On the agenda: Braintree meeting — Flock camera (Jun 2)

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6:30 P.M. Committee Of Ways & Means
Documents:
26 JUNE 2 WM AGENDA.PDF

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6:30 P.M. Committee Of Ways & Means
Documents:
26 JUNE 2 WM MTG.PDF

Braintree Town Council MEMBERS
Meredith Boericke, Chairwoman
Committee of Ways & Means
One JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184

Joseph Reynolds, Vice-Chairman
Julia Flaherty, member
Elizabeth Maglio, member
Ryan Sterling, member

AGENDA
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Starting Time – 6:30p.m.
Johnson Chambers
(Meeting notice posting notes 5 members being on this committee is a quorum of the full Council)

Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
• March 17, 2026
• March 31, 2026
Old Business
• None
New Business
• 26 040 Mayor: Appointment - Director of Human Resources, Michelle Labadini or take up any action
relative thereto
• 26 041 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Braintree Fire Headquarters Roof and Facade Restoration
Project FY26 - CPA Application or take up any action relative thereto (Public Hearing - June 2)
• 26 044 Mayor: Motion to Transfer Funds to Implement Terms of Agreement with AFSCME Custodians
or take up any action relative thereto (Public Hearing – June 16)

Adjournment

Braintree Town Council MEMBERS
Meredith Boericke, Chairwoman
Committee of Ways & Means
One JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184

Joseph Reynolds, Vice-Chairman
Julia Flaherty, member
Elizabeth Maglio, member
Ryan Sterling, member

AGENDA
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Starting Time – 6:30p.m.
Johnson Chambers
(Meeting notice posting notes 5 members being on this committee is a quorum of the full Council)

Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
• March 17, 2026
• March 31, 2026
Old Business
• None
New Business
• 26 040 Mayor: Appointment - Director of Human Resources, Michelle Labadini or take up any action
relative thereto
• 26 041 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Braintree Fire Headquarters Roof and Facade Restoration
Project FY26 - CPA Application or take up any action relative thereto (Public Hearing - June 2)
• 26 044 Mayor: Motion to Transfer Funds to Implement Terms of Agreement with AFSCME Custodians
or take up any action relative thereto (Public Hearing – June 16)

Adjournment

Braintree Town Council
Committee of Ways & Means
One JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184

MEMBERS
Meredith Boericke, Chairwoman
Joseph Reynolds, Vice-Chairman
Julia Flaherty, Member
Elizabeth Maglio, Member
Ryan Sterling, Member

MINUTES
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A meeting of the Committee of Ways & Means was held in Johnson Chambers on Tuesday, March 17,
2026, at 6:30pm.
Councilor Boericke was in the Chair.
Clerk of the Council, Susan Cimino conducted the roll call.
Present:

Meredith Boericke, Chairwoman
Joseph Reynolds, Vice-Chairman
Julia Flaherty, Member
Elizabeth Maglio, Member
Ryan Sterling, Member

Also Present: Michael Esmond, Director of Municipal Finance
Matt Jacques, DPW Director
Aaron Yoke, Financial Analyst DPW
Kristina O’Connell, Treasurer/Collector

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Approval of Minutes
• None

Old Business
• None

New Business
• 26 010 Mayor: Transfer Funds for the Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local No. 466 (UWUA)
or take up any action relative thereto (Public Hearing on 3/18 at full Council)
Chairwoman Boericke asked is there anyone that would like to speak on this?
Director Esmond explained UWUA represents, I think roughly right now about seventeen or eighteen
filled positions. There is more than that because there are several vacant positions. They are all employed
currently in the Water and Sewer department.
They're funded by the enterprise fund, the water and sewer enterprise fund. This group met with us
probably one of the first. I think they started really last May or June and reflected in the MOA with UWUA
is the cash agreement, as shown. They came in, I think with probably three or four dozen requests over
the course of the agreement. This is a unit that they are essentially subject to more stringent licensure for
essentially the same graded position, um causing a mismatch in the compensation that they received.
Against, let's say another labor union and um and one of the biggest parts of the negotiations was they
were looking for reclassification and an alignment of that. And I think that was the bulk of the
negotiations over the many months that we did. It was just try to land at what we thought was a fair and
appropriate agreement. We want to have some comparability across the units with respect to licensure is
an important part because otherwise, you actually give incentive to essentially migrate to the higher
paying, less license required position. So the adjustment that's referenced here was a part of the reached
agreement. We advocated for 2% and landed at 2.75%.
Committee members asked many questions.
Chairwoman Boericke asked for a Motion.
Motion by Councilor Reynolds for favorable recommendation to the full Council to approve Order 26 010:
MOTION: That a sum of $140,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2025 Water and Sewer Retained
Earnings to fund the Fiscal Year 2026 portion of a collective bargaining agreement between the Town of
Braintree and the Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO, Local 466, for the period July 1, 2025,
through June 30, 2026; and provided further, the Director of Municipal Finance is authorized to allocate
said sums to and among various accounts affected thereby in such amounts as are proper and required.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 010
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

