Nancy Daly & Benjamin Franco Elected To Brookline Board Of Selectmen
Voters in the race for Brookline’s Board of Selectmen elected Benjamin A. Franco, a member of the town’s Advisory Committee, and incumbent Nancy A....
Brookline Selectmen Adopt New Immigration Enforcement Policies
The Board of Selectmen is making progress in its steps to adopt new immigration enforcement policies.
On Tuesday, April 25, 2017, the board voted to...
Legal Pot Opponents Urge Cannabis Commission To “Protect The People”
One year ago, the battle over whether marijuana should be legal for adults to use was raging in Massachusetts. Now that it’s settled, the...
Brookline Could Call For Donald Trump’s Impeachment Next Month
Some Brookline residents are fed up with President Donald Trump, and they’re fixin’ to do something about it.
A warrant article spearheaded by Lisa Kolarik calls for...
Treasurer Candidate Deb Goldberg Gets Firefighter Support
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts endorsed state treasurer candidate Deborah Goldberg, a Democrat, on Monday.
The fire fighters are a powerful state lobbying group. The...
College, Town Locked In Land Dispute
Pine Manor College is locked in a land battle with the town where it is located.
The college's president Thomas O'Reilly says a year ago,...
Brookline Students And Allies “Walk Out” Undeterred By Snow
The snow day did not stop dozens of students across the town from walking out in an effort to show where they stood on...
Pre-Pay Property Taxes In Calendar Year 2017
Based on media reports about the impacts of the new federal tax law changes that will take place for Calendar Year 2018, the Town...
Brookline Residents Are Divided Over Whether To Seize Pine Manor Land
More than 200 people gathered in a high school auditorium Monday evening to spar over whether Brookline should seize 7 acres land from Pine Manor...
Kennedy Launches Bid For 2nd US House Term
Congressman Joe Kennedy of Brookline is on the back nine of his first term in the House, where he has taken over a district...
Brookline Looking Years Ahead With Major Parcel Study
Brookline schools are not the only ones in need of more space - several town departments are running short as well. In an effort...
Brookline Student Addresses Youth In Government Conference
Boston College High School Youth Senate President Carlos Tamayo, a senior from Brookline, led 21 BCHS students at the annual YMCA Youth in Government...
Massachusetts Lawmakers Reached A Decision On The Legalization Of Sports Betting...
Following a vote that was reached early on August 01, 2022, by state lawmakers, Massachusetts is now one step closer to having legally sanctioned...
Former Brookline School Committee Member To Run For State Representative
Since 1974, when the Norfolk 15th District Seat was created in the State House of Representatives, no woman has filled the seat. Now that...
State Money Helps Massachusetts Communities Save The Environment
When more than 200 communities across the state take small steps to become more energy efficient, the cumulative impact can be significant.
In December, the...
Brookline Elections: What You Need To Know Before May 2
If you live in Brookline, chances are you have seen the elections signs around town. That's right. On Tuesday, May 2, 2017, there is...
Brookline One Of 21 Towns And Cities Nationwide To Host Refugee...
The Jewish community in Brookline will join 21 towns and cities across the country this week in hosting a candlelit vigil to welcome refugees,...
First Circuit Court Of Appeals Rule No Right To Bear Arms...
On 2 November 2018, the First Circuit Court of Appeals held the Second Amendment effectively does not apply outside the home. From uscourts.gov:
"This case involves...
Brookline To Change Columbus Day To “Indigenous People’s Day”
Brookline just dropped Columbus Day. After hearing arguments from both sides, including a Brookline High School student for the name change and a group...
Brookline Residents Want Police To Have As Little Contact With Ice...
Last month when town officials announced they wanted to reaffirm Brookline's status as a "sanctuary city" in the face of President Donald Trump's executive...
Are Brookline Voters Going To Be Asked To Increase Their Taxes?
Brookline voters have passed property tax increases twice over the past decade. Will they do it again this year?
The town’s Select Board will hold...
Brookline Votes To Change Name Of Devotion School
Brookline Town Meeting voted Tuesday to rename the Edward S. Devotion School, which was named after a resident who owned a slave in the...
Retailers Look For Ways Around “Selling” Marijuana
Cannabis entrepreneurs are working to find a place in the Massachusetts market, sometimes treading on legally dubious ground.
From a meet-up website that connects pot...
Brookline Rejects Effort To Ban Secrecy Clauses In Harassment Settlements
The Brookline town meeting defeated a proposal Tuesday night to do away with secrecy provisions in settlements of racial or sexual harassment claims again...
Brookline Pays $180K To Settle Former Police Officer’s Racial Discrimination Complaint
Brookline has reached an $180,000 settlement with a former police officer who filed a racial discrimination complaint.
The town will pay the former officer, Estifanos...
Brookline School Committee Set To Have Contested Race
Town elections are set for next month and already groups are pledging support for candidates for School Committee - because it is set to...
I Do Not Support George Floyd And Refuse To See Him...
"Confession: I DO NOT support George Floyd and I refuse to see him as a martyr. But I hope his family receives justice.”
Candace Owens
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Should Brookline Install Artificial Turf At Cypress Field?
YES
Joe Ranft
Brookline resident, father of twins at Brookline High School
I am urging Brookline to install a synthetic turf field at Cypress Field, next to...
The G. Edward Griffin’s Prophecies: 1969
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School Year 2017-2018 Diversity Hiring Report Shared With School Committee
At the November 30th School Committee Meeting, Director of Human Resources Lisa Richardson provided an update on the public school's ongoing efforts on diversity...
