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Top 5 Stories: Petersen Pool Bids Score Low, Splash Pad Opening Announced

These are the most visited stories on Braintree Patch last week. Did another story catch your eye that we didn't include? Comment below.

Petersen Pool Evaluators Saw Bids as Unsatisfactory

July 16, 2013

The two bidders who sought an agreement with the Town of Braintree to build and operate a pool and ice rink at Braintree High School offered presentations that did not satisfy many of the benchmarks laid out by the town.

Home of the Week: Decked-Out Single Family with Open House Sunday

July 14, 2013

This home at 5 Cavanaugh Rd., off Common Street near Washington Street and the Braintree split, is 3,200 and going for $588,000.

5 Things: Splash Pad Opening Cookout Date Announced

July 15, 2013

The Splash Pad at Watson Park will be open by the end of July, according to the town website. An opening day cookout hosted by Mayor Sullivan is scheduled for July 28 at noon.

$2 Million Bail for Braintree Man Shot by Boston Police

July 18, 2013

The 21-year-old Braintree man who Boston police say fired at them in South Boston earlier this week has been held in lieu of $2 million bail.

'Medical Episode' Caused Multi-Car Crash, DA Morrissey Says

July 18, 2013

A multi-vehicle accident in Milton caused by Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey crossing the double yellow line was triggered by a "medical episode," the DA said Thursday afternoon.



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