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• 009 26 Councilor Boericke: FY26 Q2 Update or take up any action relative thereto
Chairwoman Boericke stated the Q2 Summuary is the period October, November and December of 2025.
Director Esmond gave a summary stating the revenues as tracked against the budget that I set in the
beginning of the year were $1.8 million below or unfavorable to what my benchmark was. I think it's
important to contextualize this. Any variance that's unfavorable is always something that is, you know,
concerning. But timing is always going to be kind of an important thing to note, because what I'm trying
to do when I set, these benchmarks is best anticipate when the revenues are collected. There's a couple
important things on the spending and on the revenue and expending side, where, frankly, those
benchmarks weren't right. So I want to acknowledge that.
The overwhelming amount of that result is driven by the Tax Levy. So when you when I am benchmarking
on arching on tax levy, it's important to remember. That we collect slightly less, maybe three to four
percentage points less in the first two quarters than the second half. Typically, because when we set the
tax bills with new growth, there is more that's actually in the Q3 and Q4. Last year 2025 was totally
different because we had the override. So, then we really were backloaded, where we essentially were
collecting a very substantially greater number in Q3 and Q4.
Looking at this, I don't see a concern in the collections right now for the tax levy. I think this has
everything to do with the percentages assigned for them. and I, guess what I would predict versus the
benchmark is that in Q3 and Q4, will smooth out as the Q3 and Q4 bills are collected by the Treasurer
Collector's office and begin to actualize.
Meals tax um you'll see here in through Q2 was about sixty thousand less than the benchmark. As of now,
that really does not have a timing issue. I would probably say it could be a sign that the growth here is
slowing, is moderating. And it could be driven by economic activity. It's a little bit challenging to say. I am
hoping the Q3 results when we get them from DLS, we see a rebound. But, that is one where we have
seen growth and the budgets have been able to rely on growth. The last couple of years really since
coming out of COVID for the last five years really? The other one is investment income. That is an area
where you know we're seeing that the earnings as the Fed has lowered rates steadily, you know, unstably,
you know we're seeing less earnings there. So that is one I think where probably more for fiscal twenty
seven where, we should see a, you know, a year over year. Most of these revenues, we can reliably
budget for at least the same amount, if not a little bit of growth but that's one where I think we probably
would be budgeting for less.
Licenses and permits is probably another one that I would probably say like there's a little bit of challenge
to benchmark these. Um, there is somewhat of a timing issue here. I think when I give when we report in
Q three, which will be in May, We'll have a better sense, and that will help to inform. Hopefully, the
collections up through May will help inform the budget, but there is some. Um, as you know, we
increased rates last year that helped grow drive growth. Um, And there may be a little bit of timing that I
think we'll have to, you know, time will tell as far as actualization. So pulling back, You can see the
benchmark number that I had set for through quarter two was eighty eight point nine. Total collections
was eighty seven point one. Um and at this moment, I do not project any changes based on that for the
quarter. Two result. Um.
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The um, the sort of last thing I'd say is that, um, the and I mentioned it before: embedded in the other
local receipts. If you see that it looks favorable to budget, um, and you look at the pilot revenues which is
unfavorable. We had reclassed this year oh, sorry, actually this last year in actuals, what is a pilot? And
what is a rental agreement. And so for the budget in twenty seven, I promise we will align that better so
you won't have those variances. Further, so that's where we're at right now on revenue.
Councilors asked a multitude of questions relating to revenue/budget.

Chairwoman Boericke thanked Director Esmond stating his work is outstanding and the transparency and
due diligence is very much super appreciated.

It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:53p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Cimino
Clerk of the Council

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Braintree Town Council
Committee of Ways & Means
One JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, Massachusetts 02184

MEMBERS
Meredith Boericke, Chairwoman
Joseph Reynolds, Vice-Chairman
Julia Flaherty, Member
Elizabeth Maglio, Member
Ryan Sterling, Member

MINUTES
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A meeting of the Committee of Ways & Means was held in Johnson Chambers on Tuesday, March 31,
2026, at 6:30pm.
Councilor Boericke was in the Chair.
Clerk of the Council, Susan Cimino conducted the roll call.
Present:

Meredith Boericke, Chairwoman
Joseph Reynolds, Vice-Chairman
Julia Flaherty, Member
Elizabeth Maglio, Member
Ryan Sterling, Member

Also Present: Michael Esmond, Director of Municipal Finance
Matt Jacques, DPW Director
Aaron Yoke, Financial Analyst DPW
Ben Hulke, Assistant DPW Director
Justin Zahn, Assistant Facilities Director
Brendan Crooks, Director Parks and Recreation
Chief Robert Joseph, Interim Braintree Police Chief
Corey Chambers, Lieutenant Braintree Police
Mary Kenney, Executive Assistant
Chief Frederick Viola, Braintree Fire Chief
Hilary Lawless, Finance Coordinator – Fire Dept
Sara Kauffman, Director of Finance & Operations - Schools
Chris Leary, Schools IT
Jaclyn Gould, Facilities Director
Rob DeVito, DPW Finance

