Don't miss out! Get the best events & activities in your inbox weekly...
Braintree, MA - Norfolk County
Helpful Links   Town Profile   Useful Phone Numbers  

Town Hall
1 JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
Tel: (781) 794-8000

Helpful Links

Official Town Website
Thayer Public Library
Braintree Schools

Town Profile top of page

Braintree is a large suburban community incorporated in 1640 - with a strong residential character located ten miles south of Boston. The town is conveniently located at the intersection of Route I-93 (128) and Route 3 for easy access to Greater Boston, Logan Airport and Cape Cod.

The community has a good mix of established neighborhoods, small clusters of new homes and several condominium complexes. Braintree is known for its strong business base which includes South Shore Plaza - one of the largest regional shopping centers in the northeast.

Useful Phone Numbers

Organization Phone Number
Police Dept., non-emergency (978) 263-2628
Fire Dept., non-emergency (781) 843-3600
Water Department (781) 843-8097
Town Clerk (781) 794-8240
Treasurer/Tax Collector (781) 794-8135
Parks & Recreation (781) 848-8842
School Administration (781) 380-0130
Public Library (781) 848-0405
Housing Authority (781) 848-1484
Fuel Assistance (617) 479-8181
Health, Board of (781) 794-8095

Click here for more useful phone numbers.
Popular Resources
Boston with Kids
Free Things to Do
Family & Kids Events
Mass RMV - DMV
Boston Birthday Parties
Boston Museums
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Boston Aquarium
Boston Massachusetts
Boston Bowling
Boston Haymarket
Boston Whale Watching