Infrastructure
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...
Brookline Department Of Public Works To Provide Trash Amnesty Pickups For...
The Town of Brookline will provide a Trash Amnesty pick up the first week of September, as part of the Brookline’s Hybrid Pay-As-You-Throw (HPAYT)...
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...
Grand Reopening Of Larz Anderson Lagoon, Including Temple Of Love, Footbridge...
Commissioner Erin Chute Gallentine and the Brookline Department of Public Works invite members of the community to the grand reopening of the Larz Anderson...
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Continues Major Construction Projects For Trolley And...
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) five-year, $8 billion capital improvement program is well underway with track and signal work starting on the Green Line...
Flooding, Downed Trees Left In Wake Of Overnight Thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorms drifted across parts of Massachusetts Wednesday night, triggering flood warnings, downing trees with strong winds.
Several reports were made for downed trees as...
Construction Set To Begin At Larz Anderson Park’s Lagoon Area
The Brookline Public Works Department wishes to inform the community that long-awaited renovations and construction in the iconic lagoon area of Larz Anderson Park...
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 Public Works Invites Public To Community Engagement Forum
Commissioner Erin Gallentine invites the Brookline community to a forum to meet the DPW Leadership Team, learn about ongoing projects and initiatives, and offer...
Town Of Brookline Shares Information Regarding Election Day Procedures
The Town of Brookline wishes to share important information regarding next week’s presidential election with voters.
The presidential election will be held on Tuesday, Nov....
Town Of Brookline Hires Thomas Barrasso As Director For Sustainability Planning
Town Administrator Mel Kleckner and Planning Director Alison Steinfeld are pleased to announce that Thomas Barrasso has been hired as the first Director for...
Brookline Public Works Launches Sanitation Smartphone App, Extends Hazardous Waste Drop-Off...
The Highway and Sanitation Division of the Brookline Public Works Department announces that it has launched the We Recycle Brookline smartphone app and is...
Select Board Committee On Policing Reforms Remote Meeting
Please register and find the Information to join as an attendee of the October 07, 2020 meeting via confirmation e-mail here.
To join by phone:...
Downed Tree Wrapped In Wire Blocks Newton Street In Brookline
A downed tree in Brookline closed Newton Street Thursday after it blocked access to the road.
The street is blocked from Nelson Drive to the...
Town Of Brookline Announces Cheryl Anne Snyder As New Emergency Management...
Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director John Sullivan is pleased to announce that Cheryl Anne Snyder is the Town of Brookline’s new Emergency Management...
Alexandra Vecchio Selected As Brookline’s New Director Of Parks & Open...
The Town of Brookline and Erin Gallentine, Commissioner of Public Works, are pleased to announce the selection of Alexandra Vecchio as Director of Parks...
Town Of Brookline Recognized In Fortune’s 25 Best Places To Live...
Town Administrator Chas Carey is pleased to announce that the Town of Brookline has been recognized in Fortune’s 25 Best Places to Live for Families.
Brookline was...
Town Of Brookline Appoints Acting Police Chief, Announces Three Promotions
Town Administrator Mel Kleckner is pleased to share that Richard Allen has been selected to serve as Acting Police Chief, and he announces the...
Update On MWRA Water Main Break In Brookline
This morning, MWRA crews were working on a water pipeline in Brookline when a coupling let go causing a large volume of water to...
Brookline Department Of Public Health Shares CoViD-19 Vaccination Distribution Update
Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett wishes to provide an update on the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
As of Monday, February 01, 2021, residents who...
Town Of Brookline, Schools Announce Start Of Cypress Field & Playground...
The Town of Brookline Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that the long-awaited Cypress Field and Playground Renovation Project will begin work...
Brookline Department Of Public Health Ends Suspension Of Organized Athletics
Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett announces that the Brookline Department of Public Health, in consultation with the town Advisory Council on Public Health, has...
Town Of Brookline Partners With Helpsy To Offer Free Clothing Recycling...
The Brookline Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that Brookline has partnered with Helpsy to offer a free and convenient way for...
Brookline Mapped Residents’ Terrible Commute
Finally: someone out there is interested in hearing you complain about your commute.
At the end of April, the transportation division for Brookline, MA, posted a...
Fallen Tree Branch Smashes Car In Brookline
A fallen tree branch smashed a car in Brookline early Friday morning.The large branch left behind significant damage to the car’s windshield and hood...
Town Of Brookline Announces Street Closures For Boston Marathon
Town Administrator Chas Carey and Acting Police Chief Jennifer Paster announce that several roads will be closed on Monday, April 17, 2023 to accommodate...
Brookline Public Works Responds To Multiple Water Main Breaks
Emergency crews for the Brookline Department of Public Works have made significant progress on repairs to several water main breaks, including a major main...
Brookline Looking To Expand Walking Spaces To Help Social Distancing Amid...
As the state of Massachusetts begins to reopen, many cities and towns realize they are going to have to reconfigure areas to create more...
Officials Working To Keep Seniors Cool In Hot Weather
With temperatures soaring into the 90s this week, it is important to check on the elderly who can be more prone to heat stress.
According...
Kara Brewton Named Brookline’s Next Director Of Planning & Community Development
Town Administrator Mel Kleckner is pleased to announce that Kara Brewton has been named the Town of Brookline's next Director of Planning and Community...
Safety Tips for Vulnerable Populations During Emergency Preparedness Month
Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director John Sullivan would like to offer residents tips about ensuring the safety of vulnerable populations ahead of an...
Brookline Select Board To Consider Ballot Questions For Upcoming Town Election
The Select Board invites community members to attend a meeting on March 21, 2023 to share their thoughts and opinions about ballot questions proposed...