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Approval of Minutes
• None

Old Business
• None

New Business
Chairwoman Boericke explained tonight we are going to continue the discussion on the overview of the
capital improvement plan. We will be covering police and fire, parks and rec, facilities, schools, and IT.
• 26 013 Mayor: 2026 Capital Improvement Program or take up any action relative thereto
Chairwoman Boericke explained we will continue the discussion that began on March 24, 2026 on
Order 26 013.
Motion was made by Councilor Reynolds to Take off the Table Order 26 013.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to Take off the TABLE Order 26 013
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

Chairwoman Boericke asked is there anyone that would like to speak on this?
Mike Esmond, Finance Director stated the capital improvement plan covers 5 years from 2026 through
2030.
Most of the folks here will talk about 2027, particularly if it's new items. But it's really the whole. I mean,
it's the whole rolling five years. Projects approved last year, are in the pipeline. That projection means
that right now, we're projecting to fully spend that amount in fiscal twenty six. So by June 30, 2026.
Councilor Flaherty asked a question about how ADA improvements are broken out in this budget.
Director Jacques stated they are very specifically called out for parks and playgrounds. But I guess the
short is ADA as far as like ADA compliant updates, that's embedded in anything we do where it is relevant.
If we're updating a facility or something like that, we're going to meet that standard as we're going to use
that standard as far as updates. We wouldn't do it without it. So I think that's kind of always been sort of
the overarching objective.
Lt. Corey Chambers, Braintree Police explained the requests that we have before you this year, uh, That
are being recommended by the town and mayor's office include uh, five years of police vehicle
replacement. The numbers that you see for FY twenty seven through FY thirty are for marked cruisers, uh
four per year at best available cost estimates. So that you can find on uh the first page, Director has been
scheduled one. Police vehicle replacements in row thirty eight. So for twenty seven through thirty, uh
that's four marked cruisers with all equipment and installation per year. The twenty six number is what

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we anticipate spending this year, includes what was authorized last year and some carryover as well. We
have cruisers that have been ordered and we are waiting.
The second line item that is approved or recommended by the town is police equipment. Last year it was
two hundred thousand dollars, and a portion of that was to be most likely utilized for a body worn camera
program. So we have spent, you'll see that line item just above on row thirty seven, police equipment.
We've spent one hundred sixty five thousand on other equipment. To date, in fiscal twenty six, and we
are asking for nine hundred and seventy five thousand in fiscal twenty seven to support the body worn
camera program and some other police equipment as well. Additionally, that I won't speak in detail about
just because they fall under other departments' budgets. We still have the police rooftop HVAC unit
replacement that is in fiscal twenty seven anticipated to be around seventy nine thousand. That is in the
facilities budget, capital budget, and then the police cell block sink and toilet replacement. We're carrying
the seventy five thousand, which is in a town capital repairs line item, which I believe is row fifty four, also
in facilities and DPW capital budget. And then of course there, Is additional outlay for the regional nine
one one center. Projected expense in fiscal twenty six is thirty five thousand, and then one point five
million in twenty seven, four million in twenty eight, and three point half million in twenty nine.
There is also a portion of the police equipment line related to body worn cameras that is anticipated to be
grant funded. We applied for the maximum amount that we were allowed to apply for was two hundred
ninety four thousand dollars, and to date through the state we've received. Received about seventy eight
thousand.
The first design was for the build that was for two JFK. Based on any number of factors, that site is not
working. I think we've jointly agreed it would be the Colbert Building on Pond Street. That will require us
to obviously find a new location and support the transition for school district leadership. So we're talking
about I mean, we have to design it fully.
Councilor Maglio stated I appreciate the information I received recently about Flock cameras, and I am
wondering are any Flock cameras paid with capital funds?
Lt. Chambers explained historically, we've never used any capital funds or operating funds or taxpayer
dollars to fund the LPR program. That plan is continuing for the next year. So, license plate readers. So,
We've never requested license plate reader funding in the capital budget in the past ;. There is no license
plate reader funding contained within the numbers that you see before you for approval. It will continue
to be an externally funded program.
Councilor Maglio asked who's funding it?
Lt. Chambers explained federal and state grants, private businesses and some of the new development in
town.
Torrington Properties is giving the funding to the police department to acquire the cameras. The data is
stored just like any other camera from Flock. So uh in that document that we prepared with all the
information about Flock and license plate readers in general, only the Police Department have access to
that data unless we choose to share it.
Councilor Flaherty asked does the Braintree Police Department have a policy around when that
information would be shared, Or is that legally determined through the state of Massachusetts or federal
law or some combination?
Lt. Chambers explained we can't and we wouldn't share with any federal agency.
Lt. Chambers stated Flock holds all the data, but we're the only ones with the access.
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Councilor Flaherty asked can that information be subpoenaed if the federal government wanted it?
Lt. Chambers stated well, it doesn't hold records; It only has a short, 30-day retention period. If judicial
process was served upon the flock or the town, we would have to respond in some way. But that you
know, the specific details of that I would say should be directed to the town solicitor.
Fire Chief Viola explained outside of the personnel who work on the fire department, one of the most
important things is the equipment that they use to provide fire suppression emergency services to the
town. So, when I first looked at capital, the first thing that I wanted to do was upgrade some of the
equipment. I don't know if you're familiar, but in a fire department in a fire truck world. When you order a
piece of apparatus, it could be years out. And in this particular case, we ordered two engines or
hypothetically ordered, but we didn't have to put any money down or anything. But, we ordered them
and they wouldn't be in until fiscal twenty nine. So and we had a twenty year old truck that was on was
every bit of its twenty years old. So jumped on an opportunity.
To buy a demo truck, basically it goes to all the chief shows and they show it off and they do, you know,
this is the truck. And, we ended up coming to an agreement with an apparatus company named Pierce, a
little bit different of a company than we normally use, but reliable nonetheless. So those purchases were
made in twenty six. You can see the number one million is actually nine hundred, forty, nine thousand we
were able to save a little bit of money by buying this demo truck. It only had three thousand miles on it, it
was definitely a something that an opportunity we jumped on.
Chairwoman Boericke asked what is the lifespan of the of the fire trucks? So like a new fire truck, a million
dollars. How long do does that typically last?
Chief Viola stated they're made to be about a fifteen year vehicle. It used to be a lot longer, but they have
so many new things that like are digital and computers and everything else in them that just don’t last.
Director Jacques explained Grounds and Cemeteries, is that any given month kind of changes the next
month and changes the next month? So I'm constantly changing this and updating this, and you know, as
things come up with, uh, you know, emergency repairs to a playground or something that might push one
of these planned projects up sooner.
Fencing along Gordon Road it's seen better days. It's time to be replaced. The idea would be to tackle that
a phased approach again, see how far we can get with that amount of money, and then hopefully finish in
year two.
Chairwoman Boericke asked do we have a list of all of our town properties, what their current value is,
what their current repair needs are, And do we have a plan for disposition of the things that aren't being
used?
Sara Kauffman stated our main capital request for schools is just around technology. We have a
curriculum request that's currently in FY twenty eight that we're still really working out the details on.

