Braintree public meetings in 2024

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee voted 4-0 to recommend the appointment of Anthony Kinahan as an alternate member of the Planning Board, with one member absent. The committee also received a FY2025 Q1 budget update and voted 3-0 to table the budget update item to a future meeting, with two members absent.

• Recommended approval of Anthony Kinahan as Planning Board alternate (4-0, 1 absent)
• Tabled FY2025 budget update to a future meeting (3-0, 2 absent)

Town Council

The Braintree Town Council approved a revised executive and legislative personnel policy on vacation, sick, personal, and other leave, effective January 1, 2025, which reduces vacation carryover from 15 to 10 days and requires prior approval for two consecutive weeks of vacation. The council also approved the appointment of Anthony Kinahan as an alternate member of the Planning Board. A related item on compensatory time and overtime was tabled.

• Approved revised personnel policy on vacation/sick/personal leave (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Anthony Kinahan as alternate Planning Board member (7-0, 2 absent)
• Tabled item 028 24 (2) on compensatory time and overtime (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of October 1 and October 15, 2024 (7-0, 2 absent)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss three potential new projects: Adams Park Design, Braintree American New Lighting, and Plain Street/Dyer Hill Cemetery Tomb Doors and Headstones. They will also receive updates on 13 ongoing projects, including Nathan Buliga Park playground, Armstrong Dam public access, and Town Hall handicap ramp. Administrative business includes approval of October meeting minutes and a financial update.

• Potential new project: Adams Park Design
• Potential new project: Braintree American – New Lighting
• Potential new project: Plain Street/Dyer Hill Cemetery – Tomb Doors and Headstones
• Old business update: Armstrong Dam Public Access Project
• Old business update: Town Hall Handicap Ramp

The Community Preservation Committee met remotely and reviewed updates on several projects, including Adams Park, Braintree American, Liberty and Grove, and Delorey Field. No new funding was approved; the only formal actions were approving the October minutes and adjourning. The committee noted that the Fire Station project may be withdrawn due to budget constraints.

• Approved minutes of 10/28/24 meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three petitions for zoning relief. Petitions include a two-story addition and deck at 19 Somerville Ave., reconstruction of a single-family home at 116 Audubon Ave., and construction of an 11,460 sq ft commercial building at 125 Union St. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Petition #24-34: two-story addition and 242 sq ft deck at 19 Somerville Ave., seeking variances for front and rear yard setbacks.
• Petition #24-36: demolish, reconstruct and relocate a single-family dwelling at 116 Audubon Ave., seeking variances for lot area, depth, and rear setback.
• Petition #24-37: construct an 11,460 sq ft commercial building at 125 Union St., seeking variances for rear yard setback and maximum lot coverage.
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 25, 2024.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss a notice of violation for a tobacco merchant and a public health inter-municipal agreement. The board will also provide an update on the animal permitting moratorium.

• Notice of Violation-Tobacco Merchant Inspection: Resendes Market-960 Washington Street
• Norfolk County 5 East Public Health Inter-Municipal Agreement/MDPH Shared Services Program
• Update on Keeping of Animals permitting moratorium

The Braintree Board of Health voted unanimously to continue the moratorium on permits for keeping animals (e.g., chickens) indefinitely, with an update due in June 2025, citing ongoing rodent concerns. The Board also imposed a $1,000 fine on Resendes Market for selling blunt wraps, a first offense under tobacco regulations, and approved renewal of the Norfolk County 5 East Public Health intermunicipal agreement.

• Continued moratorium on keeping of animals permits (3-0)
• Imposed $1,000 fine on Resendes Market for blunt wrap sale (3-0)
• Approved renewal of Intermunicipal Agreement (3-0)
• Approved October 17, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0-1 abstention)

Town Council - Personnel Issues Committee

The Town Council Personnel Issues Committee will consider a proposal to review policies on vacation carryover, compensatory time, and overtime, and may take action. The committee will also approve minutes from its December 3 meeting. No new business is on the agenda.

• Review of Policies – Vacation Carry Over, Compensatory Time and Overtime (Council President item 028-24)

The Committee on Personnel Issues unanimously approved two policies for recommendation to the full Town Council: an updated Executive and Legislative Personnel Policy on vacation, sick, personal, and other leave effective January 1, 2025, and a new Braintree Town Council Compensatory Time Policy. The updated leave policy reduces the vacation carry-over limit from 15 to 10 days for non-union employees and eliminates the exceptional-circumstances carry-over provision. The compensatory time policy sets a maximum accrual of 80 hours and requires written approval from the Council President for most overtime work.

• Approved updated Executive and Legislative Leave Policy effective Jan 1, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Braintree Town Council Compensatory Time Policy (3-0)
• Took item 028 24 off the table for discussion (3-0)
• Approved minutes of December 3, 2024 (3-0)

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board will hold continued public hearings, including a site plan review for Convergent Energy Solutions at 119 and 133 Common Street, and a major modification for Alliance Health at 193 Grove Street (continued without testimony to January 14, 2025). The board will also consider as-built approval and surety release for 1515 Washington Street, a minor modification for 8-10 and 40 Arnold Street, and approve meeting minutes from November 12, 2024.

• Continued public hearing: Site plan review for Convergent Energy Solutions at 119 and 133 Common Street
• Continued public hearing: Major modification for Alliance Health at 193 Grove Street (to January 14, 2025)
• As-built approval/release of surety for 1515 Washington Street (FoxRock 1500 Campus Realty LLC)
• Minor modification for 8-10 and 40 Arnold Street (Adams Street Enterprises LLC)
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 12, 2024

The Braintree Planning Board voted 4-0 to release a $75,000 cash bond for 1515 Washington Street, completing a condition of a 2019 major modification. The board also voted 4-0 to accept the withdrawal without prejudice of a site plan review application for a battery storage facility at 119 and 133 Common Street, following concerns raised by the Acting Fire Chief. A request for a minor modification at 8-10 and 40 Arnold Street was tabled to January 14, 2025, and a hearing for a major modification at 193 (Rear) Grove Street was continued to the same date.

