastic bag reduction bylaw were both tabled for further discussion.

• Approved favorable recommendation for drainage bylaw amendment (4-0)
• Approved establishment of 3-member special committee for construction project oversight (4-0)
• Tabled inclusionary housing amendment (4-0)
• Tabled single-use plastic bag reduction bylaw (4-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Braintree Community Preservation Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss an appraisal for a potential open space purchase in executive session, review a new application for the Elm Street Cemetery Gravestone and Tomb Restoration Project, and consider several potential new projects. They will also receive updates on ongoing projects, including the Liberty Grove purchase, Armstrong Dam, and the Morrison School Outdoor Classroom change order.

• Executive session discussion on appraisal for potential open space purchase
• New application: Elm Street Cemetery Gravestone and Tomb Restoration Project 2021
• Potential new projects: Daughraty Gym windows, Independence Manor windows, Braintree Golf Course Audubon certification, Town Hall message board/fencing, Nathan Buliga Park/Highlands School playground
• Old business updates: Liberty Grove purchase, Armstrong Dam, Middle Street Open Space, Daughraty Gym restoration, Historic Inventory 2020, Morrison School change order, conservation restrictions, Skate Park at BHS
• Administrative business: CPC manager report, monthly financial report, return of unspent funds

The Community Preservation Committee met remotely, elected Darryl Mikami as chair for the meeting, and entered executive session to discuss an open space appraisal. No formal votes were taken on project approvals, but the committee received updates on multiple projects, including the approved Windjammer affordable housing project and the Middle Street Open Space project. The committee also hired Elizabeth Manning as the new part-time CPC Manager.

• Elected Darryl Mikami as meeting chair (4-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss open space appraisal (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Braintree Master Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the Master Plan, specifically responses to a Request for Proposals (RFP). The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its October 13, 2021 meeting. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom.

• Update on Master Plan – Responses to RFP
• Approval of minutes from October 13, 2021 meeting

The committee received an update on the Master Plan RFP, noting five responses with one disqualified. The selection committee is expected to meet the following week, with the mayor aiming to execute a contract by year-end. The committee approved the October 13, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously and discussed holding future meetings in person once a consultant is hired.

• Approved October 13, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Town Council - Ordinance & Rules Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Ordinance & Rules Committee meeting on December 7, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references two PDF documents, with no specific items, proposals, or decisions detailed.

The Committee on Ordinance & Rules voted 4-0 to recommend Order 21-027 to the full Town Council, which would establish a Centralized Maintenance Department under the Department of Public Works to maintain all town-owned buildings and land, including schools. The ordinance would only take effect after a majority vote by the School Committee. The committee also approved minutes from November 3 and November 10, 2021.

• Approved minutes of November 3, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of November 10, 2021 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Order 21-027, Centralized Maintenance Department, to full Council (4-0)

Town Council

This is a procedural Town Council meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, so no decisions or discussions are specified.

The Town Council approved an ordinance establishing a Centralized Maintenance Department, combining facilities staff under the DPW to maintain all town buildings and school grounds, effective only after a School Committee vote. It also approved a zoning bylaw amendment removing the requirement for Planning Board reports to the ZBA on variances, and set the tax rate with a 175% shift to commercial property, a small business exemption, and declined open space and residential exemptions. The Council appropriated $993,856 from Community Preservation funds and authorized $1,102,960 from the Turtle Crossing Settlement Fund for the Windjammer Cove affordable housing conversion project.

• Approved Order 21 027 establishing a Centralized Maintenance Department, effective after School Committee vote (9-0).
• Approved Order 21 054 removing Planning Board report requirement for ZBA variances (8-1, O'Brien opposed).
• Approved tax rate classification with 175% shift to commercial/industrial/personal property (8-0).
• Approved Small Business Exemption (8-0).
• Declined Open Space discount (8-0).
• Declined Residential Exemption (8-0).
• Approved $993,856 CPA appropriation for Windjammer Cove affordable conversion (8-0).
• Authorized $1,102,960 from Turtle Crossing Settlement Fund for Windjammer Cove deed restriction (8-0).

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Braintree Local Emergency Planning Committee is meeting to adopt minutes from prior meetings and discuss new business, including grant mitigation activities and the Weymouth Compressor Station. The agenda includes no old business and provides a public comment period for residents.

• Adopt meeting minutes from December 12, 2019 and July 27, 2021
• Discuss grant mitigation activities
• Discuss Weymouth Compressor Station
• Public comment period for residents

The Braintree Local Emergency Planning Committee met on December 7, 2021, and approved minutes from two prior meetings. The main discussion focused on the Weymouth Compressor Station, with emergency preparedness and evacuation plans addressed. No formal decisions or votes were taken on substantive matters; by-law changes were introduced for a future vote.

• Approved minutes from December 12, 2019 (motion by Girardi, second by Pistorino)
• Approved minutes from July 27, 2021 (motion by Girardi, second by Martin)
• Introduced by-law changes for consideration at next meeting

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities is meeting to approve prior minutes and hear a presentation from Jennefer Raymond, an Outreach and Training Specialist at the Disabled Persons Protection Commission. The presentation covers the commission's role, the abuse reporting hotline, and mandated reporter training. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of October and November 2021 meeting minutes
• Presentation by Jennefer Raymond on Disabled Persons Protection Commission overview
• Discussion of abuse reporting hotline procedures
• Information on mandated reporter training

The Commission heard a presentation from Jennefer Raymond of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission on its abuse investigation and reporting hotline. Members approved the minutes from October and November meetings. They agreed to discuss traffic enforcement officer funding data in February and moved the January meeting to January 10, 2022, due to the swearing-in of new officials.

• Approved minutes of October 4, 2021, by unanimous roll call vote.
• Approved minutes of November 1, 2021, by unanimous roll call vote.
• Agreed to review traffic enforcement officer position data at the February meeting before deciding on continued funding.
• Moved the January 2022 meeting to January 10, 2022, by unanimous roll call vote.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. by unanimous roll call vote.

Historical Commission

The Braintree Historical Commission is meeting to discuss potential project updates, including a draft CPC application for additional stone and tomb restoration at Elm Street Cemetery and a topper fence. They will also receive updates on the Great Oak, commission vacancies, and the Fire Station Headquarters addition and renovation project, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Draft CPC application: Elm Street Cemetery additional stone and tomb restoration and topper fence
• Update: Great Oak (press release by Mayor Kokoros)
• Update: Commission vacancies (2 member vacancies)
• Fire Station Headquarters – addition and renovation
• Approval of meeting minutes – November 1, 2021

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the meeting time and reference documents.

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four requests, including a seawall project at the Metropolitan Yacht Club and a Notice of Intent for the Town of Braintree. They will also discuss a certificate of compliance and an update on the Monatiquot Stream Maintenance Plan. The meeting is remote via Zoom.

• Request for Determination of Applicability at 44 Dickerman Lane/Wheeler
• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-700 for seawall at 39 Vinedale Rd./Metropolitan Yacht Club (continued from Nov. 4)
• Notice of Intent DEP File # pending at 625 Middle St./Banville
• Notice of Intent DEP File # pending at 41 Middle St./Town of Braintree
• Request for Certificate of Compliance 8-652 at 55 Hemlock St.

The Braintree Conservation Commission approved the updated Stream Channel Maintenance Plan for Diadromous Fish Passage for a four-year period (2021-2024), with an amendment limiting sediment removal. The Commission also issued a negative Determination of Applicability for tree removal at 44 Dickerman Lane, requiring two native trees and eight native shrubs. Three public hearings were continued to the January 6, 2022 meeting, and a Certificate of Compliance was issued for 55 Hemlock St.

• Approved the Stream Channel Maintenance Plan for Diadromous Fish Passage for four years (2021-2024), amended to state only minimal sediment quantities may be removed and side cast, without disturbing the underlying substrate.
• Issued a negative Determination of Applicability for 44 Dickerman Lane, allowing removal of five trees with conditions requiring two native trees and eight native shrubs.
• Continued the Notice of Intent hearing for 39 Vinedale Rd. (Metropolitan Yacht Club seawall) to the January 6, 2022 meeting.
• Continued the Notice of Intent hearing for 625 Middle St. (Banville garage) to the January 6, 2022 meeting.
• Continued the Notice of Intent hearing for 41 Middle St. (Town of Braintree trail) to the January 6, 2022 meeting.
• Issued a Certificate of Compliance for 55 Hemlock St. with surviving conditions #35 and #36, and returned the as-built guarantee.
• Approved the October 7, 2021 minutes as corrected, with one abstention.
• Approved the November 4, 2021 minutes with a typo correction, with one abstention.

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss financial and budgetary matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed beyond the committee's regular review.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two requests for variances and findings related to residential additions, and will note the withdrawal of a third petition. The board will also approve meeting minutes, receive an update on a zoning bylaw removal, and discuss the 2022 meeting calendar.

• Petition #21-22: 40 Sampson Street – two-story addition to non-conforming two-family dwelling; seeks rear yard setback variance (10 ft vs 30 ft required)
• Petition #21-25: 3 Webb Street – second-story and two-story additions to non-conforming single-family dwelling; seeks findings to extend rear yard setback from 28.1 ft to 24.6 ft (30 ft required)
• Petition #21-26: 90 Newton Ave – applicant requests withdrawal without prejudice; would have sought variance to split combined lots (10,043 SF and 6,457 SF) for single-family dwellings
• Approval of meeting minutes for September 20 and October 25, 2021
• Update on T.C.O 21-054 – removal of BZB §135-407(E)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a finding for Travara LLC to extend a pre-existing non-conforming two-family dwelling at 40 Sampson Street, including a parking area in the front yard setback, with conditions. The board continued the public hearing for 3 Webb Street to December, after hearing concerns about the project's size and neighborhood oil contamination. The board also accepted the withdrawal of the petition for 90 Newton Ave.

• Approved a finding for 40 Sampson Street to extend the non-conforming two-family dwelling and alter the front yard setback, with conditions as proposed by staff.
• Continued the public hearing for 3 Webb Street to the December meeting, with the applicant's consent, to address concerns about scale and environmental issues.
• Accepted the withdrawal without prejudice of the petition for 90 Newton Ave.

Town Council

This is the agenda for the Braintree Town Council meeting on November 16, 2021, at 7:30 PM. The agenda contains only the meeting start time and references to the agenda and meeting documents, with no listed substantive items for discussion or decision.

The Town Council unanimously approved a $443,000 appropriation from the Community Preservation Act fund for exterior basketball and pickleball court rehabilitation, drainage, and fencing at Daughraty Gym. It also approved a resolution to accept state grants for the Middle St. Woods trail project, totaling $587,000. The 2022 meeting calendar was accepted, and three items were referred to the Ways & Means Committee.

• Approved $443,000 CPA appropriation for Daughraty Gym exterior courts and drainage (9-0)
• Approved resolution to accept Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Middle St. Woods trail (9-0)
• Accepted 2022 Town Council Meeting Calendar (9-0)
• Referred tax rate classification, Windjammer Cove CPA appropriation, and $1,102,960 settlement fund spending to Ways & Means Committee (9-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Braintree Community Preservation Committee will meet to consider a new application for the Windjammer Cove Affordable Conversion Project at 19-79 Shaw Street, and to discuss several potential new projects. They will also receive updates on ongoing projects, including the Morrison School Outdoor Classroom and the Daughraty Gym restoration, and handle administrative items like the monthly financial report and 2022 meeting schedule.

• New application: Windjammer Cove Affordable Conversion Project, 19-79 Shaw Street
• Potential projects: Elm Street Tomb and Stone Repair, Daughraty Gym windows, Independence Manor window project, Braintree Golf Course Audubon certification, Town Hall message board/fencing, Nathan Buliga Park/Highlands School playground
• Old business updates: All Souls Church final invoice, Liberty Grove purchase, Armstrong Dam public access, Middle Street open space, Historic Inventory 2020, Morrison School outdoor classroom change order, conservation restrictions, skate park, Winfield Adams baseball field renovation
• Administrative: monthly financial report, 2022 meeting schedule

The Community Preservation Committee voted 5-0 to recommend appropriating $993,856 for the Windjammer Cove Affordable Conversion Project at 19-79 Shaw Street. The funds, split between the CPA-Housing and CPA-Unreserved accounts, will convert 19 market-rate units to affordable deed-restricted units for households earning 65-80% of area median income. The project is expected to bring the town's affordable housing percentage to 9.71%.

• Recommended $700,000 from CPA-Housing Fund for Windjammer Cove LLC (5-0)
• Recommended $293,856 from CPA-Unreserved account for Windjammer Cove LLC (5-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Council - Ordinance & Rules Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Ordinance & Rules Committee is holding a meeting on November 10, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The agenda is minimal and contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the meeting notice and associated documents.

The Committee voted 2-1 to recommend approval of Order 21 054, a zoning bylaw amendment that would remove the requirement for the Planning Board to submit a written report before the ZBA takes final action on variances or nonconforming uses. Councilor Sciascia opposed, citing transparency concerns, but staff committed to posting all documents online. The committee also tabled the single-use plastic bag bylaw update and tabled a municipal oversight committee item to a future meeting.

• Recommended approval of zoning bylaw amendment removing Planning Board report requirement (2-1, with 1 absent)
• Tabled Order 20 034, single-use plastic bag reduction bylaw update (3-0, with 1 absent)
• Tabled item 031 21, municipal oversight committee (3-0, with 1 absent)

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board approved a major modification to the Special Permit/Site Plan Review for 250 Granite Street (South Shore Plaza), allowing a mix of office, retail, and food/beverage uses at the former Lord & Taylor building. The board also approved a special permit for 300 Quincy Avenue, recommended a zoning bylaw amendment, and continued a minor modification request for 100 Commerce Drive due to non-compliance with existing conditions.

• Approved Special Permit/Site Plan Review Major Modification for 250 Granite Street (LT Braintree Leasehold LLC) (4-1)
• Approved Special Permit/Site Plan Review for 300 Quincy Avenue (Steven Mei) with conditions (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Bylaw Amendment Town Council Order 21-054 to remove Bylaw Subsection 135-407(E) (4-1)
• Continued hearing for Minor Modification at 100 Commerce Drive (Frito-Lay) to December 14, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Meeting Schedule with November 9 meeting date (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 10, 2021 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted staff recommendation for 3 Webb Street ZBA petition (5-0)
• Noted withdrawal of 90 Newton Avenue ZBA petition

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the meeting time and document references.

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for multiple Notices of Intent regarding projects at Plain St., Armstrong Circle, Allen St., and Vinedale Rd. The meeting also includes a Request for Determination of Applicability for 117 Elliot St. and requests for certificates of compliance.

• Notice of Intent: 255 Plain St. (Cemetery)
• Notice of Intent: 66 Armstrong Circle
• Notice of Intent: 4 and 44 Allen St. (Arch Communities, LLC)
• Notice of Intent: 39 Vinedale Rd. (Metropolitan Yacht Club travel lift and seawall)
• Request for Determination of Applicability: 117 Elliot St.

The Braintree Conservation Commission approved an Order of Conditions for a $25-million, 56-unit affordable and workforce housing project at 4 and 44 Allen St., with amendments including salt-tolerant shrubs, interpretive signage, and O&M plan revisions. The Commission also issued a negative Determination of Applicability for a porch addition at 117 Elliot St., approved an Order of Conditions for 66 Armstrong Circle, and continued hearings for 255 Plain St. and the Metropolitan Yacht Club seawall project to December. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Order of Conditions for 56-unit housing at 4 and 44 Allen St. with amended conditions (4-0)
• Issued negative Determination of Applicability for farmer's porch at 117 Elliot St. with conditions (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 66 Armstrong Circle with amended conditions (4-0)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 255 Plain St. cemetery to December 2 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for travel lift at 39 Vinedale Rd. (4-0)
• Continued seawall hearing for 39 Vinedale Rd. to December 2 meeting (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 30 Jensen Farm Rd. with surviving conditions (4-0)
• Approved proposed 2022 meeting dates (4-0)

Town Council - Ordinance & Rules Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Braintree Town Council's Ordinance & Rules Committee. The agenda contains no specific items, only the meeting time and reference documents, indicating a routine or administrative session.

The committee voted unanimously to recommend the amended Anti-Blight Program ordinance (Order 21 028) to the full council, with revisions addressing business concerns and vacant residential properties. Other items, including a plastic bag reduction bylaw and zoning amendments, were tabled to future meetings.

• Approved favorable recommendation for Anti-Blight ordinance (4-0)
• Tabled Single-Use Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw (4-0)
• Tabled Amendment to By-law Section 135-1101 (4-0)
• Tabled Inclusionary Amendment (4-0)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 (4-0)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee meeting on November 3, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting time and document references, with no specific items listed.

Town Council

This is a procedural Town Council meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to the agenda document itself, with no ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings scheduled for discussion.

