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Brookline Looking To Expand Walking Spaces To Help Social Distancing Amid COVID-19

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As the state of Massachusetts begins to reopen, many cities and towns realize they are going to have to reconfigure areas to create more space so people can stay a safe distance apart.

Boston City Councilors Michelle Wu and Liz Breadon hosted a hearing for safe streets during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We really have to rethink what are the protections we can put in place so there will be enough distancing,” Wu told Bоstоn 25 Nеws. “There are different approaches for different neighborhoods. There are some areas where we should talk about closing down the street and making it a pedestrian walkway.”

Chris Dempsey, the director of transportation for Massachusetts, said we should also focus these efforts on neighborhood streets.

“Places where people want to get out a little bit more, get more fresh air, get to the grocery store, talk to a neighbor without feeling like they are scrunched on the sidewalk,” Dempsey said.

Brookline has already shut down some stretches of street parking and expanded the sidewalks into those areas.

“In Brookline they have actually taken more space for walking to the grocery store or walk to health care appointments on some of their major streets,” Dempsey said.

Cambridge is also working with its expert advisory panel about future considerations.

Happy Passover

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Passover, Hebrew Pesaḥ, or Pesach, in Judaism, holiday commemorating the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction, or the sparing of the firstborn of the Israelites, when the Lord “smote the land of Egypt” on the eve of the Exodus. The festival thus marks the first and most momentous event in Jewish history.

Passover begins with the 15th and ends with the 21st (or, outside of Israel and among Reform Jews, the 22nd) day of the month of Nisan (March or April). On these seven (or eight) days, all leaven, whether in bread or other mixture, is prohibited, and only unleavened bread, called matzo, may be eaten. The matzo symbolizes both the Hebrews’ suffering while in bondage and the haste with which they left Egypt in the course of the Exodus. Passover is also sometimes called the Festival of Unleavened Bread.

Passover is often celebrated with great pomp and ceremony, especially on the first night, when a special family meal called the seder is held. At the seder foods of symbolic significance commemorating the Hebrews’ liberation are eaten, and prayers and traditional recitations are performed. Though the festival of Passover is meant to be one of great rejoicing, strict dietary laws must be observed, and special prohibitions restrict work at the beginning and end of the celebration.

All Brookline Residents Encouraged To Complete Census During Time At Home

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With residents spending time at home as part of the fight against COVID-19, the Select Board and Census Complete Count Committee would like to encourage residents to set aside 10 minutes to complete the 2020 census.

The 2020 Census can be completed online here. The Census can also be completed by mail or over the phone. The Census is available in 12 languages in addition to English. Residents should report all people living in their home, including children and infants, regardless of whether or not they are named on the mortgage or lease.

The Census counts everyone living in the United States, regardless of citizenship status, and all respondents’ personal information is fully protected by law from being used for any other purpose beyond counting the population.

“It has never been easier to fill out the census, and while the circumstances that are keeping us all home are certainly unfortunate, it does allow us all that little bit of extra time to take care of something as important as the census,” Select Board Member and Complete Count Committee Co-Chair Raul Fernandez said.

Select Board Member and Complete Count Committee Co-Chair Nancy Heller added, “I hope residents will set aside the 10 minutes it takes to complete the census and ensure that we get a full picture of the amount of residents in town, which will impact the way we’re represented in Congress and the federal funding we’ll receive for the next decade.”

Starting in March, residents nationwide began to receive invitations to complete the census. Due to COVID-19, the deadline for collection of data is August 14, 2020.

According to Secretary of State William Galvin’s website dedicated to the Massachusetts 2020 Census here, the census impacts how much federal and state funding is given to communities for various projects in areas like schools and childcare, roads and bridges, public transportation and public health.

The census also impacts the state’s representation in Congress and how many votes it has in the Electoral College, as well as representation in state and local government.

Anyone with questions about the 2020 United States Census may call the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Census Division at 833-MA1-2020, or the Census Bureau at 1-844-330-2020 from 07:00 a.m. to 01:00 a.m.

For more information about the 2020 census, please visit here.

Town Of Brookline Provides Update On COVID-19 Response

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The Brookline Select Board, Town Administrator Mel Kleckner and Director of Health and Human Services Dr. Swannie Jett wish to provide the community with several important updates about the town’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 emergency.

There are now 27 positive cases of COVID-19 among residents in Brookline, according to the Department of Brookline Public Health, as well as three cases among non-resident employees of the town.

The Town of Brookline’s COVID-19 website, BrooklineCOVID19.com, is updated regularly with a variety of information about the emergency’s impact on services and the community.

Emergency Operations Center Update

Brookline’s Emergency Operations Center has now been activated for two weeks as the town streamlines its response effort related to COVID-19. The EOC represents a multi-disciplinary team brought together to provide logistical, planning and operational support. Members from Brookline police, fire, recreation, health, school and many other departments are working together to support public safety and continue essential functions in Brookline. The EOC is also planning for the future needs and logistics of the Town in mitigating the effects of COVID-19.

This week, members of the EOC worked in concert with state and regional partners through DPH and MEMA in order to receive essential supplies. This resulted in the distribution of a number of essential materials to the Police and Fire Departments, including thermometers and personal protective equipment (PPE). Currently, all PPE through normal distribution channels are on a backorder, so these avenues are vital in maintaining current response capabilities.

The EOC staff continues to create and distribute fliers throughout town in an effort to disseminate essential information to residents. These fliers contain crucial information and provide access to Brookline’s most vulnerable citizens, who may otherwise not be able to utilize the Town’s web resources.

EOC liaisons for various outreach organizations continue to reach out to the local service providers to understand and respond to those organizations’ needs. Additionally, Brookline Police Officers assigned to the department’s Walk and Talk Unit are in regular contact with Brookline Housing Authority and Teen Center staff and clients to addresses needs and gaps in services.

The BPD Elder Affairs Officer works daily with the Council on Aging social workers and other providers working with seniors in Brookline. The EOC also communicates regularly with Brookline Community Mental Health, as well as the Brookline Food Pantry in order to aid food insecurity prevention efforts in town.

