Braintree Planning Board 7.14.26 @ 7:00 LIVE

The Braintree Planning Board held a meeting on July 14, 2026, focusing primarily on administrative approvals and updates related to various development projects. The board approved the release of bonds for completed projects at 49 Vin Dale Road, 639 Washington Street, and 291 and 297 Washington Street after verifying as-built plans. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a public hearing on a new residential development proposal at 1157 Washington Street, where the applicant presented plans to transform a former contractor yard into 10 residential townhomes, emphasizing reduced impervious surfaces and environmental improvements. The board discussed stormwater management, landscaping, and compliance with zoning regulations, with plans for further peer review and conservation commission involvement. Additional public hearings addressed site plan reviews and stormwater improvements at 370 Shaw Street and 30 Ashworth Avenue, including concerns about existing drainage issues and the need for peer reviews. Several agenda items were continued to future dates for further review. Motions to approve, continue, or close hearings were passed unanimously throughout the meeting.