Town of

Braintree

Massachusetts
www.braintreema.gov
1 J.F. Kennedy Memorial Drive Braintree, MA 02184
mayorsoffice@braintreema.gov
Phone: 781-794-8000

Mayor:

Charles Kokoros

Municipal Election:

November 7, 2023
Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)

Town Council:

Meredith Boericke
Julia Flaherty
Shannon Hume
Lawrence Mackin, Jr.
David Ringius, Jr.
Elizabeth Maglio
Stephen O'Brien
Joseph Reynolds
Charles Ryan

Demographics

Population39,143
Population Density2,847
Registered Voters27,715
Income Per Capita$44,498
EQV Per Capita$209,828
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate75.2%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$524,900
Median Gross Rent$1,602
Total Households14,384
Average Household Size2.65

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$9.95
Commercial Tax Rate$21.63
Average Tax Bill$5,801
Total Expenditures$136,630,587
Total Tax Levy$105,311,540
State Aid$25,276,227
Local Receipts$17,332,877
CPA Year Enacted2002
CPA Surcharge1.0%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
Town Hall of Braintree

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

As the birthplace to presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, as well as statesman John Hancock, Braintree, located just 12 miles south of Boston, is rich in history.

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor – Council
Incorporation Date1640
Chief Municipal OfficialMayor
Legislative BodyTown Council
Size of Council9
Length of Mayoral Term (years)4

Geography

CountyNorfolk
Area13.8 mi2
Public Roads142.9 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Stephen Lynch

Mass. Senate

Walter Timilty, Jr.
John Keenan

Mass. House

Mark Cusack
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