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• 26 014 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (General Fund Bonding) or take up
any action relative thereto
Chairwoman Boericke explained we will continue the discussion that began on March 24, 2026 on
Order 26 014.
Motion was made by Councilor Reynolds to Take off the Table Order 26 014.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to Take off the TABLE Order 26 014
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

Chairwoman Boericke asked is there anyone that would like to speak on this?
Discussion took place with Director Esmond, Department heads and Councilors.
Motion read by Councilor Reynolds:
TOWN OF BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS
IN TOWN COUNCIL
ORDERED:
That the Town of Braintree appropriates the sum of Two Million Four Hundred Ninety
Thousand Dollars ($2,490,000) to pay costs of the following capital projects:
Source
General Fund Debt
General Fund Debt
General Fund Debt

Title
DPW Equipment
Police Equipment
Phone System Upgrade

Amount
Authorizating Statute
$ 1,500,000 Chp. 44, s 7(1)
$ 940,000 Chp. 44, s 7(1)
$
50,000 Chp. 44, s 7(1)

and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto; that the amounts indicated
above for each project are estimates and that the Mayor may allocate more funds to any one or
more of such projects, and less to others, so long as, in the judgment of the Mayor, each of the
projects described above can be completed within the total appropriation made by this Order;
that to meet the appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to
borrow said amount under and pursuant to the authorizing statutes described above, or pursuant
to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that the
Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out these projects.

Motion was made by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 014.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 014
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

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• 26 015 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Enterprise Fund Bonding) or take
up any action relative thereto
Chairwoman Boericke explained we will continue the discussion that began on March 24, 2026 on
Order 26 015.
Motion was made by Councilor Reynolds to Take off the Table Order 26 015.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to Take off the TABLE Order 26 015
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

Chairwoman Boericke asked is there anyone that would like to speak on this?
Discussion took place with Director Esmond, Department heads and Councilors.
Motion read by Councilor Reynolds:
TOWN OF BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS
IN TOWN COUNCIL
ORDERED:
That the Town of Braintree appropriates the sum of Twelve Million Five Hundred Fifteen
Thousand Dollars ($12,515,000) to pay the costs of the following capital projects:
Source
Title
Water / Sewer Fund Debt Water System Improvements
Golf Fund Debt
Irrigation System Controllers
Golf Fund Debt
8th Green Reconstruction
Stormwater Fund Debt
Middle Street Drainage Repair

