Adopt-an-Island
The Gardeners' Guild of Braintree has been responsible for overseeing and implementing the Adopt-an-Island Program for the Town of Braintree since 1999. As coordinator, Kerri Eck became enthusiastic with the opportunity to increase the number of clients which in turn, enrich and beatify our community. The goal of The Adopt-an-Island Program is to beautify Braintree and at the same time give local businesses or private citizens the chance to encourage patronage by successfully maintaining islands that display a sign with their name on it. We currently have 29 clients who beautify their locations beginning each season on Memorial Day through the first frost in October/November. The clients have made an agreement under contract with the Town to keep their adopted areas free of weeds and trash and mowed, if necessary. Some clients have planters which must be watered and in bloom throughout the season. Each site is approved for the maintenance season with the first option for renewal given to those who have kept up with their commitment. It is understood that if improvements have not been made or periodic maintenance has not occurred, this agreement may be cancelled. A Braintree Beautification sign is displayed at each location with the Town Seal and client or company name.
The clients and their locations are listed below:
Agnitti Insurance Agency, Inc. Saint Thomas More Rectory
Agnitti Property Management Saint Thomas More Island
Barry's Floral Studio Island in front of Braintree Rug
Bernie & Phyl's Furniture Wood Road/Granite Street
Braintree Cooperative Bank Washington/Elm Street
Washington/Franklin Street
Braintree Police Department Pond Street/Granite Street
Braintree Professional Management Group Town Hall side door
Braintree Women's Club Sunset Lake entrance
Christopher Vaughn Youth Sports Room Liberty/Forest Street
Commonwealth Vending, Inc. Capen's Bridge near Archie's
East Braintree Civic Association Smith Beach, 1st gate
Fasano's Catering Washington/Pond Street
Francis X. Messina Enterprises Island at 5 Corners
The Gardeners' Guild of Braintree Furlong Park
The Graziano Family Land across from 40 Front Street
Jake's Lawn Care Island at Sunoco Gas on Liberty
Kathy on the Keys Heritage Tree/Gilbert Bean Cir.
M. Hermann Norfolk County Jail Rotary
Mento Landscape & Paving Island Southside Tavern
Nature's Way Landscaping Elm Street/front of Tuxedo Time
Patricia Spinosa Memorial Saint Thomas More island
Reservoir Avenue Neighbors Reservoir Avenue Circle
Robert Stone Realty Howie Road/Lakeside
The Snarsky Family Commercial/Elm/Haywood
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Capen's Bridge island
Saint Thomas More Catholic Church Washington/Church Street
WIlliams Energy Liberty Street/Saint Claire's
Dorothy Veronica White Weymouth Ldg. island - 3 urns
Wonder Days Preschool Pond/Washington Street
The Adopt an Island Program has a number of available locations ready to be adopted. They include:
- Cleveland Avenue and Union Street - Police Station Hill
- Park Avenue and Standish Avenue - Large Grassy area with bench
- Old Elm and Elm Street - corner island at ST. Thomas More with trees and shrubs.
- Ray Lane - Large grassy island
- West Street/Washington Street - newer concrete block
It may be possible to add other locations to this list.
If you are interested in adopting an island, please complete the Agreement Application and mail your application and $35 fee (payable to The Town of Braintree) to Kerri MacKenzie Eck, 80 Hollingsworth Avenue, Braintree, MA 02184.