• Released $75,000 cash bond for 1515 Washington Street (4-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of application for 119 and 133 Common Street without prejudice (4-0, Kane recused)
• Closed public hearing for 119 and 133 Common Street (4-0, Kane recused)
• Continued hearing for 193 (Rear) Grove Street to January 14, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of November 12, 2024 meeting (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will open and continue a new public hearing on a Notice of Intent (DEP File #8-740) for property at 156 Hayward Street. Due to a lack of quorum, the Commission cannot vote and will continue the hearing to the next regularly scheduled meeting on January 9, 2025. No other items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing opened and continued for Notice of Intent at 156 Hayward Street (DEP File #8-740); no vote taken until January 9, 2025

The Braintree Conservation Commission met on December 5, 2024, but lacked a quorum (only two members present). They opened and continued the public hearing for the Notice of Intent at 156 Hayward Street (DEP File #8-740) to the next regularly scheduled meeting on January 9, 2025, at 7 PM. No votes were taken on the application, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Continued Notice of Intent hearing for 156 Hayward Street to January 9, 2025 (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:06 p.m. (2-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to discuss the significance of a tomb restoration project at Plain Street Cemetery. The body will also receive an update on the Historic Inventory Project and approve the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Plain Street Cemetery Tomb Restoration CPC Project discussion
• Historic Inventory Project update
• Approval of 2025 Meeting Schedule

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities will discuss construction projects protocol, including sidewalk accessibility and establishment of pre-construction procedures for temporary curb cuts. The meeting also includes a follow-up on the Safety Net program and an update on the Handicapped Parking Fund account. Minutes from October and November 2024 are scheduled for approval.

• Follow-up on Safety Net program
• Discussion of sidewalk accessibility
• Establishing pre-construction protocol
• Temporary curb cut purchase
• Update on Handicapped Parking Fund account

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Petition #24-35, seeking variances and findings to construct a two-story addition, porch, deck, and shed at 23 River Street, where setbacks do not meet current zoning requirements. The board will also consider approving meeting minutes from October 28, 2024, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Petition #24-35 for 23 River Street: construct 22.5x15 ft two-story addition, L-shaped covered porch (135.9 sq ft), and 12x8 ft deck, with proposed side and rear yard setbacks less than required (7.8 ft vs 30 ft east side, 3.2 ft vs 30 ft west side, 14.2 ft vs 50 ft rear, etc.)
• Request for variance to build a 12.5x10.1 ft shed with side setback 0.8 ft and rear setback 1.9 ft vs required 5 ft each
• Property zoned Residence C, total lot area 4,182 sq ft
• Approval of October 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting schedule

Town Council - Personnel Issues Committee

The Town Council's Personnel Issues Committee will meet to review policies on vacation carry over, compensatory time, and overtime, and may take action on these matters. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from March 7, 2023.

• Review of policies on vacation carry over, compensatory time, and overtime
• Possible action on the above policies
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2023

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a new public hearing for a Special Permit/Site Plan Review at 81 Common Street and continue public hearings for 119/133 Common Street (Convergent Energy) and 193 (Rear) Grove Street (Alliance Health) without testimony to December 10. The Board will also discuss and vote on an eligible location under Housing Choice Legislation, and consider multiple as-built approvals, a minor modification, and an ANR subdivision plan.

• New public hearing for Special Permit/Site Plan Review at 81 Common Street (Shu Chen, Applicant)
• Continued public hearings for 119/133 Common Street (Convergent Energy) and 193 (Rear) Grove Street (Alliance Health) — continued without testimony to December 10, 2024
• As-built approval requests for 25-35 Commercial Street (Landing Apartments) and 350 Granite Street (FoxRock Braintree COB Realty)
• Minor modification request for 8-10 and 40 Arnold Street (Adams Street Enterprises)
• Discussion/Vote on Housing Choice Legislation eligible location (TCO 24-034 MUPUD)

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health will hold a public hearing on an emergency order issued November 6, 2024, concerning GM Skyline, LLC at 60/62 Skyline Drive. No other business is scheduled. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

• Public hearing on emergency order for GM Skyline, LLC at 60/62 Skyline Drive (dated 11/6/24)

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission will hold a new public hearing on a request to amend the Final Order of Conditions for 300 King Hill Road (Tri-Town Water District). Continued hearings are scheduled for Notices of Intent at 49 Vinedale Road and 81 Common Street. Other business includes requests for Certificates of Compliance, unauthorized work in buffer zones, informal discussion on Riverside Business Park modifications, and a future project proposal at 338 Elm Street.

• Request to amend Final Order of Conditions DEP File #8-704 at 300 King Hill Road (Tri-Town Water District)
• Continued Notice of Intent at 49 Vinedale Road (Richard & Denise Horrigan)
• Continued Notice of Intent at 81 Common Street (Shu Chen)
• Requests for Certificates of Compliance at 60 Jensen Farm Road and 25 Commercial Street
• Unauthorized work in buffer zone at 505 Commercial Street and 957 Granite Street

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities is meeting to approve October minutes and receive updates from Marybeth McGrath on safety net initiatives, netting at the Pearl Street train overpass, and the South Shore Plaza. A handicapped parking fund account update is also on the agenda.

• Netting at Pearl Street train overpass
• Safety Net update
• South Shore Plaza update
• Handicapped Parking Fund account update

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will hold its annual public meeting to review the FY 2024 Annual Report and accept public comment. Members will discuss potential new projects and provide updates on existing preservation and restoration efforts.

• Potential new projects: Adams Park Design, Braintree American lighting, and Plain Street/Dyer Hill Cemetery tomb doors and headstones
• Project updates for Armstrong Dam Public Access and Daughraty Gym Restoration
• Conservation restrictions for former Norfolk County Property on South, Washington, Middle, and Liberty/Grove Streets
• Discussion of Master Plan Strategies and Priorities to update the CPC Strategic Plan
• Review of CPA Coalition Annual Dues

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review one old business appeal and five new business petitions. Applicants seek variances and findings to allow second-story additions, a front-yard portico, a wall sign, a covered porch, and reconstruction of a single-family dwelling on non-conforming lots. The board will also approve meeting minutes from September 23, 2024.

• Appeal of building inspector's enforcement response at 26 Brewster Avenue
• Petition #24-29: Second-story addition and portico variance at 58 Lawnview Drive
• Petition #24-30: Second-story addition and two two-story additions at 10 Bushnell Terrace
• Petition #24-31: Variance for a fourth wall sign (80 sq ft) at 46 Church Street
• Petition #24-33: Demolition and reconstruction of dwelling on non-conforming lot at 49 Vinedale Road

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health will meet on October 17, 2024, to consider a request for a hearing regarding 18 Spring Street and a notice of violation for the sale of tobacco at East Coast Smokes, 6 Commercial Street. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from August 15, 2024.