Amount
Authorizating Statute
$ 12,000,000 Chp. 44, s 8
$
65,000 Chp. 44, s 7(1)
$ 150,000 Chp. 44, s 7(1)
$ 300,000 Chp. 44, s 7(1)

and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto; and, that to meet the
appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount
under and pursuant to the authorizing statutes described above, or pursuant to any other enabling
authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that the Mayor is authorized to
take any other action necessary to carry out these projects. Any borrowing pursuant to this order
shall constitute a general obligation of the Town, but it is the intention of this Council that any
such borrowing shall be repaid, in the first instance, from the corresponding listed enterprise fund.

Motion was made by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 015.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 015
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

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• 26 016 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - 2026 Capital Projects (Other Funds) or take up any
action relative thereto
Chairwoman Boericke explained we will continue the discussion that began on March 24, 2026 on
Order 26 016.
Motion was made by Councilor Reynolds to Take off the Table Order 26 016.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to Take off the TABLE Order 26 016
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

Chairwoman Boericke asked is there anyone that would like to speak on this?
Discussion took place with Director Esmond, Department heads and Councilors.
Motions E1 through E7 were read by Councilor Reynolds:
TOWN OF BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS IN TOWN COUNCIL ORDERED:
E1)
Stormwater Enterprise Fund
Motion: That the sum of $261,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2025 Certified Storm Water Fund
Retained Earnings for the purpose of Catchment Investigations.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 016 E1
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

E2)
Stormwater Enterprise Fund
Motion: That the sum of $25,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2025 Certified Storm Water Fund
Retained Earnings for the purpose of Stetson Street Culvert Design and Permitting.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 016 E2
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

E3)
Stormwater Enterprise Fund
Motion: That the sum of $50,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2025 Certified Storm Water Fund
Retained Earnings for the purpose of Stormwater Investigation and Rehab.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 016 E3
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

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E4)
Water Sewer Enterprise Fund
Motion: That the sum of $500,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2025 Certified Water Sewer Fund
Retained Earnings for the purpose of Water & Sewer Capital Equipment Replacement.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 016 E4
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

E5)
Golf Enterprise Fund
Motion: That the sum of $60,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2025 Certified Golf Fund Retained
Earnings for the purpose of the purchase of a Irrigation System Controllers and Software Upgrade.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 016 E5
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

E6)
Golf Enterprise Fund
Motion: That the sum of $8,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2025 Certified Golf Fund Retained
Earnings for the purpose of the purchase of a Large Area Fertilizer Spreader.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 016 E6
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

E7)
Golf Enterprise Fund
Motion: That the sum of $20,000 be transferred from Fiscal Year 2025 Certified Golf Fund Retained
Earnings for the purpose of the purchase of a Top Dresser Attachment.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 016 E7
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

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• 26 017 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - Bond Authorization for MWRA I&I Funds Phase 15 or
take up any action relative thereto
Chairwoman Boericke explained we will continue the discussion that began on March 24, 2026 on
Order 26 017.
Motion was made by Councilor Reynolds to Take off the Table Order 26 017.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to Take off the TABLE Order 26 017
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
Chairwoman Boericke asked is there anyone that would like to speak on this?
Discussion took place with Director Esmond, Department heads and Councilors.
Motion was read by Councilor Reynolds:

TOWN OF BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS
IN TOWN COUNCIL
ORDERED:
That the Town of Braintree appropriates the sum of Two Million Fourteen Thousand Dollars
($2,014,000) to pay the costs of wastewater rehabilitation projects phase 15 and for the payment
of all other costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer,
with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to
Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to
issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that all or a portion of this amount may be
borrowed through the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, and the Mayor, the Treasurer,
and any other appropriate officials of the Town are authorized to execute and deliver any
agreements or other documents in connection therewith; and that the Mayor is authorized to take
any other action necessary to carry out this project. Any borrowing pursuant to this order shall
constitute a general obligation of the Town, but it is the intention of this Council that any such
borrowing shall be repaid, in the first instance, from the Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund.

Motion made by Councilor Reynolds to approve 26 017.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 017
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

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• 26 018 Mayor: Request for Appropriations - Bond Authorization for MWRA I&I Funds Phase 16 or
take up any action relative thereto
Chairwoman Boericke explained we will continue the discussion that began on March 24, 2026 on
Order 26 018.
Motion was made by Councilor Reynolds to Take off the Table Order 26 018.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to Take off the TABLE Order 26 018
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)
Chairwoman Boericke asked is there anyone that would like to speak on this?
Discussion took place with Director Esmond, Department heads and Councilors.
Motion was read by Councilor Reynolds:
TOWN OF BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS
IN TOWN COUNCIL
ORDERED:
That the Town of Braintree appropriates the sum of Two Million Four Hundred Thirty Eight
Thousand Dollars ($2,438,000) to pay the costs of wastewater rehabilitation projects phase 16 and
for the payment of all other costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this
appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow said amount
under and pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the General Laws, or pursuant to any other
enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; and that all or a portion of
this amount may be borrowed through the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, and the
Mayor, the Treasurer, and any other appropriate officials of the Town are authorized to execute
and deliver any agreements or other documents in connection therewith; and that the Mayor is
authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. Any borrowing pursuant to
this order shall constitute a general obligation of the Town, but it is the intention of this Council
that any such borrowing shall be repaid, in the first instance, from the Water and Sewer Enterprise
Fund.

