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Town of Braintree, MA
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Town of Braintree, MA
Includes legislation through 02-19-2026.
The Charter
Chapter CC
Braintree Charter
(Section 1-1 – Section 9-5)
Title 1: General Provisions
Chapter 1.08
General Penalty
(1.08.010 – 1.08.030)
Chapter 1.10
Adoption of Code
Title 2: Administration and Personnel
Chapter 2.100
Town Elections
(2.100.010 – 2.100.070)
Chapter 2.200
Mayor
(2.200.010 – 2.200.080)
Chapter 2.205
Administrative Organization
(2.205.010 – 2.205.065)
Chapter 2.206
General Standards of Conduct
(2.206.010 – 2.206.030)
Chapter 2.207
Chief of Staff and Operations
(2.207.010 – 2.207.020)
Chapter 2.208
Acting Mayor
(2.208.010 – 2.208.020)
Chapter 2.209
Assistant to Mayor
(2.209.010 – 2.209.020)
Chapter 2.220
Department of Public Works
(2.220.010 – 2.220.060)
Chapter 2.230
Department of Municipal Finance
(2.230.010 – 2.230.060)
Chapter 2.250
Department of Human Resources
(2.250.010 – 2.250.040)
Chapter 2.265
Board of License Commissioners
(2.265.010 – 2.265.020)
Chapter 2.290
Town Solicitor
(2.290.010 – 2.290.030)
Chapter 2.300
Town Council
(2.300.010 – 2.300.050)
Chapter 2.310
Town Auditor
(2.310.010 – 2.310.020)
Chapter 2.320
Town Clerk
(2.320.010 – 2.320.020)
Chapter 2.330
Clerk of the Council
(2.330.010 – 2.330.020)
Chapter 2.400
School Committee
(2.400.010 – 2.400.030)
Chapter 2.500
Town Accountant
(2.500.010 – 2.500.020)
Chapter 2.505
Animal Control Officer
(2.505.010 – 2.505.020)
Chapter 2.510
Animal Inspector
(2.510.010 – 2.510.030)
Chapter 2.515
Deputy Assessor
(2.515.010 – 2.515.020)
Chapter 2.520
Inspector of Buildings and Local Inspectors
(2.520.010 – 2.520.030)
Chapter 2.530
Director of Facilities and Equipment
(2.530.010 – 2.530.020)
Chapter 2.550
Fence Viewers
(2.550.010 – 2.550.030)
Chapter 2.560
Fire Chief and Fire Department
(2.560.010 – 2.560.020)
Chapter 2.570
Harbormaster
(2.570.010 – 2.570.030)
Chapter 2.575
Director of Public Health
(2.575.010 – 2.575.020)
Chapter 2.585
Inspector of Gas Piping and Gas Appliances
(2.585.010 – 2.585.020)
Chapter 2.590
Library Director
(2.590.010 – 2.590.020)
Chapter 2.595
Parking Clerk
(2.595.010 – 2.595.020)
Chapter 2.600
Plumbing Inspector
(2.600.010 – 2.600.020)
Chapter 2.610
Police Chief and Police Department
(2.610.010 – 2.610.020)
Chapter 2.615
Purchasing Agent
(2.615.010 – 2.615.020)
Chapter 2.620
Sealer of Weights and Measures
(2.620.010 – 2.620.020)
Chapter 2.630
Treasurer/Collector
(2.630.010 – 2.630.030)
Chapter 2.635
Tree Warden
(2.635.010 – 2.635.020)
Chapter 2.640
Veterans' Services Director
(2.640.010 – 2.640.020)
Chapter 2.645
Wire Inspector
(2.645.010 – 2.645.020)
Chapter 2.700
Other Multiple Member Bodies
(2.700.010 – 2.700.050)
Chapter 2.705
Zoning Board of Appeals
(2.705.010 – 2.705.030)
Chapter 2.710
Board of Assessors
(2.710.010 – 2.710.040)
Chapter 2.715
Community Preservation Committee
(2.715.010 – 2.715.040)
Chapter 2.720
Conservation Commission
(2.720.010 – 2.720.030)
Chapter 2.725
Contributory Retirement Board
(2.725.010 – 2.725.030)
Chapter 2.730
Commission on Disabilities
(2.730.010 – 2.730.030)
Chapter 2.735
Council on Elder Affairs
(2.735.010 – 2.735.050)
Chapter 2.740
Department of Public Works Advisory Board
(2.740.010 – 2.740.020)
Chapter 2.745
Fair Housing Liaison
(2.745.010 – 2.745.020)
Chapter 2.750
Board of Health
(2.750.010 – 2.750.030)
Chapter 2.755
Historical Commission
(2.755.010 – 2.755.080)
Chapter 2.760
Housing Authority
(2.760.010 – 2.760.030)
Chapter 2.765
Library Trustees
(2.765.010 – 2.765.020)
Chapter 2.770
Planning Board
(2.770.010 – 2.770.030)
Chapter 2.775
Registrars of Voters
(2.775.010 – 2.775.030)
Chapter 2.780
Recycling Coordinator
(2.780.010 – 2.780.020)
Chapter 2.800
Tree Committee
(2.800.010 – 2.800.030)
Chapter 2.900
Herring & Fisheries Commission
(2.900.010 – 2.900.050)
Title 3: Revenue And Finance
Chapter 3.100
Fiscal Provisions Generally
(3.100.010 – 3.100.165)
Chapter 3.110
Water/Sewer Rehabilitation Fund
(3.110.010 – 3.110.020)
Chapter 3.120
Responsible Employer
(3.120.010 – 3.120.060)