• Request for hearing: Leo & Susan Egan at 18 Spring Street
• Notice of violation for sale of tobacco: East Coast Smokes, 6 Commercial Street
• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three new Notice of Intent applications (21 Baker Avenue, 49 Vinedale Road, 81 Common Street) and continue two hearings (34 Winthrop Road, 169 Walnut Street). The commission will also address unauthorized work in buffer zones at 505 Commercial Street and 957 Granite Street, and consider a Certificate of Compliance for 930 Liberty Street.

• New Notice of Intent DEP File 8-7__ for 49 Vinedale Road – Richard & Denise Horrigan
• Continued Notice of Intent DEP File 8-737 for 34 Winthrop Road – Tri Tran
• Unauthorized work in buffer zone at 505 Commercial Street
• Unauthorized work in buffer zone at 957 Granite Street
• Request for Certificate of Compliance at 930 Liberty Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings on several site plan reviews and zoning amendments. The meeting includes a proposal for a Mixed Used Planned Development District and a request for a zoning map amendment. The board will also consider as-built approvals for three properties.

• Mixed Used Planned Development District (MUPUD) for 250 Granite Street, 135 Lakeside Drive, and 131 Lakeside Drive
• Site Plan Review for 119 and 133 Common Street
• Special Permit/Site Plan Review for 49 Vinedale Road
• Major Modification for 193 (Rear) Grove Street
• Zoning Map Amendment request for 1139 Washington Street

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission will discuss handicapped accessibility at the South Shore Plaza, updates on ramps at the Historical Society building, bike racks at Pearl/Ivory Plaza, Elder Affairs benches, and the town's Transition Plan. A Handicapped Parking Fund account update will also be provided. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of ramps at Historical Society building
• Bike racks at Pearl/Ivory Plaza
• Elder Affairs benches
• Handicapped accessibility at South Shore Plaza
• Handicapped Parking Fund account update

Town Council - Ways & Means Committee

The committee voted to recommend three orders to the full council: adopting the Prudent Investor Rule for trust funds, adopting military leave benefits under Chapter 33 Section 59, and extending the military property tax abatement through FY2028. A fire station restoration appropriation was tabled, and the FY2025 fee review was also tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved Order 24 048 adopting Prudent Investor Rule for trust funds (5-0)
• Approved Order 24 049 adopting military leave benefits (5-0)
• Approved Order 24 050 extending military property tax abatement through FY2028 (5-0)
• Tabled Order 23 080 fire station historic restoration appropriation (5-0)
• Tabled item 022 24 FY2025 fee review (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Braintree Community Preservation Committee will consider a new project proposal for fire alarm panel replacement at the Thayer Birthplace by the Braintree Historical Society. They will also discuss several potential new projects including Town Hall Message Board, Adams Park Design, and others. Old business updates on previously approved projects will be reviewed, and administrative items like approval of minutes and financial updates will be handled.

• New project: Fire Alarm Panel Replacement at Thayer Birthplace (Braintree Historical Society)
• Potential new projects: Town Hall Message Board, Adams Park Design, Braintree American – New Lighting, Plain Street/Dyer Hill Cemetery – Tomb Doors and Headstones, South Congregational Church
• Old business updates: Nathan Buliga Park/Highlands School Playground, Armstrong Dam Public Access, Liberty Grove Unreserved Purchase, Daughraty Gym Restoration, Conservation Restrictions on Norfolk County property
• Administrative: Approval of June 10, 2024 minutes, financial update, discussion of CPC Strategic Plan

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to hear and decide on several petitions. Old business includes an appeal of the building inspector's enforcement response at 26 Brewster Avenue. New business includes a request to subdivide 83 Marshall Street into two buildable lots, requiring variances for lot area, width, and setbacks. Additionally, the board will consider five applications for sign variances at commercial properties on Granite Street, Pond Street, and Wood Road. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Appeal of building inspector’s enforcement response at 26 Brewster Avenue (Petition #23-20)
• Subdivision request at 83 Marshall Street requiring variances for lot area, width, and setbacks (Petition #24-18)
• Roofline alteration at 87 Stetson Street involving a non-conforming side setback (Petition #24-23)
• Wall sign variance at 743 Granite Street exceeding permitted size (Petition #24-24)
• Ground and wall sign variances at 66 Wood Road, including a 180.83 sq ft ground sign (Petition #24-27)

Town Council

The Town Council approved the call for the November 5, 2024 State General Election and designated the Cahill Auditorium as the early voting site with specified hours. Several other items were referred to the Committee of Ways & Means, including the Prudent Investor Rule, military leave benefits, and the FY2025 fee review. The council also entered executive session to discuss litigation in Weichel v. Town of Braintree.

• Approved Order 24 046 calling the Nov. 5, 2024 State General Election (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Order 24 047 designating Cahill Auditorium as early voting site with specified hours (8-0, 1 absent)
• Referred Order 24 048 (Prudent Investor Rule) to Committee of Ways & Means (8-0, 1 absent)
• Referred Order 24 049 (Military Leave Benefits) to Committee of Ways & Means (8-0, 1 absent)
• Referred Order 24 050 (Chapter 134 extension) to Committee of Ways & Means (8-0, 1 absent)
• Referred Order 022 24 (FY2025 Fee Review) to Committee of Ways & Means (8-0, 1 absent)
• Voted to enter executive session for litigation strategy in Weichel v. Town of Braintree (8-0, 1 absent)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct continued public hearings for special permits and site plan reviews. The board will also review subdivision plans and as-built approvals for specific local properties.

• Special Permit and Site Plan Review for 238-310 Grove Street
• Site Plan Review for 119 and 133 Common Street
• MUPUD Zoning Map and Ordinance amendment for 250 Granite Street and Lakeside Drive (continued without testimony)
• Approval Not Required (ANR) Subdivision Plans for 110 Hancock Street and 15-17 Myrtle Avenue
• As-Built Approval request for 25-35 Commercial Street

The Braintree Planning Board approved an Approval Not Required (ANR) subdivision plan for 110 Hancock Street and 15-17 Myrtle Avenue, allowing the applicant to proceed with lot line changes. The board also continued several public hearings to October 8, 2024, including the site plan review for 119 and 133 Common Street and the MUPUD zoning amendment for 250 Granite Street. A special permit and site plan review for 238-310 Grove Street (Aqua-tots Swim Schools) was approved with conditions. The board tabled the as-built approval for 25-35 Commercial Street and the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds update.