Motion made by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 018.
Motion: by Councilor Reynolds to approve Order 26 018
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

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• 013 26 Councilor Maglio: Resolution on Keeping Braintree Welcoming and Safe for All or take up any
action relative thereto
Councilor Maglio explained I think that with the growing concerns in the in the country and in the
state and in the town, That there is it's becoming an increasingly hostile place to to look different or
be different or be perceived as different. And this is a resolution where we are positively affirming the
value and respect. That, we have for people who may have been born elsewhere and who live here
now. And, the idea of this is that sometimes symbolism is really important because it's representation,
and it lets people know that we see them and we care about them, and that we want to affirmatively
state that we um, we are invested in their safety and feeling welcome and included. And. So there's a
number of these going on in cities and towns across the country, and I thought, well, this is a good
opportunity for Braintree to stand up for our immigrant, neighbors and friends and family.

PROCLAMATION OF THE BRAINTREE TOWN COUNCIL AND MAYOR
hereas the Town of Braintree is home to nearly 7,500 foreign-born residents who are woven into
Wthe fabric of our community as teachers, healthcare workers, small business owners, neighbors,
and friends; and
hereas immigrant residents contribute to our local economy while demonstrating daily the values
Wof hard work, resilience, and civic participation that define the American spirit; and
hereas the safety and strength of Braintree depends upon trust between all residents and their
Wgovernment, such that every person—regardless of immigration status—can report crimes, seek
help in emergencies, and participate in civic life without fear;
BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Town of Braintree does:
WELCOME all immigrants while recognizing their immeasurable contributions to Braintree;
CONDEMN immigration enforcement tactics that violate constitutional protections;
ENCOURAGE residents who observe any concerning activity to contact the Braintree Police
Department and follow the guidance provided by the Attorney General’s Office relating to
immigration and customs enforcement;
OPPOSE any federal immigration enforcement in Braintree conducted without full respect for
constitutional rights;
UPHOLD our commitment that Braintree shall remain a community where human rights are
protected and where neighbors stand with neighbors; and
TRUST that all residents can live with dignity and without fear.
Proclaimed this _____ day of _____________, 2026.

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Motion read by Councilor Maglio.
MOTION: To accept the Resolution as submitted
Motion: by Councilor Maglio to accept item 013 26 as submitted
Second: by Councilor Flaherty
Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Reynolds, Sterling), Against (0), Absent (0), Abstain (0)

It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:50p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan M. Cimino, Clerk of the Council

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March 31, 2026

Peter Matchak
Director of Planning and Community Development
1 John F. Kennedy Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
RE: Braintree Fire Headquarters Roof Replacement – Historical Commission Presentation
Dear Mr. Matchak,
The Braintree Fire Headquarters Roof Replacement project is intended to provide a new,
durable, and long-lasting roof while maintaining and respecting the historic character of the
building. The base project scope includes replacement of the existing main roof with new
synthetic slate shingles and new snow guards. The existing wood cornice, copper gutters, and
downspouts are proposed to remain as part of the base scope. In addition, the lower garage
bay flat roofs will be replaced with a new membrane roof assembly and aluminum parapet
coping.
During the development of this project, several additional elements associated with the roof
replacement were identified for consideration by the Historical Commission. The existing wood
cornice is deteriorated, and the gutters and downspouts, which have been selectively repaired
over the years, and are integral to the cornice, are in need of replacement. Although replacement
of these elements is not required to install a new roofing system, including them as part of the
overall project provides construction and cost benefits for the Town of Braintree. Therefore,
these items are shown as alternates and inclusion in the final project is contingent on favorable
bid pricing.
Below is a breakdown of the elements that are included in the base scope, those previously
approved by the Historical Commission, and the proposed alternate elements.
Base Scope (Approved by the Historical Commission on August 1, 2025)
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Main Roof Replacement: Replace the existing asphalt shingle roof with new synthetic
slate shingles. The new synthetic slate shingles will be 12” wide with an 8” exposure to
best match the appearance of the original slate roof.

Base Scope (For Review by Historical Commission)
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Snow Guards: Pad-style, aluminum, snow guards evenly spaced in three rows around
the perimeter of the sloped main roof.