The Town Council approved Order 21 028, establishing an Anti-Blight Program for commercial and industrial properties, with a 7-1 vote (Councilor O'Brien opposed). The ordinance defines blighted premises, sets maintenance requirements for vacant properties, and allows the Town to issue fines, place liens, and undertake corrective actions. The public hearing was closed before the vote, and the ordinance was previously recommended favorably by the Committee on Ordinance & Rules.

• Approved Anti-Blight Program ordinance (Order 21 028) (7-1)
• Closed public hearing on Order 21 028 (8-0)
• Took Order 21 028 off the table (8-0)
• Approved minutes of October 5, 2021 (8-0)
• Referred Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment (Order 21 054) to Committee on Ordinance & Rules (8-0)
• Referred CPA appropriation for Daughraty Gym courts and drainage (Order 21 055) to Ways & Means (8-0)
• Referred Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Middle St Woods (Order 21 056) to Ways & Means (8-0)

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities is meeting via Zoom to approve October minutes and receive an informational update from ADA Coordinator Kristina Ziniti, including parking enforcement and SSL updates. The agenda is largely procedural with no votes or decisions listed.

• Approval of October 2021 minutes
• Update from ADA Coordinator Kristina Ziniti
• Parking Enforcement Officer update
• SSL update

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities met via Zoom and received updates on the police parking enforcement position, Sunset Lake construction, and school gate accessibility. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was approving the meeting agenda and adjourning. The minutes from the previous meeting were postponed for review.

• Postponed approval of October 4, 2021 minutes to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m. (4-0)

Historical Commission

The Braintree Historical Commission is meeting to discuss potential project updates, including a draft CPC application for additional stone and tomb restoration at Elm Street Cemetery. Administrative business includes approving September meeting minutes, updating on commission vacancies, and discussing the 2022 meeting schedule, the Fire Station Headquarters Addition and Renovation, and in-person meetings.

• Draft CPC Application – Elm Street Cemetery Additional Stone and Tomb Restoration
• Approval of Meeting Minutes for September 13, 2021
• Update on Commission Vacancies (2 Member Vacancies)
• 2022 Meeting Schedule
• Fire Station Headquarters Addition and Renovation

The Braintree Historical Commission approved the draft scopes of work for the Elm Street Cemetery stone and tomb restoration, which will be used in a CPA application. They also approved spending up to $5,000 for tree care services on the Great Oak tree. The meeting minutes from September 13, 2021, were approved with minor corrections. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved draft scopes of work for Elm Street Cemetery restoration (4-0)
• Approved expenditure of up to $5,000 for Bartlett Tree services on the Great Oak (4-0)
• Approved September 13, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on October 25, 2021, to consider four petitions. One is old business (Petition #21-22 for a two-story addition at 40 Sampson Street), and three are new business: an amendment to a prior decision at 647 Granite Street, a rear deck at 19 Somerville Avenue, and a wall sign at 29 Commercial Street. The board will also approve the minutes from its September 20, 2021 meeting.

• Petition #21-22: 36x24 ft two-story addition to non-conforming two-family dwelling at 40 Sampson Street; seeks variance for 10 ft rear yard setback (30 ft required) and finding to extend non-conforming use.
• Petition #19-39: Amendment to ZBA Decision #19-39 for changes to record plans at 647 Granite Street (Residence B Watershed).
• Petition #21-23: 350 sq ft rear deck at 19 Somerville Avenue; seeks finding to alter non-conforming rear yard setback from 26.3 ft to 23.4 ft.
• Petition #21-24: 4.2x13.2 ft (55.5 sq ft) wall sign at 29 Commercial Street; seeks variance because sign exceeds Braintree Weymouth Landing District requirements.
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 20, 2021.

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals approved an amendment to a prior decision for 647 Granite Street, allowing a 2-foot height increase due to grading changes. The board also continued the public hearing for 40 Sampson Street to November 22, 2021, and approved a deck expansion at 19 Somerville Avenue. A signage variance request for 29 Commercial Street was withdrawn without prejudice.

• Approved amended decision for 647 Granite St (3-0)
• Continued public hearing for 40 Sampson St to Nov 22, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved deck expansion at 19 Somerville Ave (3-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of signage petition for 29 Commercial St (3-0)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee meeting on October 19, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references two documents, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

Town Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council's regular meeting on October 19, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting start time and references to attached PDF documents, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Braintree Town Council approved the appointment of Jennifer Connolly to the Planning Board as an alternate member (7-1, 1 abstention) and Giles Parker to the Conservation Commission (8-1). The council also continued to table the anti-blight ordinance to November 3, 2021, and referred a fire department borrowing authorization and a budget review to the Committee of Ways & Means.

• Approved Jennifer Connolly as Planning Board alternate (7-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Giles Parker to Conservation Commission (8-1)
• Continued to table anti-blight ordinance to Nov 3, 2021 (9-0)
• Referred fire department borrowing authorization to Ways & Means (9-0)
• Referred Q1 FY2022 budget review to Ways & Means (9-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Braintree Community Preservation Committee will meet to discuss potential new projects, including an affordable housing conversion at Windjammer Cove, and receive updates on existing projects. The committee will also interview a candidate for the CPC Manager position and review the monthly financial report.

• Windjammer Cove Affordable Housing Conversion
• Daughraty Gym (Windows)
• Braintree Golf Course – Audobon Certified Location
• All Souls Church (Final Invoice Submitted)
• Change Order Processed for Additional Work

The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to direct the director to process the final payment for the All Souls Church project, pending completion of required paperwork. The committee also received updates on various projects, including the approved appropriations for Watson Park and Hollis Field, and discussed the status of several other initiatives.

• Approved final payment for All Souls Church project pending paperwork (7-0)
• Noted Town Council approved appropriations for Watson Park Shoreline Stabilization and Hollis Field and Watson Park Design on Oct 5, 2021
• Scheduled site visit for All Souls Church project on Oct 27 at 10:30
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Public Meeting Notices

The Braintree Master Plan Steering Committee is meeting via Zoom to reorganize by electing a chair, receive an update on the Master Plan Request for Proposals (RFP), and approve minutes from May 27, 2021. The committee will also introduce new member Jennifer Wadland. This is a working meeting focused on the committee's internal operations and the ongoing master planning process.

• Introduction of new member Jennifer Wadland
• Re-organization – election of chair
• Master Plan RFP update
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2021

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Braintree Master Plan Steering Committee is meeting via Zoom to introduce a new member, reorganize by electing a chair, receive an update on the Master Plan Request for Proposals (RFP), and approve minutes from May 27, 2021. The meeting is primarily procedural and administrative, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Introduction of new member Jennifer Wadland
• Re-organization and election of chair
• Master Plan RFP update
• Approval of minutes from May 27, 2021

The Master Plan Steering Committee unanimously approved a revised Request for Proposals (RFP) for the town's Master Plan, incorporating procedural changes and two additions: a 'statement of good faith' and a pre-bid meeting. The committee also elected Jennifer Wadland as its new chair after the previous chair resigned.

• Elected Jennifer Wadland as MPSC Chair (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair Wadland to speak on behalf of MPSC at pre-bid meeting (unanimous)
• Approved revised Master Plan RFP with 'statement of good faith' and pre-bid meeting (unanimous)
• Approved May 27, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0-1, Chair Wadland abstaining)

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board approved a modification to the South Shore Plaza special permit, reducing the parking ratio from 4.5 to 4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross leasable area (4-1). The board also endorsed staff recommendations on several zoning petitions, approved a grading permit for 197 Grove Street, and gave positive recommendations for a trail at 41 Middle Street and the Switch House Lofts development at 4 and 44 Allen Street, with conditions on the latter subject to further negotiation.

• Approved South Shore Plaza parking ratio reduction to 4.0 spaces/1,000 sq ft (4-1)
• Endorsed staff recommendation for Petition #19-39, 647 Granite Street (5-0)
• Endorsed staff recommendation for Petition #21-22, 40 Sampson Street (3-1, chair recused)
• Endorsed staff recommendation for Petition #21-23, 19 Somerville Avenue (4-0, chair recused)
• Denied wall sign variance for 29 Commercial Street (5-0)
• Approved grading permit for 197 Grove Street with completion extended to May 2023 (4-0, chair recused)
• Positive recommendation for trail at 41 Middle Street (5-0)
• Positive recommendation for Switch House Lofts at 4 and 44 Allen Street, with conditions 49, 52, 54 subject to further discussion (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission is meeting remotely to hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent for projects affecting wetlands, including a cemetery at 255 Plain St., a yacht club at 39 Vinedale Rd., and a development at 4 and 44 Allen St. They will also discuss a policy on roof runoff from additions and consider a certificate of compliance. Several items were continued from the September 2 meeting.

• Notice of Intent DEP File #8-692: 255 Plain St. (Cemetery) by Town of Braintree
• Notice of Intent DEP File #8-697: 4 and 44 Allen St. by Arch Communities, LLC
• Notice of Intent (pending): 39 Vinedale Rd. by Metropolitan Yacht Club (travel lift and seawall)
• Request for Determination of Applicability: 92 Geraldine Lane by White
• Request for Certificate of Compliance 8-668: 262 Forbes Rd.

The Braintree Conservation Commission continued several public hearings to November 4, 2021, including the 255 Plain St. cemetery project, 66 Armstrong Circle, 4 and 44 Allen St, and two Metropolitan Yacht Club projects. It issued a negative Determination of Applicability for 92 Geraldine Lane, allowing footings for an addition. The Commission also issued a Certificate of Compliance for 262 Forbes Rd. and discussed a potential policy on roof runoff from additions.

• Continued 255 Plain St. cemetery hearing to Nov 4 (4-0)
• Issued negative Determination of Applicability for 92 Geraldine Lane (4-0)
• Continued 66 Armstrong Circle hearing to Nov 4 (4-0)
• Continued 4 and 44 Allen St hearing to Nov 4 (4-0)
• Continued Metropolitan Yacht Club travel lift and seawall hearings to Nov 4 (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 262 Forbes Rd. with surviving conditions (4-0)
• Approved September 2, 2021 minutes as amended (4-0)

Town Council - Elder Affairs/Veterans Services

The provided document contains only the meeting time and title. There are no specific proposals, discussions, or decisions listed in the record.

Town Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural placeholders and does not list any specific topics, motions, or discussions for the meeting.

The Town Council approved a $90,000 appropriation from the CPA Open Space and Recreation Fund for improvement design services at Hollis Field and Watson Park, and a $300,000 appropriation for the Shoreline Stabilization & Flood Control Project at Watson Park. The Council also approved the 2020 Census Re-Precincting Plan, the call for the November 2, 2021 election, a National Grid gas main extension at 274 Walnut Street, and the appointment of Thomas Kent to the Planning Board. The Anti-Blight Program order was continued to October 19, 2021, and a National Grid petition for Granite St/Forbes Rd was withdrawn.

• Approved $90,000 for design services at Hollis Field and Watson Park (Order 21 043).
• Approved $300,000 for shoreline stabilization and flood control at Watson Park (Order 21 044).
• Approved the 2020 Census Re-Precincting Plan (Order 21 049).
• Approved the call for the November 2, 2021 local election (Order 21 047).
• Approved National Grid's gas main extension at 274 Walnut Street (Order 21 045).
• Approved Thomas Kent as a member of the Planning Board (Order 21 048).
• Continued the Anti-Blight Program order to October 19, 2021 (Order 21 028).
• Noted withdrawal of National Grid petition for Granite St/Forbes Rd (Order 21 046).

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities is meeting to discuss parking enforcement within the Braintree Police Department and the South Braintree Square Local Rapid Recovery Program Plan. The agenda also includes approval of September 2021 minutes and other matters.

• Parking Enforcement position within BPD with Chief of Staff Taub and Chief of Police Dubois
• South Braintree Square Local Rapid Recovery Program Plan with Counselor Boericke
• Approval of September 2021 minutes

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities voted to fund a part-time parking enforcement officer for four months, from November 1, 2021 through February 2022, at a cost not exceeding $8,500, using the parking fine account. The motion passed unanimously. The officer will focus on parking violations, including handicap violations, and the Commission will review parking violation data in February 2022. The expenditure requires Mayor's approval.

• Approved minutes of September 13, 2021 (4-0)
• Funded parking enforcement officer for 4 months, Nov 1-Feb 2022, up to $8,500 (4-0)
• Parking violation data to be presented to Commission in February 2022

Historical Commission

The Braintree Historical Commission's October 4, 2021 meeting will not be held. The agenda contains only a notice of cancellation and no business items.

The October 2021 meeting of the Braintree Historical Commission will not be held. No decisions were made at this meeting.

Town Council - Public Works Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Braintree Town Council's Public Works Committee. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the meeting time and reference documents.

The Public Works Committee voted to recommend approval of National Grid's petition to extend a gas main on Walnut Street to serve 274 Walnut St, with conditions including temporary and permanent patching and a pre-construction meeting. A second petition for Granite/Forbes was withdrawn by National Grid and required no action. The committee also approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Approved minutes of August 3, 2021 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Recommended approval of Order 21 045, National Grid gas main extension at 274 Walnut St, with staff conditions (2-0, 1 absent)
• Noted withdrawal of Order 21 046, National Grid petition for Granite/Forbes, no action taken

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council Ways & Means Committee meeting on September 29, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting time and references to two PDF documents, with no specific agenda items listed.

Town Council - Ordinance & Rules Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Ordinance & Rules Committee is holding a meeting on September 21, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural items and references to meeting documents, with no specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings listed.

The Committee on Ordinance & Rules met and approved minutes from May 3 and June 14, 2021. All substantive items—including the single-use plastic bag reduction bylaw, anti-blight program, bylaw amendment, Peterson Pool oversight, and inclusionary housing amendment—were tabled to future meetings, with no final decisions made. The committee discussed next steps for each item, including gathering stakeholder input and awaiting revised proposals.

• Approved minutes of May 3, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2021 (4-0)
• Tabled Order 20 034 (single-use plastic bag reduction) to future meeting (4-0)
• Tabled Order 21 028 (anti-blight program) to future meeting (4-0)
• Tabled item 002 21 (bylaw amendment) to future meeting (4-0)
• Withdrew item 054 20 (Peterson Pool oversight) (unanimous)
• Tabled item 003 21 (inclusionary housing amendment) to future meeting (4-0)

Town Council

This is a regular Town Council meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed beyond the agenda and associated documents.

The Braintree Town Council voted 7-2 to permanently establish three district voting centers at Braintree High School, East Middle School, and South Middle School, replacing individual precinct polling locations. The council also approved a gas service line installation at 100 Adams Street with conditions, and continued several items to the next meeting.

• Approved permanent district voting centers at Braintree High, East Middle, and South Middle schools (7-2)
• Approved gas service line installation at 100 Adams Street with DPW conditions (8-1)
• Continued anti-blight ordinance to October 5, 2021 (9-0)
• Continued CPA appropriation for Hollis Field and Watson Park design services to October 5, 2021 (9-0)
• Continued CPA appropriation for Watson Park shoreline stabilization to October 5, 2021 (9-0)
• Referred appointment of Tom Kent to Planning Board to Ways & Means (9-0)
• Referred National Grid petitions for 274 Walnut Street and Granite St/Forbes Rd to DPW committee (9-0)

Town Council - Public Works Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Public Works Committee meeting on September 21, 2021. No specific items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed beyond the meeting's convening. The agenda contains only the meeting time and reference to a PDF document, with no substantive business described.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM on September 21, 2021
• Committee on the Department of Public Works
• Agenda document referenced: 21 SEPT 21 DPW AGENDA.PDF
• Meeting document referenced: 2021 SEPT 21 DPW MTG.PDF

The Public Works Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of Order 21 042, a resident petition for a gas service line at 100 Adams Street, to the full Town Council. The recommendation includes conditions from the DPW, such as temporary and permanent patching, a $5,000 surety, and restrictions on street closures. The street is under a moratorium until 2024, so the ordinance must be waived for the work to proceed.

• Approved motion to recommend Order 21 042 to full Council (3-0)
• Included DPW conditions: temporary patch, permanent patch after one winter, $5,000 surety
• Added permit requirement: no street closures without DPW or Police authorization
• Noted Adams Street is under moratorium until 2024, requiring ordinance waiver

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to decide on two petitions for relief from zoning bylaws. One is a continuation of a request for a three-story addition at 197 Grove Street, and the other is a new request for a two-story addition to a non-conforming two-family dwelling at 40 Sampson Street. The board will also introduce a new assistant planning director and approve past meeting minutes.

