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Brookline Democrats To Caucus

Brookline Democrats will be holding a caucus at 2:00 p.m. Feb. 3 to elect delegates to the 2018 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, which will be...

Brookline’s Tommy Vitolo Running For State Representative

After years spent advocating for articles at Town Meeting and serving on town committees, Tommy Vitolo has set his sights on Beacon Hill. Following 18...

Washington Square Academy’s Haunted Carnival & Fundraiser

Every year for the last 10 years, a local micro school in Brookline, Washington Square Academy (WSA), has celebrated Halloween with creativity and enthusiasm. Like...

Brookline, Newton, Cambridge & Boston Police Chiefs: Police Are Human, Too

When you think of a police officer, "approachable" and "friendly" might not be the first two qualities that come to mind. But the heads...
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Retired Appeals Court Judge James F. McHugh Joins The Mediation Group

Retired Appeals Court Judge James F. McHugh has joined The Mediation Group (TMG) in Brookline. James F. ("Jim”) McHugh was appointed by Gov. Michael Dukakis as...

Brookline Looks To Voters To Help Fund High School Expansion

A Proposition 2 1/2 override is on its way to Brookline voters in May to help fund the high school expansion. During a joint...

Brookline Fire Department Reminds Residents To Change Their Smoke Alarm Batteries...

As Daylight saving time nears an end, Fire Chief John F. Sullivan and the Brookline Fire Department would like to remind residents to change...

Waxy’s Closed At Kingston Collection

The signs on the doors read: “Closed for renovations – Thank you Kingston for your business.” Waxy’s: The Modern Irish Bar opened in January 2016...

Brookline Green Electricity Renewed For Two Years, Default Offering Will Reach...

The Town’s electricity supply program, Brookline Green Electricity (BGE), will begin a new supply contract in December 2022, which will provide fixed prices for...

Supreme Judicial Court Affirms Dismissal Of Tobacco Industry’s Challenge, Upholds Brookline’s...

In a win for health and wellness advocates and for the vitality and importance of municipal government, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has upheld...

Welcome Dr. Swannie Jett At Department Of Public Health Open House

On Thursday, September 28, 2017, the Brookline Department of Public Health will host an Open House at 11 Pierce Street, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., to...

Possible Hoarding May Have Fueled Apartment Fire In Brookline

Officials say a possible case of hoarding may have caused a fire at an apartment building Friday morning in Brookline, Massachusetts. Firefighters were called to...

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...

26th Annual “A Woman Who Inspires Me” Essay Contest

In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the Brookline Commission for Women (BCW) is currently running its 26th annual “A Woman Who Inspires Me” Essay Contest and accepting nominations for the 2018...

Bab Korean Bistro, Brookline’s New Korean Restaurant

To indicate interest in the event, please RSVP here.  

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...

Brookline’s Fire Stations Hold Moment Of Silence

As police and fire departments across the country remember those who died as a result of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Commonwealth...

Brookline Golf Course To Host The Sunset Concert 2023

The Brookline Recreation Department and the Brookline Golf Course would like to share updated information on ticketing for The Sunset Concert. This is the first...

Specialty Cheese Shop Curds & Co. Comes To Brookline Village

Curds & Co. is bringing delectable cheeses, jams and other treats to Brookline Village. The specialty cheese shop opens this week on Washington Street in...

Brookline Police Officer Involved Crash In Coolidge Corner

Brookline police are using the word "lucky" to describe the outcome of a non fatal crash involving a police officer in his police SUV...

Looking To Hire Part-Time Merchandiser

Who we are: Jacent was formed in 2016 by the merger of two pioneers in impulse merchandising with a combined 60 years of experience....

Breadboard Bakery Brings Kolaches To Brookline

Kolaches, the pastry that can be described as cross between a doughnut and a cheesecake, or similar to a danish, have been traditionally difficult...

Puerto Rican Couple Brings Baby To Boston For Life-Saving Care

A Puerto Rico couple has made it to Boston in the wake of Hurricane Maria to save their baby's life. The couple is staying with...

College, Town Locked In Land Dispute

Pine Manor College is locked in a land battle with the town where it is located. The college's president Thomas O'Reilly says a year ago,...

Deb Goldberg Defeats State Sen. Barry Finegold & State Rep. Tom...

Deb Goldberg has won a three-way Democratic primary for Massachusetts state treasurer. The former Brookline selectwoman defeated state Sen. Barry Finegold of Andover and state...

I Do Not Support George Floyd And Refuse To See Him...

"Confession: I DO NOT support George Floyd and I refuse to see him as a martyr. But I hope his family receives justice.” Candace Owens https://www.facebook.com/realCandaceOwens/videos/273957870461345/?d=null&vh=e https://www.facebook.com/RealVinceJames/videos/2585631978421954/

Town Of Brookline Ends Vaccine Requirement At Businesses

Acting Health Commissioner Patrick Maloney announces that the Town of Brookline is ending its requirement that certain businesses must verify patrons' CoViD-19 vaccination status,...

Looking To Hire Fire Alarm Operators

Here is some additional information on the Fire Alarm Operator position and its upcoming exam in the image below. Apply for the exam here.  

“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...

Brookline Public Health Releases 2023 Marijuana Landscape Assessment

Town Administrator Chas Carey and Director of Public Health & Human Services Sigalle Reiss announce the release of Brookline's 2023 Marijuana Landscape Assessment, developed...

Town Of Brookline Invites Community Members To Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony

Town Administrator Chas Carey and Brookline Veterans' Services Director William T. McGroarty wish to invite community members to the Town of Brookline's annual Veterans...