• Approved ANR plan for 110 Hancock St and 15-17 Myrtle Ave (4-0)
• Approved special permit and site plan review for 238-310 Grove St (Aqua-tots) with conditions (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for 119 and 133 Common St to Oct 8 (4-0)
• Continued MUPUD hearing for 250 Granite St to Oct 8 (4-0)
• Tabled as-built approval for 25-35 Commercial St
• Tabled Norfolk County Registry of Deeds update
• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled August 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet virtually on September 9, 2024. They will discuss accessibility improvements including ramps at the Historical Society building and handicapped accessibility at the South Shore Plaza. They will also hear an update on the Handicapped Parking Fund account and consider approval of July 2024 minutes.

• Approval of July 2024 minutes
• Informational: Safety Net bracelets
• Ramps at Historical Society building
• Handicapped accessibility at the South Shore Plaza
• Handicapped Parking Fund account update

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities met via Zoom and approved the July 1, 2024 minutes. Members discussed ongoing accessibility issues at the South Shore Plaza, including broken elevators and escalators, and noted a notification sent to Simon Properties. They also reviewed the Safety Net bracelet program and the status of ramps at the Historical Society building. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved minutes of July 1, 2024 (4-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss an update to the Town Hall side entrance. The body will also address historic district standards.

• Update to Town Hall side entrance at 773-793 Washington Street (1 JFK Memorial Drive)
• Discussion of Historic District Standards

The Braintree Historical Commission met on September 9, 2024, but no substantive decisions were made. The meeting's recording was not captured because the record button was not pressed, so minutes could not be completed. Administrative matters were addressed, including an update on the Town Hall side entrance at 773-793 Washington Street and scheduling of future meetings.

• No formal decisions were made; meeting minutes incomplete due to recording failure

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission will open new public hearings for Notices of Intent at 34 Winthrop Road and 169 Walnut Street, and a Request for Determination of Applicability on Route 37 Hancock Street. It will continue hearings for projects at 119 & 133 Common St. and 385 Quincy Avenue. Other business includes a plan amendment for 386 Pearl Street and discussion of unauthorized work, conservation fund, and fee re-evaluation.

• New hearing: Notice of Intent DEP File #8-737 for 34 Winthrop Road (Tri Tran, applicant)
• New hearing: Notice of Intent DEP File #8-735 for 169 Walnut Street (MA Department of Conservation and Recreation, applicant)
• New hearing: Request for Determination of Applicability for Route 37 Hancock Street at Smith (MassDOT, applicant)
• Continued hearing: Notice of Intent DEP File #8-734 for 119 & 133 Common St. (Convergent Energy Solutions, applicant)
• Continued hearing: Notice of Intent DEP File #8-736 for 385 Quincy Avenue (Citgo Petroleum Corporation, applicant)

Town Council

The Town Council approved the August 6, 2024 minutes and referred two National Grid petitions (Grove Street and 10-348 Common Street/9-35 Summit Avenue) to the Committee on the Department of Public Works. The council then entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Weichel v. Town of Braintree, reconvened briefly, and adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 6, 2024 (7-0, 1 absent, 1 abstain)
• Referred National Grid petition 24 046 (Grove Street) to Committee on DPW (8-0)
• Referred National Grid petition 24 047 (10-348 Common Street, 9-35 Summit Avenue) to Committee on DPW (8-0)
• Voted to enter executive session for litigation strategy (8-0)
• Voted to exit executive session and adjourn (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will consider six new petitions and one old business item at its August 26 meeting. Petitions seek variances for lot divisions, a porch, a wall sign, and modifications to non-conforming dwellings. The board will also approve meeting minutes from July 22.

• Appeal of building inspector enforcement at 26 Brewster Avenue (old business).
• Variances for a 77 sq ft front yard porch at 34 Wilmarth Road.
• Creation of two lots from existing at 83 Marshall Street with multiple setback variances.
• Amendment of sign approval to increase wall sign to 292 sq ft at 400 Grossman Drive.
• Two-lot subdivision with variances at 110 Hancock Street near MBTA overlay district.

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals approved five petitions and denied one. The board denied a request to demolish, reconstruct and relocate a two-family dwelling at 136 Shaw Street, with members citing concerns about property upkeep and the larger footprint. Approved items included a covered porch at 34 Wilmarth Road, a three-story addition at 314 Franklin Street, a wall sign at 400 Grossman Drive, and a two-lot subdivision at 110 Hancock Street, pending Planning Board approval. Two matters were continued to the September 23, 2024 meeting.

• Denied finding to demolish/reconstruct two-family dwelling at 136 Shaw Street (3-0)
• Approved finding for covered porch at 34 Wilmarth Road (3-0)
• Approved finding for three-story addition at 314 Franklin Street (3-0)
• Approved variances/finding for wall sign at 400 Grossman Drive (3-0)
• Approved variances/findings for two-lot subdivision at 110 Hancock Street, pending Planning Board approval (3-0)
• Continued petition #23-20 (26 Brewster Avenue) to September 23, 2024
• Continued petition #24-18 (83 Marshall Street) to September 23, 2024
• Approved July 22, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health will hold a virtual meeting on August 15, 2024. The agenda includes approval of minutes from July 11 and a new business item on keeping of animals and permitting. No other substantive items are listed.

• New business: Keeping of Animals-Permitting

The Board unanimously voted to impose an indefinite moratorium on issuing new permits for keeping animals, citing concerns about increased rodent activity in town. The moratorium will be revisited at the December meeting. The Board also received updates on West Nile virus, beach testing, and flu vaccine plans.

• Approved minutes of July 11, 2024 (3-0)
• Imposed moratorium on new keeping of animals permits (3-0)
• Agreed to revisit moratorium at December meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a new public hearing on a proposed Mixed Used Planned Development District (MUPUD) zoning map and ordinance text amendment for properties including 250 Granite Street and Lakeside Drive. The board will also continue public hearings on grading permits at 20 Jensen Farm Road and 375/379 Granite Street, as well as special permit and site plan reviews for 238-310 Grove Street and 119/133 Common Street. Additionally, the board will consider approval not required subdivision plans, a minor modification at 125 Union Street, and as-built approval at 25-35 Commercial Street.

