Tuesday, May 7, 2013
A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree on May7, 2013.
Born on this day in history: Philosopher David Hume (1711), actor Gary Cooper (1901), journalist Tim Russert (1950) and comedian Doug Benson (1964). 1. The Committee on Ways & Means meets tonight as part of its ongoing budget review process. Full schedule here: http://braintree.patch.com/articles/braintree-s-fiscal-year-2014-budget-review-schedule Tonight: Law Department – 6:30 p.m. Department of Elder Affairs – 6:45 p.m. Human Resources – 7 p.m. Town Clerk – 7:30 p.m. Library – 7:45 p.m. Mayor's Office – 8 p.m. Capital Budget – 8:30 p.m. 2. Senior Progress Reports are due today at Braintree High School. 3. Bookkeepers Teen Book Club is at Thayer Public Library from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Young Adult Room. More activities: http://www.…
Monday, May 6, 2013
A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree on May 6, 2013.
Hindenburg, the infamous exploding dirigible, crashed in New Jersey on this day in 1937, killing 36 of the 97 people on it. In 1856 Sigmund Freud was born. In 1915, Babe Ruth hit his first of 714 home runs. On the same day, director/actor Orson Welles was born. On May 6, 1994, Paula Jones filed a lawsuit against then President Bill Clinton allegeding sexual harassment. 1. The School Committee meets at 7 p.m. at the Colbert School on Pond Street. The agenda includes: a budget presentation by state lawmakers, approval of middle and high school summer programs and an end-of-year financial report. Full agenda: http://www.braintreema.gov/townclerk/documents/SchoolCommitteeMeetingMay613.pdf 2. Today marks the start of Teacher Appreciation Week. …
Friday, May 3, 2013
A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree on May 3, 2013.
On this day in 1936, Joe DiMaggio made his MLB debut with the Yankees. Washington, DC was incorporated in 1802. Sports announcer Greg Gumbel was born (1946), along with folk singer Pete Seeger (1919) and former Prime Minister of Israel Golda Meir (1898). In 2003, the Old Man of the Mountain, a famous rock in New Hampshire, collapsed. 1. Braintree High School Senior Prom is tonight at the Marriot in Quincy from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. There is reception prior in the foyer at BHS from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 2. Curbside yardwaste pickup begins tomorrow. Also tomorrow is Beautification Day. Check out more info at http://patch.com/A-3V3W 3. Thayer Public Library hosts the Teen Creative Writing Group from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Logan Auditorium. 4…
Thursday, May 2, 2013
A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree on May 2, 2013.
On this day Catherine the II of Russia was born (1729), along with influential pediatrician and author Benjamin Spock (1903), fashion designer Donatella Versace (1955), wrester/actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (1972), "footballer" David Beckham (1975) and ace closer Neftali Feliz (1988). 1. Grove Manor Estates is hosting a Senior Health Fair at 5 p.m. More information at http://braintree.patch.com/events/senior-health-fair-f755fee1 2. The Board of License Commissioner meets in an executive (closed to public) session at 2 p.m. on the lower level of Town Hall today. "Landing Pub discussion of pending appeal pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree on May 1, 2013.
Born on this day in history: wild west performer Calamity Jane (1852), novelist Joseph Heller (1923), musician Tim McGraw (1967), film director Wes Anderson (1969) and Wes Welker (1981). 1. Mayor Joseph Sullivan presents his fiscal year 2014 budget to the Town Council tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Other agenda items include the appointment of Fire Chief Lt. James O'Brien and a National Grid petition for Wildwood Avenue. 2. Prior to the council meeting, the following committees meet: 6 p.m. Personnel Issues 7 p.m. Public Works 7:10 p.m. Ways & Means 3. The Braintree High School Council meets at 3:30 p.m. at MC-17. 4. The BHS PTO is also having a Pre-Prom meeting at 7 p.m. and the All Night Grad Part Committee is meeting at 7:30 p.m. 5…
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree on April 30, 2013.
Born on this day in history: Queen Mary II of England (1662), Willie Nelson (1933) and actress Kirsten Dunst (1982). 1. Today is the U.S. Senate Primary election. For more information and where Braintree polling locations are, see this article: http://braintree.patch.com/articles/braintree-town-clerk-predicts-low-turnout-for-u-s-senate-primary 2. CORRECTION: This meeting, closed to the public, is actually Thursday, May 2. The Board of License Commissioner meets in an executive session at 2 p.m. on the lower level of Town Hall today. "Landing Pub discussion of pending appeal pursuant to G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on …
Monday, April 29, 2013
A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree on April 29, 2013.
Born on this day in history: William Randolph Hearst (1863), Japanese Emperor Hirohito (1901), Bernie Madoff (1938), Dale Earnhardt (1951) and actress Michelle Pfeffier (1958). 1. Thayer Public Library hosts Book Babies at 9:15 a.m. in the Logan Auditorium, and Storytime for Ages 2 and 3 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the auditorium. 2. Today is the deadline to order Great American Rain Barrel Company rain barrels with a town discount. More information at: http://www.braintreema.gov/News.aspx?426 3. Potbelly Sandwich Shop is hosting tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the Braintree High School Class of 2015 Student Council Fundraiser. Potbelly will donate 25 percent of the sales to help the students of Braintree High School raise funds for upcoming …
Friday, April 26, 2013
A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree on April 26, 2013.
On this date in 1986, an explosion and fire at a reactor at the Chernobyl plant killed 31 people right away, contaminated a vast area and sent radioactive material into the nearby food supply. Follow this link for the original New York Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/big/0426.html#article. 1. Prom assemblies at Braintree High School for juniors and seniors are at 8 a.m. today. 2. The Braintree Community Youth Center is open tonight and Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. "Braintree youth in grades 6-12, join us on Friday and Saturday evenings for the best deal in town. Once a member come as often as you like to play pool, ping pong, board games, or video games. You can also lounge on our comfy couches to …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree on April 25, 2013.
Today in 1908, Edward R. Murrow was born. From a New York Times obituary: "The ever-present cigarette (he smoked 60 to 70 a day), the matter-of-fact baritone voice and the high-domed, worried, lopsided face were the trademarks of the radio reporter who became internationally famous during World War II with broadcasts that started, "This. . .is London." 1. Braintree High School hosts a College Fair for Juniors today. 2. The Board of Assessors meets at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs Johnson Chambers at Town Hall. The Board of Health meets at 7 p.m. in the same place. 3. The Old Colony Library Network is having a Public Service Roundtable from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Thayer Public Library. 4. The Braintree Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. at …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree on April 24, 2013.
Born on this day in history: former Mayor of Chicago Richard M. Daley (1942), Barbra Streisand (1942), former Governor of Massachusetts Paul Cellucci (1948) and Cedric the Entertainer (1964). 1. The Liberty School Council meets at 3:15 p.m. in the Speech/Language Office. 2. Braintree High School hosts "Be a Parent, Not a Pal" at 7 p.m. tonight. "Learn more about The Social Host Law with a multimedia program designed by Richard P. Campbell Sponsored by: Braintree Alliance for Safe and Health Youth" 3. Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital is offering free Balance Training and Fall Prevention Screenings. Appointments are required for the free screenings. For more information, call 781-348-3864, or visit www.braintreerehabhospital.com. 4. The …
