Braintree Planning Board Meeting 9.10.26

The Braintree Planning Board held a meeting on September 10, 2026, where several procurement and development-related matters were discussed. Key topics included the release of a $5,000 as-built bond for a project by TLC Supply, and a $9 million federally and state-funded roadway reconstruction project on Allen Street, for which the board gave a favorable recommendation on layout alterations involving temporary and permanent easements. The board also reviewed and approved a special permit for a residential unit conversion at 335 Washington Street, with conditions related to water, sewer permits, and trash enclosure. Additionally, the board considered a proposal to transform a former landscaping yard at 1157 Washington Street into 10 townhouses, approving the site plan and special permit with a condition for preconstruction review of the color scheme to ensure neighborhood compatibility. Motions to approve minutes and continue certain agenda items were also passed. Overall, the meeting focused on infrastructure improvements, residential development approvals, and related permitting processes.