• New public hearing for MUPUD zoning amendment (Town Council Order #24-034) for properties on Granite Street and Lakeside Drive
• Continued hearing for grading permit at 20 Jensen Farm Road, applicant Runsen Li
• Continued hearing for grading permit at 375/379 Granite Street, applicant Hank Duong
• Continued special permit and site plan review for 238-310 Grove Street, applicant Jason Ibrahim (continued without testimony)
• Continued site plan review for 119 and 133 Common Street, applicant Convergent Energy Solutions (continued without testimony)

Town Council

The Braintree Town Council approved the appropriation of $6.5 million from the June 2024 tax levy override, allocating $4 million to schools and the rest to various departments. It also established a $1.5 million Override Special Purpose Stabilization Fund. The council increased the senior work-off program cap to $1,500 per household and $50,000 total, and approved $37,956 for digitizing historic newspapers. All votes were 7-0 with two absent.

• Approved $6.5M FY2025 supplemental appropriation (7-0)
• Established $1.5M Override Special Purpose Stabilization Fund (7-0)
• Increased senior work-off program cap to $1,500/household, $50,000 total (7-0)
• Approved $37,956 for historic newspaper microfilm digitization (7-0)
• Opened and continued PUD zoning hearing to Oct 15 (7-0)
• Approved Sept 3 state primary election call (7-0)
• Designated Town Hall as early voting site, Aug 24-30 (7-0)
• Approved Planning Board appointments: Kane, Connolly, Storlazzi (7-0)

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a new Notice of Intent from Citgo Petroleum for work at 385 Quincy Avenue, and continue hearings for projects at 9 John Paul Circle and 119 & 133 Common Street. The agenda also includes a discussion of unauthorized work at 947 Granite Street and updates on new applications for 169 Walnut Street and 34 Winthrop Avenue.

• New public hearing: Notice of Intent DEP File #8-73 – Citgo Petroleum Corporation at 385 Quincy Avenue
• Continued hearing: Notice of Intent DEP File #8-731 – Huang at 9 John Paul Circle
• Continued hearing: Notice of Intent DEP File #8-734 – Convergent Energy Solutions at 119 & 133 Common St
• Director communication regarding unauthorized work in buffer zone at 947 Granite Street
• New applications noted: NOI for 169 Walnut Street and NOI for 34 Winthrop Avenue

The Braintree Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for slope stabilization and wetland restoration at 9 John Paul Circle, with conditions including wetland scientist oversight and a 2-year monitoring period. The commission also continued hearings for projects at 835 Quincy Avenue and 119 & 133 Common Street, and discussed unauthorized work at 947 Granite Street.

• Approved NOI DEP #8-731 for 9 John Paul Circle with updated special conditions (5-0)
• Continued NOI DEP #8-736 for 835 Quincy Avenue to next meeting (5-0)
• Continued NOI DEP #8-734 for 119 & 133 Common Street to next meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an appeal of the Building Inspector's response to a request for enforcement of zoning violations. Two other petitions have been extended and will not be heard. The board will also address administrative items and provide an update on the Wood Road Revitalization initiative.

• Petition #23-20: Appeal of Building Inspector's response regarding 26 Brewster Avenue
• Update on Wood Road Revitalization and Mixed-Use Development Initiative Workshop
• Approval of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals met and took no substantive decisions. It continued three petitions—#23-20 (26 Brewster Avenue), #24-17 (34 Wilmarth Road), and #24-18 (83 Marshall Street)—to the August 26, 2024 meeting, with the first continued without testimony at the applicant's request. The board also approved the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes and adjourned at 7:03 PM.

• Continued Petition #23-20 (26 Brewster Avenue) to Aug. 26, 2024 without testimony (3-0)
• Continued Petition #24-17 (34 Wilmarth Road) to Aug. 26, 2024 by agreement
• Continued Petition #24-18 (83 Marshall Street) to Aug. 26, 2024 by agreement
• Approved June 24, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct a six-month review of the lifeguard variance provision for Hyatt Place Boston Braintree at 50 Forbes Road. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from June 13, 2024.

• 6-month review of Lifeguard Variance Provision at 50 Forbes Road
• Approval of June 13, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board will hold public hearings for various grading permit applications and site plan reviews. The agenda also includes reviewing subdivision plans and an as-built approval request.

• New grading permit hearing for 375/379 Granite Street
• Site plan review for 119 and 133 Common Street
• Special permit and site plan review for 238-310 Grove Street
• Subdivision plans for 460R and 468 Pond Street
• As-built approval request for 25-35 Commercial Street

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission will discuss MBTA accessibility regarding the Pearl Street underpass and Red Line bathrooms. The meeting also includes an update on the Handicapped Parking Fund account.

• MBTA Pearl Street underpass potential webbing discussion
• MBTA Red Line bathroom information
• Safety Net bracelets discussion
• Handicapped Parking Fund account update
• Approval of June 2024 minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review petitions regarding lot subdivisions, deck construction, and zoning enforcement appeals. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Petition #24-10: Request to create two buildable lots at 60 Proctor Road via variances for lot area and width
• Petition #24-16: Variance request for a 170.1 square foot deck at 418 Shaw Street
• Petition #23-20: Appeal regarding the enforcement of zoning violations at 26 Brewster Avenue
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 29, 2024, and May 20, 2024

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health will meet to discuss tobacco sale violations at four local businesses. The board will also consider a lifeguard variance for Riverbend Condominium and a modification to body art regulations.

• Tobacco sale violations at 831 Washington Street, 384 Washington Street, 25 Cleveland Avenue, and 4 Granite Street
• Lifeguard variance request for Riverbend Condominium (399 Pond Street)
• Modification of Body Art Regulation

Planning Board

The Braintree Planning Board will hold new public hearings regarding site plans and special permits. The meeting also includes requests for grading permits and reviews of minor modifications to existing plans.

• Special Permit and Site Plan Review at 788 Liberty Street
• Site Plan Review for 119 and 133 Common Street
• Grading permits for 9 John Paul Circle, 20 Jensen Farm Road, and 30 Jensen Farm Road
• Continued Special Permit and Site Plan Review for 238-310 Grove Street
• Minor Modification request for 2-10 Commercial Street

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is reviewing a proposal to archive historic newspapers at the Thayer Public Library. The committee will also receive updates on several ongoing preservation projects and discuss potential new initiatives for local parks and cemeteries.

• New project: Archive Historic Newspapers Braintree Public Library
• Project update: Historic Inventory – Easton Architects
• Potential project: Plain Street/Dyer Hill Cemetery tomb doors and headstones
• Update: Nathan Buliga Park/Highlands School Playground
• Update: Armstrong Dam Public Access Project

Conservation Commission

The Braintree Conservation Commission will meet on June 6, 2024, to discuss several land use requests. The agenda includes requests for determination of applicability and notices of intent for various local properties. The commission will also approve the May 2, 2024, meeting minutes.