Bid Alternates (For Review by Historical Commission)

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Gutters and Downspouts – Bid Alternate 1: Replace the existing copper gutters and
aluminum downspouts with new aluminum gutters and downspouts that match the
profile and finish of the originals. A faux patina aluminum finish is proposed to best
match the appearance of the original gutters and downspouts.

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Wood Cornice – Bid Alternate 2: Replace the existing wood cornice with a new wood
cornice matching the existing profile. The new cornice would be constructed of painted
mahogany to best match appearance of the original.

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Fiberglass Cornice – Bid Alternate 3: Replace the existing wood cornice with a new
fiberglass cornice fabricated to match the profile and appearance of the original wood
cornice. Fiberglass is proposed as a durable, low-maintenance material that can match
the existing cornice profile.

We are requesting the Historical Commission review and amend the current Certificate of
Appropriateness issued on August 1, 2025 for the synthetic slate to add the proposed snow
guards, cornice, gutters, and downspouts as presented in the attached Description of Work
and drawings, at their April 6, 2026 meeting. We look forward to the opportunity to review this
proposed scope and associated bid alternates with the Historical Commission.

Sincerely,
Peter Nelson
Project Manager
Attachments:
Description of Work to be Performed
Elevations and Plan Drawing

Cc: Michael Esmond, Town of Braintree
Matthew Jacques, Town of Braintree
Frederick Viola, Braintree Fire Department
Steve Kirby, Vertex
Jeff Shaw, Context Architecture

BRAINTREE FIRE HEADQUARTERS ROOF REPLACEMENT
BRAINTREE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED

Historic photograph (date unknown)

Google street view (2022)
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CONTENTS
#1. ROOF (Base Scope)
#2. SNOW GUARDS (Base Scope)
#3. GUTTER & DOWNSPOUTS (Alternate #1)
#4. ROOF CORNICE (Alternate #2)
#5. ROOF CORNICE (Alternate #3)

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#1 ROOF (Base Scope)

HISTORICAL

EXISTING / CURRENT

PROPOSED NEW

SLATE SHINGLES WITH COPPER
ROLL RIDGE & HIPS

ASPHALT FIBERGLASS
SHINGLES (ROLL ON PRODUCT)
(ESTIMATED 10-15 YEARS OLD)

SYNTHETIC SLATE ROOF TILES

(EXISTING 1930 BLUEPRINTS)

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#2 SNOW GUARDS (Base Scope)

HISTORICAL
NONE VISIBLE IN DRAWINGS
AND PHOTOGRAPHS

EXISTING / CURRENT
SNOW FENCE - LIMITED
LOCATIONS ABOVE DOORS

PROPOSED NEW
SYNTHETIC SLATE ROOF TILES

(EXISTING 1930 BLUEPRINTS)

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#3 GUTTER & DOWNSPOUTS (Alternate #1)

HISTORICAL
PRESUMED TO BE PAINTED
WOOD BASED ON NOTES ON
EXISTING BLUEPRINTS FROM
1930

EXISTING / CURRENT
COPPER (NATURAL PATINA)

PROPOSED NEW
ALUMINUM IN FAUX PATINA
FINISH

(EXISTING 1930 BLUEPRINTS)

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#4 ROOF CORNICE - WOOD (Alternate #2)

HISTORICAL
PAINTED WOOD
-SPECIES UNKNOWN
-PRESUMED PAINTED WHITE

EXISTING / CURRENT
PAINTED WOOD
-SPECIES UNKNOWN
-PAINTED WHITE)

PROPOSED NEW
PAINTED WOOD
-MAHOGANY
-PAINTED WHITE
-PROFILE TO MATCH EXISTING

(EXISTING 1930 BLUEPRINTS)

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#5 ROOF CORNICE - FIBERGLASS (Alternate #3)

HISTORICAL
PAINTED WOOD
-SPECIES UNKNOWN
-PRESUMED PAINTED WHITE

EXISTING / CURRENT
PAINTED WOOD
-SPECIES UNKNOWN
-PAINTED WHITE)

PROPOSED NEW
FIBERGLASS CORNICE
- WHITE
- PROFILE TO MATCH EXISTING

(EXISTING 1930 BLUEPRINTS)

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EXISTING METAL PANELS TO REMAIN

EXISTING EPDM ROOF MEMBRANE AT
TRAINING TOWER TO REMAIN

NEW SYNTHETIC SLATE SHINGLE ROOF
NEW SNOW GUARDS

ROOF
44' - 2"

ROOF
44' - 2"

EXISTING METAL SIDING

BASE BID: EXISTING GUTTERS, DOWNSPOUTS
AND WOOD CORNICE TO REMAIN.
ALTERNATE: NEW ALUMINUM GUTTER AND
DOWNSPOUT WITH NEW WOOD OR
FIBERGLASS CORNICE.

RE-INSTALL SALVAGED HVAC
EXHAUST VENTS, TYP.