• Petition #21-21: 197 Grove Street — variance for 22x24.3 ft 3-story addition; front yard setback 19.6 ft (20 required), side yard 7 ft (10 required)
• Petition #21-22: 40 Sampson Street — variance for 36x24 ft two-story addition; rear yard setback 10 ft (30 required), plus finding to extend non-conforming two-family use
• Introduction of Kenneth R. Kirkland as Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development
• Approval of minutes from March 22, April 26, July 26, and August 23, 2021 meetings

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals approved Petition #21-21 for 197 Grove Street, granting variances for a retaining wall and driveway expansion on a pre-existing non-conforming lot. The board voted 3-0 in favor after finding the applicant demonstrated unique hardships related to the site's topography and lot shape. The board also voted unanimously to continue Petition #21-22 for 40 Sampson Street to the October 25, 2021 meeting, allowing the applicant to amend their application for further relief. Minutes from four prior meetings (March, April, July, and August 2021) were approved.

• Approved variances for 197 Grove Street retaining wall and driveway expansion (3-0)
• Continued 40 Sampson Street two-story addition petition to October 25, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Braintree Community Preservation Committee is holding its annual public meeting to review the FY2021 Community Preservation Act report and discuss new project applications, including a pickleball court proposal. The committee will also consider potential new projects and receive updates on ongoing ones, with opportunities for public comment via Zoom.

• New application: Daughraty Gym Exterior Courts at 538 Washington Street by Braintree Pickleball Association
• Potential projects: Elm Street Tomb and Stone Repair, Daughraty Gym Windows, Windjammer Cove Affordable Housing Conversion, Independence Manor Window Project, Braintree Golf Course Audubon Certification, Town Hall Message Board/Fencing, Nathan Buliga Park/Highlands School Playground
• Old business updates: All Souls Church site visit, Liberty Grove purchase, Armstrong Dam Public Access, Middle Street Open Space, Daughraty Gym Restoration, Historic Inventory 2020, Morrison School Outdoor Classroom ($5,000 additional work)
• Conservation restrictions: Cedar Swamp (rear of 75 Plain Street) and former Norfolk County property at South & Washington St.
• Administrative: CPC Manager job resumes, monthly financial report, approval of August 30, 2021 minutes

The Community Preservation Committee voted 6-0 to recommend appropriating $443,000 from the Unreserved Fund for the Daughraty Gym Exterior Courts project, which includes replacing asphalt for pickleball and basketball courts and addressing drainage issues. The committee also approved $5,000 for an accessible surface at the Morrison School outdoor classroom. The meeting included a public hearing on six previously approved FY21 projects, with no public comments. New business covered the pickleball application, and potential future projects were discussed but not voted on.

• Recommended $443,000 for Daughraty Gym Exterior Courts project (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 for Morrison School outdoor classroom accessible surface (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on FY21 projects (6-0)
• Accepted minutes of August 30, 2021 meeting (5-0-1, Preziosi abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee meeting. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the meeting time and document references.

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board meets via Zoom to continue public hearings on a grading permit at 42 Hayward Street and a special permit/site plan review for 4 and 44 Allen Street by Winn Development. The board will also discuss Zoning Board of Appeals recommendations, a return to in-person meetings, and a Master Plan update, and will approve minutes from May and July 2021.

• Continued public hearing: 42 Hayward Street grading permit (File #21-12), applicant John D. Lu
• Continued public hearing: special permit and site plan review (File #21-10), applicant Steven Mei
• Continued public hearing: 4 and 44 Allen Street special permit and site plan review (File #21-15), applicant Winn Development Company
• Discussion: September Zoning Board of Appeals recommendations
• Discussion: Master Plan update and in-person meeting format

The Braintree Planning Board approved a variance for a three-story addition at 197 Grove Street (5-0) and a grading permit for 42 Hayward Street with conditions, including an extended timeline to March 2023 (4-1). The board also closed the public hearing for 42 Hayward Street and continued hearings for 300 Quincy Avenue and 4/44 Allen Street to October 12, 2021. Minutes from May 11 and July 13, 2021 were approved.

• Approved variance for 197 Grove Street addition (5-0)
• Approved grading permit for 42 Hayward Street with conditions (4-1)
• Closed public hearing for 42 Hayward Street (4-1)
• Continued 300 Quincy Avenue hearing to October 12, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued 4/44 Allen Street hearing to October 12, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 13, 2021 (5-0)

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities is meeting to approve July minutes and discuss updates on the Sunset Lake bathroom renovation and park pathways. Members will also review an ADA Coordinator job description as requested by a member. The meeting is being held via Zoom.

• Sunset Lake bathroom/reno update
• Sunset Lake Park update/pathways
• ADA Coordinator job description discussion

The Commission on Disabilities received updates on the Sunset Lake bathroom renovation, noting the internal cleanup is complete and the new roof is installed, with remaining entryway and platform work expected before the next swimming season. The Commission also discussed the ADA Coordinator job description, with members questioning training requirements and the role's scope, but no formal decisions were made on these topics. The meeting was primarily informational, with no substantive votes beyond approving the previous minutes and adjourning.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m. (4-0)

Historical Commission

The Braintree Historical Commission is meeting to discuss project updates, including a draft CPC application for additional stone and tomb restoration at Elm Street Cemetery, and to discuss the Gallivan House garage restoration. The agenda also includes administrative items such as introducing a new assistant director, approving minutes, and addressing commission vacancies.

• Draft CPC application for Elm Street Cemetery additional stone and tomb restoration
• Discussion of Gallivan House garage restoration
• Approval of meeting minutes for June 7, 2021
• Introduction of Kenneth R. Kirkland as Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development
• Commission vacancies (2 members)

The Braintree Historical Commission voted 4-0-1 to support the proposed restoration of the Gallivan House garage, as described by Bob Harris and in the provided documents. The project includes restoring the slate roof, replacing lead-painted siding, and repairing the front door and frame. Member Harris abstained from the vote. The Commission also approved the June 7, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.

• Approved a motion to support the Gallivan House garage restoration as presented (4-0-1, Harris abstaining).
• Approved the June 7, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.
• Discussed the draft CPC application for Elm Street Cemetery stone and tomb restoration, targeting October 2021 for submission.
• Discussed the French House Carriage Barn restoration, noting it is not under a Preservation Restriction and is privately funded.
• Discussed Commission vacancies and the need for an architect.
• Decided to continue holding meetings via Zoom, including the October meeting.
• Agreed to have a professional arborist evaluate the oak tree at Gilbert Bean Drive rotary.

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health is meeting via Zoom to approve minutes from July 15, 2021, review a list of complaints from July 12 to September 3, 2021, and consider new business. The main items are a bodywork establishment permit application for Relaxing Sunlight Spa at 36 Commercial Street and a bodywork therapist permit application for Guifang Xu.

• Bodywork Establishment Permit Application: Relaxing Sunlight Spa, 36 Commercial Street
• Bodywork Therapist Permit Application: Guifang Xu
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 15, 2021
• List of complaints from July 12, 2021 to September 3, 2021

The Braintree Board of Health unanimously approved a bodywork establishment permit for Relaxing Sunlight Spa at 36 Commercial St. and a bodywork therapist permit for Guifang Xu, with the condition that she provide proof of a contracted translation service or hire an English-speaking employee to translate during operating hours. The board also approved the July 15, 2021 meeting minutes and reviewed a list of complaints, noting increased rodent activity and decreased COVID-19 complaints.

• Approved Bodywork Establishment Permit for Relaxing Sunlight Spa, 36 Commercial St. (3-0)
• Approved Bodywork Therapist Permit for Guifang Xu (3-0)
• Approved July 15, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:59 p.m. (3-0)

Town Council

This is the agenda for the Braintree Town Council's regular meeting on September 7, 2021, at 7:30 PM. The agenda contains only procedural items and references to supporting documents, with no specific decisions or discussion items listed.

The Braintree Town Council voted 7-1 to allow early voting by mail for the November 2, 2021 local election, declining to opt out of the state mandate. The council also approved a $22,374.50 appropriation for transportation infrastructure, authorized a five-year golf cart lease, and continued the anti-blight ordinance to September 21. Several items were referred to committees.

• Approved early voting by mail for Nov. 2 election (7-1, Mackin opposed)
• Approved $22,374.50 appropriation for Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund (8-0)
• Authorized five-year lease/purchase agreement for golf carts for 2022-2026 (8-0)
• Continued anti-blight ordinance to September 21, 2021 (8-0)
• Referred polling locations, CPA appropriations for Hollis Field and Watson Park, and gas installation petition to committees

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings for multiple Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability. The meeting also includes discussions regarding trail markers and the Cranberry Pond Trail map.

• Notice of Intent for 255 Plain St. (requested continuation to October 7th)
• Request for Determination of Applicability at 92 Geraldine Lane
• Request for Determination of Applicability at 83 Plain St.
• Notice of Intent for 42 Hayward St.
• Notice of Intent for 66 Armstrong Circle

The Braintree Conservation Commission voted to issue an Order of Conditions for the 42 Hayward St. project, with amendments including extending a swale, adding crushed stone under a deck, and requiring a revised planting plan. Several other hearings were continued to October 7, including those for 255 Plain St., 66 Armstrong Circle, and 4 and 44 Allen St. The Commission also issued a negative Determination of Applicability for 83 Plain St. and returned an as-built guarantee for 45 Parkside Ave.

• Issued Order of Conditions for 42 Hayward St. with amendments (4-0-1)
• Continued hearing for 255 Plain St. cemetery to October 7 (5-0)
• Issued negative Determination of Applicability for 83 Plain St. with condition (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 66 Armstrong Circle to October 7 (4-0-1)
• Continued hearing for 4 and 44 Allen St. Switchhouse Lofts to October 7 (5-0)
• Returned as-built guarantee for 45 Parkside Ave. (5-0)
• Withdrew motion to approve trail markers for Cranberry Pond Trail after vote failed to reach majority
• Approved August 5, 2021 minutes (4-0-1)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee meeting on September 1, 2021, at 6:30 PM. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed discussion or decision items.

The Ways & Means Committee voted 5-0 to recommend a five-year lease/purchase agreement for golf carts for the 2022-2026 seasons, at $74,500 per year, to the full Council. It also voted 4-1 to recommend not opting out of mail-in early voting for the November 2 local election, while the Town Clerk did not recommend in-person early voting. The committee tabled discussions on a centralized maintenance department and a long-term budget forecast to future meetings.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 12, and 13, 2021, unanimously.
• Recommended to full Council a five-year golf cart lease for 2022-2026, at $74,500/year, by 5-0 vote.
• Recommended to full Council not to opt out of mail-in early voting for the November 2 election, by 4-1 vote (Connors opposed).
• Tabled Order 21 027 (centralized maintenance department) to a future meeting, by 5-0 vote.
• Tabled item 024 21 (long-term budget forecast) to a future meeting, by 5-0 vote.

Community Preservation Committee

The Braintree Community Preservation Committee will consider two new applications from the Town of Braintree: a shoreline stabilization and flood control project at Watson Park, and improvement design services for Hollis Field/Watson Park. The committee will also handle administrative items, including introducing a new assistant director, discussing the CPC Manager job, and approving June 14, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Watson Park Shoreline Stabilization & Flood Control Project
• Hollis Field/Watson Park Improvement Design Services
• Introduction of New Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development
• CPC Manager Job discussion
• Approval of June 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Community Preservation Committee approved two funding requests: $300,000 from the Unreserved CPA Fund for the Watson Park Shoreline Stabilization and Flood Control Project, and $90,000 from the Open Space Fund for the Hollis Field/Watson Park Improvement Design Services. Both motions passed unanimously (6-0). The committee also approved the June 14, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed the ongoing CPC Manager job search.

• Approved $300,000 for Watson Park Shoreline Stabilization and Flood Control Project (6-0)
• Approved $90,000 for Hollis Field/Watson Park Improvement Design Services (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2021 meeting (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a 3-story addition to a single-family home at 197 Grove Street. The applicant seeks relief from front and side yard setback requirements. The board will also introduce a new assistant planning director and approve minutes from five prior meetings.

• Variance request for 22 ft x 24.3 ft 3-story addition at 197 Grove Street
• Proposed front yard setback 19.6 ft vs. 20 ft required
• Proposed side yard setback 7 ft vs. 10 ft required
• Introduction of Kenneth R. Kirkland as Assistant Director of Planning and Community Development
• Approval of minutes from Jan 25, Feb 22, May 24, Jun 21, and Jul 26, 2021 meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to continue the public hearing for a proposed 3-story addition at 197 Grove Street to the September 20, 2021 meeting, after staff recommended the applicant revise plans. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued 197 Grove St. addition hearing to Sept. 20, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Jan. 25, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Feb. 22, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 21, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board is meeting virtually to conduct new and continued public hearings on several grading permits and special permit/site plan review applications, including for properties on Hayward Street, Granite Street, Allen Street, and Peach Street. The board will also discuss old/new business, including recommendations for the Zoning Board of Appeals, and consider a return to in-person meetings.

• 42 Hayward Street grading permit (File #21-12)
• 250 Granite Street special permit and site plan review for Braintree Fitness LLC (OrangeTheory) (File #21-14)
• 4 and 44 Allen Street special permit and site plan review for Winn Development Company (File #21-15)
• 232 Peach Street South Middle School site grading permit (File #21-05)
• Request for minor modification at 540 Granite Street for Chase Bank

The Braintree Planning Board approved a grading permit for the new South Middle School at 232 Peach Street (5-0), and approved a special permit and site plan review for an Orangetheory Fitness facility at 250 Granite Street (5-0). The board also approved as-built approvals for 16 West Street and 1535 Washington Street, a minor modification for a Chase Bank at 540 Granite Street, and a lot release for Clean Harbors at 1 Hill Avenue. Hearings for 42 Hayward Street, 4 and 44 Allen Street, and 300 Quincy Avenue were continued to September 14, 2021.

• Approved grading permit for South Middle School, 232 Peach Street (5-0)
• Approved special permit for Orangetheory Fitness, 250 Granite Street (5-0)
• Approved as-built approval for 16 West Street (6-0)
• Approved as-built approval and surety release for 1535 Washington Street (5-0-1)
• Approved minor modification for Chase Bank, 540 Granite Street (5-0)
• Approved lot release for Clean Harbors, 1 Hill Avenue (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 42 Hayward Street to September 14 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 4 and 44 Allen Street to September 14 (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission voted unanimously to continue three public hearings to the September 2 meeting: the cemetery project at 255 Plain St., the driveway project at 42 Hayward St., and the addition/retaining wall project at 66 Armstrong Circle. The Commission also adopted a submission deadline policy and approved the July 1 minutes. No final decisions were made on the projects.

• Continued hearing for 255 Plain St. cemetery to Sept 2 (4-0)
• Continued hearing for 42 Hayward St. driveway to Sept 2 for revised plan (4-0)
• Continued hearing for 66 Armstrong Circle addition to Sept 2 (4-0)
• Adopted submission deadline of Friday noon before meeting (4-0)
• Approved July 1, 2021 minutes (4-0)

Town Council

The Braintree Town Council approved a National Grid petition to replace aging gas mains on Arnold Street, with conditions including immediate work start and 95% compaction of trenches. The council also approved two mayoral appointments, continued the anti-blight ordinance to September, and referred several items to committee.

• Approved National Grid gas main replacement on Arnold Street (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Hung Pham to Conservation Commission (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Leland Dingee to Board of Registrars (9-0)
• Continued anti-blight ordinance to September 7, 2021 (9-0)
• Referred early voting options, golf course lease, and budget forecast to Ways & Means (9-0)

Town Council - Public Works Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Braintree Town Council's Public Works Committee. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the scheduled meeting time and reference documents.

The Public Works Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of National Grid's petition to replace aging gas mains on Arnold Street, with conditions including immediate work start and 95% compaction of backfilled trenches. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2021 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Order 21 035 for National Grid gas main replacement on Arnold Street (3-0)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee is holding a meeting via Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural items and references to documents, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Meeting held via Zoom
• Agenda references documents: '21 JULY 28 ZOOM WM AGENDA.PDF' and '2021 JULY 28 WM MTG.PDF'

The Committee of Ways & Means approved a motion to recommend to the full Town Council the appropriation of $22,374.50 from the state's Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund to the Department of Public Works for roadway renovation and traffic calming measures. The committee also approved minutes from May 6 and May 10, 2021. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $22,374.50 appropriation from Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund to DPW (5-0)
• Approved May 6, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 10, 2021 minutes (5-0)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Braintree Local Emergency Planning Committee is holding a routine open meeting. The agenda includes adopting minutes from December 2019, discussing grant mitigation activities, and receiving MEMA updates on the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and Hazard Mitigation Plan. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the minutes adoption.

• Adopt meeting minutes from December 12, 2019
• Grant mitigation activities discussion
• MEMA updates on CEMP and Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Local Emergency Planning Committee met and discussed upcoming EMPG grant use for new radios, MEMA updates on the Hazard Mitigation Plan and CEMP format, and a potential C-Pod plan. Residents raised concerns about the Weymouth Compressor Station and evacuation planning; the committee pledged to look into the issues. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Discussed EMPG grant for new radios and NIMS/NQS requirements
• Discussed MEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan status error and CEMP format update
• Discussed MEMA C-Pod plan for 200 cars per hour; location to be selected
• Residents raised compressor station concerns; committee pledged to investigate

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 26, 2021, to consider five new applications. These include requests for additions to single-family homes, a rear deck, and a wall sign, each seeking relief from zoning bylaws. The board will also approve meeting minutes from earlier dates.

