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Bagel Chain Owner Says Thanks In A Big Way

Laura Trust, the owner of Newton-based Finagle a Bagel, was stricken. Her toddler had severe developmental difficulties, and some specialists told her he may never...

Puerto Rican Couple Brings Baby To Boston For Life-Saving Care

A Puerto Rico couple has made it to Boston in the wake of Hurricane Maria to save their baby's life. The couple is staying with...

Please Help Elisaveta Live

Dear Readers, We are writing with a request for emergency help to Elisaveta, whom we at Brookline.com know personally, and who has been paralyzed from the...

Farlow’s legacy continues through Brookline’s students

Frank Wendell Farlow’s legacy will continue to support the Brookline community and encourage activism through a scholarship newly created in his name. A Town Meeting...

25th Annual Brookline Town Hall Toy Drive

The 25th annual Brookline Town Hall Toy Drive is underway, collecting holiday gifts for disadvantaged Brookline children. Unwrapped toys can be left in the designated...

MAB Community Services Receives Grant

Fallon Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health care services organization, announced that it awarded $100,000 in grants funding to 10 nonprofit, community-based programs across...

Cops For Kids With Cancer’s Fundraiser

Dear All, Please do not forget to attend Cops for Kids with Cancer's fundraiser at Florian Hall this Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets...

Washington Square Academy’s Haunted Carnival & Fundraiser

Every year for the last 10 years, a local micro school in Brookline, Washington Square Academy (WSA), has celebrated Halloween with creativity and enthusiasm. Like...

Local Makes Sweet Treats, Helps Great Cause

Although he was coping with a cancer diagnosis in 2010, Needham resident Dan Schorr decided to push forward with his plan to create a...

Brookline Farmers’ Market Coupon Program For Eligible Residents Returning In 2023

Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and the Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services announce that the Department's free food coupon program for income-eligible...

Spring Is Here – Volunteer

Perhaps we should have used a snowflake instead of a flower for this first day of Spring? Snow, rain or shine, Rescuing Leftover Cuisine volunteers are recovering...

“Tech Buddies” Program To Supply Low-Income Seniors With Tablets And Internet...

Town Administrator Mel Klecker and Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director John F. Sullivan would like to share that the Town of Brookline is...

Community Blood & Bone Marrow Drive

The drive, organized by Young Israel Of Brookline, will take place on Sunday, December 16th, 09:00 a.m. - 02:30 p.m. This is a special opportunity...

Brookline Now Has Curbside Recycling For Clothing, Small Kitchen Appliances

Wondering when you will ever find the time to do the research to figure out where to take that broken microwave or coffee maker...

Brookline Nonprofits Invited To Apply For $30 Million In Grants

Cummings Foundation is now accepting letters of inquiry for its annual $30 Million Grant Program. This place-based initiative will deliver substantial multi-year funding to...

The Friends Of Brookline Public Health Invite Community To Participate In...

The Friends of Brookline Public Health invite members of the community to join them and the Brookline Food Pantry in supporting Brookline Thrives by...

Brookline Woman Leads Free Food Effort

Just past peak, but perfectly fine to eat, crates of food from Volante Farms in Needham are donated to the Brookline Food Co-Op. Volante Farms...

Brookline’s Medical Reserve Corps Receives $5,000 Readiness Grant

The Town of Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services announces that the Brookline Medical Reserve Corps has received a $5,000 grant to...

Rotary Club Host 24th Annual Pancake Breakfast

The Rotary Club of Brookline will offer great fun for the entire family at its annual Pancake Breakfast. This year’s event will be Saturday, March...

Brookline Health Department Reflects On Success Of Food Coupon Program At...

Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss is pleased to announce that Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services officials were able to share the success...
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Brookline Police, Firefighters Escort Boy To School After Leukemia Diagnosis

Police and firefighters in Brookline joined the more than 200 students from The Driscoll School welcoming back a student to school for the first...

Brookline Department Of Public Health Announces Additional Sign-Up Dates For Food...

The Brookline Department of Public Health announces that it is offering additional opportunities for low-income Brookline residents to register for the Food Coupon program...

Veterans Tactical Reintegration Project Fundraiser

The Tactical Reintegration Project is a non-profit organization that helps military veterans integrate back into society after getting out of the service. TRP has teamed...

Chief O’Leary Visited Sean Roberts Challenger League’s Super Stars Celebration

Chief O'Leary visited the Sean Roberts Challenger League Super Stars for their year end celebration this week. The Challenger League is a baseball league for...

Brookline-Based Volunteer Organization Helps Refugees At Home And Abroad

As she watched the refugee crisis escalate abroad, Brookline resident Lisa Wilkins decided she wanted to do something to help — and she wanted...

Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course To Create Forward Tee Boxes...

The Brookline Recreation Department and the Robert T. Lynch Golf Course are excited to announce the receipt of an anonymous donation of $50,000, and...

Public Schools Of Brookline Kicks Off “Feed Kids For Free” Summer...

The Public Schools of Brookline (PSB) is pleased to announce that the district recently kicked off its "Feed Kids for Free" summer food program. PSB...

Brookline Medical Reserve Corps & Community Emergency Response Team Host Appreciation...

The Town of Brookline is pleased to share that the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) hosted an appreciation night...

Boston Marathon’s Team Hoyt Rolls Through Brookline And The Crowd Goes...

On Marathon Monday there are a number of indicators that announce it is Boston Marathon, Patriot's Day - the blue and gold, the orange...

Brookline Department Of Public Health Encourages Residents To Donate Blood At...

Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and Public Health Nurse EJ Bennett are pleased to announce that the Brookline Department of Public Health is hosting a...

Free Applesauce, Help For Texas & Florida At The Village Watch...

As folks around town, from the firefighters to children selling lemonade to raise funds for those affected by the recent hurricanes in Texas and...

Indian Orphanage For Children Affected By AIDS Holds Fundraiser On Thursday...

Agape International, a Hyderabad-based orphanage for children affected by AIDS, is holding its annual Fall fundraiser on October 5th at the Holiday Inn in...