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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...

Upcoming Flu / CoViD-19 Clinics And Tips To Stay Healthy This...

With seasonal illnesses circulating, Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss encourages residents to get vaccinated at the Brookline Department of Public Health's free flu and CoViD-19...

2 Kids, Adult Taken To Hospital After Summer Camp Bus Issue

Three people, including two children, were taken to a hospital Friday after a mechanical issue left a bus disabled on the side of a...

Town Of Brookline Provides Halloween Guidance

Public Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett would like to share guidance and safety tips for Halloween celebrations this year to help prevent the spread...

Town Of Brookline’s Outdoor Mask Mandate To Remain In Place Until...

Town Manager Mel Kleckner and Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett would like to inform residents that the Town of Brookline will delay compliance with...

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence For Public Health: Opportunities & Challenges For Brookline

The Friends of Brookline Public Health would like to invite the community to a live panel presentation titled "Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Public...

Brookline Partners With Modern Pest Services To Reduce Presence Of Rodents...

Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and Department of Public Works Commissioner Erin Chute Gallentine are pleased to announce that the Town of Brookline has partnered...

New England Baptist Hospital

New England Baptist Hospital 125 Parker Hill Avenue Boston, MA 02120 Tel.:   617-754-5800 URL: New England Baptist Hospital The New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH) is best known for its...
Jack Bryan

Boy Awaiting Heart Surgery Gets Special Ride From Brookline Police

On the eve of Tuesday’s blizzard, Tracey Rannals Bryan and her 11-year-old son Jack got stranded at Trader Joe’s in Brookline. They had taken an...

Brookline Health Department Invites Community To Learn How To Stay Healthy...

Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and President of the Friends of Brookline Public Health Richard Segan wish to invite residents to the virtual "Planning for...

Town Of Brookline Announces Expanded Access To Public Buildings

The Town of Brookline and Town Administrator Mel Kleckner are pleased to announce the expansion of public access to town facilities next month. Beginning June...

Hazmat Leak At Larz Anderson Skating Rink

Larz Anderson Park is still closed, hours after a Hazmat leak was reported at the skating rink in Brookline, police said. Brookline Police and fire...

Brookline Residents Invited To Forum On Mental Health Amid CoViD-19

The Brookline Center for Community Mental Health, together with the Brookline Department of Public Health, will discuss the impact of the CoViD-19 pandemic on...

Brookline Department Of Public Health & Human Services Shares CoViD-19 Report

Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett wishes to share the Town of Brookline's CoViD-19 Health Report. The report is meant to provide Brookline residents with a...

Brookline Public Schools Canceled, Declared Parking Ban

Brookline Public Schools are canceled for Thursday, Jan. 4, the School District announced Wednesday evening at 4:30 p.m. Cue the collective cheer for students...

Boomers & Beyond

The following programs will take place at the Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street. For information, call 617-730-2770 or brooklineseniorcenter.org. February spotlighted volunteer opportunities: This...

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...

Brookline Residents Ages 18+ Now Eligible To Register For CoViD-19 Vaccination

Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett is pleased to share that all residents ages 18 and over are now eligible to register for the scheduled...

Town of Brookline Extends Outdoor Dining Season

The Town of Brookline announces it will extend the outdoor dining season into December. In order to support restaurants that were adversely impacted by the...

Brookline Department Of Public Health Invites Residents Over 18 To Complete...

Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett and the Brookline Department of Public Health invite residents to take part in the Town of Brookline Marijuana Survey. The...

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....

US To End Policy That Let Legal Marijuana Flourish

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rescinding the Obama-era policy that had paved the way for legalized marijuana to flourish in states across the country,...

An Increase In HIV Diagnosis Brings Awareness To World AIDS Day

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is an illness caused by HIV. AIDS is the stage of infection that occurs when your immune system is...

2017 Brookline Bike Parade

Event details: 21 May 11:30 - 13:00 Amory Playground Freeman Street & Amory Street Brookline, MA 02446 Cycle Beacon Street like never before, with no cars in your way....

Town Of Brookline Ends Vaccine Requirement At Businesses

Acting Health Commissioner Patrick Maloney announces that the Town of Brookline is ending its requirement that certain businesses must verify patrons' CoViD-19 vaccination status,...

Attention Hospital CEO’s: Please “Share The Wealth” To Support Bedside Nurses

Nurses have been long overdue for better salaries and the accommodation of on-site call rooms. Hospitals generate billions of dollars in revenue annually.  Hospital...

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...

Brookline Department Of Public Health To Lift Indoor Mask Mandate

Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and the Brookline Department of Public Health report that the Town of Brookline is lifting its indoor mask mandate for...

Brookline Indoor Air Quality Presentation

Brookline's Advisory Council on Public Health (ACPH), in partnership with the Zero Emissions Advisory Board (ZEAB), would like to invite the community to attend...

New Tool To Save Family Pets

Brookline firefighters have a new tool to save family pets rescued during fires and other emergencies. The department has received a donation of six...

Braintree Police Officer Jay St. Ives Receives Commendation For Crisis Intervention,...

Chief Mark Dubois is pleased to announce that Braintree Police Officer Jay St. Ives has been recognized by the Norfolk County Crisis Intervention Team...