A New Era of Economic Development

Braintree is evolving.

Braintree Forward represents a renewed commitment to thoughtful growth, business opportunity, and long-term community investment. From redevelopment initiatives and infrastructure improvements to streamlined collaboration and business support, the Town is creating an environment where businesses, developers, entrepreneurs, and the community can grow together.

OUR MISSION

Braintree Forward exists to help guide the Town’s next chapter through intentional economic development, strategic investment, and community-focused growth. By supporting redevelopment, encouraging business opportunity, and strengthening commercial vitality, the initiative aims to create lasting value that benefits both today’s community and future generations.

At its core, Braintree Forward is about building value for the future while preserving the character, accessibility, and community connections that make Braintree a desirable place to live, work, and invest.

WHY BRAINTREE, WHY NOW?

Braintree has long benefited from a strategic location, strong commercial corridors, and regional connectivity. Today, those longstanding advantages are being matched with a renewed commitment to thoughtful economic development, redevelopment opportunity, and long-term community investment.

As businesses and communities across Greater Boston continue to evolve, Braintree is taking a more proactive and forward-looking approach to shaping its future. Investments in infrastructure, accessibility, commercial revitalization, and business support are helping create new momentum throughout the community while reinforcing the qualities that have long made Braintree a desirable place to live, work, and invest.

From redevelopment-ready sites and evolving business districts to collaborative municipal leadership and streamlined engagement with businesses and developers, the foundation for future growth is already taking shape. Braintree Forward represents that shared vision and the continued effort to build a stronger, more connected, and more vibrant future for the community.

Explore the people, infrastructure, opportunities, and resources helping shape Braintree’s next chapter.

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WHY BRAINTREE

Discover what makes Braintree strategically positioned for long-term growth, investment, and opportunity. From regional accessibility and infrastructure to quality of life and strong municipal leadership, explore the advantages of helping businesses and the community move forward together.

GROWING IN BRAINTREE

Braintree Forward is committed to supporting businesses, developers, entrepreneurs, and property owners through a more connected and collaborative approach to economic development. Explore the resources, partnerships, and guidance available to help navigate growth and investment opportunities in Braintree.

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Braintree continues to evolve through redevelopment, reinvestment, and strategic growth initiatives taking shape across the community. Explore current opportunities, available sites, and projects helping define the Town’s next phase of economic momentum.

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Leadership Driving Braintree Forward

Economic development works best when leadership is accessible, collaborative, and invested in long-term community success. Braintree Forward brings together municipal leadership and key departments to help support business growth, redevelopment, strategic planning, and investment throughout the community.

MAYOR ERIN JOYCE

As Mayor of Braintree, Erin Joyce brings a strong understanding of infrastructure, planning, and community development through her background as a professional civil engineer and small business owner. Her administration is committed to fostering economic opportunity, supporting responsible growth, and strengthening partnerships between local government, businesses, and the community.

Under her leadership, Braintree continues to invest in the future through strategic planning, infrastructure improvements, commercial revitalization, and a renewed focus on creating a business environment that supports long-term success.

CATHERINE ROLLINS, Economic Development Director

As Economic Development Director, Catherine Rollins leads the Town’s efforts to support investment, redevelopment, business attraction, and long-term economic vitality throughout Braintree. Through Braintree Forward, she works closely with municipal departments, business leaders, developers, and community stakeholders to help guide projects, streamline communication, and support thoughtful economic growth across the community.

Her work is focused on helping businesses and investors better navigate opportunities in Braintree while building momentum for the Town’s next chapter.

crollins@braintreema.gov
781-794-8143