Chapter 3.130
Stormwater Enterprise Fee
(3.130.010 – 3.130.050)
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Chapter 3.140
Departmental Revolving Funds
(3.140.010 – 3.140.060)
Title 5: Licenses and Permits
Chapter 5.100
Local Licenses and Permits
(5.100.010 – 5.100.030)
Chapter 5.200
Licenses and Permits of Delinquent Taxpayers
(5.200.010 – 5.200.040)
Chapter 5.400
Amusement Games
(5.400.010 – 5.400.050)
Chapter 5.450
Food Sales
(5.450.010 – 5.450.050)
Chapter 5.500
Fortune-Tellers, Palmists and Similar Practitioners
(5.500.010 – 5.500.090)
Chapter 5.550
Gasoline Stations and Automotive Repair Garages
(5.550.010 – 5.550.060)
Chapter 5.560
Junk, Secondhand and Salvage Dealers
(5.560.010 – 5.560.160)
Chapter 5.565
Peddling and Soliciting
(5.565.010 – 5.565.050)
Chapter 5.570
Precious Metal Dealers
(5.570.010 – 5.570.090)
Chapter 5.575
Printed Matter Vending Machines
(5.575.010 – 5.575.120)
Chapter 5.580
Taxicabs
(5.580.010 – 5.580.030)
Chapter 5.585
Yard Sales
(5.585.010 – 5.585.040)
Chapter 5.590
Trash Haulers
(5.590.010 – 5.590.040)
Chapter 5.600
Marijuana Retailers
(5.600.010)
Chapter 5.700
Demolition Delay
(5.700.010 – 5.700.080)
Title 6: Animals
Chapter 6.100
Dogs and Other Animals
(6.100.010 – 6.100.190)
Chapter 6.200
Migratory Waterfowl
(6.200.010 – 6.200.050)
Title 8: Health and Safety
Chapter 8.100
Burglar Alarm Systems
(8.100.010 – 8.100.040)
Chapter 8.200
Flammable Storage License Fees
(8.200.010)
Chapter 8.300
Fire Alarm and Fire Protection Systems
(8.300.010 – 8.300.100)
Chapter 8.400
Garbage Collection and Disposal
(8.400.010 – 8.400.050)
Chapter 8.500
Mandatory Recycling for Residential Properties
(8.500.010 – 8.500.070)
Chapter 8.600
Hazardous Materials
(8.600.010 – 8.600.210)
Chapter 8.700
Swimming Pools
(8.700.010 – 8.700.040)
Chapter 8.800
Anti-Blight Program
(8.800.010 – 8.800.030)
Title 9: Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Chapter 9.100
Offenses Against Public Peace and Decency
(9.100.010 – 9.100.030)
Chapter 9.200
Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages
(9.200.010 – 9.200.040)
Chapter 9.300
Release of Impounded Vehicles
(9.300.010)
Chapter 9.400
Property Offenses
(9.400.010 – 9.400.070)
Chapter 9.500
Weapons
(9.500.010 – 9.500.040)
Chapter 9.600
Public Consumption of Marihuana
(9.600.010)
Chapter 9.800
Sex Offender Residency Restrictions
(9.800.010 – 9.800.080)
Title 10: Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 10.04
Parking for Disabled Veterans and Handicapped Persons
(10.04.010 – 10.04.040)
Chapter 10.06
Parking Penalties
(10.06.010)
Chapter 10.08
Parking Ticket Late Fees
(10.08.010)
Chapter 10.10
Heavy Commercial Vehicles Excluded
(10.10.010 – 10.10.030)
Title 12: Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places
Chapter 12.04
Streets and Sidewalks Generally
(12.04.010 – 12.04.090)
Chapter 12.08
Excavations and Obstructions
(12.08.010 – 12.08.050)
Chapter 12.16
Waterways
(12.16.010 – 12.16.040)
Chapter 12.20
Wetlands
(12.20.010 – 12.20.180)
Chapter 12.30
Public Tree Protection
(12.30.010 – 12.30.090)
Title 13: Public Services
Chapter 13.04
Water and Sewer Charges
(13.04.010 – 13.04.080)
Chapter 13.05
Condominium Conversions
(13.05.010)
Chapter 13.06
Cellar Drains
(13.06.010)
Chapter 13.07
Grease Treatment
(13.07.010)
Chapter 13.08
Water Emergencies and Conservation
(13.08.010 – 13.08.040)
Chapter 13.12
Cross-Connection Control
(13.12.010 – 13.12.150)
Chapter 13.14
Stormwater Management
(13.14.010 – 13.14.060)
Title 14
Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter 14.04
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
(14.04.001)
Appendix
Appendix A
Legislative Acts Accepted by the Town
(§ A-1)
note
Appendix B
Statutory References for Massachusetts Cities and Towns
(§ B-1)
Appendix C
Cross-Reference Table
(§ C-1)
Appendix D
Bylaw List and Disposition Table
(§ D-1)
Derivation Table
Chapter DT
Derivation Table
(§ DT-1)
Disposition List
Chapter DL
Disposition List
(§ DL-1)
Zoning Ordinances
Chapter 135
Zoning Ordinances
(§135-101 – §135-1806)
Zoning Disposition List
Chapter ZDL
Disposition List
(§ ZDL-1)