• Request for Determination of Applicability at Hancock & Plain St.
• Request for Determination of Applicability at 788 Liberty St.
• Notice of Intent (DEP File # 8-731) for 9 John Paul Circle
• Notice of Intent (DEP File # 8-732) for 20 Jensen Farm Rd.
• Notice of Intent (DEP File # 8-733) for 30 Jensen Farm Rd.

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission will review May 2024 minutes and receive information on several local projects. Topics include the MBTA underpass on Pearl Street, crosswalks, and the Old South Middle School. The meeting also includes an update on the Handicapped Parking Fund account.

• MBTA underpass potential webbing on Pearl Street
• Pearl Street crosswalk updates
• Handicapped Parking Fund account update
• Department of Elder Affairs and Community Center bench(es)
• Old South Middle School information

Town Council

This is a regular Town Council meeting. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Town Council

This is a special community discussion meeting, not a regular business meeting, to explore solutions on taxes, business revitalization, and smart development. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is entirely open-ended discussion topics.

• Community discussion on taxes
• Discussion on revitalizing businesses
• Discussion on promoting smart development
• Open floor for other topics

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear three petitions: an appeal of a building inspector's response on a zoning enforcement request at 26 Brewster Avenue, a variance request to subdivide 60 Proctor Road into two lots, and a request to alter a non-conforming structure at 38 Elmwood Park Road. The board will also consider an extension request for a petition at 120 Granite Street and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Petition #23-20: Appeal of building inspector's response on zoning enforcement at 26 Brewster Avenue (Residence B Watershed zone)
• Petition #24-10: Variance request to create two buildable lots at 60 Proctor Road (Residence A and B zones)
• Petition #24-11: Finding request to alter non-conforming rear yard setback at 38 Elmwood Park Road (Residence B zone)
• Extension request for Petition #23-19 at 120 Granite Street by Native Sun Braintree, LLC
• Update on Wood Road Revitalization and Mixed-Use Development Initiative

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health is meeting via Zoom to approve prior minutes and consider two new business items: a request to keep six chickens at a residential address and a variance request from Liberty Park Apartments regarding a lifeguard provision. The board will also receive informational letters from the mayor about continuing membership and from NECSEMA regarding nicotine-free generation regulations.

• Request for keeping of 6 chickens: Christina & Bryan Betts, 49 John Paul Circle
• Request for Variance of Lifeguard Provision: Liberty Park Apartments, 1 Matthew Lane
• Letter from Mayor Joyce on continuing membership
• Letter from NECSEMA on 'Nicotine Free Generation' regulations

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold new and continued public hearings regarding special permits and site plan reviews. The board will also consider a subdivision plan and an as-built approval request.

• Special Permit and Site Plan Review for 695-787 Granite Street
• Special Permit and Site Plan Review for 238-310 Grove Street
• Grading Permit for 1675 Liberty Street
• Special Permits and Site Plan Review for 99 and 107 Hancock Street
• Subdivision Plan for 60 Columbian Street (Rear)

Town Council

The Braintree Town Council is meeting on May 7, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• No specific items of business, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is conducting a continued public hearing regarding a demolition delay for the Saint Thomas More Church building. The body will also review a plan modification for the Town Hall Peace Pole.

• Continued public hearing: Demolition Delay for Saint Thomas More Church Building at 0 Elm Street/7 Hawthorn Road
• Plan Modification Certificate of Appropriateness: Town Hall Peace Pole at 773-793 Washington Street

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities will meet to discuss several accessibility items, including a potential webbing at the MBTA underpass, the play structure at the old South Middle School, and benches at the Department of Elder Affairs and Community Center. The meeting is informational only; no votes are scheduled.

• Informational: MBTA underpass on Pearl Street potential webbing
• Informational: 'Old' South Middle School play structure
• Informational: Department of Elder Affairs and Community Center bench(es)
• Handicapped Parking Fund account update by Marybeth McGrath

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for determinations of applicability and notices of intent. The body will also discuss a battery storage project at 133 Common St.

• Determination of Applicability for 368 Pearl St./McLean
• Determination of Applicability for MBTA Red Line ROW /MBTA
• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-728 for Liberty St./McGourty Realty LLC
• Notice of Intent DEP File # 8-729 for 60 Jensen Farm Rd./Zheng
• Discussion on Battery Storage Project at 133 Common St.

Town Council

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive items listed. The agenda includes only the call to order and standard documents. No decisions or discussions are specified.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing several petitions regarding land use and construction. Items include requests for lot subdivisions, sign variances, and a building addition with increased seating capacity.

• Appeal of Building Inspector response at 26 Brewster Avenue
• Lot subdivision request for 60 Proctor Road
• Wall sign variance for 360 Wood Road
• Signage variances for 101 Jefferson Street
• Lot subdivision and coverage variance for 1891 Washington Street

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health will meet via Zoom to approve minutes and discuss new business, including a tobacco merchant violation and multiple requests for variances from lifeguard and well regulations. The board will decide on these items, which affect local businesses and residential properties.

• Notice of Violation-Tobacco Merchant Inspection: Red Apple Food & Liquor, 267 Quincy Avenue
• Variance requests for lifeguard provision: Royal Lake Village Condominium, Landing 53 Apartments, Reservoir Crossing, Jonathan's Landing Condominium, Turtle Crossing
• Variance request for well regulation (roadway & property line setbacks): 36 Whites Hill Drive
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 15, 2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a new public hearing regarding zoning ordinance text amendments for floodplains. The board will also continue hearings for a grading permit and special permits for two specific property sites.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments (Floodplain) Sections 135-608
• Grading Permit for 1675 Liberty Street (McGourty Realty LLC)
• Special Permits 135-601 & 702 and Site Plan Review for 99 and 107 Hancock Street

Community Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss potential new projects and receive updates on ongoing preservation efforts. The session includes a financial update and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Potential new projects: Town Hall Message Board, Adams Park Design, and Braintree American lighting
• Potential new projects: Archive Historic Newspapers at Braintree Public Library
• Potential new projects: Plain Street/Dyer Hill Cemetery tomb doors and headstones
• Project updates: Armstrong Dam Public Access and Smelt Brook Restoration
• Project updates: Fire Station Historic Restoration and Town Hall Handicap Ramp

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding DEP filings for Howie Rd., Liberty St., and 60 Jensen Farm Rd. The body will also consider a permit extension request for the Weymouth Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District.

