Braintree is a small town located just to the north and west of Randolph.  It is very much a rural town and is well known for its lovely scenic vistas.  Braintree is also a very musical town - the home of Gwyneth Walker, composer of over 130 commissioned works for orchestra, band, chorus and chamber emsembles; and an independent musical group, ironically named "Braintree", comprised of Alan Stewart and Todd Keenhold.

There are only a couple general stores in Briantree, so Randolph is where supplies and cultural activities are to be found.

Braintree has a new elementary school.  The junior and senior high school is within the Orange Southwest Supervisory Union located in Randolph.