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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...

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...

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...

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...

Brookline Schools To Celebrate Car-Free Day In October

From the Town of Brookline Department of Public Health: On Wednesday morning, October 4, 2017, fewer Brookline students will be jumping out of private cars...

Brookline Adjusts School Menu Following Families’ Concerns

Brookline Public Schools are making adjustments to the new school meal program following criticism from parents. Options like pancakes with grapes and fruit juice for...

Brookline Native Waits Out Irma In Miami With Pregnant Wife

Brookline native Joey Blechner and his wife decided it would be safer to stay in Florida throughout Hurricane Irma rather than leave for one...

Welcome Dr. Swannie Jett At Department Of Public Health Open House

On Thursday, September 28, 2017, the Brookline Department of Public Health will host an Open House at 11 Pierce Street, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., to...

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...

Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Course Offered

The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid...

Brookline Disaster Prep: What About Your Pets?

The Brookline Department of Public Health, in conjunction with State of Massachusetts Animal Rescue Team (SMART), and the Brookline Police and Parks and Open...

Boomers & Beyond

The following programs will take place at the Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street. For more information, please call 617-730-2770 or visit here. August Spotlighted...

Boomers & Beyond

The following programs will take place at the Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street. For information, please call 617-730-2770 or brooklineseniorcenter.org. August Spotlighted Volunteer Opportunities: This...

Red Cross Seeking Local Blood Donors

The American Red Cross is asking blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a chronic summer blood shortage. In...
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...

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 Teen Designs Shopping Bag For HomeGoods

One young teenager from Brookline is making a difference in an artistic effort to give back where he has been given a second chance....

Brookline Celebrates International Day Of Yoga

Brookline will join yogis from all over the world on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, to celebrate the second International Day of Yoga, which also...

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...

Find Out Which Towns Will Or Will Not Allow Recreational Marijuana,...

Town-by-town, city-by-city residents of Massachusetts are deciding if they want to be able to drive to the corner store to buy marijuana. State officials delayed...

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...

Only 2 Opioid Related Deaths In Brookline In 2016

Last year two people in Brookline overdosed on opioids, according to a new report by the state. That number is down from the three...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Celebrates National Public Health Week

Brookline residents had the chance to concoct chemical-free home cleaning products as part of a Brookline 2017 National Public Health Week event: “It’s Easy...

Joslin Diabetes Center To Honor Brookline Resident

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 8, Brookline resident Kathryn Ham was told she would never be able to have children, she would...

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...