• Public hearing: Howie Rd. (DEP File # 8-72788)
• Public hearing: Liberty St./McGourty Realty LLC (DEP File # 8-728)
• Public hearing: 60 Jensen Farm Rd./Zheng (DEP File pending)
• Permit extension request: Weymouth Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District (DEP File # 8-597)

Town Council

The Braintree Town Council is meeting on April 2, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The agenda contains only procedural items and no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

• Meeting convenes at 7:30 PM
• No substantive items (rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes) are on the agenda

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities will meet remotely via Zoom to vote on the March 2024 minutes and receive an informational update from Kristina Ziniti on several accessibility items. Topics include turf at Charlotte Rose, a HC paddle at the new South Middle School, Watson Park parking follow-up, a yellow pedestrian crosswalk sign by Campanelli’s and its cost, and Elder Affairs benches. The Commission will also hear a Handicapped Parking Fund account update from Marybeth McGrath.

• Informational update on turf at Charlotte Rose
• HC paddle at the new South Middle School
• Watson Park parking follow-up
• Yellow pedestrian crosswalk sign by Campanelli’s and cost
• Elder Affairs/benches update

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is conducting continued public hearings regarding a certificate of appropriateness and a demolition delay. The body will also review demolition delay reports and schedule site visits.

• Certificate of Appropriateness: Braintree Town Hall Mall – Kilrain Monument (773-793 Washington Street)
• Demolition Delay: Saint Thomas More Church Building (0 Elm Street/7 Hawthorn Road)
• Demolition Delay Report Out: 99 Hancock Street and 60 Proctor Road
• Site Visit Scheduling: 75 Columbus Avenue (Violation)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 25, 2024, to address old and new business. They will continue an appeal regarding an alleged zoning violation at 26 Brewster Avenue, and consider two new variance requests: a second-story addition at 75 Cotton Avenue and signage at 429-445 Quincy Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Appeal of Building Inspector's May 22, 2023 response to zoning enforcement request at 26 Brewster Avenue (Residence B Watershed, 21,562 sq ft)
• Variance request for 501.48 sq ft second-story addition at 75 Cotton Avenue, seeking reduced side yard setback from 10 ft to 6.5 ft
• Variance request for multiple wall and ground signs at 429-445 Quincy Avenue (Highway Business District, 3.8 acres)
• Approval of meeting minutes for December 18, 2023, January 22, 2024, and February 26, 2024

Town Council

The agenda contains only procedural items: a scheduled Town Council meeting with no specific business listed. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are identified.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for grading permits, special permits, and site plan reviews. The board will also consider a petition for zoning map amendments and a request for an extension of time for a project on Allen Street.

• Petition for Zoning Map Amendments at 338 Elm Street and 0 Elm Street
• Special Permits and Site Plan Review for 99 and 107 Hancock Street
• Special Permit and Site Plan Review for 1515 Washington Street
• Grading Permits for 57 Sycamore Street and 1675 Liberty Street
• Extension of Time request for 4 and 44 Allen Street

Community Preservation Committee

The committee is discussing new projects including the Charlotte Rose Playground and the Braintree American lighting. The meeting also includes updates on several ongoing restoration and conservation projects.

• Charlotte Rose Playground (Braintree DPW/Recreation Department)
• Town Hall Message Board/Fencing
• Archive Historic Newspapers at Braintree Public Library
• Plain Street/Dyer Hill Cemetery tomb doors and headstones
• Conservation Restrictions for former Norfolk County Property

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss several Notices of Intent and requests for determinations. The body will also consider requests for certificates of compliance and permit extensions for various local properties.

• Notice of Intent for Howie Rd./Cortez
• Notice of Intent for Liberty St./McGourty Realty LLC
• Amended Order of Conditions for Plain St. Cemetery
• Determination of Applicability for 71 Cleveland Ave.
• Certificates of Compliance and permit extension for 175-185 Campanelli Dr.

Town Council

The Braintree Town Council is meeting on March 6, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions listed.

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities will meet remotely on March 4, 2024, to discuss accessibility updates for the Old South/new K Center with the Facilities Director, receive a memo on the Charlotte Rose play structure/playground from the Assistant DPW Director, and review the Handicapped Parking Fund account. The meeting will also include approval of February 2024 minutes and other unanticipated matters.

• Discussion of Old South/new K Center with Facilities Director
• Informational update on Charlotte Rose play structure/playground via memo from Assistant DPW Director K. Ziniti
• Handicapped Parking Fund account update by Marybeth McGrath
• Approval of February 2024 meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will conduct a new public hearing regarding a demolition delay for the Saint Thomas More Church building. The commission will also address administrative business and a member resignation.

• New public hearing: Demolition Delay for Saint Thomas More Church Building at 0 Elm Street/7 Hawthorn Road
• Resignation of Member Wesley Painter
• Demolition Delay Report Out: 58 Hillview Road
• Site visit scheduling: 75 Columbus Avenue
• Cancelled hearing: Kilrain Monument at 773-793 Washington Street (continued to April 1, 2024)

Town Council

This is a regular Town Council meeting with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and a reference to a PDF document.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four petitions: one old business appeal regarding 28 Brewster Avenue, and three new business variance/finding requests for additions at 70 Webster Road, 111 Parkside Avenue, and 88 Howie Road. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Petition #23-20: Appeal of building inspector's enforcement response at 26 Brewster Avenue (Residence B Watershed)
• Petition #24-05: Variance for 23.4x22.6 ft two-story addition and deck at 70 Webster Road (rear yard setback 21.3 ft vs 30 ft required)
• Petition #24-06: Variance for 31x32 ft addition and front porch at 111 Parkside Avenue (side yard setback 7 ft vs 10 ft required)
• Petition #24-07: Variance for 7x17.66 ft addition at 88 Howie Road (side yard setback 6.4 ft vs 10 ft required; in floodplain zone AE)

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health will meet via Zoom to approve minutes and address new business, including a hearing on a housing code violation and two tobacco-related violations.

• Hearing on 105 CMR 410.000 (State Housing Code) for Eden Huthmacher at 25 Strathmore Circle
• Notice of Violation for Sale of Tobacco: East Coast Smokes, 6 Commercial Street
• Notice of Violation for Tobacco Merchant Inspection: Boston Food Shops, 395 Washington Street

Planning Board

The February 13, 2024, meeting was cancelled due to a snow emergency. All scheduled agenda items will be heard at the March 12, 2024, meeting.