• Petition #21-17: Two-story addition at 111 Monatiquot Avenue, seeking to extend non-conforming rear yard setback from 24 ft to 30 ft required.
• Petition #21-18: Rear deck at 136 Walnut Street, seeking variance for rear yard setback of 21.6 ft where 30 ft required.
• Petition #21-19: Second story addition at 4 Strathmore Circle, seeking finding for non-conforming rear yard setback of 16.7 ft where 30 ft required.
• Petition #21-20: Wall sign at 350 Granite Street, seeking variance for sign size exceeding Highway Business Zone requirements.
• Petition #21-21: Three-story addition at 197 Grove Street, seeking variances for front yard setback of 19.6 ft (20 ft required) and side yard setback of 7 ft (10 ft required).

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals approved four petitions: a two-story addition at 11 Monatiquot Avenue, a rear deck at 136 Walnut Street, a second-story addition at 4 Strathmore Circle, and a wall sign at 350 Granite Street. The board continued the petition for 197 Grove Street to the August 23, 2021 meeting. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved finding for two-story addition at 11 Monatiquot Avenue (3-0)
• Approved variance for rear deck at 136 Walnut Street (3-0)
• Approved finding for second-story addition at 4 Strathmore Circle (3-0)
• Approved variance for wall sign at 350 Granite Street (3-0)
• Continued petition for 197 Grove Street to August 23, 2021 (3-0)

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health met via Zoom and unanimously approved four requests for variances to well regulations at residential properties. The board also reviewed a list of complaints, noting a decline in COVID-related issues and an increase in rodent, traffic, and animal manure complaints. Informational updates covered COVID-19 numbers, beach testing at Smith Beach, and coordination with local agencies on homelessness.

• Approved variance for new well at 80 Hollingsworth Avenue (Joseph Eck)
• Approved variance for well at 91 Messina Woods Drive (Sunny Ching)
• Approved variance for well at 41 Jensen Farm Road (Michael Nguyen)
• Approved variance for well at 47 Fallon Circle (Anton Truong)
• Discussed beach closure at Smith Beach due to stormwater overflow

The Braintree Board of Health unanimously approved four requests for variances to well regulations at 80 Hollingsworth Avenue, 91 Messina Woods Drive, 41 Jensen Farm Road, and 47 Fallon Circle. The board also approved the minutes from its May 13 and June 10 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only informational updates on complaints, COVID-19 numbers, and beach testing.

• Approved variance for Joseph Eck at 80 Hollingsworth Avenue to install a new well with reduced property line and roadway setbacks
• Approved variance for Sunny Ching at 91 Messina Woods Drive to reduce property line and roadway setbacks for a well
• Approved variance for Michael Nguyen at 41 Jensen Farm Road to reduce property line and roadway setbacks for a well
• Approved variance for Anton Truong at 47 Fallon Circle to reduce roadway setback for a well
• Approved minutes of May 13, 2021 meeting
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2021 meeting

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board will meet via Zoom to hold new public hearings for special permits and site plan reviews at 238-310 Grove Street, 290 Wood Road, and 300 Quincy Avenue. The board will also continue hearings on grading permits, a major modification, and a special permit, and discuss old/new business including ANR plans and as-built approvals.

• Special permit and site plan review for 238-310 Grove Street (File #21-13)
• Special permit for billboard at 290 Wood Road (File #21-11)
• Special permit and site plan review for 300 Quincy Avenue (File #21-10)
• Continued grading permit hearing for 349 Liberty Street (File #21-06)
• Major modification to Planning Board decision for 201 Commerce Drive and 600 Grove Street (File #18-16)

The Braintree Planning Board approved a special permit for a 14x40-foot digital billboard at 290 Wood Road, subject to conditions including safety bollards. The board also approved special permits for a shake shop at 238-310 Grove Street and a grading permit for 349 Liberty Street, while denying a car wash special permit at 345 Grove Street. Several other hearings were continued to August 10, 2021.

• Approved special permit for digital billboard at 290 Wood Road (PB #21-11) with conditions, including safety bollards.
• Approved special permit and site plan review for healthy shake shop at 238-310 Grove Street (PB #21-13) with conditions.
• Approved grading permit for 349 Liberty Street (PB #21-06) with conditions.
• Approved major modification to special permit for Marr Scaffolding at 201 Commerce Drive and 600 Grove Street (PB #18-16) with conditions.
• Denied special permit and site plan review for car wash at 345 Grove Street (PB #21-01).
• Endorsed Approval Not Required (ANR) subdivision plan for 2044 Washington Street.
• Continued hearing for 300 Quincy Avenue (PB #21-10) to August 10, 2021.
• Continued hearing for South Middle School grading permit (PB #21-05) to August 10, 2021.

Town Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council meeting on July 13, 2021. No specific items are listed beyond the meeting time and linked documents, so the agenda is essentially boilerplate.

The Town Council voted 7-0 to accept M.G.L. c. 71 s. 37M, which permits consolidating administrative functions like maintenance between the town and school committee. The vote followed a public hearing and a unanimous favorable recommendation from the Ordinance & Rules Committee. The council also continued to table an anti-blight ordinance and referred two items to committees.

• Approved Order 21 030 to accept M.G.L. c. 71 s. 37M, allowing consolidation of school and town administrative functions (7-0).
• Continued to table Order 21 028, the Anti-Blight Program ordinance, at the Mayor's request (7-0).
• Approved the minutes of the May 18, 2021 meeting (7-0).
• Referred Order 21 035 (National Grid petition for Arnold Street) to the Committee on the Department of Public Works (7-0).
• Referred Order 21 036 (Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement Trust Fund) to the Committee of Ways & Means (7-0).

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet via webinar to review previous minutes and receive information on several municipal topics. Discussion items include an AARP grant, mail-in ballots, and local infrastructure projects.

• Approval of May 2021 minutes
• AARP grant discussion
• Mail in ballots discussion
• Sunset Lake Bathrooms discussion
• Middle Street road work discussion

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities voted to hold a meeting in August 2021, deviating from its usual practice of not meeting that month, to meet the legal requirement of ten meetings per year. The Commission also approved the minutes from May 3, 2021, and decided to continue using Zoom for meetings. No other formal decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

• Approved the minutes of May 3, 2021, by unanimous roll call vote.
• Decided to hold a meeting in August 2021 to meet the legal requirement of ten meetings per year.
• Decided to continue meeting via Zoom for now, with no in-person meetings scheduled.

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission is meeting to conduct public hearings on five Notices of Intent and one Request for Determination of Applicability, with two items continued from the June 3 meeting. The commission will also discuss tree removal at Great Pond Reservoir, a matter at 70 Wayne Ave., and a request for a Certificate of Compliance.

• Notice of Intent DEP #8-692, 255 Plain St. (Cemetery), Town of Braintree — requested continuation to Aug. 5
• Notice of Intent DEP #8-694, 201 Commerce Dr. and 600 Grove St., Marr Scaffolding Company
• Request for Determination of Applicability, 40 McAndrew Rd., Sullivan
• Notice of Intent DEP #8-695, 42 Hayward St., Lu
• Notice of Intent DEP #8-696, 371 Grove St., 371 Grove St., LLC

The Braintree Conservation Commission approved several Orders of Conditions, including for the Marr Scaffolding site at 201 Commerce Dr. and 600 Grove St., and for a residential addition at 40 McAndrew Rd. The commission continued hearings for projects at 255 Plain St. and 42 Hayward St. to August 5, and issued an emergency certification for Massport beaver dam work.

• Approved Order of Conditions for Marr Scaffolding project (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 40 McAndrew Rd. addition (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 255 Plain St. cemetery project to Aug. 5 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 42 Hayward St. driveway/wetland work to Aug. 5 (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 371 Grove St. project with amendments (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Issued Emergency Certification for Massport beaver dam breach at Forbes Rd. (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 21, 2021, to consider five new applications and one old business item. These include requests for variances and findings related to a hotel awning, a two-family dwelling reconstruction, a second-story addition, a front porch, and signage at a car dealership. The board will also review meeting minutes from December 2020 and May 2021.

• Petition #21-12: 5x15 ft awning at 235 Wood Road hotel, seeking variance for wall sign in Highway Business Zone
• Petition #21-13: Demolish and rebuild two-family dwelling at 65 Hollis Ave, non-conforming lot
• Petition #21-14: 307 sq ft second-story addition at 22 Jefferson Street, side yard setback variance
• Petition #21-15: 26x5.5 ft front porch at 23 Farm Road, front yard setback variance
• Petition #21-16: Three wall signs at 444 Quincy Avenue car dealership, amend prior decision #07-7

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals approved all five petitions on the agenda. They granted a variance for a hotel awning at 235 Wood Road, a finding for a new two-family dwelling at 65 Hollis Avenue, a variance for a front porch at 23 Farm Road, a finding for a second-story addition at 22 Jefferson Street, and an amendment to a prior decision for signage at 444 Quincy Avenue. The board also approved minutes from the December 21, 2020 meeting.

• Approved a variance for a 5'x15' awning at 235 Wood Road (Petition #21-12) with conditions.
• Approved a finding for demolition and reconstruction of a two-family dwelling at 65 Hollis Avenue (Petition #21-13) with conditions.
• Approved a variance for a front porch at 23 Farm Road with conditions.
• Approved a finding for a second-story addition at 22 Jefferson Street with conditions.
• Approved an amendment to ZBA Decision #07-7 for signage at 444 Quincy Avenue, reducing total sign square footage from 170.3 to 103 sq ft.
• Approved a variance for a ground sign at 320 Wood Road (old business) with conditions.
• Approved minutes from the December 21, 2020 meeting.
• Tabled approval of May 24, 2021 minutes until they are prepared.

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is the agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee meeting on June 15, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting time and references to two PDF documents, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed. It is essentially procedural boilerplate.

The Ways & Means Committee voted 3-2 to recommend Kimberly Kroha's appointment to the Planning Board, despite concerns about her work as a 40B developer attorney. It unanimously recommended the Superintendent's Statement of Interest to the MSBA for Braintree High School, citing accreditation and facility issues. It also unanimously recommended transferring $150,000 from the land sale fund to the general fund for the 44 Allen Street property sale.

• Took Order 21 009 off the table and recommended Kimberly Kroha's Planning Board appointment to the full Council (3-2 vote).
• Took Order 21 023 off the table and recommended the MSBA Statement of Interest for Braintree High School to the full Council (5-0 vote).
• Recommended transferring $150,000 from the land sale fund to the general fund for the 44 Allen Street sale (5-0 vote).

Town Council - Ordinance & Rules Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Ordinance & Rules Committee is holding two sessions on June 15, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The agenda lists only meeting documents (a Zoom agenda PDF and a meeting PDF) with no specific items described, so the agenda is essentially procedural boilerplate.

• Two committee sessions scheduled (6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.)
• Agenda documents provided as PDFs only

The Committee on Ordinance & Rules voted to recommend the Mayor's Anti-Blight Program ordinance (Order 21 028) to the full Town Council, with a 3-1 vote. It also recommended amendments to the personal kennel license fee (Order 21 029) and a motion to accept M.G.L. c. 71 s. 37M for potential consolidation of school and town administrative functions (Order 21 030). The committee recommended zoning text amendments related to animal care businesses (Orders 21 031 and 21 033), but a related amendment to the table of uses (Order 21 032) failed on a 2-2 tie vote.

• Recommended Order 21 028 (Anti-Blight Program) to full Council, 3-1.
• Recommended Order 21 029 (Personal Kennel License fee amendment) to full Council, 3-1.
• Recommended Order 21 030 (Accept M.G.L. c. 71 s. 37M) to full Council, 4-0.
• Recommended Order 21 031 (Animal care zoning definitions) to full Council, 3-1.
• Failed to recommend Order 21 032 (Animal care table of uses) on a 2-2 tie.
• Recommended Order 21 033 (Animal care parking requirements) to full Council, 3-1.
• Tabled Order 21 027 (Centralized Maintenance Department ordinance).
• Tabled item 002 21 (Storm water drainage by-law amendment) for further discussion with the Mayor.

Town Council

This agenda for the Braintree Town Council meeting on June 15, 2021, contains only procedural entries and document references, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed. The meeting appears to be a regular council session, but the agenda provides no details on any actions or topics to be considered.

The Town Council approved a series of zoning amendments and a kennel license fee change to allow and regulate animal care, retail, and grooming services, including full-service establishments. It also approved the appointment of Kimberly Kroha to the Planning Board, authorized a Statement of Interest for Braintree High School, and approved a $150,000 fund transfer. The anti-blight ordinance was tabled.

• Approved appointment of Kimberly Kroha to the Planning Board (5-2).
• Approved MSBA Statement of Interest for Braintree High School (7-0).
• Approved National Grid gas main replacement on Hawthorn Road (7-0).
• Tabled the anti-blight ordinance (7-0).
• Approved personal kennel license fee amendment (7-0).
• Approved zoning definition changes for animal care uses (7-0).
• Approved zoning use table changes for animal care uses (7-0).
• Approved parking requirement changes for animal care uses (7-0).

Town Council - Public Works Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Public Works Committee is scheduled to meet on June 15, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural items and references to meeting documents, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

The Public Works Committee approved Order 21 025, granting National Grid's petition to replace approximately 2,440 feet of gas main on Hawthorn Road. The approval includes conditions requiring a pre-construction meeting and restrictions on street closures. The committee also approved the minutes from three prior meetings.

• Approved Order 21 025 for National Grid's gas main replacement on Hawthorn Road, with conditions.
• Approved the minutes of the March 16, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the minutes of the April 6, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the minutes of the April 27, 2021 meeting.

Community Preservation Committee

The Braintree Community Preservation Committee is meeting to discuss potential new projects, including the Windjammer Cove Affordable Housing Conversion and several building repair proposals. They will also receive updates on existing projects and handle administrative business such as the FY2022 budget and meeting minutes.

• Windjammer Cove Affordable Housing Conversion
• Daughraty Gym (Windows) and Restoration
• Elm Street Tomb and Stone Repair (Add Topper Fence)
• Watson Park Berm Construction
• FY2022 Budget Approved and Monthly Financial Report

The Community Preservation Committee met and discussed several potential new projects, including repairs at Elm Street Cemetery, Watson Park restoration, and affordable housing conversions at Windjammer Cove. The FY2022 budget was approved as allocated, and the committee approved the meeting minutes from April and May. No formal votes were taken on new project applications.

• Approved the meeting minutes of April 12, 2021 (6-0).
• Approved the meeting minutes of May 10, 2021 (6-0).
• Approved the FY2022 budget as allocated.
• Discussed potential new projects: Elm Street Cemetery repairs, Watson Park restoration, Daughraty Gym windows, Windjammer Cove affordable housing conversion, Independence Manor windows, Town Hall message board/fencing.
• Noted that the East Braintree Little League project is on hold.
• Reported that the Liberty Grove property closed on April 28, 2021.
• Discussed the status of conservation restrictions for Plain Street, Washington Street, and Middle Street.
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:52 PM.

Town Council - Ordinance & Rules Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Ordinance & Rules Committee meeting on June 10, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting time and documents, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health is meeting via Zoom to approve minutes, review complaints, and consider two new business items: a variance request from Jonathan's Landing Condominium regarding lifeguard requirements, and a permit request for keeping chickens at a residential address. The meeting is open to the public via webinar link.

• Variance of lifeguard provision: Jonathan's Landing Condominium, 400 John Mahar Hwy
• Keeping of Animals permit: Sebastiao Salazar, 8 Arnold Street (12 chickens)
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 13, 2021
• List of complaints received May 10–June 4, 2021

The Braintree Board of Health approved a variance allowing Jonathan's Landing Condominium to operate without a lifeguard during low bather hours (8:30 a.m. to noon) while maintaining lifeguard coverage from noon to 8 p.m. daily. The board also conditionally approved a permit for up to 12 chickens at 8 Arnold Street, pending a written property owner approval and moving the coop 10 feet from the river/property line. The May 13, 2021 meeting minutes were tabled because they were not yet available.

• Approved lifeguard variance for Jonathan's Landing Condominium, 400 John Mahar Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved conditional permit for up to 12 chickens at 8 Arnold Street, pending owner letter and coop relocation (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of May 13, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board is meeting via Zoom to conduct new public hearings on a zoning bylaw text amendment for animal care, retail, and services, and on special permit/site plan review applications for Manj Trampoline Park and MARR Scaffolding. The board will also continue a hearing on a grading permit for South Middle School, which will be continued to July 13 without testimony. Additionally, the board will discuss minor modifications to prior decisions, June Zoning Board of Appeal recommendations, and a master plan update.

