Braintree Could Get A Dog Day Care, Spa

The town council approved zoning changes to allow Braintree resident Dan Farmer to open a dog day care/training facility in town.

Trampoline, Virtual Reality Complex Opening At South Shore Plaza

The virtual reality machines include a ski simulator, a motorcycle ride and a rock climbing machine with wind and weather effects.

New Pizza Shop Opening In Braintree

Tiago's Kitchen​ will open where Georgianna's Pizza used to be on Pond Street

Simon Malls In MA Won't Require Masks For Vaccinated Shoppers

Masks will still be required at Simon Malls in local communities that don't rescind the mandate.

South Braintree Square Business Recovery Forum Coming Up

Town officials said they will share project background and results from a business owner survey​ conducted last month.

Survey Asks South Braintree Square Businesses What Help They Need

The survey is intended to identify the needs of South Braintree Square businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Braintree Company, AG's Office Settle Housing Discrimination Suit

Attorney General Maura Healey said Peabody Properties, a Braintree company, discriminated against deaf apartment applicants in Springfield.

Braintree Area Bankruptcies Slowed Amid Pandemic Last Year

Bankruptcy filings were down in Norfolk County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your Massachusetts Power Utility?

See how well utility providers in the Braintree area and across MA serve their customers.

Braintree Hosting Forum To Discuss Helping Black Businesses

In honor of Black History Month, Braintree will host a forum discussing opportunities and challenges for Black-owned business in town.

Braintree Awarded $320K Grant To Help Small Businesses

Some small businesses in Braintree could receive up to $10,000 in relief from the grant.

Braintree Board Approves Business Park On Adams Street

The developer will build a 77,000-square-foot warehouse and a 50,000-square-foot office condominium building on Adams Street.

Godiva Closing Its Chocolate Stores, Including Braintree Shop

The South Shore plaza location is one of five Godiva chocolate stores closing in Massachusetts.

Braintree Christmas Grocery Hours 2020: Shaw's, Stop & Shop

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Christmas dinner additions from local grocery stores.

Braintree Gets $320K in Federal Aid For Small Businesses

Braintree small businesses can receive up to $5,000 to go towards commercial rent.

Braintree Companies Received $164M In Federal Coronavirus Loans

The loans went to almost 1,000 companies and helped protect more than 10,000 jobs in Braintree.

Braintree Among State's Biggest Recipients Of PPP Loans

Businesses in Braintree got over 900 federal Paycheck Protection Program loans, worth over $164 million.

Free Coffee For Front-Line Workers At Starbucks In Braintree

Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.

Truck Crash Cuts Power, Temporarily Closes Braintree Stores

While Best Buy was closed, there was a line of about 20 people outside the store waiting to be let in.

Small Brewery Sunday 2020: Where To Grab A Pint In Braintree

The second annual Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 29. Here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms in Braintree.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Braintree

Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 28 this year. Don't forget to go out and support the local mom and pop shops around town this season.

Nominate The Businesses Of The Year In The Braintree Area

Braintree has overcome tremendous adversity in 2020. Nominate your picks for the most deserving local businesses of the year here.

Liberty Bay Credit Union Launches New Web Site

Braintree-Headquartered Credit Union Can Now Be Reached Easier From Anywhere

Braintree Companies Hit With Coronavirus Safety Complaints

Dozens of South Shore companies, including 10 in Braintree, have been targeted since the AG's office started collecting complaints in May.

Braintree's Smaller PPP Loans Totaled Over $30 Million

More than 3,000 jobs were retained due to the PPP loans that were under $150,000, according to data from the federal government.

These Braintree Businesses Got PPP Loans Over $150,000

The U.S. Small Business Administration released the names of every company that received loans under the coronavirus stimulus package.

MA Gyms Work To Make Customers Comfortable For Reopening

Massachusetts gym owners expressed excitement to get back to business, but acknowledged things will not look the same as before closing.

Local Braintree Business Surprises Residents With Free Groceries

GEICO donated $3,000 directly to local shoppers that visited Shaw's supermarket in Braintree to help pay for their groceries.

AMC Theatres Plan Summer Reopening In Braintree

AMC reported a devastating $2.2 billion loss in the first quarter but plans to reopen ahead of the release of two major movie blockbusters.

South Shore Plaza Reopens With Safety Measures

See the safety measures the South Shore Plaza enacted before reopening.

Baker On Reopening: Not Business As Usual

Gov. Baker stressed that "physical closeness associated with work" will have to change and may remain distant until a vaccine is developed.

Braintree Coronavirus: Company Makes Masks For Essential Workers

Superior Packaging & Finishing in Braintree has made more than two million masks and donated 250,000 to essential workers.

Braintree Local Business Guide: What’s Open or Closed in Town

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Braintree Business Owners: Open or Closed? Let Customers Know

We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for local businesses. Here's how to get listed.

Braintree Coronavirus: Mayor Closes Salons, Barbershops

Mayor Charles Kokoros ordered the closure of all personal care businesses, like salons and barbershops, to slow the spread of coronavirus.

These Braintree Restaurants Are Open For Takeout, Delivery

See a list of Braintree businesses that are open and need your support as the new coronavirus spreads.

South Shore Plaza To Close Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Simon Properties, which owns the mall, is closing all of its shopping centers in the U.S. in an effort to help slow the spread.

Coronavirus Braintree: Small Businesses Struggle To Stay Afloat

Matt Kielty, owner of the Southside Tavern, told Patch just breaking even over the next three weeks would be a great success.

Braintree Golf Store Featured In Boston Magazine

PGA Tour Super Store in Braintree was featured in Boston Magazine's "Try This!" section.

Barnes & Noble In Braintree To Stay Open

The Barnes & Noble in Braintree will stay open after all. The store was set to close Saturday.