Brookline’s COVID-19 Response, By the Numbers

Emergency Management Director John F. Sullivan wishes to provide the community with a quantifiable update on the efforts of the Brookline’s Emergency Operations Center:

  • Average daily calls to the COVID-19 call center: 35
  • Medical Reserve Corps volunteers: 150
  • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers: 250
  • Number of new, non-affiliated volunteers: 57
  • Residential buildings provided in-depth cleaning guidance: 506

In addition, the Public Schools of Brookline offer the following updates:

  • PSB Prepared and distributed more than 500 meals to students in need
  • Cleaned, prepped and distributed more than 400 Chromebooks to students who need a device at home for remote learning
  • Launched Remote Learning Phase I (March 23-April 03, 2020)
  • Organizing and Planning to launch Remote Learning Phase II (April 06-May 04, 2020)
  • Thousands of remote connections: teachers with parents, teachers with students, principals and school leaders with their school communities, teachers with each other in grade level or content area planning groups, counselors and special educators with vulnerable students and families, and more

Reminder for Restaurants

The Town of Brookline is monitoring a proposal by Governor Charlie Baker’s administration that would allow restaurants to offer alcohol for takeout or delivery, along with food. However, restaurant owners should remember that alcohol deliveries of this sort are currently prohibited both in Massachusetts and in Brookline.

For the latest information regarding food service in Brookline, please visit brooklinecovid19.com/restaurant-restrictions/.

Don’t Flush Sanitizing Wipes

As residents are taking steps at home to keep surfaces disinfected, they’re reminded to avoid flushing any items down the toilet other than toilet paper, including disinfecting wipes.

Many “flushable” wipes are indeed not flushable and can do damage to sewer infrastructure, so residents are strongly encouraged to discard any disinfecting wipes and other materials in the trash.

Tax Deadline Extended

The Commonwealth and federal government have both extended their tax filing deadlines to July 15, 2020.

Additional Updates and Information, In Case You Missed Them

Learning Resources for Students and Families

The Public Schools of Brookline have launched a new website to help students and parents cope with the interruption to students’ learning and routines. These resources are in addition to the work that teachers and schools are providing directly to their students.

The new website includes resources for learning, for families, and from the PSB school libraries.

Additionally, Comcast will be providing two months of free internet service to qualifying families through its Internet Essential program. Please visit here to learn more and apply.

Brookline Interactive Group Seeking Community Feedback

Brookline Interactive Group (BIG) has developed a community survey in order to better serve Brookline residents by providing timely access to important information. BIG will share the results of the survey with government leaders, which will help guide communication efforts as the COVID-19 emergency continues.

To fill out the survey, please visit here.

Tax Relief for Businesses

Governor Baker’s office announced tax penalty relief to support businesses affected by COVID-19. The Department of Revenue today announced that it will waive any late-file or late-pay penalties for returns and payment due for meals and room occupancy taxes between March 20 and May 31, 2020.

Library Expanding Digital Resources and Virtual Access to Staff

Remote library services went live on Thursday, March 26, and include a variety of digital versions of beloved library programs, including virtual storytimes craft-along activities and more. In addition, members will have the opportunity to connect with the library’s reference staff via chat and e-mail.

For a full list of digital resources available on the library’s website, including e-books, movies, music, databases and more, please visit here.

In addition, library staff will be available via email and chat during operating hours from 10:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, beginning tomorrow, March 26, 2020.

For a more on remote services, please visit here.

Libraries will remain closed through the end of April, in conjunction with the extended closure of schools mandated by the state today.

Construction Guidance

The Town of Brookline’s voluntary construction suspension remains in effect. In addition, the commonwealth has issued guidance for construction workers and projects, which is accessible here.

School Closure Extended

The Public Schools of Brookline are closed, and Governor Baker announced that the statewide mandate for schools to remain closed has been extended through the end of April.

Shopping Bag Update

Plastic bag bans statewide have been suspended, including in Brookline. Additionally, Governor Charlie Baker has banned the use of reusable personal shopping bags until further notice.

Information for Those Seeking to Volunteer

To help streamline the effort to mobilize volunteers as appropriate, those interested in volunteering are asked to fill out this online form here.

Brookline COVID-19 Call Center Remains Open

For general COVID-19 questions not specific to the Town of Brookline, please call the state 211 line.

The Town of Brookline has established a call center in order for residents to ask non-medical questions specific to COVID-19 in Brookline. The call center will be staffed Monday through Friday from 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. The number for the call center is 617-879-5636. The call center will continue to be fully staffed through at least the end of next week.

Residents seeking answers to Brookline-specific medical or public health inquiries should continue to contact the Department of Brookline Public Health at 617-730-2300.

Messages left after hours will be returned as soon as possible. Residents can also email their non-medical inquiries to: COVID19Info@brooklinema.gov.

Remember, in the case of emergencies, please call 911.

Submit Medical Questions by E-mail

Residents may submit their medical questions related to COVID-19 via e-mail to covidmedical@brooklinema.gov.

Smoke Alarm Inspections Suspended

Governor Baker’s office issued an order making a change to the inspection statutes that require a smoke and carbon dioxide alarm inspection prior to a residential real estate transaction.

Emergency Parking Rules in Place

For details about emergency parking rules currently in effect, please visit here.

Prevention and What to Do if You Feel Sick

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Brookline Public Health have stated that seniors and those with chronic health conditions are the most at-risk for serious illness caused by the coronavirus; they urge that those in this vulnerable population take appropriate precautions to mitigate their risk of becoming sick. As has been widely suggested, any person who believes they may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should contact their primary care physician immediately.

Federal, state and local health leaders all encourage residents to actively take part in social distancing — avoiding close physical contact with others, especially gatherings of 10 people or more, and working from home — in order to slow the spread of the virus.

Reported symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath and respiratory illness, including pneumonia in severe cases.

If anyone displays symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever, cough or shortness of breath, they should stay home and they are advised to contact their primary care physician. According to the CDC, symptoms of the virus appear within 2-14 days of exposure.

If you feel sick, the CDC recommends:

  • Calling your primary care physician before visiting them in person
  • Staying home and limiting your contact with others
  • Wearing a facemask if you are sick. Masks are not recommended for widespread use by healthy people.

Brookline Public Health recommends that residents continue with good hygiene practices including:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds including under your fingernails. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol content) can be used when soap and water are not available.
  • Keep your hands away from your face.
  • Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing with a tissue and discard it immediately. Cough into the sleeve over your elbow instead of your hand. Wash your hands often when coughing and sneezing.
  • Stay away from people who are sick and stay home when you are sick.

For more information, visit the DPH website by visiting here and the CDC’s website by visiting here.

Free and Reduced Lunch for Brookline Students

Free and reduced price lunches are available for qualifying families on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the period that schools are closed. For information on school lunches, including when and where to pick up lunch for your student, please visit here.

To order lunch online, please visit here.

Brookline Food Pantry Update

For more information about the Brookline Food Pantry’s response to COVID-19, and to sign up for its Brookline Thrives program, please visit here.

Businesses

For the latest information on resources available to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, plese visit here.

Active Town Closures/Cancellations

For updates on active closures and cancellations, please visih here.

