A Maynard man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office says 19-year-old Julius Hammond-Desir was arrested in Dorchester by members of the Braintree, Boston, and Massachusetts State Police. A murder arrest warrant was issued for Hammond-Desir for the shooting and […]
The Braintree Electric Light Department has sold its internet business to Comcast. General Manager Bill Bottiggi released a statement saying a study concluded the publicly owned power utility and broadband internet provider would need to make a “major, multi-million dollar investment in network infrastructure over the next few years to maintain quality of service.” Bottiggi […]
An investigation has determined that Braintree Police officers were justified in their use of force during a shootout that left a police K-9 and a Brockton man dead. Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey’s Office announced they have completed his investigation into the June 4, 2021 fatal shooting of 34-year-old Andrew Homen, an incident that seriously […]
A child was hospitalized after being struck by a bus near a Braintree school. Braintree Police say that at approximately 2:40 p.m. Friday they received several 911 calls reporting a serious motor vehicle collision between a Braintree Public Schools bus and a child in the area of 46 Hillside Rd. near East Junior High School. […]
Crews were called to the scene of a two alarm fire in Braintree. The fire took place around 1 a.m. Wednesday at 375 Granite St. across from the South Shore Plaza with Norfolk County Control reporting that Randolph, Weymouth, Quincy, Holbrook, and Boston provided mutual aid. Braintree Police say the road was closed for a […]
The Town of Braintree is terminating an agreement with a company hired for the Petersen Pool and Rink Project. Mayor Charles Kokoros made the announcement Thursday saying that he has terminated the agreement with Paul Cokinos and E Street LLC due to delays in permitting and construction related to the Project. Kokoros said the company […]
Two police officers were shot and a K-9 was killed in Braintree. Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros released this statement in regards to the incident. “Early today, Braintree Police responded to a report of a domestic incident in the area of McCusker Drive. The suspect fled into the woods and was subsequently apprehended. Shots were fired […]
Police are on scene following reports two police officers were shot in Braintree. The incident occurred in the Commercial St. and McCusker Dr. area. The MBTA is reporting that Greenbush Line trains will be delayed in both directions and that passengers should expect their train to hold. Weymouth school superintendent Kathleen Smith says that there […]
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the latest COVID numbers and a redevelopment meeting.
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in town and the resumption of some events and celebrations.