• Zoning bylaw text amendment for animal care, retail, and services (Town Council Orders 21-031, 21-032, 21-033) at 250 Granite Street (South Shore Plaza)
• Special permit and site plan review for Manj Trampoline Park LLC at 250 Granite Street (P.B. File 21-09)
• Major modification to Planning Board Decision #18-16 for MARR Scaffolding Company at 201 Commerce Drive and 600 Grove Street
• Continued public hearing for grading permit at 232 Peach Street (South Middle School) - continued to July 13, 2021
• Minor modifications to prior decisions for properties including 200-550 Grossman Drive, Watson Park/Gordon Road, 605 Middle Street, and 175-185 Campanelli

The Braintree Planning Board approved a zoning bylaw text amendment for animal care, retail, and services, and approved a special permit and site plan review for Space Zero, an indoor trampoline and virtual reality entertainment venue at South Shore Plaza. The board also approved several minor modifications, including for a patio at 605 Middle Street, a flood control project at Watson Park, and a TJX warehouse lease at 175-185 Campanelli Drive. A minor modification for a grocery store at 200-551 Grossman Drive was approved with a 4-1 vote, with one member dissenting over concerns about delivery operations.

• Approved zoning bylaw text amendment for animal care, retail, and services (5-0)
• Approved special permit and site plan review for Space Zero trampoline park at 250 Granite Street (5-0)
• Approved minor modification for patio at 605 Middle Street (5-0)
• Approved minor modification for flood control at Watson Park/Gordon Road (5-0)
• Approved minor modification for TJX warehouse at 175-185 Campanelli Drive (5-0)
• Approved minor modification for grocery store at 200-551 Grossman Drive (4-1)
• Continued public hearing for Marr Scaffolding Company to July 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for South Middle School grading permit to July 13, 2021 (5-0)

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities is meeting to discuss several items, including a Waterwheels sign, parking enforcement with the Chief of Staff and Police Chief, and Braintree Day rules and CDC/MA/Braintree guidelines. The agenda also includes approval of May 2021 minutes and other matters. Note: The agenda text contains a garbled line about a cancellation, but it is unclear what was cancelled.

• Waterwheels sign discussion led by K. Ziniti
• Parking Enforcement Officer discussion with Chief of Staff Taub and Police Chief DuBois
• Braintree Day rules and CDC/MA/Braintree guidelines discussion led by M. McGrath
• Approval of May 2021 minutes

Historical Commission

The Braintree Historical Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss project updates, including the Elm Street Cemetery fence, and to review a draft CPC application for additional stone and tomb restoration at the cemetery. They will also discuss Thayer Academy's Cahall/Sawyer Building roof edge replacement, along with administrative items like approving minutes and filling commission vacancies.

• Elm Street Cemetery topper fence project update
• Draft CPC application for Elm Street Cemetery additional stone and tomb restoration
• Thayer Academy's Cahall/Sawyer Building roof edge replacement discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes for April 5, 2021
• Commission vacancies (2 members) and summer meeting schedule

The Braintree Historical Commission met virtually and discussed several project updates, including the Elm Street Cemetery tomb and stone restoration, a potential demolition delay at 99 Hancock Street, and the Thayer Academy roof edge replacement. No formal votes were taken on these projects. The Commission approved the April 5, 2021 meeting minutes as amended and discussed filling two commission vacancies and scheduling an August 2, 2021 meeting.

• Approved April 5, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Discussed adding topper fence work to Elm Street Cemetery tomb and stone project (no vote)
• Discussed demolition delay process for 99 Hancock Street (no vote)
• Discussed Thayer Academy roof edge replacement; members agreed no action needed (no vote)
• Discussed scheduling August 2, 2021 meeting (no vote)

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission meets remotely to hold public hearings on four Notices of Intent for projects affecting wetlands, including a requested continuation for the cemetery project at 255 Plain St. They will also consider a request to amend the Order of Conditions for Watson Park, and discuss several other properties. The agenda includes both formal hearings and discussion items, with minutes from the May 6 meeting to be approved.

• Notice of Intent DEP File #8-692: 255 Plain St. (Cemetery), Town of Braintree — requested continuation to July 1
• Notice of Intent DEP File #8-684: 345 Grove St., Liden Corp. (continued from May 6)
• Notice of Intent DEP File #8-694: 201 Commerce Dr. and 600 Grove St., Marr Scaffolding Company
• Request to Amend Order of Conditions DEP File #682: Watson Park, Town of Braintree
• Discussions: 70 Wayne Ave., 4 St. Michael Rd., Grove St., Cranberry Pond Area

The Braintree Conservation Commission issued an Amended Order of Conditions for the Watson Park flood protection berm, adding a condition that the additional 460-foot berm section be removed when sea level rises to allow salt marsh migration. The Commission also issued an Order of Conditions for 345 Grove St. with amendments, continued hearings for 255 Plain St. and 201 Commerce Dr., and denied a request to allow storage within 10 feet of a wetland at 70 Wayne Ave.

• Issued Amended Order of Conditions for Watson Park berm with sea-level-rise removal condition (5-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 345 Grove St. with amendments (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 255 Plain St. to July 1 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 201 Commerce Dr./600 Grove St. to July 1 (5-0)
• Denied motion to allow storage within 10 feet of wetland at 70 Wayne Ave. (2-3)
• Approved May 6, 2021 minutes as amended (5-0)

Town Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council meeting on June 1, 2021, at 7:00 PM. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed beyond the meeting itself and associated documents.

The Braintree Town Council approved the FY2022 operating budget of $145,617,216, along with separate appropriations for the golf, water/sewer, stormwater, and cable access funds. The council also approved the Community Preservation Committee budget, reauthorized revolving funds, and authorized a statement of interest for school roof repairs. A supplemental appropriation of over $700,000 for police and fire overtime and other expenses was approved, and a public hearing on an anti-blight ordinance was continued to June 15.

• Approved FY2022 operating budget of $145,617,216 (8-1, O'Brien opposed)
• Approved $1,708,653 golf fund budget (9-0)
• Approved $21,615,898 water/sewer fund budget (9-0)
• Approved $1,074,266 stormwater fund budget (9-0)
• Approved $505,099 cable access fund budget (9-0)
• Approved Community Preservation Committee appropriations totaling $923,784 (9-0)
• Approved reauthorization of revolving funds with spending limits (9-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation #3 for police/fire overtime and other costs (8-0, O'Brien present)

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Braintree Master Plan Steering Committee is meeting to discuss its agenda and a meeting packet for May 27, 2021. The agenda includes only procedural items—reviewing the agenda and the packet—with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of MPSC agenda for May 27, 2021
• Review of meeting packet for May 27, 2021

The Master Plan Steering Committee held its first meeting, during which members introduced themselves and received an overview of the Master Plan process. The committee elected Laurie Castignetti as Chair and Kay Young as Vice Chair, and selected Rayna Rubin and Shelley North as representatives to the consultant Evaluation Committee. The Director of Planning outlined a timeline for the RFQ/RFP process, with a draft to be circulated to members by June 2 and comments due by June 8-9. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on organization and process.

• Elected Laurie Castignetti as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Kay Young as Vice Chair (6-4-1)
• Selected Rayna Rubin and Shelley North as MPSC representatives on the Evaluation Committee
• Set timeline for RFQ/RFP: draft circulated June 2, comments due June 8-9

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss financial matters. The agenda is sparse, listing only the meeting time and associated documents, with no specific items detailed.

The committee voted 5-0 to recommend the Mayor's Supplemental Appropriation #3, a $808,124.30 package funded by $702,371.33 in identified unspent funds and $105,752.97 from free cash, covering police and fire overtime, detective stipends, crossing guards, vacation buy-back, tax title fees, and debt payments. It also tabled Order 21-023 (Braintree High School MSBA Statement of Interest) and Order 21-027 (Centralized Maintenance Department ordinance) for future discussion, while recommending Order 21-024 (MSBA Accelerated Repair Project for four schools) favorably to the full Council. Minutes from May 4 and May 5 were approved unanimously.

• Approved Supplemental Appropriation #3 totaling $808,124.30 (5-0)
• Approved $337,377 for Police Overtime (5-0)
• Approved $32,300 for Police Detective Overtime (5-0)
• Approved $61,000 for Police Detective Stipend (5-0)
• Approved $6,000 for Police Crossing Guards (5-0)
• Approved $251,745.28 for Fire Overtime (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21-023 (Braintree High School MSBA Statement of Interest) (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21-027 (Centralized Maintenance Department ordinance) (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote public hearing on May 24, 2021, to consider three new applications for zoning relief and two old business items. The new applications involve a garage use appeal, a rear addition, and a deck/garage replacement with additions. Old business includes a sign variance and a side yard setback extension. The board will also approve past meeting minutes and discuss returning to in-person meetings.

• Petition #21-09: Appeal of building inspector determination for second story use of detached garage at 50 Burroughs Road
• Petition #21-10: Two-story addition with rear yard setback of 18.6 ft (required 30 ft) at 18 Cape Cod Lane
• Petition #21-11: 640 sq ft addition with side and rear yard setback variances at 11 Parkside Ave
• Petition 21-02: Unpermitted 21-ft high ground sign with digital messaging board at 320 Wood Road
• Petition 21-06: 10x14 ft addition with side yard setback variance at 157 Jefferson Street

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee is meeting at 7:30 PM. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The Committee of Ways & Means voted unanimously to recommend the FY2022 operating budget of $145,617,216 to the full Town Council, along with separate appropriations for the Golf Course, Water and Sewer, Stormwater, and Cable TV funds. The committee also recommended approval of the continuation of revolving funds for FY2022. The budget includes a $377,000 reallocation from OPEB funding to the school department to restore three math specialist positions.

• Recommended FY2022 operating budget of $145,617,216 (5-0)
• Recommended Golf Course appropriation of $1,708,653 (5-0)
• Recommended Water and Sewer appropriation of $21,615,898 (5-0)
• Recommended Stormwater appropriation of $1,074,266 (5-0)
• Recommended Cable TV appropriation of $505,099 (5-0)
• Recommended snow and ice deficit authorization (5-0)
• Recommended continuation of revolving funds with FY2022 spending limits (5-0)

Town Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council meeting on May 18, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting start time and references to agenda and meeting documents, with no specific action items, discussions, or public hearings listed.

The Braintree Town Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance establishing departmental revolving funds for Elder Affairs, Board of Health, Library, Recycling, School, and Recreation departments, effective July 1, 2021. The Council also approved increasing the FY2021 spending maximum for the golf course pro shop revolving fund by $65,000 to $175,000. Several items were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved ordinance establishing departmental revolving funds (9-0)
• Approved increase of pro shop revolving fund spending max to $175,000 (9-0)
• Referred 7 items to Committee on Ordinance & Rules (9-0)
• Referred 4 items to Committee of Ways & Means (9-0)
• Referred National Grid petition for Hawthorn Road to DPW Committee (9-0)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss the 2021 budget. The agenda includes a budget document and a meeting packet, indicating a review of fiscal matters.

• Review of 2021 budget

The Ways & Means Committee discussed the FY2022 operating budget, including the Town Clerk and School Department budgets, but took no final action. The committee voted to table both the operating budget (Order 21 020) and the revolving funds continuation (Order 21 022). No decisions were made on the budget amounts or revolving fund limits.

• Tabled FY2022 Operating Budget (Order 21 020) (5-0)
• Tabled FY2022 Revolving Funds (Order 21 022) (5-0)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Committee of Ways and Means is scheduled to meet at 6:00 P.M. The provided agenda documents do not contain specific discussion topics or proposed actions.

The Committee reviewed the FY2022 school budget proposal of $74,683,280, including a $3.1 million one-time federal fund use. The Mayor transferred $377,500 from OPEB to restore elementary math specialists to one per school. The Committee tabled the school budget order (21 020) and the revolving funds order (21 022) without final action.

• Took Order 21 020 (FY2022 Operating Budget) off the table (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 020 (FY2022 Operating Budget) (5-0)
• Took Order 21 022 (FY2022 Revolving Funds) off the table (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 022 (FY2022 Revolving Funds) (5-0)

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health will meet via Zoom to approve minutes, review complaints, and consider variance requests for lifeguard provisions at two condominium complexes and for well setback requirements at two residential properties.

• Variance of lifeguard provision for Reservoir Crossing Condominiums, 614 Pond Street
• Variance of lifeguard provision for Devon Wood Condominiums, 1A Devon Commons Lane
• Variance of setback requirements for well permit for Eric Andersen, 288 Evergreen Avenue
• Variance of setback requirements for well permit for Caroline Alpert, 136 King Hill Road
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 15, 2021

The Braintree Board of Health unanimously approved four variance requests: two for lifeguard provision at condominium pools (Reservoir Crossing and Devon Wood) and two for well setback requirements (Eric Andersen and Caroline Alpert). The board also approved the April 15 meeting minutes and reviewed a list of complaints, including COVID-19 and animal-related issues.

• Approved lifeguard variance for Reservoir Crossing Condominiums, 614 Pond Street (unanimous)
• Approved lifeguard variance for Devon Wood Condominiums, 1A Devon Commons Lane (unanimous)
• Approved well setback variance for Eric Andersen, 288 Evergreen Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved well setback variance for Caroline Alpert, 136 King Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved April 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss the budget. The agenda includes a document titled '21 MAY 12 BUDGET WM AGENDA.PDF' and a meeting packet '2021 MAY 12 WM MTG.PDF'. No specific budget items, amounts, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

• Review of budget agenda document
• Review of meeting packet

The Committee voted 5-0 to recommend approval of an ordinance establishing departmental revolving funds, an increase in the FY2021 pro shop spending maximum to $175,000, and the FY2022 Community Preservation Committee budget with appropriations totaling $923,784. The FY2022 operating budget and continuation of revolving funds were tabled for further discussion.

• Approved Order 21 018 establishing departmental revolving funds ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Order 21 019 increasing FY2021 pro shop revolving fund spending max to $175,000 (5-0)
• Approved Order 21 021 C1: $150,000 for community housing reserve (5-0)
• Approved Order 21 021 C2: $150,000 for open space reserve (5-0)
• Approved Order 21 021 C3: $150,000 for historic resources reserve (5-0)
• Approved Order 21 021 C4: $427,595 for community preservation budgeted reserve (5-0)
• Approved Order 21 021 C5: $46,189 for FY2022 administrative operating fund (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 020 (FY2022 Operating Budget) and Order 21 022 (Continuation of Revolving Funds)

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board will meet via Zoom on May 11, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes public hearings for grading permits at 60 Albee Drive, 349 Liberty Street, and 345 Liberty Street, as well as continued public hearings for special permits and site plan reviews at 345 Grove Street, 99 and 107 Hancock Street, and 930 Liberty Street. The board will also discuss old/new business, including Zoning Board of Appeal recommendations, an as-built approval request for 16 West Street, meeting minutes, and future in-person meetings and zoning articles.

• Grading permit hearing for 60 Albee Drive (PB #21-07)
• Grading permit hearing for 349 Liberty Street (PB #21-06)
• Grading permit hearing for 345 Liberty Street (PB #21-08)
• Continued special permit/site plan review for 345 Grove Street (PB #21-01)
• Continued special permit/site plan review for 99 and 107 Hancock Street (PB #21-04)

The Braintree Planning Board approved a Special Permit and Site Plan Review for a 30-unit age-restricted condominium development at 99 and 107 Hancock Street, subject to conditions. The board also approved grading permits for 60 Albee Drive and 345 Liberty Street, and a special permit for 930 Liberty Street. A grading permit hearing for 349 Liberty Street was continued to July 13, 2021, to allow the applicant to propose a mitigation plan for unpermitted work.

• Approved Special Permit and Site Plan Review for 30-unit age-restricted condos at 99-107 Hancock St. (5-0)
• Approved Grading Permit for 60 Albee Drive, subject to conditions (5-0)
• Approved Grading Permit for 345 Liberty Street, subject to conditions (5-0)
• Continued grading permit hearing for 349 Liberty Street to July 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Special Permit and Site Plan Review for 930 Liberty Street, with conditions (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for car wash at 345 Grove Street to July 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee is meeting to review the town's budget. The agenda includes a budget document for the meeting, indicating a discussion of the upcoming fiscal year's spending plan.

• Review of the FY2022 budget

The Committee reviewed the proposed FY2022 operating budget for the Fire and Police Departments, then voted 5-0 to table Order 21 020. No action was taken on the Community Preservation Committee budget (21 021) or the continuation of revolving funds (21 022), which will be discussed at later meetings.