† Happy St. Patrick’s Day

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, “the Day of the Festival of Patrick”)!

This cultural and religious celebration is held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the Eastern Orthodox Church, and Lutheran Church. The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks.

Christians also attend church services and the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol are lifted for the day, which has encouraged and propagated the holiday’s tradition of alcohol consumption.

St. Patrick’s Day, while not a legal holiday in the United States, is nonetheless widely recognised and observed throughout the country as a celebration of Irish and Irish-American culture. Celebrations include prominent displays of the colour green, religious observances, numerous parades, and copious consumption of alcohol. The holiday has been celebrated in what is now the U.S. since 1601.

In 2020, for the first time in over 250 years, the parade in New York City, the largest in the world, will be postponed due to concerns about coronavirus.

Make this St. Patrick’s Day very special for your friends, family and loved ones!

First Two Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Brookline

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Brookline announced its first two cases of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, on Wednesday evening. This happens just one day after town officials reassured the community that the town was “at low risk.”

The Town Administrator Mel Kleckner stated that two adult residents have tested positive and are in isolation and are being monitored closely by medical personnel.

One of the adults has a child, who is a student at the Lincoln School. Despite the fact the child has not tested positive or shown symptoms, the school will be closed Thursday and Friday for cleaning. The student has been absent from school for several days.

“The [test] results from the [Massachusetts Department of Public Health] were not unexpected, and the Brookline Public Schools and the Town of Brookline have been working together to plan for such a situation,” wrote in his statement Mel Kleckner.

As a proactive measure, the town will prohibit any non-essential public meetings and events in town or school facilitates until April 30. The town also encouraged private organizations and institutions to cancel large public gatherings, urging older adults and those with health issues to avoid large crowds and large events.

“I believe the most effective public health measure to prevent wide spread of COVID-19 is to encourage social distancing up to six feet and avoid any meeting or public gathering if possible,” Dr. Swannie Jett, Brookline’s health commissioner, said in the statement.

On the town website dedicated to COVID-19 updates, town officials wrote that stopping transmission is no longer feasible. Instead, the goal is delaying and slowing the spread in town.

“We recognize that this is only possible if we are providing a safe and healthy environment, and we are implementing measures to help maintain our safe environment by limiting — not eliminating — contact between people where possible,” the webpage reads.

Happy Presidents’ Day!

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George Washington’s Birthday is a United States Federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States, who was born on February 22, 1732. Since the Uniform Federal Holidays Act of 1971, its observance can occur from February 15 to 21, inclusive.

Colloquially, the day is also known as Presidents’ Day, honoring no specific U.S. president: As one description notes, “Some states do in fact honor both Washington, who was born February 22, and Abraham Lincoln, who was born February 12. But other states honor Washington and Thomas Jefferson, but not Lincoln, on this holiday and some states honor all the presidents.”

The day is a state holiday in most states.

Gianni Gonzalez, 6 Missing

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Boston police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 6-year-old, officials said.

The following was reported to the authorities.

Gianni Gonzalez was last seen at 05:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2010, at 10 Fidelis Way in Brighton, police said.

Giannni was last seen wearing a dark blue coat, grey sweatpants and black and navy blue Nike sneakers.

Anyone who sees Gianni is asked to please call 911 immediately.

Merry Christmas

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The magical season of Christmas is here once more.

One of the true meaning of Christmas is giving and sharing the love and reaching out to those who have touched our lives. It is a time to count our blessings and be grateful for them.

We wish you, your families and your friends a very merry Christmas!

Yom Kippur

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Yom Kippur (Hebrew: יוֹם כִּיפּוּר), also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with an approximate 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services.

The Yom Kippur prayer service includes several unique aspects. One is the actual number of prayer services. Unlike a regular day, which has three prayer services (Ma’ariv, the evening prayer; Shacharit, the morning prayer; and Mincha, the afternoon prayer), or a Shabbat or Yom Tov, which have four prayer services (Ma’ariv; Shacharit; Mussaf, the additional prayer; and Mincha), Yom Kippur has five prayer services (Ma’ariv; Shacharit; Musaf; Mincha; and Ne’ilah, the closing prayer). The prayer services also include private and public confessions of sins (Vidui) and a unique prayer dedicated to the special Yom Kippur avodah (service) of the Kohen Gadol (high priest) in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem.

Starting 2016 the United Nations officially recognizes Yom Kippur, stating that from then on no official meetings would take place on the day. As well, the United Nations stated that, beginning in 2016, they would have nine official holidays and seven floating holidays which each employee would be able to choose one of. It stated that the floating holidays will be Yom Kippur, Day of Vesak, Diwali, Gurpurab, Orthodox Christmas, Orthodox Good Friday, and Presidents’ Day. This was the first time the United Nations officially recognized any Jewish holiday.

There is no specific Hebrew greeting for Yom Kippur, although there are several which are relevant for the day. The standard festival greeting is Chag Sameach – pronounced “chag sah-may-ach” – which means simply “happy holiday” and which can be used as a greeting for any Jewish festival.

Shana Tova | שנה טובה

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The festival of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a joyous occasion celebrated by members of the religious community all over the world.

The festival consists of many elements, including prayer services in synagogues and the blowing of an ancient musical horn called a “shofar”, which is made from a ram’s horn.

One of the most anticipated aspects of Rosh Hashanah is undeniably all of the delicious, sweet foods that Jewish people eat throughout the festival, which starts this year on the evening of Sunday, September 29 and ends on Tuesday, October 01.

During Rosh Hashanah, Jewish people will frequently say the Hebrew phrases “Shana Tova” or “Shana Tova U’Metukah” to one another, meaning: “A good year” or “A good and sweet year.”

Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה), literally meaning the “head [of] the year”, is the Jewish New Year.

The biblical name for this holiday is Yom Teruah (יוֹם תְּרוּעָה), literally “day of shouting or blasting”. It is the first of the Jewish High Holy Days (יָמִים נוֹרָאִים Yamim Nora’im. “Days of Awe”) specified by Leviticus 23:23–32 that occur in the early autumn of the Northern Hemisphere.

Rosh Hashanah is a two-day celebration that begins on the first day of Tishrei, which is the seventh month of the ecclesiastical year. In contrast to the ecclesiastical year, where the first month Nisan, the Passover month, marks Israel’s exodus from Egypt, Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the civil year, according to the teachings of Judaism, and is the traditional anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, the first man and woman according to the Hebrew Bible, and the inauguration of humanity’s role in God’s world.

According to one secular opinion, the holiday owes its timing to the beginning of the economic year in Southwest Asia and Northeast Africa, marking the start of the agricultural cycle.

