Infrastructure
Town Of Brookline Closes CoViD-19 Testing Site, Urges Continued Vigilance To...
Town Manager Mel Kleckner and Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett wish to inform the public that the town’s CoViD-19 testing site closed on Thursday,...
A Red Cross Blood Drive In The Brookline Area Is Coming...
The United States is experiencing a catastrophic blood shortage, and the Red Cross is encouraging people of all blood types to donate.
Donors of blood,...
Traffic, Parking, Security Plans For U.S. Open Championship
The Town of Brookline, in collaboration with its numerous partners, shares the following information about safety, traffic, and parking plans for the upcoming U.S....
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...
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 Public Works Receives American Public Works Association Accreditation For Fourth...
Commissioner Erin Chute is pleased to announce that the Brookline Department of Public Works has recently received full accreditation by the American Public Works...
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...
“Tech Buddies” Program To Supply Low-Income Seniors With Tablets And Internet...
Town Administrator Mel Klecker and Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director John F. Sullivan would like to share that the Town of Brookline is...
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...
Brookline Department Of Public Health Invites Community To Celebrate National Public...
The Brookline Department of Public Health and Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett invite residents to take part in Brookline’s annual celebration of National Public...
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’s Medical Reserve Corps Receives $5,000 Readiness Grant
The Town of Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services announces that the Brookline Medical Reserve Corps has received a $5,000 grant to...
Brookline Partners With Police Executive Research Forum To Assist In Police...
Town Administrator Mel Kleckner is pleased to announce that the Town of Brookline has partnered with Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) to assist in...
State Changes MBTA Communities Act Guidelines In Response To Brookline’s Efforts
In response to efforts spearheaded by the Town of Brookline and other rapid transit communities, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities...
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 Department Of Public Health Shares CoViD-19 Public Event Guidance Ahead...
With Halloween fast approaching, the Brookline Department of Public Health wishes to share CoViD-19 guidance to help all attendees celebrate public community events safely.
"The...
Brookline Department Of Public Health Declares Heat Emergency, Opens Cooling Centers
The Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services has declared a Heat Emergency effective Monday, July 15, 2024, through Wednesday, July 17, 2024,...
Brookline Public Works Announces Rate Changes For Waste & Bulky Item...
To support program costs, the Town of Brookline announces updated fees for trash collection services, including the collection of bulky items, for residents who...
Brookline’s Task Force To Reimagine Policing Utilizing Survey To Guide Its...
The Task Force to Reimagine Policing in Brookline announces that approximately 25,000 residents will be invited to provide feedback on policing and public safety...
Brookline Looking To Improve Pedestrian Rights Of Way Near Coolidge Corner
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...
Town Of Brookline Names Joseph Callanan Town Counsel
Town Administrator Mel Kleckner is pleased to announce that the Town of Brookline has named Joseph Callanan as Town Counsel. His first day in...
FAA & NASA To Strengthen Partnership In Commercial Space Activities
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support commercial space activities related...
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...
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,...
Brookline Green Electricity Renewed For 3 Years Through December 2027
The Town of Brookline announces the renewal of its Brookline Green Electricity (BGE) program, with new prices in effect from December 2024 through December...
Take Steps To Help Prevent Rodents In Town
Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and the Brookline Department of Public Health urge the community to do their part to help prevent rodents in town...
Town Of Brookline Announces Closure Of Ice Rink Due To Operational...
Recreation Director Leigh Jackson and Parks and Open Space Director Alexandra Vecchio announce that the Town of Brookline's Jack Kirrane Ice Rink has closed...
Brookline Department Of Public Health Shares Hot Weather Safety Tips
With multiple 90-plus degree days already occurring in 2021, Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett and the Brookline Department of Public Health would like to...
Brookline Public Works To Provide Amnesty Trash Collection For Residents
The Town of Brookline will provide a Trash Amnesty pick up during the first week of September, as part of Brookline’s Hybrid Pay-As-You-Throw Trash...
Community Partnership Committee To Support Engagement Around The 2022 U.S. Open
Town Administrator Mel Kleckner and The Country Club’s General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Kristen LaCount, are pleased to welcome the 2022 U.S. Open...
Brookline Indoor Mask Mandate & Vaccination Requirement At Businesses To Remain...
Interim Health Commissioner Patrick Maloney announces that the Town of Brookline's mask mandate and proof of vaccination requirement continues to remain in effect though...
Town Of Brookline Hosts CoViD-19 Vaccination Clinic In Partnership With Transformative...
Interim Health Commissioner Patrick Maloney is pleased to announce that the Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services, in Partnership with Transformative Healthcare,...