REUSE EXISTING STEP
FLASHING TO REMAIN

NEW SNOW GUARDS

ALTERNATE: NEW ALUMINUM GUTTER
AND DOWNSPOUT WITH NEW WOOD
OR FIBERGLASS CORNICE.

ALTERNATE: NEW ALUMINUM GUTTER
AND DOWNSPOUT WITH NEW WOOD
OR FIBERGLASS CORNICE.

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REMOVE AND REINSTALL
DECORATIVE COPPER CAP

ALTERNATE: NEW ALUMINUM
GUTTER AND DOWNSPOUT WITH
NEW WOOD OR FIBERGLASS CORNICE

ATTIC
24' - 2"

ATTIC
24' - 2"

NEW EPDM MEMBRANE ROOF ASSEMBLY
WITH METAL PARAPET COPING

SECOND FLOOR
14' - 4"

TEL 617.423.1400

NEW EPDM MEMBRANE ROOF ASSEMBLY
WITH METAL PARAPET COPING.

SECOND FLOOR
14' - 4"

FIRST FLOOR
0"

2

68 HARRISON AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02111

NEW EPDM MEMBRANE ROOF ASSEMBLY
WITH METAL PARAPET COPING

FIRST FLOOR
0"

NORTH ELEVATION - NEW WORK

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3/32" = 1'-0"

EAST ELEVATION - NEW WORK
3/32" = 1'-0"

NEW EPDM MEMBRANE ROOF
ASSEMBLY WITH METAL PARAPET
COPING

ROOF "B"

NEW SYNTHETIC SLATE SHINGLE ROOF

ROOF
44' - 2"

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE
REMOVED AND REINSTALLED

NEW SNOW GUARDS

NEW SYNTHETIC SLATE SHINGLE ROOF

INSTALL NEW SNOW
GUARDS , AS SHOWN

BASE BID: EXISTING GUTTERS, DOWNSPOUTS
AND WOOD CORNICE TO REMAIN.

ALTERNATE: NEW ALUMINUM GUTTER
AND DOWNSPOUT WITH NEW WOOD
OR FIBERGLASS CORNICE.

ALTERNATE: NEW ALUMINUM
GUTTER AND DOWNSPOUT
WITH NEW WOOD OR
FIBERGLASS CORNICE.

ALTERNATE: NEW ALUMINUM GUTTER
AND DOWNSPOUT WITH NEW WOOD OR
FIBERGLASS CORNICE.

NEW EPDM MEMBRANE
ROOF ASSEMBLY WITH
METAL PARAPET COPING

ATTIC
24' - 2"

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE
REMOVED AND REINSTALLED

NEW EPDM MEMBRANE ROOF ASSEMBLY
WITH METAL PARAPET COPING.

SECOND FLOOR
14' - 4"

INFILL SKYLIGHT OPENINGS (2) AT
THE EXISTING ROOF DECK WITH
NEW ROOF ASSEMBLY

4

SOUTH ELEVATION - NEW WORK

REMOVE AND REINSTALL
DECORATIVE COPPER CAP

3/32" = 1'-0"

NOT IN CONTRACT
(NIC)

NEW EPDM MEMBRANE CRICKET
BEHIND BUILDING SIGN.

NEW EPDM MEMBRANE ROOF
ASSEMBLY WITH WOOD FASCIA,
ALUMINUM GUTTERS AND
DOWNSPOUTS.

ALTERNATE: NEW ALUMINUM GUTTER
AND DOWNSPOUT WITH NEW WOOD
OR FIBERGLASS CORNICE.

ROOF
44' - 2"
NEW SNOW GUARDS
ALTERNATE: NEW ALUMINUM GUTTER
AND DOWNSPOUT WITH NEW WOOD
OR FIBERGLASS CORNICE.

NEW SYNTHETIC SLATE SHINGLE ROOF

EXISTING METAL SIDING TO REMAIN

ALTERNATE: NEW ALUMINUM GUTTER
AND DOWNSPOUT WITH NEW WOOD
OR FIBERGLASS CORNICE.

ATTIC
24' - 2"

Scale: As indicated
Drawn by: Author

MAIN ROOF "A"

SECOND FLOOR
14' - 4"
NEW SNOW GUARDS

WEST ELEVATION - NEW WORK
3/32" = 1'-0"

No. Issue

Date

BASE BID: EXISTING GUTTERS,
DOWNSPOUTS AND WOOD
CORNICE TO REMAIN.

FIRST FLOOR
0"

5

project number: 2005

ROOF "D"

1 UNION PLACE, BRAINTREE MA

FIRST FLOOR
0"

BRAINTREE FIRE HEADQUARTERS

ROOF "C"

1

BUILDING ROOF PLAN
1" = 10'-0"

BUILDING ROOF PLAN & ELEVATIONS

PROTECT ALL EXISTING WALL MOUNTED
ANTENNAS DURING CONSTRUCTION

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