Infrastructure
Town Of Brookline Announces Public Building Closures & Trash Pickup Delay...
The Town of Brookline and Department of Public Works Commissioner Erin Gallentine report that there will be no trash or recycling pickup on Friday...
Brookline Police Department Has A Bike Unit Consisting Of 17 Officers
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...
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 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...
Mosquitoes In Brookline Test Positive For West Nile Virus; Community Members...
Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and the Brookline Department of Public Health report that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health detected West Nile Virus (WNV)...
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...
Town Of Brookline Invites Community Members To Participate In Harvard Street...
Town Administrator Chas Carey invites residents to participate in the next round of Harvard Street zoning workshops to help shape the Town's proposal.
In 2022,...
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...
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...
Partial Building Collapse Prompts Inspection Law Concerns In Brookline
A partial building collapse in Brookline, Massachusetts, last week has prompted new concerns about state and local inspection laws.
According to town inspectors, there is...
Town Of Brookline To Raise Parking Rates For The 1st Time...
The Town of Brookline announces that increased parking rates will begin to go into affect in mid-March.
Rates are increasing to $2 per hour.
On January...
Tree Comes Crashing Down On Parked Car In Brookline
A tree came crashing down on a car in Brookline Tuesday.
The unoccupied car was parked on Independence Drive, according to police.
No one was injured...
Cooling Center Information And & Weather Safety Tips Amid Heat Emergency
The Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services has declared a Heat Emergency effective Thursday, July 27 through Saturday, July 29, 2023, and...
Town Of Brookline Shares Information On Vaccination Program For Homebound Residents
The Department of Brookline Public Health wishes to inform the public that it will oversee and administer CoViD-19 vaccinations for homebound residents under a...
Brookline Fire Department Offers Grilling Safety Tips
Chief John F. Sullivan would like to remind Brookline residents to practice safe grilling habits while cooking outdoors this season.
Each year Massachusetts fire departments...
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...
Oppose The Construction Of A 120-ft Monopole Cell Tower
T-Mobile has filed for a variance from the Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals to construct a 120-foot monopole cell tower at the end of...
Town Of Brookline Hosts 14th Annual MRC/CERT/EP Buddy Volunteer Celebration
Emergency Management Director Fire Chief John F. Sullivan is pleased to share the success of the 14th annual MRC/CERT/EP Buddy Volunteer Celebration.
On Thursday, September...
Stakehowders Encouraged To Participate In Next Phase Of Transit-Oriented Zoning Efforts
Town Administrator Chas Carey encourages Brookline residents and community stakeholders to participate in an upcoming meeting as part of the 3rd phase of its...
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...
Town Of Brookline Enacts New Tree Preservation Bylaw & Regulations
The Brookline Department of Public Works wishes to inform the public of the recently enacted Tree Preservation Bylaw and associated Rules and Regulations.
This bylaw...
Update Ahead Of Tropical Storm Elsa, Sign Up For Emergency Alerts
Emergency Management Director John F. Sullivan is recommending that residents take the necessary safety precautions to prepare themselves for potentially serious storm impacts as...
Brookline Fire Department Receives $34,959 Grant For Firefighter Safety Equipment
Fire Chief John F. Sullivan is pleased to report that the Brookline Fire Department received a $34,959 grant from the Department of Fire Services...
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...
New England Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory Opens For Business
Today, July 22, 2019, the Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Boston Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...
Town Of Brookline Shares Success Of Tech Buddies Program
Emergency Management Director Fire Chief John Sullivan is pleased to share the success of Brookline's Tech Buddies program.
The program provides a free tablet and/or...
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...
Brookline Department Of Public Works Provides Trash & Recycling Collection Update
Commissioner Erin Chute Gallentine and the Department of Public Works announces it has repeated its Monday pickup routes today, and will repeat its Tuesday...
Tips To Keep Warm In Brookline
You do not a weatherman to tell you it is cold outside as it is the first thing most of us are thinking when we step...
Brookline Department Of Public Health Asks Residents To Take CoViD-19 Vaccine...
Town Administrator Mel Kleckner and Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett would like to invite Brookline residents who are 18 years or older to take...
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...
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...