Rosh Hashanah customs include sounding the shofar (a cleaned-out ram’s horn), as prescribed in the Torah, following the prescription of the Hebrew Bible to “raise a noise” on Yom Teruah. Its rabbinical customs include attending synagogue services and reciting special liturgy about teshuva, as well as enjoying festive meals. Eating symbolic foods is now a tradition, such as apples dipped in honey, hoping to evoke a sweet new year.

Shana Tova!

Brookline Day 2019

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Brookline Day 2019

The inaugural Brookline Day was in 2012. We are proud to invite you to our eighth event, Brookline Day 2019! Brookline Day is a large community event that involves many Brookline Town agencies, businesses, partners, and is headed by the Brookline Recreation Department. 

This year is going to be our biggest and best year yet! We are planning the best vendors, games, inflatables, trucks, food, face painters, bands, prizes, and special activities, that we can find. This is also the 6th year of our Brookline Day 5K Road Race which was a huge hit back in 2013. Brookline Day 2019 is guaranteed to be a great day of family fun that everyone will enjoy.

Updates to the website will be made frequently between now and September 22nd. Please stop back here regularly for the latest information and documents.

The event will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2019, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m.

We will see you soon!

Location:

Brookline Recreation
133 Eliot Street
Brookline, MA 02467

Tel.: 617-730-2069
E–mail: recreation@brooklinema.gov

Mark Robinson Passes At 78

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Mark L. Robinson, 78, a resident of Milton, passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2019, at McClure-Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT.

Mark was a prolific inventor with multiple patents and never saw a problem he could not fix. He was loved by family and friends alike. He will be remembered for his soft-spoken approach and dry, witty sense of humor. He graduated from Brookline, MA. High School and attended MIT in Cambridge, MA. He was an accomplished motorcycle enthusiast, marksman, and a strong believer in our Second Amendment rights.

Mark was born in Boston, MA, on November 30, 1940, to the late Milton and Charlotte Robinson of Brookline, MA. Mark had three siblings who preceded him in death: Bessie Ezekiel, Elsa Wasserman, and Ellen Robinson.

Mark is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Linda Robinson, and their children, Adam (Laura and children, Edward and Sara of Washington, DC), Eli (Lisa and children, Caroline and Charles, of Atlanta, GA), and Jessica Parker (children Jacob, Eben, and Joshua of Pittsburgh, PA). He is also survived by his sister-in-law Marcia Lenick and her husband Lee and brothers-in-law Louis Kaplan and Fred Ezekiel. He was a beloved uncle to his many nieces and nephews.

Mark is survived by his dear friends: Warren Steadman, Bill Wasserman, Tim Therrien, Dave MacFadyen, his Breakfast Buddies and his good friends at the Ethan Allen Firing Range. He was a licensed amateur radio operator extra class, call sign N1MR, a member of ARRL the national association for amateur radio and BARC Burlington, VT Amateur Radio Club. He loved his family, offering advice and counsel to children and grandchildren during visits.

The graveside service is Friday, August 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the New Tifereth Israel of Everett Cemetery in Everett, MA (the cemetery is located next to 174 Fuller Street, Everett, MA).

Donations can be made in Mark’s memory to Chabad of Vermont, Tobin Bridge Chabad or Angel Flight NE.

Public Schedule Of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros Of America

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Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America (Greek: Ελπιδοφόρος; born Ioannis Lambriniadis (Greek: Ιωάννης Λαμπρυνιάδης); November 28, 1967) is a bishop of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Since June 22, 2019, he is the Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

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Fri., Sept. 13, 2019

05:00 p.m. 
Great Vespers – Stavroforia of the Students
Holy Cross Chapel
Hellenic College Holy Cross, 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA

Sat., Sept. 14, 2019 – Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

07:45 a.m. Orthros

09:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy and Ordination to the Priesthood of Deacon Philip Halikias
Holy Cross Chapel
Hellenic College Holy Cross, 50 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA

Sun., Sept. 15, 2019

09:00 a.m. Orthros – 10:00 a.m. ArchieraticalDivine Liturgy
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
514 Parker Street, Boston, MA

Mon., Sept. 16, 2019

11:00 a.m.
Visit of officers and representatives of the Greek Orthodox Church Musicians
Archdiocese Headquarters, NYC

03:00 p.m.
Visit of of the leadership of the Cyprus-U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Archdiocese Headquarters, NYC

Tue., Sept. 17, 2019

07:00 p.m.
A lecture by Rev. Dr. Nicholas Louh:
“Turning Your Faith into a Hands-on Experience that Gives You Hope”
National Philopotchos Center of Philanthropy, 126 E. 37th Street, NYC

Wed., Sept. 18, 2019

10:00 a.m.
Executive Committee Meeting of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the U.S.A.
Archdiocese Headquarters, NYC

Thurs., Sept. 19, 2019

10:00 a.m.
Service of Agiasmos upon the new academic year
Saint Demetrios Greek American Day School, Astoria, NY

07:00 p.m.
“Being Orthodox in a non-Orthodox World,” An Orthodoxy on Tap NYC lecture
Pier A Harbor House, NYC

Fri., Sept. 20, 2019

10:00 a.m.
Visit of the Deputy-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Antonis Diamataris
Archdiocese Headquarters, NYC

11:00 a.m.
Visit of the Minister of the Interior of Greece Takis Theodorikakos
Archdiocese Headquarters, NYC

02:00 p.m.
Visit of the Minister of Culture of Greece Lina Mendoni
Archdiocese Headquarters, NYC

Sat. – Sun., Sept. 21-22, 2019

Synaxis of Abbotts and Abbesses of the Monasteries of the Greek Orthodox Archdicoese
Greek Orthodox Monastery of Saint Nektarios, Roscoe, NY

We Will Never Forget

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The September 11 attacks (also referred to as 9/11) were a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The attacks killed 2,996 people, injured over 6,000 others, and caused at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage. Additional people died of 9/11-related cancer and respiratory diseases in the months and years following the attacks.

  • Karleton Fyfe

One of the victims was from Brookline:

  • Karleton Fyfe, 31

According to the official version, four passenger airliners operated by two major U.S. passenger air carriers (United Airlines and American Airlines)—all of which departed from airports in the northeastern United States bound for San Francisco and Los Angeles—were hijacked by 19 al-Qaeda terrorists. Two of the planes, American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175, were crashed into the North and South towers, respectively, of the World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan. Within an hour and 42 minutes, both 110-story towers collapsed. Debris and the resulting fires caused a partial or complete collapse of all other buildings in the World Trade Center complex, including the 47-story 7 World Trade Center tower, as well as significant damage to ten other large surrounding structures. A third plane, American Airlines Flight 77, was crashed into the Pentagon (the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense) in Arlington County, Virginia, which led to a partial collapse of the building’s west side. The fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, was initially flown toward Washington, DC, but crashed into a field in Stonycreek Township near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after its passengers thwarted the hijackers. 9/11 is the single deadliest terrorist attack in human history and the single deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of the United States, with 343 and 72 killed, respectively.

