Thursday, November 22, 2012
A run-down of events and other useful information for your life in Braintree on Thanksgiving.
Today is Thanksgiving, celebrated in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday in November and in Canada on the second Monday in October. The tradition in the U.S. today most often is traced back to a 1621 celebration in Plymouth, MA. Formally, the holiday dates back to the founding of America, though it has been proclaimed a holiday by presidents dating back to 1863 and was made a federal holiday in 1941. 1. All local, state and federal government offices are closed today, including Thayer Public Library, the Senior Center and all schools in Braintree. Most stores are also closed, with some exceptions, so call ahead! 2. Braintree High School football takes on Milton today at home in the 83rd matchup between the squads on Thanksgiving at 10 a.m. …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Got a Thanksgiving recipe everyone in your family looks forward to every year? Share it here for the world (and all of Braintree) to see.
Does your family go crazy over your stuffing, or nuts over that pumpkin pie? Does your turkey come out perfectly brown, crispy and juicy every. single. year? Share your family's favorite Thanksgiving recipe on Plymouth Patch. Share photos of that amazing turkey from past years. Post your recipes below in the comments and we'll make sure to feature every one of them this week. Post photos by clicking on the green button below. Hope to see some great recipes. Here's my recipe for my favorite pumpkin pie which features REAL pumpkin not the canned stuff: Preheat oven at 400 degrees. Preparing the pumpkin: Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the guts (seeds and such), drizzle vegetable oil over pumpkin and sprinkle with salt. Place on a baking …
Thursday, November 24, 2011
The mayor wishes all in Braintree a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Mayor Joseph Sullivan wishes all Braintree residents a very Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday. “Thanksgiving is a holiday like no other," the mayor said in a statement. “It gives us the opportunity to take a moment to reflect on the many blessings in our lives. This year on Thanksgiving, as I have been for the past four years, I am thankful for the trust and confidence that the people of Braintree have placed in me. It has been a great honor to serve as Braintree’s first Mayor and I am excited to continue our work for the next few years.” The Mayor also reflected on the difficult times our Town, State, and Country are facing. “The past few years have been a difficult economic time for us all. Our economy is still in the middle of a …
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the MBTA have information on this week's holiday travel.
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
The six-day Thanksgiving period, as defined by the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, features the most long-distance travel of the year. The average Thanksgiving long-distance trip length is 214 miles, and 91 percent of people use their own vehicle. With that in mind, below is information from the state DOT on road, rail and air travel today through the weekend. And check out the free tolls info at the bottom! Thanksgiving holiday traffic is expected to be at its peak on Wednesday, November 23 and Sunday, November 27. I-90 Exit 9 connecting I-84 to Connecticut and New York experiences heavy traffic and busy toll plazas. To avoid delays on Wednesday and Sunday, drivers are encouraged to consider travel during the early morning or …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The Braintree Athletic Association is putting on the 12th annual Thanksgiving 5K Road Race and Walk on Nov. 24.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
On Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, with an 8 a.m. start (7:45 a.m. for walkers), the 12th Annual Thanksgiving 5K Road Race and Walk will take place. It starts and ends at Braintree High School and registration is at 7 a.m. at the BHS Cafeteria. Registration is $17 before Nov. 20, and $20 on the day of the race Tee Shirts *GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 300 REGISTERED RUNNERS ONLY* Prize for top finishers in each age category Checks Made Payable to: BHS Athletic Association Mail to: Braintree High School, c/o Mike Denise, 128 Town Street, Braintree, MA 02185 www.gpvillage.com/bhs for additional applications