• Took Order 21 020 (FY2022 Operating Budget) off the table (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 020 (FY2022 Operating Budget) (5-0)
• No action on Order 21 021 (FY2022 Community Preservation Committee budget)
• No action on Order 21 022 (FY2022 continuation of revolving funds)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss the town's budget. The agenda includes a budget document for review, indicating the committee is considering the upcoming fiscal year's spending plan.

• Review of the 2021 May 10 budget agenda
• Discussion of the 2021 May 10 Ways & Means meeting document

The committee reviewed the FY2022 DPW budget, including cuts and enterprise funds, then tabled the operating budget order. It also tabled the revolving funds order and took no action on the Community Preservation Committee budget. Minutes from March 31 and April 27 were approved.

• Approved minutes of March 31, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 27, 2021 (5-0)
• Took Order 21 020 (FY2022 Operating Budget) off the table (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 020 (FY2022 Operating Budget) (5-0)
• Took Order 21 022 (FY2022 Revolving Funds) off the table (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 022 (FY2022 Revolving Funds) (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Braintree Community Preservation Committee will discuss potential new projects, including the Windjammer Cove Affordable Housing Conversion and several building repairs, and receive updates on ongoing projects. The meeting is held via Zoom on May 10, 2021.

• Elm Street Tomb and Stone Repair
• Watson Park Berm Construction
• Daughraty Gym (Windows)
• Windjammer Cove Affordable Housing Conversion
• Independence Manor – Window Project

The Community Preservation Committee voted 6-0 to release the remaining balance of the $65,000 CPA grant to All Souls Church, withholding $4,827.50 until the final architect invoice is received. The church had already paid over $72,000 in project costs and requested the remaining two disbursements early to manage cash flow. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were updates or discussions only.

• Approved release of All Souls Church grant balance less $4,827.50 (6-0)
• Withheld $4,827.50 until final architect invoice is submitted
• Tabled no other items; all other agenda items were informational updates

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Committee reviewed the FY2022 operating budget (Order 21 020) for Golf, Law, Mayor's Office, and Finance, then tabled it. They also tabled the continuation of revolving funds (Order 21 022) and deferred discussion of the Community Preservation Committee budget (Order 21 021) to a later meeting. No final decisions were made on the budget items.

• Took Order 21 020 (FY2022 Operating Budget) off the table (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 020 (FY2022 Operating Budget) (5-0)
• Took Order 21 022 (Continuation of Revolving Funds) off the table (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 022 (Continuation of Revolving Funds) (5-0)
• Deferred discussion of Order 21 021 (Community Preservation Committee budget) to May 12

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is meeting to review the town's budget. The agenda includes a budget document and a meeting packet, indicating a discussion of the proposed fiscal year 2022 spending plan.

• Review of FY2022 budget documents

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission is meeting remotely to conduct public hearings on several wetland-related applications, including Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability. Two items are requested continuations to the June 3 meeting. The commission will also discuss other business such as a tree issue and dam removal signage.

• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-693 at 15 Front St. (Rear)
• Request for Determination of Applicability at 91 Lisle St.
• Request for Determination of Applicability at Storrs Ave. Athletic Field (bylaw only)
• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-692 at 255 Plain St. (Cemetery) - requested continuation to June 3
• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-684 at 345 Grove St. - requested continuation to June 3

The Braintree Conservation Commission voted 6-0 to issue an Order of Conditions for the residential project at 15 Front St. (Rear), with amendments addressing sewer surcharge concerns, including a backwater valve, abandoning a manhole, and watertight covers on the oil/water separator. The commission also issued negative Determinations of Applicability for a deck at 91 Lisle St. and a field house addition at Storrs Ave. Athletic Field, both 6-0. Two Notices of Intent were continued to June 3, and the commission required permanent wetland markers and other conditions at 70 Wayne Ave.

• Issued Order of Conditions for 15 Front St. (Rear) with amendments (6-0)
• Closed hearing for 15 Front St. (Rear) (6-0)
• Issued negative Determination of Applicability for 91 Lisle St. deck (6-0)
• Closed hearing for 91 Lisle St. (6-0)
• Issued negative Determination of Applicability for Storrs Ave. Athletic Field addition (6-0)
• Closed hearing for Storrs Ave. Athletic Field (6-0)
• Continued Notices of Intent for 255 Plain St. and 345 Grove St. to June 3
• Required permanent markers, 25-foot setback for movable items, and blocking path at 70 Wayne Ave. (6-0)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Ways & Means Committee. The agenda lists only the committee meeting time and references budget-related documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics detailed.

• Committee of Ways & Means meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM
• Review of budget agenda document (21 MAY 5 BUDGET WM AGENDA.PDF)
• Review of meeting document (2021 MAY 5 WM MTG.PDF)

The committee took Order 21 020 (FY2022 Operating Budget) off the table, heard a presentation from Blue Hills Regional Technical High School on its FY2022 budget, and then voted unanimously to table it again. No action was taken on Orders 21 021 (Community Preservation Committee) or 21 022 (Revolving Funds), which will be discussed at later meetings. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

• Took Order 21 020 (FY2022 Operating Budget) off the table (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 020 (FY2022 Operating Budget) after Blue Hills presentation (5-0)
• No action on Order 21 021 (Community Preservation Committee budget)
• No action on Order 21 022 (Revolving Funds continuation)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Braintree Town Council Ways & Means Committee. The agenda lists only the meeting time and two attached documents, with no specific items detailed. The committee is likely reviewing budget-related materials, but no concrete decisions or proposals are stated.

• Meeting of the Committee of Ways & Means
• Agenda references budget documents for May 4, 2021

The Committee reviewed proposed FY2022 budgets for the Town Clerk, Human Resources, Library, and Town Council departments, then voted unanimously to table the overall FY2022 operating budget (Order 21 020) for further discussion. The Committee also tabled the Community Preservation Committee budget (Order 21 021) and the revolving funds continuation (Order 21 022). No final budget approvals were made.

• Approved minutes of March 10, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled FY2022 operating budget, Order 21 020 (5-0)
• Tabled FY2022 Community Preservation Committee budget, Order 21 021 (5-0)
• Tabled FY2022 revolving funds continuation, Order 21 022 (5-0)

Town Council - Ordinance & Rules Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Braintree Town Council's Ordinance & Rules Committee. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the meeting time and reference documents.

The Committee on Ordinance & Rules voted 4-0 to recommend that the full Town Council act on establishing a centralized maintenance department, consolidating town and school maintenance under the DPW. The committee also tabled a proposal to create an independent Peterson Pool oversight committee, tabled a zoning amendment on stormwater and property maintenance, and recommended approval of an ordinance establishing departmental revolving funds.

• Favorable recommendation to full Council to establish a Centralized Maintenance Department (4-0)
• Tabled item 054 20 to create an Independent Peterson Pool Oversight Authority/Committee (4-0)
• Tabled item 002 21, zoning amendment on stormwater drainage and property maintenance (4-0)
• Favorable recommendation to full Council to approve Order 21 018 establishing revolving funds (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 (3-0, Ringius absent)

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities is meeting to review and approve minutes from March and April 2021, receive an informational update from the ADA Coordinator, and discuss using HC parking funds to pay for closed captioning of monthly meetings. The agenda is mostly routine, with one substantive discussion item.

• Discussion of using HC parking funds to pay for closed captioning of COD monthly meetings
• Informational update from Kristina Ziniti, ADA Coordinator
• Review and approval of March and April 2021 minutes

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities voted unanimously to endorse up to $2,000 for closed captioning services for town meetings, with the funds coming from handicapped parking funds. The decision was made after discussion about the need for captioning during virtual meetings and the potential for a town-wide service. The commission also agreed to participate in the July 4th parade, pending further guidance from the Mayor.

• Approved up to $2,000 for closed captioning services (4-0)
• Agreed to participate in July 4th parade, pending Mayor's guidance

Historical Commission

The Braintree Historical Commission's May 2021 meeting, scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled

The May 3, 2021 meeting of the Braintree Historical Commission was cancelled. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee is meeting to discuss financial and operational matters. The agenda is minimal, listing only the meeting time and associated documents, with no specific items detailed.

The Committee of Ways & Means voted 5-0 to recommend establishing a $450,000 revolving fund for golf course food services, and voted 3-2 to recommend approving Melissa SantucciRozzi as Director of Planning and Community Development. Both items now go to the full Town Council for final action.

• Recommended establishment of golf food services revolving fund up to $450,000 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Melissa SantucciRozzi as Planning & Community Development Director (3-2)
• Approved minutes of March 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 9, 2021 (5-0)

Town Council

The Braintree Town Council is holding a remote meeting on April 27, 2021, at 7:30 PM. The agenda includes the meeting agenda and council meeting documents, but no specific items are listed.

• Remote meeting format
• Agenda document (21 APRIL 27 REMOTE AGENDA.PDF)
• Council meeting document (2021 APRIL 27 COUNCIL MTG.PDF)

The Braintree Town Council voted 8-1 to extend the temporary three District Voting Centers through December 31, 2021, consolidating polling locations. The Council also approved the appointment of Melissa SantucciRozzi as Director of Planning and Community Development by a 5-4 vote. Additionally, the Council approved a National Grid gas main replacement on Middle Street and established a revolving fund for golf food services.

• Approved extension of three District Voting Centers through Dec 31, 2021 (8-1)
• Approved appointment of Melissa SantucciRozzi as Planning Director (5-4)
• Approved National Grid gas main installation on Middle Street (9-0)
• Approved revolving fund for golf food services up to $450,000 (9-0)
• Referred FY2022 budget and related orders to Ways & Means (9-0)
• Referred revolving fund ordinance to Ordinance & Rules (9-0)

Town Council - Public Works Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Public Works Committee is holding a meeting on April 27, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The agenda is minimal, listing only the meeting time and associated documents, with no specific items detailed.

The committee approved National Grid's petition to replace gas mains on Middle Street, with staff recommendations. The project will coordinate with planned water main replacement and includes conditions for pre-construction meetings and traffic management. The vote was unanimous.

• Approved National Grid petition 21-015 for gas main replacement on Middle Street (3-0)
• Approved minutes of February 23, 2021 (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote public hearing on April 26, 2021, to consider three new applications for variances and one old business item. The new applications involve residential additions at 157 Jefferson Street, 31 Elmlawn Road, and a garage/breezeway at 107 Blanchard Blvd. The old business item is a request for a secondary ground sign at 320 Wood Road. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Petition 21-06: 10x14 ft addition at 157 Jefferson St, seeking to extend non-conforming side yard setback from 3.1 ft to 10 ft required.
• Petition 21-07: 21.75x17.08 ft two-story addition at 31 Elmlawn Rd, seeking to alter side and rear setbacks (5.7 ft to 6 ft; 24 ft to 23.6 ft).
• Petition 21-08: 28x30 ft garage and 280 sq ft breezeway at 107 Blanchard Blvd, seeking rear yard variance (11.67 ft vs 30 ft required) and amendment of ZBA Decision 06-05.
• Petition 21-02: Unpermitted 21-ft high secondary ground sign with digital messaging board at 320 Wood Rd, seeking variances.
• Approval of meeting minutes from Aug 24, 2020 and Sep 21, 2020.

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health will meet via Zoom to approve minutes, review complaints, and consider two new business items: a variance request from Turtle Crossing Condominium for the lifeguard provision, and a permit for keeping animals (9 chickens) at 84 Hollis Avenue. The meeting also includes the introduction of new member Juliana Melchionda.

• Variance of lifeguard provision: Turtle Crossing Condominium, 501 Commerce Drive
• Keeping of animals permit: Joan Hutcheon, 84 Hollis Avenue (9 chickens)
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 11, 2021
• List of complaints received March 8 – April 9, 2021

The Braintree Board of Health approved a variance for Turtle Crossing Condominiums to continue without a lifeguard on weekdays, and approved a permit for up to 9 chickens at 84 Hollis Avenue. Both decisions were unanimous. The board also reviewed complaints and received updates on COVID-19 and the upcoming rabies clinic.

• Approved lifeguard variance for Turtle Crossing Condominiums (unanimous)
• Approved keeping of animals permit for 9 chickens at 84 Hollis Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board will hold public hearings on a grading permit for the South Middle School site, special permits for properties on Hancock Street and Washington Street, and continued hearings for Liberty and Grove Streets. The board will also discuss a zoning amendment for animal daycare facilities and other business.

• Grading permit for 232 Peach Street (South Middle School site)
• Special permit and site plan review for 99 and 107 Hancock Street
• Major modification to special permit for 1515 Washington Street
• Continued hearing for 930 Liberty Street
• Discussion of zoning amendment for animal daycare/training facilities

The Braintree Planning Board approved a Major Modification to Special Permit and Site Plan Review for FoxRock 1500 Campus Realty LLC at 1515 Washington Street, allowing South Shore Health Systems to occupy approximately 63,640 square feet for warehousing and validating the existing warehouse use, with conditions. The board also approved three Zoning Board of Appeals recommendations for additions at 157 Jefferson Street, 31 Elmlawn Road, and 107 Blanchard Blvd. Several public hearings were continued, including the South Middle School grading permit (to June 8) and the 99/107 Hancock Street age-restricted housing project (to May 11). The board also voted to co-sponsor a zoning amendment to allow animal daycare/training facilities.

• Approved Major Modification for 1515 Washington St warehouse use (5-0)
• Approved ZBA recommendation for addition at 157 Jefferson St (5-0)
• Approved ZBA recommendation for addition at 31 Elmlawn Rd (5-0)
• Approved ZBA recommendation for garage at 107 Blanchard Blvd (5-0)
• Continued South Middle School grading permit hearing to June 8 (5-0)
• Continued 99/107 Hancock St housing project hearing to May 11 (5-0)
• Continued 930 Liberty St two-family conversion hearing to May 11 (5-0)
• Voted to co-sponsor zoning amendment for animal daycare/training facilities (5-0)

Town Council - Ordinance & Rules Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Braintree Town Council's Ordinance & Rules Committee. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the meeting time and reference documents.

The Ordinance & Rules Committee voted to table two items: a proposal to establish an independent Peterson Pool Oversight Authority/Committee and a proposal to consolidate town and school maintenance departments. Both items were tabled to the next meeting, with the committee requesting a draft ordinance for the maintenance consolidation.

• Approved minutes of March 30, 2021 (3-0, 1 absent)
• Tabled item 054 20: Peterson Pool Oversight Authority/Committee (3-0, 1 absent)
• Tabled item 053 20: Maintenance Department consolidation (3-0, 1 absent)

Community Preservation Committee

The Braintree Community Preservation Committee will discuss seven potential new projects, including an affordable housing conversion at Windjammer Cove and repairs to the Elm Street Tomb. They will also receive updates on existing projects and consider using $12,250 in administrative funds for Cedar Swamp conservation restriction stewardship.

• Windjammer Cove Affordable Housing Conversion
• Elm Street Tomb and Stone Repair
• Watson Park Berm Construction
• Use of Administrative Funds: Cedar Swamp Conservation Restriction Stewardship $12,250.00
• Daughraty Gym Additional Interior Projects

Town Council

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The Town Council is meeting remotely at 7:30 PM, and the agenda references two PDF documents (the remote agenda and the council meeting packet) but provides no details on specific actions, discussions, or votes.

The Town Council approved a series of FY21 supplemental appropriations totaling over $1 million, transferring funds to cover police and fire overtime, snow and ice removal, and other expenses. The council also approved a gas line installation at 73 Celia Road, extended a property tax relief program for National Guard members, and appointed Juliana Melchionda to the Board of Health. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Approved FY21 supplemental appropriations for police overtime ($336,253.54) (9-0)
• Approved FY21 supplemental appropriations for fire overtime ($323,399.28) (9-0)
• Approved FY21 supplemental appropriations for snow and ice removal ($255,829) (9-0)
• Approved gas installation petition at 73 Celia Road with DPW conditions (9-0)
• Extended Chapter 134 property tax relief for National Guard/reservists through FY2024 (9-0)
• Appointed Juliana Melchionda to the Board of Health (9-0)
• Referred National Grid Middle Street petition to DPW committee (9-0)
• Referred golf food services revolving fund and planning director appointment to Ways & Means (9-0)

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission will review March 2021 minutes and receive information regarding an AARP grant and Sunset Lake bathrooms. The agenda also includes a South Braintree Sq. update involving traffic lights and a municipal parking lot.

• AARP grant discussion
• Sunset Lake bathrooms update
• South Braintree Sq. traffic lights and municipal parking lot update

The Commission discussed updates on South Braintree Square traffic signals, including ADA-compliant equipment and new illuminated signs, and relayed concerns about the Hancock Street crosswalk to a traffic consultant. Recommendations to improve safety, such as adjusting signal timing and clearance times, were noted. The Commission also discussed recurring damage to handicapped parking signs at the municipal parking lot, with suggestions for alternative signage. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was adjournment.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2021: not voted on due to lack of full board
• Discussed South Braintree Square traffic signal updates and safety recommendations
• Discussed options for handicapped parking signage at municipal lot
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 p.m. by roll call vote

Historical Commission

The Braintree Historical Commission is meeting to discuss project updates, including the Elm Street Cemetery fence and stone restoration, a demolition delay bylaw for 405 Commercial Street, and historical signage at Armstrong Dam. They will also review the historic inventory and handle administrative business, including approving minutes and filling two commission vacancies.

