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Brookline Offers Flu Clinics

Everyone 6 months of age or older should get a flu vaccine each year. There is no charge for the flu vaccine; however, please...

Brookline Department Of Public Health Invites Community To Discussion On Reproductive...

Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss would like to invite community members to participate in an online discussion of reproductive health and equity, featuring Brookline...

Brookline Community Aging Network 9th Annual Meeting

BrooklineCAN (Brookline Community Aging Network) will hold its 9th Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 19, from 05:00 to 07:00 p.m., at the Brookline Senior...

Town Of Brookline To Require Proof Of CoViD-19 Vaccination At All...

Interim Health Commissioner Pat Maloney announces that the Town of Brookline, with the support of the Select Board and Advisory Council on Public Health,...

Brookline Fire Department Offers Grilling Safety Tips

Chief John F. Sullivan would like to remind Brookline residents to practice safe grilling habits while cooking outdoors this season. Each year Massachusetts fire departments...

After Natural Disasters, Red Cross Hosting Blood Drives

As the American Red Cross responds to wildfires and historic hurricanes, eligible donors are reminded that giving blood or platelets during National Preparedness Month...

Layoffs At Fallon Ambulance Should Not Impact Brookline

The recent layoffs and contract losses at Fallon Ambulance Service should not affect Brookline, according to Town Administrator Mel Kleckner. Earlier this month the company...

Brookline Doctor Jailed Over Court Debt Released After Filing For Bankruptcy

A doctor from Brookline who was jailed Tuesday over a court debt was released Thursday evening. Dr. Nataly Minkina was sent to jail for contempt after failing...

Warren Anatomical Museum

The Warren Anatomical Museum, housed within Harvard Medical School's Countway Library of Medicine, was founded in 1847 by Harvard professor John Collins Warren, whose personal...

Community Yoga Class Invitation In Celebration Of International Day Of Yoga

Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and Recreation Director Leigh Jackson invite residents to attend the community yoga class hosted by the Brookline Department of Public...

Town Of Brookline Lifts Mask Mandate For Indoor Town-Owned Spaces Where...

Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and the Brookline Department of Public Health announce that the Town of Brookline is lifting the face covering requirements in...

A Red Cross Blood Drive In The Brookline Area Is Coming...

The United States is experiencing a catastrophic blood shortage, and the Red Cross is encouraging people of all blood types to donate. Donors of blood,...

Brookline Department Of Public Health Shares CoViD-19 Public Event Guidance Ahead...

With Halloween fast approaching, the Brookline Department of Public Health wishes to share CoViD-19 guidance to help all attendees celebrate public community events safely. "The...

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...

Safety Tips for Vulnerable Populations During Emergency Preparedness Month

Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director John Sullivan would like to offer residents tips about ensuring the safety of vulnerable populations ahead of an...

Children’s Hospital Dives Into Design For Brookline Location

Over recent years, Children’s Hospital has faced an acute problem: there simply is not enough space for patients. In order to alleviate the issue of...

Brookline Fire Department Reminds Residents To Change Their Smoke Alarm Batteries...

As Daylight saving time nears an end, Fire Chief John F. Sullivan and the Brookline Fire Department would like to remind residents to change...

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...

Eric Hopkins, 49, A Level 3 Sex Offender, Registered In Town

Eric Hopkins, 49, is a level 3 sex offender, newly registered in Brookline, MA. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Law, individuals classified as Level 3 Sex...

Town Of Brookline Closes CoViD-19 Testing Site, Urges Continued Vigilance To...

Town Manager Mel Kleckner and Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett wish to inform the public that the town’s CoViD-19 testing site closed on Thursday,...

Brookline Libraries To Require Masks Beginning Next Week

Director Sara Slymon announces that, beginning August 02, 2021, the Public Library of Brookline will require all patrons to wear masks while inside library...

Continued Vigilance Urged As COVID-19 Cases Rise & Holidays Approach

Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett, Emergency Management Director John Sullivan and Town Administrator Mel Kleckner are urging residents to more closely follow COVID-19 prevention...

Vaccine ACT Video Project To Promote CoViD-19 Vaccine Awareness

Town Administrator Mel Kleckner is pleased to share that the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Relations (ODICR), in partnership with Brookline Interactive Group...

Public Forum On Health, Safety Protocols During U.S. Open Championship

The Town of Brookline invites the community to participate in its 2nd public forum about the U.S. Open, and to offer views about the...

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...

Around Town

Upcoming events Thursday, April 5 Lavenber Bee Baking Company Pop-Up: noon - 6:00 p.m. April 5 and 12, Lavender Bee Baking Company, 14 Pleasant Street, Brookline....

Brookline Department Of Public Health Shares CoViD-19 Vaccination Distribution Update

Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett wishes to provide an update on the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. As of Monday, February 01, 2021, residents who...

Brookline Department Of Health & Human Services Shares Update On Mask...

The Brookline Department of Health and Human Services wishes to provide members of the community with an update on its mask guidance as the...

Tips To Keep Warm In Brookline

You do not a weatherman to tell you it is cold outside as it is the first thing most of us are thinking when we step...
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Chemical Health Policy Stricter Than State’s

Since the 90s, the high school has enforced a chemical health policy that is more strict than the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), specifically...

Flu Shot Clinic & Free At-Home CoViD-19 Test Kits

The Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services is offering flu shots and free at-home CoViD-19 test kits to residents this holiday season...

Brookline Public Health & Recreation Departments To Hold Annual Yoga Class

Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and Recreation Director Leigh Jackson would like to invite community members to attend the annual community yoga class to celebrate...