Suspicion quickly fell on al-Qaeda. The United States responded by launching the War on Terror and invading Afghanistan to depose the Taliban, which had failed to comply with U.S. demands to extradite Osama bin Laden and expel al-Qaeda from Afghanistan. Many countries strengthened their anti-terrorism legislation and expanded the powers of law enforcement and intelligence agencies to prevent terrorist attacks. Although Osama bin Laden, al-Qaeda’s leader, initially denied any involvement, in 2004 he claimed responsibility for the attacks. Al-Qaeda and bin Laden cited U.S. support of Israel, the presence of U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia, and sanctions against Iraq as motives. After evading capture for almost a decade, bin Laden was located in Pakistan and killed by SEAL Team Six of the U.S. Navy in May 2011.

The destruction of the World Trade Center and nearby infrastructure seriously harmed the economy of Lower Manhattan and had a significant effect on global markets, which resulted in the closing of Wall Street until September 17 and the civilian airspace in the U.S. and Canada until September 13. Many closings, evacuations, and cancellations followed, out of respect or fear of further attacks. Cleanup of the World Trade Center site was completed in May 2002, and the Pentagon was repaired within a year. On November 18, 2006, construction of One World Trade Center began at the World Trade Center site. The building opened on November 03, 2014. Numerous memorials have been constructed, including the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington County, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial in a field in Stonycreek Township near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Although not confirmed, there is evidence of alleged Saudi Arabian involvement in the attacks. Given as main evidence in these charges are the contents of the 28 redacted pages of the December 2002 Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 conducted by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. These 28 pages contain information regarding the material and financial assistance given to the hijackers and their affiliates leading up to the attacks by the Saudi Arabian government.

As a consequence of the attacks, the United States of America has been in a state of national emergency ever since 2001.

Experience Of Being A Minority Puts Teens At Higher Risk Of Anxiety, Depression

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Puerto Rican teens growing up as minorities in South Bronx are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than their peers growing up as a majority in Puerto Rico, even under similar conditions of poverty, says a new study in World Psychiatry. Researchers looked at nearly 2,000 Puerto Rican youth over two decades to understand how minority status and factors such as racism, poverty, violence and social support influence mental health. Although youth in Puerto Rico are poorer and face more homicides than young people living in South Bronx, the experience of living as a minority group in the United States led to worse mental health outcomes.

“How others interact with you as a minority can affect your mental health and how you see yourself. The mere experience of growing up as a minority can elevate your psychiatric risks,” says lead author Margarita Alegria, PhD, chief of the Disparities Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). “Exposure to racism and discrimination and the perception of low social position are consequences of minority status that may lead to depression, anxiety and feeling like ‘the other,'” she adds.

The Boricua Youth Study is the first large longitudinal study examining what puts minority youth at risk for depression and anxiety. The study was conducted by Alegria and colleagues at MGH, Harvard Medical School, Columbia University and the University of Puerto Rico. Researchers looked at 1,863 Puerto Rican youth ages 15-29 living in New York’s South Bronx and San Juan, Puerto Rico to explore whether growing up as part of a minority group in disadvantaged neighborhoods puts young people at risk for depression and anxiety and what factors lead to that risk. They also interviewed 1,100 parents and caregivers in both places to get their perspectives.

The researchers examined four general buckets of categories that influence mental health: environmental and social factors, cultural and minority stress, parent and peer relations, and family/individual vulnerability.

The key influencers that put teens at risk for mood disorders included perceived discrimination (i.e. neighborhood discrimination, the stress of being a minority and unfair treatment) and cultural factors (i.e. weaker ethnic identity and intercultural conflict). The strengths of childhood social support and good peer relationships explained the differences in mental health outcomes between minority/majority youth.

As a minority group, youth in South Bronx also face complex home dynamics that could affect their mental health. Families often provide Latino youth with a sense of identity and source of connection to their culture. Researchers found that intergenerational conflicts sometimes stemmed from minority youth assimilating to New York’s cultural norms.

Compared to their peers in Puerto Rico, parents in South Bronx reported more neighborhood discrimination, a lower level of family connection and more family cultural distress. Similarly, young people in South Bronx reported weaker ethnic identity and lower levels of familism than their peers in Puerto Rico.

The authors note that the findings have implications for immigrant youth nationally since “It is not individual risk but rather the environments and social context that could play a prominent role in the development of internalizing disorders.”

Neighborhood-based interventions focused on building positive social relationships, like youth civic organizations in after school programs could be effective ways to combat anxiety and depression among minority youth, the authors add. Strong parental and peer relationships also offer these youth important buffering tools to combat the stress of discrimination and counter the negative social mirror that puts them at risk for internalizing experiences.

The study was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute of Drug Abuse, and the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities.

About the Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital, founded in 1811, is the original and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. The MGH Research Institute conducts the largest hospital-based research program in the nation, with an annual research budget of more than $925 million and comprises more than 8,500 researchers working across more than 30 institutes, centers and departments. In August 2019 the MGH was once again named #2 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its list of “America’s Best Hospitals.”

Location:

Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

Tel.: 617-726-2000

Bay State Acquires Locations In Brookline & Newton

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Bay State Physical Therapy, Massachusetts’ leading provider of physical therapy services, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the Brookline and Newton locations of Wellbridge Physical Therapy.

Wellbridge has been serving the Brookline and Newton communities since 2013 and has a strong reputation for providing high quality clinical care.

“Wellbridge’s great reputation as a provider of high-quality care in the area caught our attention as we looked to expand our ability to serve the Greater Boston market,” said Dr. Steve Windwer, founder and CEO of Bay State Physical Therapy. “Our focus on high quality clinical care and service excellence will allow us to continue to provide patients the experience and patient-centric approach that drew them to Wellbridge. We are also very honored to welcome the employees, patients and families of Wellbridge to the Bay State family,” said Windwer.

Wellbridge’s current ownership will be moving out of state and desired to find a partner that would continue their legacy of care and provide a growth opportunity for their team members. Owners Jessica and Vladimir Shursky noted that “Bay State Physical Therapy felt like the right match. We both started our careers at Bay State Physical Therapy and knew that their care model was a great fit for our patients and team members. It’s difficult to move away from the relationships that we’ve established, but we believe that the culture and legacy of our clinics will continue to flourish with Bay State.”

