Top 5 Braintree Patch Articles Jan. 27 – Feb. 1

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

Braintree Native Strives to Make SouthSide Tavern Feel Like Home

– Jan. 31, 2013

"Last March, Conroy and his team of local co-owners and managers launched SouthSide Tavern, a restaurant in Braintree Square that combines Conroy's vision of an open bar, wide window South Boston design with the culinary talents of Chef Danny Duarte, another Braintree native who began cooking Portugese and Cape Verde food with his grandmother."

Kurzberg Will Retire as Braintree Superintendent in June

– Jan. 29, 2013

"I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with such bright, talented and wonderful people for twenty two years," Dr. Kurzberg said. "The quality of the staff with whom I have worked, from the central office to personnel in the schools, has made it very easy to serve as superintendent."

Child Assault Allegedly Prompts Braintree Woman to Stab Assailant

– Jan. 27, 2013 (originally posted Jan. 24)

"One Braintree woman has been charged with intent to commit murder after allegedly stabbing another woman earlier this week who the first claimed assaulted a child."

School Space Needs Proposals Move into Design Review Phase

– Jan. 29, 2013

"Department officials will provide the committee plans that show design specifications and costs for construction that could help alleviate some of the district's space problems."

– Jan. 31, 2013

"South Shore Plaza announced Wednesday that CALL IT SPRING by ALDO, Vans®, Expressions, DSW Shoe Wearhouse, iSpa and a new dining venue, Rodizio Grill will open in the spring.   These new stores join several new additions from the past year including LUSH Cosmetics and Tilly’s."