Tagged: Braintree

Braintree Terminates Petersen Pool Contract

June 18th, 2021 | Braintree

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 […]

Officers Shot, K-9 Killed In Braintree

June 4th, 2021 | Braintree

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 […]

Reports Of Officers Shot In Braintree

June 4th, 2021 | Braintree

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 Discusses COVID, Recovery Plan

May 20th, 2021 | Braintree

Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the latest COVID numbers and a redevelopment meeting.

Kokoros Discusses COVID Numbers, Upcoming Events In Braintree

May 15th, 2021 | Braintree

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.

Scenes From The Veterans Food Drive Thru In Braintree

May 6th, 2021 | Braintree

A Veterans Food Drive Thru was held at the Braintree Veterans Services Office on April 8, 2021. The next event will be taking place on May 13, 2021 at the WATD Studios at 130 Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield.

Kokoros Discusses COVID Numbers, School Superintendent

April 22nd, 2021 | Braintree

Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in town and the naming of an Interim School Superintendent.   Photo Credit: Town of Braintree

Boston Man Killed In Braintree Hit & Run

April 14th, 2021 | Braintree

One man was killed following a hit & run on I-93 in Braintree. Massachusetts State Police tell WATD News the incident took place shortly before 4:30 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Exit 6 near the South Shore Plaza. The victim has been identified as a 42-year-old man from Boston. State Police say they are […]

Mayor Demands Progress On Petersen Pool Project

April 12th, 2021 | Braintree

The Petersen Pool and Rink Complex in Braintree is a proposed project that been in the works for several years.   However, Mayor Charles Kokoros says he doesn’t want to wait much longer to see work get underway.   As for what those actions could be.   The Peterson Pool project has been in the […]

Veterans Food Drive-Thru In Braintree

April 12th, 2021 | Braintree

Cars were lined up at the Veterans Services Office in Braintree Thursday afternoon for another food drive thru with folks like John Pelose, Adjutant of American Legion Post 86, filling those cars with food and other needed items.   Nancy Mullin of Braintree also took part in the event as a way to foster a […]