Brookline To Host Info Session On Town's Budgeting Process

BROOKLINE, MA — The Town of Brookline is inviting residents to a virtual information session this month to learn more about the town’s budgeting process.

The virtual forum will take place on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. It will also be broadcast by Brookline Interactive Group and on BIG's Civic Channel - Comcast channel 23, and RCN channels 15/613.

The Brookline Budget Forum will give residents an opportunity to hear directly from Town Administrator Mel Kleckner as he provides insight on municipal finance and the town's annual budget process.

"I encourage residents to join us later this month to learn more about the town's budget and how it comes to fruition,” said Kleckner in a statement. "This meeting serves as an easy and convenient way to keep up with the town's budgeting process, as well as an opportunity for residents to provide input that will inform the budgeting process for the coming year.”

The event will include an early outlook on the town's Fiscal Year 2023 budget as its development gets underway, and residents will have an opportunity to provide general input on town budget priorities.

Kleckner also will speak about ways the town may use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. Brookline received about $43 million allocated through ARPA, which was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The money is intended to support the U.S. effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in various ways, including offsetting the economic impact of the pandemic and supporting public health efforts meant to curb the spread of the virus.

To register for the Brookline Budget Forum, click here.