The acquisition of Wellbridge’s Newton and Brookline locations reflects Bay State’s continued desire to enhance access and better serve its patients and partners. Since its inception, Bay State Physical Therapy has prioritized the outcomes and experiences of its patients and will continue to invest in developing New England’s clinical leader in physical therapy.

About Bay State Physical Therapy

Headquartered just outside of Boston, MA, Bay State Physical Therapy (“Bay State”) is a leading provider of physical therapy and chiropractic services throughout New England. Bay State’s mission is to be devoted to the health and well-being of our patients by offering exceptional, innovative rehabilitation services, to restore each individual’s maximal function with integrity and compassion. Bay State supports its partners and affiliates by investing in the resources, operating expertise, and systems to allow therapists to focus on the patient and the provision of clinical care.

To learn more about partnering or transitioning with Bay State Physical Therapy, please visit here or contact Brady Hill, Vice President of Corporate Development, bhill@baystatept.com.

If you are interested in making an appointment with Bay State, please call 1-866-296-BSPT or schedule online here.

Hellenic College Holy Cross Searching For A New President

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The Board of Trustees of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (HCHC) is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and strategic leader to serve as President of the academic institution.

The candidate must be a practicing Orthodox Christian who possesses strong leadership, administrative, fund-raising, and institutional advancement skills and who will be an effective communicator with the institution’s internal and external constituencies.

HCHC is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and by the Association of Theological Schools. The institution is engaged in educating, forming, and developing seminarians, collegians, and graduate students in preparation for leadership positions in service to the Church and society. It provides liberal arts and theological training in the context of the teachings and traditions of the Orthodox Christian Church and its Hellenic heritage. HCHC houses several high-quality institutes and centers that provide complementary academic assets for faculty, students, and visiting scholars.

It is essential that the President embraces the vision of the institution as the center for the intellectual, educational, and spiritual formation for the Greek Orthodox Church in America. The ideal candidate, clergy or laity, will have a genuine capacity and record as a team builder who can inspire and lead efforts to enhance the institution’s stature and develop its full potential in accordance with its distinct ethos, history, and mission.

Further, the Presidency requires creativity and courage to meet the institution’s challenges and opportunities and build upon its achievements, leading it into a future of ever-changing needs in higher education.

A graduate degree or equivalent experience is required. Proficiency in Modern Greek is preferred. Non-traditional candidates with organizational leadership and development experience are encouraged to apply. Compensation is competitive with institutional peers.

Applicants are to submit a letter of application and a resume or curriculum vitae. Nominators are to submit a letter of recommendation and the nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae. Additional materials will be solicited as needed. The search process strictly adheres to a policy of candidate confidentiality.

Applications or nominations are to be submitted to presidentialsearch@hchc.edu by October 01, 2019.

Hellenic College Holy Cross is an institution of higher learning founded by, associated with, and supported by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

Location:

Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
50 Goddard Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445

Tel.: 617-731-3500

Brookline Police Arrest Man For Throwing Fireworks At People

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Brookline Police arrested a man accused of throwing fireworks at or near people on Monday.

Police said they received several reports around 04:00 p.m. of a tall man with a white t-shirt and maroon pants walking on Walnut Street throwing fireworks. 

When officers arrived, they made contact with a man who matched the description.

The officer said the man became aggressive and irate. He started shouting and swearing at them. He refused to stop and would not answer any questions. 

A witness then told police the man was the one who was setting off fireworks before they arrived.

Officers arrested the man and charged him with disturbing the peace, disorderly contact, possession of firearms and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (box cutter).

MassHousing Provides $6M Affordable Housing Financing For Brookline Senior Living Project

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MassHousing provided a total of $5.5 million in affordable housing financing to 2Life Communities for the development of the Harold and Ronald Brown Family House, which will create 62 new, mixed-income, rental housing units for senior citizens in Brookline.

2Life Communities will develop the new supportive housing on a parcel near Coolidge Corner through a ground lease with Congregation Kehillath Israel. As part of the development, the existing Epstein Auditorium, a structure adjacent to the KI Synagogue, will be demolished and replaced by the new residential building. The Brown Family House will feature 52 one-bedroom apartments and 10 two-bedroom apartments.

MassHousing is providing 2Life Communities with a $5.5 million permanent loan. Other financing sources included $14.7 million in equity financing from state and federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits, allocated by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), $3.4 million in direct support from DHCD, $3 million from the Town of Brookline, and a $2.6 million philanthropic sponsor loan.

Brookline Weighs Facial Recognition Restrictions

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Brookline Town Meeting member Amy Hummel proposed a ban on government use of facial surveillance software, making Brookline the third municipality in Massachusetts to consider restrictions on the emerging technology.

Hummel said she expects the proposed bylaw will be considered by other town meeting members in the fall.

“There are very few legal protections in the country,” Hummel said, referring to laws regulating facial surveillance. “The technology changes and grows so quickly that it’s out in the world long before individuals and legislators can completely understand it.”

Somerville’s city council passed an ordinance in June banning city use of the facial recognition software, becoming the second known U.S. city to do so. The first was San Francisco.

Cambridge’s city councilors are considering a similar proposal.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Massachusetts, which helped draft Somerville’s ordinance, issued a statement applauding the Brookline proposal.

“People should be able to walk around Brookline without worrying that government agencies are keeping tabs on their every movement,” said Kade Crockford, director of the Technology for Liberty Program at the ACLU of Massachusetts.

The ACLU of Massachusetts is pushing for a state moratorium on government use of facial recognition software. They also backed legislation by state Sen. Cynthia Creem and Rep. David Rogers that calls for regulations on the technology.

“For too long, face surveillance technology has gone unregulated, posing a serious threat to our basic civil rights and civil liberties,” Crockford said. “In the absence of state or national action, municipal governments have taken the first steps towards sensible policy.”

Lisa Mariotti Joins Brookline Bank As Manager Of Its West Roxbury Office

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Lisa Mariotti

Brookline Bank announced that Lisa Mariotti has joined the bank as the new Manager of the West Roxbury office. Mariotti brings more than 25 years of financial services management experience to Brookline Bank. 

“We are so pleased to welcome Lisa to our West Roxbury team,” said Leslie Joannides-Burgos, Retail Division Head of Brookline Bank. “She brings a deep knowledge of the community and knows what it takes to serve a full range of business and personal banking customers.”

This is Mariotti’s third banking engagement in West Roxbury where she has stayed active in the community, including recently becoming a board member of the Parkway Community YMCA of West Roxbury. She is looking forward to getting involved with Kiwanis, West Roxbury Main Streets and other community groups. She attended Briarwood College in Connecticut and holds a real estate license. Mariotti resides in Millis, MA.

