Courting life sciences, invigorating the squares: Kokoros shares vision for business in Braintree

​The Braintree Chamber of Commerce welcomed Mayor Charles Kokoros to its annual address to the business community on May 4, 2021, by Zoom. The mayor discussed the budget, development plans, and master plan committee, and he took questions from members and guests via Chamber chair Kim Kroha.
 
-- On Braintree’s pandemic recovery: Kokoros attributes the town’s low Covid-19 case numbers to vaccinations and encouraged residents to get their shots. He looks forward to Phase 4, Step 2, of the reopening plan, which allows for indoor singing, road races, and parades, including the much-awaited return of Braintree Day on June 26.

“I’m really optimistic about where we go from here. People are ready to go out and do things and spend money.”

• To maximize parking turnover in the three squares (The Landing, Braintree Square, South Braintree Square), the town may consider parking time limits, business employee parking at the MBTA garage, and additional signage to mark public lots.
• Braintree micro-enterprises of 1 to 5 employees are encouraged to apply for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Only one award has been granted so far due to the strict income requirements imposed by the state, the mayor said.
• The town and Metropolitan Area Planning Council will host a community presentation about the recovery of South Braintree Square on May 19 at 6:00pm via zoom. The hosts will discuss the Braintree Local Rapid Recovery Plan and the results of a business owner survey conducted in April 2021. Register to attend.

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