ONE Braintree Civic Association

05/19/2025

Join Meredith for her Re-Election Campaign Kickoff!

05/14/2025

I would like to sincerely thank all of the people who came out last night to support the Residences at South Shore (aka the Zom project). I would also like to thank those that came out in opposition - it’s truly a wonderful thing to see the residents involved regardless of what their views are.

Thank you Town of Braintree Planning Board and Planning Department for all of your work on behalf of our city!

Onwards and upwards! Cheers to progress!

05/13/2025

Dear Friends,

I’m reaching out today with urgency and hope. We are so close to making real progress for Braintree. The proposed housing development at South Shore Plaza—an incredible $140 million investment in our town—is just one final special permit away from getting started.

ZOM Living, the developer, has already jumped through countless hoops and faced years of delay due to a small but loud group of obstructionists. And now, they’re planning to show up again at tonight’s Planning Board meeting to try to derail this once more.

Let me be clear: if this project is blocked again, we risk losing it altogether. ZOM may walk away—and with them, so does a brighter future for Braintree.

Here’s what’s on the line:
✅ $2.5 million in upfront fees for our town
✅ $558,000 in annual tax revenue from a site that currently generates nothing
✅ Economic growth by bringing more residents to support our local businesses
✅ Stronger funding which we desperately need for schools, police, and fire services

We can’t let a handful of angry voices drown out the real needs of our community.

🕖 Please, if you can, attend the Planning Board meeting tonight at 7 PM at Town Hall.
Your presence makes a powerful statement. Even a few words of support can go a long way.

📧 If you truly can’t attend, please take a moment to send a quick email to:

The Planning Board: Kimberly Kroha, Chair

The Planning Department: [email protected], [email protected]

Your Town Councilors: [email protected]

Let’s not lose this opportunity. Let’s move Braintree forward—together.

Hope to see you there tonight!!

With gratitude,
Audrey Andronico

02/22/2025

Hi Braintree! Let's welcome our newest addition to our business and education community: The Gardner School!

Located at 66 Wood Road, The Gardner School is a premier preschool that brings a balanced, engaging approach to early education, blending teacher and child-directed experiences with music, art, language learning, and outdoor play. With state-of-the-art facilities, expansive playscapes, and bright, interactive classrooms, TGS Braintree is designed to nurture young learners in a safe and inspiring environment.
Conveniently located just minutes from South Shore Plaza, The Gardner School is now open and ready to spark curiosity and growth in the next generation! Please join the Braintree Chamber of Commerce tomorrow at 11AM for a Ribbon Cutting on Wood Road!

🎀 Ribbon Cutting Celebration – The Gardner School of Braintree 🎀 on SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23rd at 11AM - 66 Wood Road, Braintree MA 02184

The Braintree Chamber of Commerce proudly welcomes The Gardner School of Braintree with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at their brand-new location on Wood Road! 🎉

This premier preschool brings a balanced, engaging approach to early education, blending teacher and child-directed experiences with music, art, language learning, and outdoor play. With state-of-the-art facilities, expansive playscapes, and bright, interactive classrooms, TGS Braintree is designed to nurture young learners in a safe and inspiring environment.

Conveniently located just minutes from South Shore Plaza, The Gardner School is now open and ready to spark curiosity and growth in the next generation!

📍 Visit them on Wood Road and learn more: https://www.thegardnerschool.com/schools/braintree/

01/21/2025

Aaaaaand we're BACK!

Happy New Year to the best Town in all the land, Braintree! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and happy New Year!

Please stay tuned for Braintree updates, news, and information!

11/19/2024

BRAINTREE:

Tonight, the Ordinance & Rules Committee will meet at 6:30PM at Town Hall to cast a recommendation vote with regard to the Residences on Granite (aka Zom Project). This recommendation will then be passed onto the full Town Council to vote at 7:30PM.

If you are able to attend in person, please make every effort to do so. If not, please tune into BCAM.

(The attached AGENDA has a QR code that brings you to a live stream of the meeting.)

IF YOU SUPPORT THIS PROJECT - PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TOWN COUNCIL and LET THEM KNOW!

Here's their email address: [email protected]

SEE YOU TONIGHT BRAINTREE! 💙

11/14/2024

If you can attend the meeting tomorrow night, please do! Here’s the information, shared from District 1 Town Councilor Julia Flaherty’s page.

This week, the Town Council Committee on Ordinance and Rules will conduct its review of the Plaza Housing PUD proposal. At 7:00 this evening, the committee will hear from:

ZOM (the petitioner)
Attorney Marinelli
Melissa Santucci-Rozzi, Braintree Director of Planning
Simon Properties

Presentations will be made and committee members will ask questions. Public comment will not be taken until tomorrow (Thursday, November 14th).

Both meetings will be held in Cahill Auditorium at Town Hall, starting at 7:00pm. Both will be broadcast on BCAM cable and BCAM YouTube livestream.

11/09/2024

On Monday November 11 at Braintree Town Hall celebrate and honor the sacrifice of our veterans. Coffee hour will begin at 9AM followed by a 10AM ceremony.

10/30/2024

10/30/2024

This is so exciting! This weekend!

10/25/2024

The Norfolk County Sherriff's Office needs YOUR help
to help the Veterans!

Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49A4AA22A1FDC25-51918138-house

10/25/2024

HELLO Braintree! Here's an opportunity to help needy families this holiday season!

Please consider helping the Joshua Kaye Foundation with their annual Holiday Baking Bags initiative!

https://joshuakayefoundation.org/initiative/holiday-baking-bags/

Since 2020, JKF has delivered over 75,000 pounds of ingredients to over 4000 families ahead of Thanksgiving and the Winter Holidays. These ingredients help ensure that families can contribute their holiday traditions and not miss out on making meaningful memories!

To learn more, please click on the link above. This is a wonderful tradition and a great way to give back!! ❤️