• Special Permits and Site Plan Review for 99 and 107 Hancock Street
• Grading Permit for 1675 Liberty Street
• Grading Permit for 57 Sycamore Street
• Special Permit/Site Plan Review for 40 Walnut Street
• Extension of Time request for 4 and 44 Allen Street

Town Council

The Braintree Town Council is meeting on February 6, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.

Town Council

The Braintree Town Council is meeting on February 6, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities will meet remotely to discuss accessibility issues related to snow removal with the Department of Public Works, and to review a Planning Board request for comments due by February 7, 2024. The meeting will also include approval of January 2024 minutes and an update on the Handicapped Parking fund account.

• Discussion of snow removal accessibility with DPW
• Review of Planning Board request for comments (memo forwarded 1/24/24, comments due 2/7/24)
• Update on Handicapped Parking fund account by M. McGrath

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is holding a continued public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Kilrain Monument. The body will also discuss a potential project to digitize historic newspaper microfilm reels at Thayer Public Library.

• Public hearing: Kilrain Monument at 773-793 Washington Street
• Discussion: Digitizing historic newspaper microfilm reels at Thayer Public Library
• Demolition delay site visits: 75 Columbus Avenue and 58 Hillview Road
• Introduction of new member Thomas P. Devin

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss permit extensions and applicability determinations for several properties. The body will also review notices of intent and a request for an amended order of conditions.

• Determination of applicability for 33 Cochato Rd./Howley
• Notices of intent for Howie Rd./Cortez and Liberty St./McGourty Realty LLC
• Amended Order of Conditions for Plain St. Cemetery/Town of Braintree
• Permit extensions for Riverside Business Park & TLC, 15 Rear Front St., 930 Liberty St., and 19 Sunset Rd.
• Discussion of a potential Forest Stewardship Project

Town Council - Elder Affairs/Veterans Services

The Town Council's Committee on Elder Affairs and Veterans Services is meeting on January 30, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health is meeting via Zoom. The only item on the agenda is an executive session to discuss strategy regarding litigation in the case Cumberland Farms, Inc. v. Town of Braintree Board of Health. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session under MGL Ch. 30A Sec. 21(3) to discuss litigation strategy
• Case: Cumberland Farms, Inc. v. Town of Braintree Board of Health

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is meeting to discuss additional funds for Delorey Field. The body will also consider several potential new projects and review updates on existing preservation efforts.

• Additional funds for Delorey Field (DPW)
• Potential project: Archive Historic Newspapers at Braintree Public Library
• Potential project: Plain Street Cemetery tomb doors
• Potential project: Braintree Historical Society (French House)
• Project updates for Armstrong Dam Public Access and Daughraty Gym Restoration

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Braintree Zoning Board of Appeals will consider five petitions on January 22, 2024. New business includes a variance for a dance studio at 1515 Washington Street requiring 342 parking spaces, and four residential setback appeals for additions at 66 Amherst Road, 15 Bushnell Terrace, 27 Bushnell Terrace, and 66 Amherst Road. The board will also approve minutes from three prior meetings.

• Petition #24-01: Appeal for a single-story addition at 66 Amherst Road with a rear yard setback of 25.6 feet (30 required).
• Petition #24-02: Appeal for a second-story addition at 15 Bushnell Terrace with a side yard setback of 8.7 feet (10 required).
• Petition #24-03: Variance for a dance studio at 1515 Washington Street requiring 342 off-street parking spaces.
• Petition #24-04: Appeal for a two-story addition and pool at 27 Bushnell Terrace with front yard setback of 11.6 feet (20 required) and rear yard setback of 16.8 feet (30 required).
• Old Business: Petition #23-20 regarding enforcement of zoning violations at 26 Brewster Avenue.

Town Council

This is the agenda for the Braintree Town Council meeting on January 16, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Board of Health

The Braintree Board of Health is meeting via Zoom to approve minutes from December 14, 2023, and consider three requests for variances from the lifeguard provision. The requests are from Hampton Inn at 215 Wood Road, Hyatt Place Boston Braintree at 50 Forbes Road, and Residence Inn by Marriott at 180 Forbes Road. The meeting is open to the public.

• Variance request: Hampton Inn, 215 Wood Road
• Variance request: Hyatt Place Boston Braintree, 50 Forbes Road
• Variance request: Residence Inn by Marriott, 180 Forbes Road
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 14, 2023

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for special permits and site plan reviews. The board will also address subdivision plans and a grading permit approval.

• Special Permit/Site Plan Review for two-family conversion at 460 Pond Street
• Special Permit/Site Plan Review for 40 Walnut Street
• Continued Public Hearing for Special Permit and Site Plan Review at 116 Lundquist Drive
• Approval Not Required Subdivision Plan for Liberty Street and Rear Liberty Street
• As-Built Approval for grading permit at 40 Connelly Circle

Commission on Disabilities

The Braintree Commission on Disabilities is meeting to discuss updates on accessibility projects, including a ramp/pathway/parking lot for Thayer House, benches at Elder Services, and a MOD project grant. They will also review comments requested by the Planning Board and discuss the handicapped parking fund account. The meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• Update on ramp/pathway/parking lot for Thayer House
• Benches at Elder Services
• MOD project grant update
• Comments due 1/3/24 per Planning Board request (memo forwarded 12/26/23)
• Handicapped Parking fund account discussion

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Kilrain Monument at Braintree Town Hall Mall. The body will also discuss potential energy efficiency and gutter improvements for the Thayer House.

• Public hearing: Certificate of Appropriateness for Kilrain Monument at 773-793 Washington Street
• Discussion: Thayer House energy efficiency projects and gutter replacement
• Demolition delay report: 87&89 Central Avenue
• Demolition delay site visits: 75 Columbus Avenue and 58 Hillview Road

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss a determination of applicability and multiple notices of intent for local projects. The body will also consider permit extension requests and approve minutes from the November 30, 2023 meeting.

• Determination of Applicability: Brookside Rd-Smelt Brook/Weymouth Braintree Regional Recreation Conservation District
• Notice of Intent: Union St./Torrington Properties, Inc. (DEP File #8-724125)
• Notice of Intent: Gordon Rd.-Watson Park/Braintree DPW-Stormwater Division (DEP File #8-726)
• Notice of Intent: 88 Howie Rd./Cortez (DEP File #8-727)
• Notice of Intent: Liberty St./Mc Gourty Realty LLC

Town Council

This is a procedural meeting for the Braintree Town Council. The agenda includes an inauguration ceremony and the reorganization of the council, with no substantive legislative items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2024.

• Inauguration Ceremony
• 24 001 Council President: Reorganization of Town Council