Contact information:

Lisa Mariotti
1808 Centre Street
West Roxbury, MA 02482

Tel.: 617-327-0358

E–mail: lmariotti@brkl.com

About Brookline Bank

Brookline Bank is a subsidiary of Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKL), and is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts. A full-service financial institution, Brookline Bank provides individuals and businesses with deposit and lending services, residential mortgages and home equity lending, commercial and CRE banking, cash management, merchant services, and access to investment services. Brookline Bank operates 25 offices in Greater Boston. For more information go to brooklinebank.com. Brookline Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash Your Inner Artist

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Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You will go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Guided by a talented and entertaining artist Kristina Elizabeth, you will be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it.

This event gives you everything you need to get up, get out, and get making! Instruction is provided by an expert host, so no experience is required, and everything you need is supplied. Grab your friends to paint, plant, tinker, and build—and give your week something to shout about.

The two-hour event will take place on Monday, August 26, 2019 starting at 07:00 p.m.

The cost per person is $35 and tickets could be purchased here.

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About Kristina Elizabeth

Kristina has been drawing pictures since she could hold a crayon. When she was old enough to have those funny little coloring books where you would dip a pen in water and then put it on the pictures to “magically” reveal the colors, she would rather create her own picture stories on the back, blank pages than color the pictures already there. Growing up, nearly every page of her notebooks in school had a doodle on them or even a little story spreading over multiple pages, often getting her in trouble with teachers. Although, she initially moved to New York City to study Theatre, she soon realized she preferred the visual arts and returned to her first love. Kristina graduated with honors from School of Visual Arts’ Illustration BFA program and is now an award winning illustrator and fine artist. Upon moving to Boston, she discovered a new love in sharing her enthusiasm for art and teaches a variety of college courses in addition to a full time art career and Paint Nite. She loves how Paint Nite can reconnect adults to the creative spirit we all had as children. She does not believe in talent, but believes everyone has the potential to create with passion and practice.

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About Brothers Restaurant

Brothers Restaurant

Brothers Restaurant is the idea of two Chefs that are passionate about the food industry, and decided to become independent and combine all their experience. The two chefs have different skills that are being used to create the ideal restaurant and achieve the goal of opening a restaurant in which we ourselves would want to visit.

Hours: Sun – Wed: 07:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
……………Thu – Sat: 07:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Location:

Brothers Restaurant
404 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02446

Tel.: 617-383-6268

E–mail: info@brothers-restaurant.com

Brookline Bank Unveils Renovated Salem Street Office In Medford

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Brookline Bank earlier this week held a ribbon cutting celebration for its newly renovated 201 Salem Street location in Medford.

The branch office was completely remodeled to deliver a more contemporary and inviting banking environment for both personal and business banking customers.

“I’m so pleased to see Brookline Bank contributing to moving Medford forward,” Medford Mayor Stephanie Burke said in a statement. “This beautiful branch is a great example of how, along with local businesses, we are revitalizing downtown Medford.”

Brookline Bank Names Jane Adler As New CRA Officer

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Jane Adler

Brookline Bank has named Jane Adler as the bank’s new CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) Officer. Adler, an SVP in Commercial Real Estate, will oversee the bank’s CRA initiatives including programs for affordable housing, programs targeting low and middle-income communities and corporate philanthropy. The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 was established to encourage financial institutions to meet the credit needs of the members of the communities in which they operate including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. 

“We are fortunate to have Jane Adler as our new Community Reinvestment Officer.  Her passion for the work and her depth of experience in financial services will strengthen our CRA initiatives throughout the Brookline Bank footprint,” said Darryl Fess, President and CEO, Brookline Bank.

Adler will oversee CRA initiatives including community development lending, equity investments into low-income housing tax credits, and community service projects involving volunteer opportunities for team members of Brookline Bank.

“It is an honor to serve as the Community Reinvestment Act officer for Brookline Bank,” said Jane Adler. “The work is so important to our member communities especially in the area of affordable housing of which there is a critical need in this region, in addition to Brookline Bank’s support for local charitable organizations and other programs.”

Adler is a resident of Framingham, MA. She sits on the board of the Southern Middlesex Opportunity Council and is Vice President of the Board of Downtown Framingham, Inc. She is a member of the Real Estate Finance Association and CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women.)

About Brookline Bank

Brookline Bank is a subsidiary of Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKL), and is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts. A full-service financial institution, Brookline Bank provides individuals and businesses with deposit and lending services, residential mortgages and home equity lending, commercial and CRE banking, cash management, merchant services, and access to investment services. Brookline Bank operates 25 offices in Greater Boston. For more information go to brooklinebank.com. Brookline Bank is an Equal Opportunity and Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.

Trio Arrested After Stolen Car Chase Ends With A Crash

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Three people have been arrested after crashing a stolen vehicle and trying to run from officers in Brookline.

Officers pursuing the stolen silver sedan on Harvard Street followed it onto Marion Street where it came to rest against a small tree on the sidewalk, according to a post on the department’s Twitter page.

Two of the occupants, whose names have not been released, fled on foot and were apprehended nearby.

A third suspect was taken into custody at the scene of the crash.

No injuries were reported.

Jane Sweet Passes At 54

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Jane Sweet of Hyannis died unexpectedly on August 8. She was 54.

She was born on January 23, 1965, and grew up in Fairfield, CT. She attended Lauralton Hall High School in Milford, CT, and Pine Manor College in Brookline, MA.

Jane raised her children in Easton, CT. She had many friends, and was an active volunteer in the community. She will be remembered for her kindness, beautiful smile, and laugh.

She was a summer visitor to Martha’s Vineyard for 25 years. She loved the natural beauty of the Island and spending her days on South Beach listening to music, especially James Taylor, with her family.

Jane is survived by her son Alex Cervone of Oak Bluffs, daughter Victoria Cervone of Edgartown, brothers Philip and David of Connecticut, and sister Helen of New Hampshire. She was predeceased by her parents, Alice and Waldo Sweet, and brother Bryant.

A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Edgartown on Saturday, August 31, at 11:00 a.m.

Analyst Upside Underscores Impressive Expected Growth For Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKL)

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Shaers of Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKL) have been recommended as a long term growth pick. With the firm’s stock price currently trading around $13.99, the firm has proven a solid track record of growth over the recent years. Investors might consider the stock as a long term growth candidate as the firm has yielded 14.90% earnings per share growth over the past 5 years and 8.70% revenue growth over that same time frame.