• Elm Street Cemetery topper fence project update
• Draft CPC application for Elm Street Cemetery stone and tomb restoration
• Demolition delay bylaw discussion for 405 Commercial Street
• Historical signage at Armstrong Dam site
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 1, 2021

The Braintree Historical Commission discussed the Elm Street Cemetery topper fence, which was signed off without Commission approval, and the director will investigate. The Commission also reviewed a draft CPC application for additional stone and tomb restoration, and discussed the demolition of 405 Commercial Street without prior notification. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to approve the February 1, 2021 minutes and to adjourn.

• Approved the February 1, 2021 meeting minutes as corrected.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:40 PM.
• Discussed the Elm Street Cemetery topper fence issue; director to investigate contractor and invoices.
• Discussed draft CPC application for additional stone and tomb restoration; application to be prepared for next meeting.
• Discussed the demolition of 405 Commercial Street without Commission notification; director to improve communication with Building Department.
• Discussed historic signage at Armstrong Dam site; conservation planner to share concepts for feedback.
• Discussed historic inventory; no update yet, but director is working on it.
• Discussed commission vacancies; director is pursuing recruitment.

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to issue an Order of Conditions for a single-family home at 75 Harness Lane, with conditions amended to address buffer markers and invasive species monitoring. The Commission continued public hearings for projects at 15 Front St. and 255 Plain St. to May 6, and also continued a discussion on 70 Wayne Ave. to that date. The Commission modified an enforcement order for 1209 Washington St. to require planting native shrubs by June 1, 2021.

• Approved Order of Conditions for 75 Harness Lane (DEP 8-687) with amendments to buffer markers and invasive species plan.
• Closed public hearing for 75 Harness Lane (DEP 8-687).
• Continued public hearing for 15 Front St. (DEP 8-693) to May 6.
• Continued public hearing for 255 Plain St. (DEP 8-692) to May 6.
• Continued discussion on 70 Wayne Ave. to May 6.
• Modified enforcement order for 1209 Washington St. to require planting native shrubs by June 1, 2021.
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2021 as amended.
• Adjourned meeting at 10:33 PM.

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee meeting on March 31, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references two documents (the agenda PDF and a meeting PDF) but contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee unanimously recommended approval of a $1,053,911.81 supplemental appropriation to cover police and fire overtime, snow and ice costs, and vacation/sick leave buybacks. The committee also recommended extending Chapter 134 property tax relief for reservists and National Guard members through FY2024, and approved the appointment of Juliana Melchionda to the Board of Health. The appointment of Kimberly Kroha to the Planning Board was tabled.

• Recommended FY21 supplemental appropriations totaling $1,053,911.81 (5-0)
• Recommended extending Chapter 134 tax relief for reservists/National Guard through FY2024 (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Juliana Melchionda to Board of Health (5-0)
• Tabled appointment of Kimberly Kroha to Planning Board (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Jan 5 and Feb 23, 2021 (5-0)

Town Council - Ordinance & Rules Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Braintree Town Council's Ordinance & Rules Committee. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The Committee on Ordinance & Rules voted unanimously to table Councilor Mackin's amended motion to establish an independent Peterson Pool Oversight Authority/Committee to its next meeting on April 13, 2021. The motion was tabled to allow the Town Solicitor time to review the amended version and to refine the language. The committee also approved the minutes from three prior meetings.

• Approved minutes of September 28, 2020 (4-0).
• Approved minutes of September 30, 2020 (4-0).
• Approved minutes of October 6, 2020 (4-0).
• Tabled item 054 20 (Peterson Pool Oversight Committee) to April 13, 2021 (4-0).

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote public hearing on March 22, 2021, to consider four new petitions. These include requests for signage variances at 320 Wood Road and 275 Hancock Street, and additions to non-conforming homes at 39 Columbus Ave and 134 Edgehill Road. The board will also discuss a zoning amendment to remove Bylaw Section 135-407(E) and approve minutes from August 24, 2020.

• Petition 21-02: 320 Wood Road — unpermitted 21-ft ground sign with digital messaging board, 76.8 sq ft, seeking variances
• Petition 21-03: 39 Columbus Ave — second story addition with non-conforming setbacks (6.4 ft side, 17.4 ft front)
• Petition 21-04: 134 Edgehill Road — front porch and second story addition with non-conforming setbacks
• Petition 21-05: 275 Hancock Street — multiple signs including LED ground sign and illuminated wall signs at gas station
• Discussion: Zoning amendment to remove Bylaw Section 135-407(E)

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals approved three petitions: a second-story addition at 39 Columbus Ave, a front porch and second-story addition at 134 Edge Hill Road, and signage variances at 275 Hancock Street. The board also voted to co-sponsor a zoning amendment to remove section 135-407(E), which requires Planning Board recommendations on variances, and continued one petition to April 26, 2021.

• Continued petition 21-02 (320 Wood Road sign) to April 26, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved finding for second-story addition at 39 Columbus Ave with conditions (3-0)
• Approved finding for front porch and second-story addition at 134 Edge Hill Road (3-0)
• Approved signage variances at 275 Hancock Street with conditions (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 24, 2020 (4-0)
• Voted to co-sponsor removal of bylaw section 135-407(E) (4-0)

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board is holding an administrative site plan review meeting to consider two signage applications for businesses at 29 and 35 Commercial Street. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom, with public comment available through the webinar's raise-hand feature, phone, or email.

• Signage application for Keller Williams Realty Showcase Properties at 29 Commercial Street
• Signage application for Rivershed at 35 Commercial Street

The Braintree Planning Board held an administrative site plan review meeting on March 18, 2021, to consider signage applications for two properties: 29 Commercial Street (Keller Williams Realty Showcase Properties) and 35 Commercial Street (Rivershed). The minutes do not record any decisions, approvals, or denials; they only list the agenda items and meeting logistics.

• No decisions recorded in the minutes; agenda items listed for 29 Commercial Street and 35 Commercial Street signage applications.

Town Council

This agenda is largely procedural, listing the Town Council meeting time and linked documents. No specific action items, ordinances, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The Town Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Plan, a $4.5 million package funded by bonds and grants, along with a $2.9 million general fund capital budget bond authorization and a $3 million enterprise fund water distribution bond. The council also approved several transfers from stabilization and enterprise funds for equipment and software, and granted National Grid permits for gas main replacements on Ivory Street and Huntley Road.

• Approved FY2021 Capital Plan (9-0)
• Approved $2,908,000 general fund capital bond authorization (9-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 water distribution bond authorization (9-0)
• Approved $43,225 transfer for police Tasers (9-0)
• Approved $244,000 transfer for school ESCO debt (9-0)
• Approved $100,000 transfer for Munis ERP software (9-0)
• Approved National Grid gas main replacement on Ivory Street (9-0)
• Approved National Grid gas main replacement on Huntley Road (9-0)

Town Council - Public Works Committee

The Committee on the Department of Public Works is scheduled to meet at 6:30 P.M. The agenda document provides no listed items, indicating the meeting may be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

• Meeting date: March 16, 2021
• Meeting time: 6:30 P.M.
• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved two National Grid petitions to replace aging gas mains. Petition 21-004 covers approximately 2,270 feet of pipe on Ivory Street, Grossman Drive, and Union Street, with conditions requiring road restoration and traffic safety measures. Petition 21-010 covers 305 feet of pipe on Huntley Road, coordinated with upcoming street resurfacing. Both approvals were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Order 21-004: National Grid to replace gas mains on Ivory Street, Grossman Drive, and Union Street with staff recommendations, including road restoration and traffic control conditions.
• Approved Order 21-010: National Grid to replace gas main on Huntley Road with staff recommendations, including coordination with street resurfacing and traffic safety conditions.
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2020, unanimously.

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health will meet via Zoom to approve minutes, review complaints, and consider two requests for keeping animals (chickens) and a variance request from Royal Lake Condominium regarding lifeguard provisions. The meeting is open to the public.

• Request for Keeping of Animals permit: Tingting Xue, 98 Prospect Street North (2 chickens)
• Request for Keeping of Animals permit: Ryan O'Rourke, 14 Tingley Rd (12 chickens)
• Request for Variance of Lifeguard Provision: Royal Lake Condominium, 3 Royal Lake Drive

The Braintree Board of Health approved three permits: a request for 2 chickens at 98 Prospect Street North, a request for 6 chickens (reduced from 12) at 14 Tingley Road, and a variance from the lifeguard provision for Royal Lake Condominium at 3 Royal Lake Drive. The board also approved the minutes from January 14, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2021.
• Approved keeping of 2 chickens at 98 Prospect Street North.
• Approved keeping of 6 chickens (reduced from 12) at 14 Tingley Road.
• Approved variance of lifeguard provision for Royal Lake Condominium, 3 Royal Lake Drive.

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee is holding a meeting to discuss financial matters. The agenda is minimal, listing only the meeting time and associated documents, with no specific items detailed.

The Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of the FY2021 Capital Plan, the General Fund Capital Budget, the Enterprise Funds Capital Budget, and the Other Available Funds Capital Budget to the full Town Council. These actions include a $2.908 million bond authorization for capital projects, a $3 million bond for water distribution improvements, and multiple fund transfers for equipment and software purchases.

• Approved FY2021 Capital Plan (5-0)
• Approved $2.908M General Fund Capital Budget bond authorization (5-0)
• Approved $3M Enterprise Funds Capital Budget for water distribution (5-0)
• Approved $43,225 transfer for police Tasers (5-0)
• Approved $244,000 transfer for ESCO debt service (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 transfer for Munis ERP software (5-0)
• Approved $17,000 for library lighting upgrades (5-0)
• Approved $532,000 for sewer SCADA radios (5-0)

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board will meet via Zoom on March 9, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes public hearings for a special permit and site plan review at 930 Liberty Street and 1251 Washington Street, plus a continued hearing on a major modification for 175 and 185 Campanelli Drive. The board will also discuss recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeal, as-built approval requests, a zoning amendment, and approve minutes from the February 9 meeting.

• Public hearing: Special Permit and Site Plan Review for 930 Liberty Street (PB File #21-02)
• Public hearing: Special Permit and Site Plan Review for 1251 Washington Street (PB File #21-03)
• Continued public hearing: Major Modification Decision #19-02 for 175 and 185 Campanelli Drive
• Discussion: Zoning Amendment to remove Braintree Zoning Bylaw Section 135-407(E)
• As-built approval requests for 50 Liberty Park and 321 Plain Street

The Braintree Planning Board approved a major modification to Decision #19-02 for 175 and 185 Campanelli Drive, allowing site improvements including removal of 37,000 square feet of pavement and stormwater upgrades. The board also voted to support a zoning amendment to remove Section 135-407(E), which would eliminate the Planning Board's recommendation requirement for Zoning Board of Appeals petitions. Several other items were approved, including special permits and as-built approvals.

• Approved major modification to Decision #19-02 for 175 and 185 Campanelli Drive (5-0)
• Supported zoning amendment to remove Section 135-407(E) (4-1)
• Approved special permit/site plan review for 1251 Washington Street (5-0)
• Approved as-built approval for 50 Liberty Park with conditions and released surety (5-0)
• Endorsed as-built approval for 321 Plain Street pending outstanding items (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 930 Liberty Street to April 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Recommended denial for sign petition 21-02 at 320 Wood Road unless hardship shown (5-0)
• Approved staff recommendation for 39 Columbus Avenue second story addition (4-1)

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee meeting on March 9, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references two PDF documents, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions detailed.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:00 P.M. via Zoom webinar

The Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee voted unanimously to table all four capital plan and budget appropriation orders (21 005, 21 006, 21 007, 21 008) without taking further action. The committee also approved the minutes from its December 1 and December 15, 2020 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of December 1, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 15, 2020 (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 005 (FY2021 Capital Plan) (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 006 (FY2021 General Fund Capital Budget) (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 007 (FY2021 Enterprise Funds Capital Budget) (5-0)
• Tabled Order 21 008 (FY2021 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds) (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The March 8, 2021 meeting of the Braintree Community Preservation Committee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

The March 8, 2021 meeting of the Community Preservation Committee was cancelled. No decisions were made or items discussed.

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission will meet remotely on March 4, 2021, to hold public hearings on eight Notices of Intent for projects affecting wetlands, including several continued from the February 4 meeting. The commission will also discuss enforcement orders, a cemetery update, and a park educational plan.

• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-683 at 40 Arnold St. (71 Adams St.)
• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-687 at 75 Harness Lane & Jensen Farm Rd.
• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-690 at 175 & 185 Campanelli Dr.
• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-691 at 930 Liberty St.
• Request to Amend Order of Condition 8-641 at 128 Town St.

The Braintree Conservation Commission approved Orders of Conditions for four projects: 40 Arnold St., 75 Harness Lane, 175 & 185 Campanelli Dr., and 19 Avon Place, all with unanimous votes. It also issued an amended Order of Conditions for 128 Town St. and an extension permit, and a negative Determination of Applicability for 60 Albee Dr. Hearings for 75 Harness Lane and 345 Grove St. were continued to April 1.

• Approved Order of Conditions for 40 Arnold St. (DEP 8-683) with amendments to trash removal and meadow mowing.
• Approved Order of Conditions for 175 & 185 Campanelli Dr. (DEP 8-690) with a condition to exclude the 25-foot buffer from mowing.
• Approved Order of Conditions for 19 Avon Place (DEP 8-689) as drafted.
• Approved Order of Conditions for 930 Liberty St. (DEP 8-691) with a condition specifying gravel drip strip depth.
• Approved amended Order of Conditions for 128 Town St. (DEP 8-641) with conditions for pipe cleaning and catch basin maintenance.
• Approved extension permit for 128 Town St. to March 6, 2024.
• Issued negative Determination of Applicability for 60 Albee Dr.
• Continued hearings for 75 Harness Lane and 345 Grove St. to April 1.

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is the agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee meeting on March 2, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

The Ways & Means Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the full Town Council the reappointment of Joseph Keaney to the Braintree Cultural Council. The motion was made by Councilor Ryan, seconded by Councilor Connors, and passed 5-0. No other business was conducted.

• Recommended reappointment of Joseph Keaney to Braintree Cultural Council (5-0)

Town Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council remote meeting on March 2, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting start time and references to two PDF documents, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items listed.

• Remote Town Council meeting scheduled for 7:30 PM on March 2, 2021

The Town Council voted 9-0 to approve the Mayor's reappointment of Joseph Keaney to the Braintree Cultural Council. The Council also voted 9-0 to refer a National Grid petition regarding Huntley Road to the Committee on the Department of Public Works. The meeting was held via Zoom webinar and included a COVID-19 update from the Director of Municipal Licenses & Inspections.

• Approved Council Order 21 003: Reappointment of Joseph Keaney to the Braintree Cultural Council (9-0).
• Referred Council Order 21 010: National Grid Petition regarding Huntley Road to the Committee on the Department of Public Works (9-0).
• Approved the minutes of the December 1, 2020 Town Council meeting (9-0).

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities is meeting to discuss the Sunset Lake Playground project, with public comment limited to one minute per person. They will also consider a potential AARP Community Challenge Grant for SSL funding and hear about funding opportunities for handicapped accessible transportation. The meeting includes approval of minutes from December 2020, January 2021, and February 2021.

• Sunset Lake Playground project discussion continued
• Public comment on Sunset Lake Playground limited to 1 minute per person
• AARP Community Challenge Grant: Potential SSL funding
• Informational: Katie McMullin on potential funding for handicapped accessible transportation
• Approval of minutes: December 2020 / January 2021 / February 2021

The Commission on Disabilities approved the draft plan for the Sunset Lake playground improvements, with modifications discussed, and endorsed the expenditure of handicapped parking funds for the project as outlined in the estimate. The plan includes accessible pathways, picnic tables, and parking spaces. The Commission also agreed to apply for the AARP Community Challenge Grant for the project and to forward information about a potential transportation grant to the Mayor's office, Town Solicitor, and grant writer.

• Approved the minutes of December 7, 2020, January 4, 2021, and February 1, 2021, each by unanimous roll call vote.
• Approved the draft plan for Sunset Lake playground improvements, with modifications discussed, by unanimous roll call vote.
• Endorsed the expenditure of handicapped parking funds for the Sunset Lake playground proposal as outlined in the estimate, by unanimous roll call vote.
• Agreed to apply for the AARP Community Challenge Grant for the Sunset Lake project.
• Agreed to have Marybeth McGrath provide information about the handicapped accessible transportation grant discussion to the Mayor's office, Town Solicitor, and grant writer.

