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Boomers & Beyond

The following programs will take place at the Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester St. For information, call 617-730-2770 or brooklineseniorcenter.org. May Spotlighted Volunteer Opportunities: This...
Casey McNamara (2nd left to right)

Brookline’s Casey McNamara Advocates For Diabetes Research In Dc

Casey McNamara, a former Brookline high student and current rising junior at Ursuline Academy, excels as a three-sport varsity athlete. By looking at her, you...

Brookline Bertucci’s: Buy Pizza And Make A Difference

Feeling like pizza? The charity Cops For Kids With Cancer, Inc. wants you to go get pizza Monday or Tuesday. Heck, if you go both days...
Dr. Albert Cohen

Marking A Lifetime Of Service, Brookline Pediatrician Turns 100

He wore the standard bow tie to work - because babies often grabbed at long ties. He is a Harvard graduate with a schooling...

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...

BC Students Injured In Acid Attack In France

The four Americans who were injured by acid in an incident in Marseille, France are all Boston College students, the school confirmed. The university said...

BPD Officials Donate To Ronald McDonald House Of Boston

Brookline Police Chief Daniel O'Leary (far right) and Brookline Police Association President David Hill make a donation to the Ronald McDonald House of Boston...

Invitation To Hear Joanne Koenig Coste, Author Of “Learning To Speak...

Rogerson House invites you to an evening with renowned author of Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s Joanne Koenig Coste. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Barbara...

Recreational Marijuana-Related Public Hearing

The Town of Brookline’s Licensing Review Committee and Planning Board will hold a joint Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at 7:00 p.m....
Terry and Tom Hamilton

Brookline Residents Plan Aspire Gala

The work of Brookline residents Terry and Tom Hamilton will culminate on March 30, 2017, as MassGeneral Hospital for Children celebrates its 17th annual...

Town Of Brookline Provides Update On COVID-19 Response

The Brookline Select Board, Town Administrator Mel Kleckner and Director of Health and Human Services Dr. Swannie Jett wish to provide the community with...
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Brookline’s Kirrane Aquatics Center To Re-Open

Recreation Director Leigh Jackson is pleased to announce that Brookline's Evelyn Kirrane Aquatics Center will re-open Monday following a prolonged closure due to the...

Indian Orphanage For Children Affected By AIDS Holds Fundraiser In Brookline

Agape International, a Hyderabad-based organization that takes in orphans with AIDS and orphaned by AIDs, held its annual Fall fundraiser earlier this month at...

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...

Recruitment Night: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) / Medical Reserve Corps...

If you or anyone you know – family, friends, neighbors, co-workers – are interested in joining the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) or the...

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...

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...

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...

Johnson & Johnson Talc Trial To Begin In New Brunswick

Nearly a year and a half ago, Stephen Lanzo III, 46, of Verona, was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a deadly cancer of the lung linings,...

Brookline Gas Leaks – Local Climate Action!

Did you know that Brookline has 250 natural gas leaks under our roads, leaking methane gas near our schools, homes and businesses? That is...

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

In observation of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, the Brookline Police Department's lobby is open 24/7, where you can drop off your...

BPD Officers Attend Child Seat Safety Technician Certification Training Program

The BPD is pleased to announce that four of its police officers are attending the Child Seat Safety Technician Certification Training this week. These officers...

COVID-19 Testing Site To Open In Brookline Next Month

Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett announces that a COVID-19 testing site will open in Brookline next month and operate through the end of 2020. The...

JCHE Plans 62-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Community In Brookline

Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (JCHE) has announced plans for a 62-unit affordable seniors housing community in Brookline, MA. The community, which has not...

Brookline Eats: Brookline Library Starts Special Focus On Food

The Brookline Library has long been more than just a library for books. And until Spring it is a library of eats, too. That's...

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...

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...

Talk To Address Health Impact Of Fracked Gas

Dr. Susan Racine, a member of Massachusetts Health Care Providers Against Fracked Gas, will speak at 7:00 p.m. April 6, 2017 at 11 Pierce...

Brookline Youth Participate In Kick Butts Day

Youth from Brookline joined others from across the Commonwealth on April 26, 2017 for a Kick Butts Day event to celebrate their role in...