When it comes to investing in stocks, the question of risk will eventually need to be addressed. Of course, there are no guarantees when investing in the stock market. With this in mind, investors can proceed with a plan that helps minimize risk while still providing the opportunity to experience large profit potential. Each investor may have a different financial situation or tolerance for risk. There is often a fine line between being too aggressive or too conservative with equity investments. Finding that balance between the two extremes may be exactly what the earnest investor strives to do when tackling the markets.

Long-term growth (LTG) is an investing strategy where a stock will (hopefully) grow in value for a relatively long period of time. Long-term growth should be considered to be a relative term, due to different styles and goals of investors, but the endgame is the same.

Recent Performance

Let’s take a look at how the stock has been performing recently. Over the past twelve months, Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKL)’s stock was 1.23%. Over the last week of the month, it was 0.14%, -7.84% over the last quarter, and -13.80% for the past six months.

Over the past 50 days, Brookline Bancorp, Inc.’s stock is -10.26% off of the high and 2.38% removed from the low. Their 52-Week High and Low are as follows: -23.76% (High), 8.96%, (Low).

Analyst Recommendation

Despite the past success, investors want to know where the stock is headed from here. Analysts covering the shares have a consensus short-term price target of $15.50 on the equity. Analysts have a consensus recommendation of 2.60 based on a 1 to 5 scale where 1 represents a Strong Buy and 5 a Strong Sell.

Many active investors will use technical analysis when conducting stock research. Technical analysis involves studying trends and trying to predict which trends will continue into the future. Many technical traders will rely on charts to help provide the information they desire. Some technicians will use one or two technical indicators while others will combine many different ones. There are plenty of indicators out there that can be studied. Figuring out which indicators are the most reliable can be a tricky endeavor. Traders may want to try out various combinations in order to identify the ones that seem to provide the best advantage, even if it is a small one.

Federal Reserve Board Issues Enforcement Actions With First Ipswich Bank, Brookline Bank, And Former Employee Of Farmers & Merchants Bank

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The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the execution of the enforcement actions listed below:

  • First Ipswich Bank, Ipswich, Massachusetts Flood insurance violation civil money penalty, dated August 14, 2019;
  • Brookline Bank, Brookline, Massachusetts Flood insurance violation civil money penalty, dated August 15, 2019;
  • Carol Allen, former employee of Farmers & Merchants Bank, Baldwyn, MS Notice of intent to prohibit from banking, seeking restitution, and assessing a civil money penalty, dated August 19, 2019.

Additional enforcement actions can be searched for here.

Brookline Names Ben Lummis Interim Superintendent Of Schools

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The town of Brookline has a new Interim Superintendent of Schools and his name is Ben Lummis.

Ben was recommended unanimously by a search committee to take the role after Superintendent Andrew Bott abruptly resigned last month. On Monday, the School Committee voted him into the position with 9-0 votes.

“This is an extremely challenging time of year to hire anyone in the field of education. We had six applications, of which we invited three candidates to interview with us,” said the district in a press release.

Ben Lummis
Ben Lummis

“By working side by side with Superintendent Bott, and closely with all principals, teachers and administrators, and with the School Committee, Select Board, Town Boards and Commissions, Town departments, PTO leaders, and community members, Mr. Lummis has the relationships needed to successfully lead the district through the 2019-2020 school year,” reads the statement.

Ben Lummis joined the Public Schools of Brookline in 2015 as the Special Assistant to the Superintendent for Strategy and Performance. Mr. Lummis is an accomplished leader, problem solver, and team builder who has worked in public education for twenty years.

Mr. Lummis worked as a Vice President at the National Center on Time & Learning, leading the TIME Collaborative, a five-state initiative to develop models of high quality expanded time schools. In this position, Mr. Lummis led the team responsible for direct work with principals, teachers, and district leaders helping them to effectively expand the school day to deepen student engagement, strengthen instruction, and increase academic achievement. Prior to coming to Brookline, he was the Vice President of Educator and Professional Development Programs at EF Education First and a Director at the Center for Collaborative Education. He has served as a School Committee member in Cambridge, and began his career in education as a middle school English teacher in Cambridge and Needham.

As Special Assistant for Strategy and Performance, Mr. Lummis is responsible for the development of the district’s strategic plan, process and decision-making improvements based on staff input and research-based best practices, and creating processes to better support educators in using data to strengthen student learning.

Mr. Lummis earned a Master of Arts degree in Teaching at Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Economics from the University of Michigan.

Matthew Stein Passes At 63

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Matthew Stein

Matthew Stein, the longtime Brookline resident and Police Auxiliary Officer passed away at age 63, on Monday, August 05, 2019.

Beloved son of Bluma (Glickstein) Stein and the late Miklos Stein, survivor of the holocaust. Loving brother of Janet Stein Calm & her husband Fred of Brookline and Andrew Stein & his wife Diane of Maine. Cherished uncle of Lauren and Michael Stein and great-uncle of Delilah and Jameson Lannan.

Deputy Superintendent Myles Murphy described Stein as a people person, enthusiastic and genuine.

“Matt wore his heart on his sleeve and could tell more stories than just about anyone,” Murphy wrote in an email to the deparmtne. “If you gave him the time, he would explain the science behind many daily activities that you’d take for granted. He really loved being part of the BPD and was such a positive presence in person or on the radio. “Greetings and Salutations!”, as he would broadcast and then you would hear multiple responses in kind, from Officers who normally wouldn’t participate in jovial radio communications.”

Services at the Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard Stret, Brookline on Wednesday, August 07 at 12:00 p.m. Burial at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, Centre Street, West Roxbury. Shiva at the home of Janet & Fred Calm.

“He was a pleasure to be around and will be truly missed,” added Murphy.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Brookline Police Association Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 470481, Brookline, MA 02447.

Fired Brookline Firefighter Will Get His Job Back

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Superior Court Judge Douglas Wilkins has upheld an order for the Town of Brookline to reinstate firefighter Gerald Alston, after a Civil Service Commission ruled the town had wrongly fired him.

The town of Brookline appealed.

In an order dated August 02, 2019, Suffolk Superior Court Judge Douglas Wilkins denied the town’s appeal. 

“On the facts found by the Commission, the Brookline Fire Department failed to create a racially fair environment and to eradicate the ongoing effects of racism within its ranks. It follows that there was no ‘just cause’ or that Alston’s termination for ‘unfitness’ was based upon the racially hostile environment, which was the main reason why this African American firefighter allegedly did not ‘fit’ in.”

Gerald Alston came forward to report a racial epithet left on his voicemail nearly a decade ago was fired in 2016.

A GoFundMe campaign had been started in support of Gerald here.

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