Historical Commission

The Braintree Historical Commission's March 1, 2021 meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

The March 1, 2021 meeting of the Braintree Historical Commission was cancelled. No decisions, approvals, or discussions took place.

• Cancelled the March 1, 2021 Historical Commission meeting

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council's Ways & Means Committee meeting. No specific items are listed beyond the meeting time and associated documents.

The Ways & Means Committee voted unanimously to recommend to the full Town Council the acceptance of three donations totaling $25,435. The donations include $20,000 from Grace and Nancy Parlee to establish the Dottie and Bob Parlee Scholarship Fund, $5,000 from the Friends of Charles Kokoros for the Department of Veterans Services, and $435 from the same group for the Department of Elder Affairs to help with elder transportation costs. The committee also approved the minutes from November 12, 2020.

• Approved minutes of November 12, 2020 (5-0).
• Recommended to full council acceptance of $20,000 from Grace and Nancy Parlee for the Dottie and Bob Parlee Scholarship Fund (5-0).
• Recommended to full council acceptance of $5,000 from Friends of Charles Kokoros for the Department of Veterans Services (5-0).
• Recommended to full council acceptance of $435 from Friends of Charles Kokoros for the Department of Elder Affairs (5-0).

Town Council

The Town Council tabled a decision on whether to permanently reduce polling locations from eleven to three district voting centers, following a presentation from the Town Clerk and public comment. The council will revisit the matter after gathering more information, including input from state legislators on pending voting legislation. Separately, the council approved National Grid's petition to complete gas main work on Pearl Street and accepted several donations, including a $20,000 scholarship fund.

• Tabled Order 20-071 on polling locations to gather more information and invite state legislators to a future meeting.
• Approved Order 21-001, allowing National Grid to complete gas main work on Pearl Street with conditions for road restoration and resident notification.
• Approved Order 21-002, accepting donations: $20,000 for a music scholarship, $5,000 for Veterans Services, and $435 for Elder Affairs.
• Approved minutes from November 4 and November 17, 2020.
• Referred the FY2021 Capital Plan and related appropriation requests to the Committee on Ways & Means.
• Referred a National Grid petition for Ivory Street to the Committee on Public Works.
• Referred two by-law amendments (inclusionary zoning and Section 135-1101) to the Committee on Ordinance & Rules.
• Referred appointments (Joseph Keaney to Cultural Council, Kimberly Kroha to Planning Board) to the Committee on Ways & Means.

Town Council - Public Works Committee

The agenda lists a meeting of the Public Works Committee, but provides no specific items for discussion or decision. It is purely procedural, with only the meeting time and linked documents.

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved National Grid's petition (Order 21-001) to continue gas main replacement work on Pearl Street, originally authorized under Order 17-042. The approval includes conditions requiring full restoration of the roadway, sidewalks, curbing, and markings, plus notification to abutters and coordination with BELD. The committee also approved the minutes from October 20, 2020.

• Approved National Grid petition 21-001 for Pearl Street gas main continuation (3-0)
• Approved minutes of October 20, 2020 (3-0)
• Required curb-to-curb resurfacing of Pearl Street from Liberty Street to Monatiquot River crossing
• Required pre-construction video survey and certified letters to abutters
• Required National Grid to host remote public meeting at Town's request
• Required street closure authorization from DPW Director or Highway Superintendent

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote public hearing on February 22, 2021, via Zoom, to consider two new petitions for relief from zoning bylaws. One petition, for 73 Newton Avenue, has been withdrawn. The board will also vote on approving meeting minutes from July 27, 2020, and August 24, 2020.

• 12 Nicholas Road: demolish 1-story home, build 2-story with 1,958 sq ft footprint on non-conforming 8,900 sq ft lot (15,000 sq ft required)
• 36 Grove Circle: second-story addition along non-conforming rear yard setback of 16.1 feet (30 feet required)
• 73 Newton Avenue: petition withdrawn
• Approval of meeting minutes: July 27, 2020 and August 24, 2020

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals approved two petitions for non-conforming single-family dwellings: a reconstruction at 12 Nicholas Road and a second-story addition at 36 Grove Circle. A petition for 73 Newton Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant before the meeting. The board also approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Approved finding for reconstruction at 12 Nicholas Road (3-0)
• Approved finding for second-story addition at 36 Grove Circle (3-0)
• Withdrawn petition for 73 Newton Avenue (applicant withdrew)
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2020 (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 24, 2020 (3-0)

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board will meet via Zoom on February 9, 2021, to hold public hearings and continued hearings on several development proposals. The board will also discuss zoning board recommendations, a master plan committee reappointment, and an approval-not-required subdivision plan.

• Public hearing: Major Modification Decision #19-02 for 175 and 185 Campanelli Drive (AG EIP 175 Campanelli, LLC)
• Public hearing: Special Permit(s) and Site Plan Review for 345 Grove Street (Liden Corporation)
• Continued public hearing: Amended Special Permit(s) and Site Plan Review for 8-10 and 40 Arnold Street (Adams Street Enterprises, LLC)
• Approval Not Required Subdivision Plan for 55 Solar Avenue (Fern Mancuso, Applicant)
• Planning Board Re-Appointment to Master Plan Committee

The Planning Board approved the amended Special Permit and Site Plan Review for the Riverside Business Park at 8-10 and 40 Arnold Street (PB File #20-02) with draft conditions, a 30-day filing timeline, and a condition limiting truck length to 45 feet pending documentation supporting a 54-foot turning radius. The board also endorsed an Approval Not Required (ANR) subdivision plan for 55 Solar Avenue and continued the public hearing for a proposed car wash at 345 Grove Street to April 13, 2021.

• Approved amended Special Permit and Site Plan Review for Riverside Business Park (4-0)
• Endorsed Approval Not Required Subdivision Plan for 55 Solar Avenue (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 345 Grove Street car wash to April 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for 175 and 185 Campanelli Drive to March 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved staff recommendation for 12 Nicholas Road reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved staff recommendation for 36 Grove Circle second-story addition (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 10, Dec 8, and Jan 12 meetings (5-0)
• Reappointed Chair Joyce to Master Plan Committee (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Braintree Community Preservation Committee is meeting to discuss potential new projects, including Elm Street stone repair, Watson Park berm construction, Daughraty Gym interior projects, Windjammer Cove affordable housing conversion, and Independence Manor window project. They will also receive updates on existing projects such as East Braintree Little League at Watson Park, Armstrong Dam public access, and the Morrison School outdoor classroom. Administrative items include the CPC Manager position, Community Preservation Coalition dues of $3,500, a monthly financial report, and approval of January 11, 2021 minutes.

• Potential new projects: Elm Street stone repair, Watson Park berm, Daughraty Gym interior, Windjammer Cove housing conversion, Independence Manor windows
• Project updates: East Braintree Little League, Liberty Grove purchase, Armstrong Dam access, Middle Street open space, Daughraty Gym restoration
• Conservation restrictions: Cedar Swamp, former Norfolk County property, South & Washington St.
• Community Preservation Coalition dues for 2021: $3,500
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 11, 2021

The Community Preservation Committee met virtually and discussed several potential projects, including the Elm Street stone repair, Watson Park berm construction, Daughraty Gym improvements, and a proposed conversion of 19 market-rate units to affordable housing at Windjammer Cove. No formal votes were taken on these items. The committee approved payment of $3,500 in Community Preservation Coalition dues and approved the minutes from the January 11, 2021 meeting.

• Approved $3,500 Community Preservation Coalition dues for 2021 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Discussed potential Elm Street stone repair project (no vote)
• Discussed Watson Park berm construction project (no vote)
• Discussed Daughraty Gym additional interior projects (no vote)
• Discussed Windjammer Cove affordable housing conversion (no vote)

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on nine applications, including Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability, for projects at various addresses. Several items are continued from the January 7 meeting. The commission will also discuss an educational plan for Watson Park and updates on enforcement orders.

• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-684 at 345 Grove St. (Liden Corp.)
• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-688 at 19 Sunset Rd. (Liebowitz & Ross)
• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-683 at 40 Arnold St. (71 Adams St.) (Adams Street, LLC)
• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-686 at Hancock St. & Plain St. (Hollingsworth Pond, LLC)
• Notice of Intent DEP File # pending at 175 & 185 Campanelli Dr. (AG-EIP Campanelli LLC)

The Braintree Conservation Commission issued Orders of Conditions for the Hancock St. & Plain St. dam removal and river restoration project (8-685), the associated bridge project (8-686), and a house reconstruction at 19 Sunset Rd. (8-688). The Commission also issued a negative Determination of Applicability for a building demolition at Hancock St. & Plain St. and continued several other hearings to the March 4 meeting. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Issued Order of Conditions for dam removal/river restoration at Hancock & Plain St. (6-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for bridge project at Hancock & Plain St. (6-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for house rebuild at 19 Sunset Rd. (6-0)
• Issued negative Determination of Applicability for building demolition at Hancock & Plain St. (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 60 Albee Dr. to March 4 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 345 Grove St. to March 4 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 40 Arnold St. to March 4 (6-0)
• Ratified Enforcement Order for 220 Forbes Rd. (6-0)

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities is meeting virtually to receive financial updates and continue discussion on the Sunset Lake Park update and sketch. The agenda is otherwise routine, with time for unanticipated matters.

• Financial update by Marybeth McGrath
• Sunset Lake Park update and sketch discussion

Historical Commission

The Braintree Historical Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss project updates and administrative business. Items include the Elm Street Cemetery fence, a historical inventory, a proposed amendment to historic district boundaries to add the Gallivan House, a CPC purchase for Liberty Grove, and the Demolition Delay Bylaw. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 4, 2021 meeting.

• Elm Street Cemetery topper fence project update
• Historical inventory update
• Amendment to Historic District Boundaries to add Gallivan House
• Liberty Grove unreserved CPC purchase
• Demolition Delay Bylaw discussion

The Braintree Historical Commission met virtually and approved the January 4, 2021 meeting minutes as amended. No formal decisions were made on substantive agenda items; discussions covered the Elm Street Cemetery topper fence, historical inventory, historic district boundary amendment, Liberty/Grove CPC purchase, and potential changes to the Demolition Delay bylaw. The Commission also discussed filling vacant architect seats and planning a CPC application for cemetery stone repairs.

• Approved January 4, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 PM (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote public hearing on January 25, 2021, to consider eight petitions. The board will hear one continued case and seven new requests for variances and findings related to non-conforming structures, including additions, decks, a pool, and a new home. All hearings will be conducted via Zoom due to the Governor's COVID-19 order.

• Continued hearing: 44 Tingley Road — 216 sq ft addition and deck, rear yard setback from 20 to 8.85 ft
• 60 Albee Drive — 900 sq ft pool and 2,390 sq ft hardscape; lot coverage to 26.7% (max 20%)
• 290 Hayward Street — 256 sq ft deck; variance for front yard setback of 38.8 ft (50 ft required)
• 45 Eleanor Drive — demolish home, build 4,500 sq ft house on 20,000 sq ft lot (43,560 sq ft required)
• Other petitions: 89 Academy St, 66 Standish Ave, 15 Mount Vernon Ave, 61 Acorn St

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals approved all eight petitions on the January 25, 2021 agenda, including variances and findings for residential additions, decks, and a full home reconstruction. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with the sitting members. The most significant approval was for a new 4,500-square-foot home at 45 Eleanor Drive on a non-conforming undersized lot, subject to seven conditions.

• Approved finding for 44 Tingley Road (3-0)
• Approved variance for 60 Albee Drive (3-0)
• Approved finding and variance for 290 Hayward Street (3-0)
• Approved finding for 89 Academy Street (3-0)
• Approved finding for 66 Standish Avenue (3-0)
• Approved finding for 15 Mount Vernon Avenue (3-0)
• Approved finding for 61 Acorn Street (3-0)
• Approved finding for 45 Eleanor Drive (3-0)

Town Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council meeting on January 19, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting start time and references two PDF documents, with no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Braintree Town Council met via Zoom and took mostly procedural actions. It approved the minutes from October 20, 2020, tabled an order regarding polling locations to a future meeting, and referred a mayor's order on accepting donations to the Committee of Ways & Means. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.

• Approved minutes of October 20, 2020 (9-0)
• Tabled Order 20 071 on polling locations (9-0)
• Referred Order 21 002 on accepting donations to Committee of Ways & Means (9-0)

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health will meet via Zoom to approve minutes, review complaints, and consider two new business items: a permit request for keeping Nigerian dwarf goats and a hearing regarding a housing violation order. The meeting is open to the public.

• Request for Keeping of Animals permit: Cindy & Allan Webster, 61 Arborway Drive, for 2 Nigerian dwarf goats
• Request for hearing regarding housing violation order: 263 Elm Street, Unit #1D
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 3, 2020
• List of complaints received from November 30, 2020 to January 8, 2021

The Braintree Board of Health unanimously approved a provisional permit for two Nigerian dwarf goats at 61 Arborway Drive, with weekly inspections for six months. The board also upheld a housing violation order for 263 Elm Street, Unit 1D, requiring the owner to address heat, ceiling, and potential mold issues. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved provisional permit for 2 Nigerian dwarf goats at 61 Arborway Drive (unanimous)
• Upheld housing violation order for 263 Elm Street, Unit 1D (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board will meet via Zoom to conduct public hearings on three applications: a special permit and site plan review for Gordon Road at Watson Park, a continued hearing for a definitive subdivision at 345-395 Quincy Avenue by Citgo Petroleum, and continued hearings for amended special permits and site plan review at 8-10 and 40 Arnold Street. The board will also welcome a new alternate member, review Zoning Board of Appeals recommendations, and consider approval-not-required subdivision plans.

• Public hearing: Gordon Road – Watson Park special permit and site plan review (PB File #20-08)
• Continued hearing: 345-395 Quincy Avenue definitive subdivision (Citgo Petroleum)
• Continued hearing: 8-10 and 40 Arnold Street amended special permits and site plan review (Adams Street Enterprises)
• Welcome alternate member Thomas Kent
• Review of January Zoning Board of Appeals recommendations

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss its priorities for 2021 and receive updates on nine ongoing projects, including Watson Park, Armstrong Dam, and the Morrison School outdoor classroom. The committee will also handle administrative items such as the CPC Manager position, a financial report, and approval of past meeting minutes.

• Community Preservation Committee Priorities for 2021
• East Braintree Little League – Watson Park update
• Armstrong Dam Public Access project update
• Morrison School Outdoor Classroom Project update
• Approval of meeting minutes from Feb 10 and June 8, 2020

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission will meet remotely via Zoom to conduct public hearings on several wetland-related applications, including requests for determination of applicability and notices of intent for projects at specific addresses. The agenda also includes discussion of a Watson Park educational plan, a certificate of compliance request, and updates on enforcement orders. Several items are continued from the December 3, 2020 meeting.

• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-683, 40 Arnold St. (71 Adams St.)/Adams Street, LLC
• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-684, 345 Grove St./Liden Corp.
• Notice of Intent DEP File # pending, Hancock St. & Plain St./Town of Braintree
• Notice of Intent DEP File # pending, Hancock St. & Plain St./Hollingsworth Pond, LLC
• Request for Certificate of Compliance 8-129, 46 Mayflower Rd.

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

This is a procedural agenda for the Town Council's Ways & Means Committee meeting on January 5, 2021. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the meeting itself.

• Meeting scheduled for 6:30 PM via Zoom webinar

The Ways & Means Committee voted unanimously to recommend Thomas Kent's appointment to the Planning Board as an alternate, filling the vacancy left by William Grove's promotion to full member. The recommendation will go to the full Town Council for final action. The meeting was held remotely and adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

• Recommended appointment of Thomas Kent to Planning Board (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Braintree Town Council meeting on January 5, 2021. It lists the meeting time and references two documents (the remote agenda and the council meeting packet) but contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities is meeting via Zoom to approve December 2020 minutes, review a sketch of Sunset Lake Park, and hear informational updates from ADA Coordinator Kristina Ziniti on a Shared Streets Grant "Winter Edition" and a Massachusetts Office on Disability grant. The commission will also receive finance updates from Marybeth McGrath and address any other unanticipated matters.

• Review of Sunset Lake Park sketch
• Informational: Shared Streets Grant "Winter Edition" by Kristina Ziniti, ADA Coordinator
• Informational: Massachusetts Office on Disability grant by Kristina Ziniti
• Updates: Finances by Marybeth McGrath
• Approval of December 2020 minutes

Historical Commission

The Braintree Historical Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss a message board at Town Hall and set its priorities for 2021. The board will also approve its 2021 meeting schedule, reorganize the board, and approve minutes from September and October 2020. No project updates are listed.

• Discussion of message board at Braintree Town Hall
• Setting Historical Commission priorities for 2021
• Approval of 2021 meeting schedule
• Re-organization of the board
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 14 and October 5, 2020