Brookline Bicycle Advisory Committee
AGENDA
Monday, September 11, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
Brookline Town Hall 408
333 Washington Street
Brookline, MA 02445
1. Introductions
2. Review of August 2017 meeting minutes
3. Selection of Chair and Secretary...
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Oppose The Construction Of A 120-ft Monopole Cell Tower
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Recycling Corner: A Color-Coded Primer For Residents
If you are in one of the 13,200 households subscribing to municipal waste services, the following information might be helpful. It is color-coded!
BLACK
Every household...
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Did you know the Brookline Police Department has a Bike Unit which consists of 17 officers?
These 17 officers come from various Divisions throughout the...
New 25 mph Default Speed Limit In Brookline
This week Brookline's default speed limit went down to 25 mph where not otherwise posted.
State law historically made a reduction in the speed limit...
Brookline Disaster Prep: What About Your Pets?
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Power Outage In Brookline: More Than 200 Without Power
If you have called Eversource to let them know your power is out, you are not alone.
Some 220 people in Brookline are without power....
Simple Recycling: Residents “Going Pink” To Go Green
In a growing number of suburbs, going green actually means going pink. These towns have joined forces with a private company, Simple Recycling, to make...
New Pipeline – Access Northeast (Ane) Will Be Unnecessary Shortly After...
A new report by Synapse Energy Economics released on February 7th, 2017 shows that the new natural gas pipeline project advanced by Governor Baker and...
Brookline Rolls Out Parking Meter Mobile App: Pay Meters From Your...
After more than a year of investigating and discussion, Brookline has joined Boston and Newton in allowing people to pay for a parking meter...
Is A Parking Space In Brookline Worth $45,000
A piece of real estate about the size of a coffin comes with a drop-dead price in Brookline.
It is nearly $45,000 for a parking...
$60K For An Open Parking Spot?
Would you pay $60K for an open space parkin spot in Brookline?
Spot No. 3 at 114 Addington Road, Brookline, MA 02445, which sold for $45K...
Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Center Closed September 19
Due to the inclement weather, the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Center will be closed on Tuesday, September 19th. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Brookline Household
Hazardous...
Revitalize Beacon Street By Redeveloping The Holiday Inn Site
The Fallon Corporation’s proposal to redevelop the Holiday Inn site (1200 Beacon Street) is an important opportunity for Brookline. The Fallon plan would replace...
Brookline Looks To Voters To Help Fund High School Expansion
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A need to improve pedestrian right-of-ways along Beacon Street and Harvard Street, has prompted the town to survey its ramps and walkways and bring...
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...
MBTA’s Green Line Trolleys Could Be Totally Replaced
Gov. Charlie Baker has repeatedly emphasized the need to focus on the MBTA's nuts and bolts infrastructure problems, improving signal systems, track and third...
Brookline Library Provides Update On Hours & Programming
Library Director Sara Slymon is pleased to announce several updates on the Public Library of Brookline's operations, including expanded pickup hours and new programming.
Beginning...
Water Main Break Cleared; All Roads Open
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Green Line “Power Issues” Prompt Delays – Again
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Share Your Vision For Commercial Development
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Recycling Corner: Hybrid Pay As You Throw Program Provides An Amnesty...
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Brookline Police Ask Residents To Share Security Camera Footage
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Sidewalk Snow/Ice Removal, Enforcement, & Reporting
Sidewalk Snow/Ice Removal Bylaw Enforcement:
The current deadline for Sidewalk Snow/Ice Removal By-Law enforcement for commercial and multi-family buildings is 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March...
Hubway To Become Blue Bikes, Expand To 3,000 Bikes In 2019
Boston’s public bike-share service, Hubway, announced a new partnership Wednesday with Blue Cross Blue Shield, a health insurance company, that will expand and rebrand...
New Speed Limit Comes To Brookline
Drivers will soon have to slow down as they navigate Brookline’s roads.
In October 2017, the Transportation Board voted in favor of establishing a new...
Brookline Fire Department Shares Safety Tips During National Fire Prevention Week
As part of National Fire Prevention Week, Chief John F. Sullivan and the Brookline Fire Department would like to provide cooking safety tips, and...
Rubin’s Space To Get New Tenant, What Has That To Do...
If you have bean meaning to grab some Indian food from Shan-A-Punjab lately on Harvard Street, bad news. It is closed. Good news? They...