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Town of Braintree / Canton ???

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DH and I are seriously considering moving soon. Would love to hear your thoughts/experiences with the towns of Braintree and Canton. Particularly regarding schools. But would love any insight on neighborhoods, town facilities, taxes. Really any info is appreciated!! I've heard lots of different opinions on Braintree schools so not sure what to believe anymore! ;) Seems like these are both great towns just looking for some more info. Thanks so much!!
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Re: Town of Braintree / Canton ???

  • luvbostonluvboston member
    My best friend grew up in Canton it's a great town with good schools. The public services are good and the special Ed is also very good there. Braintree schools are not known to be very good.
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  • mlampingmlamping member

    Braintree schools are fine, I live in the town next door to brairtree. Canton can be expensive 

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  • mlampingmlamping member

    I live in Weymouth, which is next to Braintree. Braintree is a great town, easy access to highways, has a huge mall and tons of stores and other activities. In regards to schools, I think they are very good. There is a huge private well know school in braintree and people know that town. I recommend this town highly. 

    Also, Canton is more snobby town and is known for that. The schools are good, but life is more expensive there. It is a bit further away from things and Boston.

    Best of luck in your decision. PM me for more info if you want.  

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  • newcarsmellynewcarsmelly member
    Thank you all! So funny b/c all your comments are what I hear a lot. Some say schools in Braintree are good and others say not. Others say Canton is nice and some say too expensive and snooty. So hard to know! But thank you for your replies!! :)
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  • pomfpomf member

    I live in Braintree and so far my only experience with the schools has been with the town preschool. We have been very happy so far and the special ed services are excellent. Its something that Braintree is known for, at least in the lower grades. There is a problem with school crowding right now at the elementary schools that will have to be resolved over the next few years. So many people with young kids have moved to the town so the schools are bursting with kids. A full day K program has been growing and we are slated to send my son next year. 

    Unfortunately, we are probably moving before the start of the next school year since we can't find a large enough home to buy in town. I would have no problem staying put if it weren't for lack of housing options. The taxes are remarkably low since there is so much business in town. The location is great for accessibility to Rt 3 or 93 and having a red line station is great too. Some parts of town are better than others, but we have been very happy in the Thayer academy area. The water and electric are town utilities so the response is fast and cost is low. 

    Good luck in your search!

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  • mariaculbrethmariaculbreth member
    I grew up in Braintree. My parents still live in the house I grew up in.  It all depends on where in Braintree some areas are more expensive than others. Also a lot of people I went to school with are now teachers in the Braintree Public School System. Braintree is a great town
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  • geoffandjen728geoffandjen728 member
    You should be able to look on the department of elementary and secondary education DESE and see the reports for the district based on test scores and what not. The actual school website should give that info as well.
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  • BabyLouWhoBabyLouWho member
    I don't know much about Canton but Braintree has terrific schools, nice and close to the city and you can hang out with ME!!!  My kids love it here in Braintree.  Some really fun playgrounds and good daycare places (in home and facilities)
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  • stephcha727stephcha727
    As a teacher in Braintree, I'm gonna go ahead and say... we rock. ;)
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