Infrastructure
Town Reaches Temporary 40B Safe Harbor
The Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has certified that the Town of Brookline is in compliance with its Housing Production Plan,...
Mass Pike Rebuild Project Could Mean Better Public Transit For Brookline
As MassDOT looks to finalize the details of its I-90 Allston Interchange Improvement Project, Brookline is weighing in on the project.
Curving around old rail...
No Crossing Guard? Town Meeting Member Takes Matters Into Her Own...
At 7:30 a.m. she pulled up in her little silver car, parked on Waverly Street and walked down to the corner where Waverly meets...
Traffic Alert: Beacon Street To Close In Coolidge Corner After 9...
Beacon Street from Pleasant Street to Harvard on the Westbound side (think: the opposite side from Trader Joe's) will be closed from 9:00 p.m....
Green Line Train Blocking Intersection Of Dean Road & Beacon Street
Just before 1:00 p.m. a Green Line C train stopped on its way inbound, blocking Dean Road at Beacon Street. MBTA officials were on...
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...
Daniel Marr & Son Installs Steel At Children’s Hospital-Brookline Site
Boston Children’s Hospital is expanding its facilities and care outside of its Longwood campus to One Brookline Place and Two Brookline Place. The project...
Green Line “Power Issues” Prompt Delays – Again
The MBTA said a power problem was to blame for causing delays on the Green Line's C and D lines on Monday afternoon. Sound...
Slick Roads In Brookline This Morning
The governor and state officials have been saying if you don't have to, don't drive today as the roads are slick. And that is...
Click It Or Ticket: Brookline Police Join State Campaign
If you do not make a habit of wearing your seat-belt, which is the law, Brookline Police could pull you over this month. It...
School Capital Subcommittee Meeting
The School Capital Improvements Subcommittee will be meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the 5th Floor Conference...
Townwide Parking Ban Advisory
A townwide parking ban due to the forecasted snowfall will go into effect Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 01:00 a.m. and will last until...
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...
Fallon Ambulance Equips Brookline First Responders
The rising opioid crisis and violence against first responders are demonstrating a need for first responders to have access to safety and medical equipment.
“You...
Update To January 4th Recycling Pickup Schedule
Due to unforeseen circumstances, RECYCLED materials will not be collected today (Thursday, January 4th) as expected. They will be picked up tomorrow (Friday, January...
State Money Helps Massachusetts Communities Save The Environment
When more than 200 communities across the state take small steps to become more energy efficient, the cumulative impact can be significant.
In December, the...
What’s Up With All Those Black Trash Carts Around Brookline? Pay-As-You-Throw.
You could not miss them this weekend. Sunday morning the streets were lined with the black trash carts. What are they for? It is...
Brookline Looking Years Ahead With Major Parcel Study
Brookline schools are not the only ones in need of more space - several town departments are running short as well. In an effort...
Best & Worst Driving Cities In Massachusetts
Massachusetts may have a reputation for bad driving, but now there is a closer look where those drivers are exactly.
A new study by Quote Wizard, available here, found...
Placard Abuse Prevention Week
The Brookline Police Department will be participating in Placard Abuse Prevention Week to help reduce the misuse of placards statewide. Placard Abuse Prevention Week,...
Town Of Brookline Provides Update On In-Town Testing Initiative
Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett wishes to provide residents with an update on the town's COVID-19 testing site, and urge continued vigilance against the...
Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Construction Is Underway
Commonwealth Avenue bridge construction is underway.
We encourage motorists, bicyclist, and pedestrians to stay clear of the area and seek alternate routes during the re-build....
Shuttle Buses Replace D Line Trolleys This Weekend
Tree pruning and removal will disrupt the Green D Line trolleys in Brookline and Newton during the next three weekends.
MBTA crews will be working...
25 mph As The Default In Brookline?
How fast should you be driving around Brookline? Not fast, say many residents and the transportation division often gets an ear full about it....
Brookline To Take Largest Town Title After Framingham Recount
They really did it. Framingham voters elected to become a city, the voter recount showed Monday. The recount today affirmed the results of the...
Claremont Companies Breaks Ground on New Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline...
Claremont Companies officially broke ground on Tuesday on Hilton Garden Inn Boston Brookline, Hilton’s upscale yet affordable global brand of hotels.
During the groundbreaking ceremony,...
Brookline Hubway Stations Set To Return Friday
If you have been wondering where Brookline's four Hubway's stations are now that it is (sort of ) nice out, grab your bike helmets...
Free Bluebikes In Boston Area This Saturday
This Saturday, Bluebikes are free to cyclists in the Boston area.
Outdoor retailer REI is partnering with Bluebikes for an “adventure pass.” The bikes are...
Babcock Street Gets Temporary Hubway Bike Station
With the Commonwealth Avenue bridge construction now underway, many commuters will find themselves struggling to get to work.
Commonwealth Avenue will close to all traffic...
Brookline Town Administrator Selects Police Chief Candidate for Select Board Approval
Town Administrator Mel Kleckner is pleased to share that he has selected Chief Ashley Alexander Gonzalez, who has over 33 years of experience in...
Town Of Brookline Names Sigalle Reiss As Director Of Public...
Town Administrator Mel Kleckner is pleased to announce that Sigalle Reiss has been appointed to be the Town of Brookline's Director of Public Health...
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...
