Braintree Electric Light Department (BELD) supplies electric, Internet and cable television service to the township of Braintree, Massachusetts. BELD was founded in 1892 by Thomas Watson and is one of the oldest departments in the country.

BELD is governed by an elected Municipal Light Board that appoints a General Manager. BELD's three-member Board is charged with overseeing the strategic direction of the light department. The group meets once a month—usually on the second Tuesday—first to discuss electric business, then convening a separate meeting to discuss broadband issues. These meetings are open to the public. Members of the Board are Thomas J. Reynolds, chairman; Anthony L. Agnitti, vice chairman; and James P. Regan, secretary.

BELD's mission is to maintain a staff of competent, well-trained employees, dedicated to providing safe, reliable, economical energy and related services for our customers, and responsive public service for the community.