Due to social media posts planning to loot the South Shore Plaza, a heavy police presence was shown today and will continue this evening. The mall is now closed. Anyone on the property without a legitimate reason will be asked to leave & possible tresspass. Do not come down here

ADVISORY: The South Shore Plaza, Target and plaza MBTA bus stop will be closing at 5pm. Heavy police presence will be patrolling around town and the plaza. Anyone entering the plaza after 5 will be advised to leave or subject to trespass.

Very pleased to see that the Town of Braintree was among the grant recipients of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program, announced by the state today. #BraintreeMA is receiving $750,000 for renovations and construction along the Monatiquot River.

.@RepMarkCusack for the 5th Norfolk House District.

As we close out #MassSTEMWeek, the MLSC is excited to announce two separate #STEM equipment & teacher professional development grants for Chelsea & Randolph public schools. More than $330,000 in funding will serve 3,500+ students. #SeeYourSelfInSTEM 🔗 ow.ly/cxLK50C1dvE

Eligible Randolph, Holbrook, and Avon seniors can get vaccinated against COVID-19 at three vaccination clinics to be held at the Randolph Intergenerational Community Center at 128 Pleasant St in Randolph on 2/17, 2/21, and 2/24. wickedlocal.com/story/journal-…

As Chair of Federal Stimulus and Census Oversight Committee, I’ll work w Aaron Michlewitz Rep Bill Driscoll Jr on this issue. Speaker Speaker Ron Mariano has created a strong and specific role for tracking federal funding MA has received and how the Baker Administration has been releasing $.

JUST IN: Ofc Matthew Donaghue leaves Boston Medical Center with a sling on his left arm and bandages on his right arm and hand after being wounded in shootout on Friday. He is accompanied by his wife and applauded by his fellow officers and Braintree's mayor. #wcvb

POLICE ACTIVITY: MSP Airwing assisting BPD with Rockland Trust bank robbery. Suspect last seen fleeing on foot down Hollis Ave.

Congratulations to Claire Cronin who was today sworn in as the next US Ambassador to Ireland. We're delighted to work with you and U.S. Embassy Dublin. Massachusetts will miss you, but we know Dublin is ready to give you a warm welcome. 🇮🇪🇺🇸 Go n-éirí an bóthar leat! ☘️

MSP, Braintree Police Department and other local departments are on scene South Shore Plaza in response to a shooting. A male victim has been transported to a Boston hospital. No arrests at this time. Investigation ongoing.

A sunny day for a groundbreaking! MSBA stopped by Braintree to lend a hand to Mayor Charles C. Kokoros Walter F. Timilty Rep. Mark J. Cusack & John F. Keenan in putting shovels to ground, signaling the start of construction at the new South Middle School. Congratulations to Braintree!

Congratulations Ambassador Edward Walsh Claire Cronin, who has presented her credentials to President of Ireland 🇮🇪🇺🇸

#BraintreeMA celebrated this morning with a Topping Off at the Braintree South Middle School, marking the conclusion of this phase of construction. MSBA is a proud partner, supporting the project with over $30m in total facilities grants.

We are proud to announce that the Massachusetts Legislature will act to establish the Taxpayer Energy and Economic Relief Fund, through which economic relief rebates of $250 for individuals and $500 for families in the Commonwealth will be issued.

Sincere thanks to @massgovernor, Speaker Speaker Ron Mariano, Sen. Pres. @KarenSpilka, @repmichlewitz, @senrodrigues, Rep. Mark J. Cusack, @sensusanmoran, and the entire Massachusetts Legislature for making this moment possible! #MApoli #economicopportunity

Thanks to the leadership of Speaker Ron Mariano Aaron Michlewitz and @RepMarkCusack, maura healey signed a major tax reform package into law this week. It includes much-needed relief such as tax credits for low-income people and families #mapoli.

Quite the #fullhouse for the Tax Relief Bill signing! Thanks to all that joined in this momentous moment. ⁦Governor Maura Healey⁩ ⁦Kim Driscoll⁩ ⁦Speaker Ron Mariano⁩ ⁦Aaron Michlewitz⁩ ⁦@KarenSpilka⁩ and many more📝 #fullhouseedit #mapoli instagram.com/reel/CyB-_chOh…

Joined Mayor Charles C. Kokoros, Walter F. Timilty & Rep. Mark J. Cusack in Braintree on Friday for the opening of the new Veterans Center. Thanks to all involved in this effort to help our local vets, especially Veteran Services Officer Vincent Fountaine, whose dedication is truly admirable

Game day! Braintree American takes on the Southeast region representative, Irmo SC, at 3 PM ET today in their first game of the LLWS in Williamsport, PA. The game will be aired on ESPN. This is a historic day for Braintree American and the town. The team has captured the