Brookline Launches Work From Home Pilot Program

BROOKLINE, MA — The Town of Brookline has launched a Work From Home Pilot Program for Town Hall employees, which officially began on Tuesday, Sept. 7 and will continue for three months.

The program aims to alleviate space constraint issues at the Town Hall and help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, said Town Administrator Mel Kleckner. The town hopes the program will eventually serve as a tool to help employee recruitment and retention.

"This pilot program will provide the town with insight into whether or not work from home options are feasible going forward, even after the pandemic," said Kleckner in a statement. "Space has been an issue at Town Hall for a long time, and it is our hope that this will help remedy the problem, while also addressing COVID-19 concerns."

As part of the program, Town Hall employees have the option to work from home up to three days per week. Eighty-six employees from 13 programs are participating in the pilot and have confirmed their work-from home schedules with their supervisors.

At the end of the three-month trial, the town will measure the potential environmental impact of the program by issuing a survey to assess participants' modes of transportation to work. The results will be compared to a 2019 transportation demand management study.

Kleckner said the concierge desk at Town Hall will always be staffed during business hours, but residents should continue to schedule appointments here. To find contact information for individual departments, click here.