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Hey there, Brookline! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Chestnut Hill Avenue's new bike lanes change your drive?
  • When will the Carnegie Hall concert film hit Coolidge Corner?
  • Could Brookline solar permits really drop from months to one day?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 South End Open Studios and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy and cool; p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 56.
  • Monday: Cloudy with occasional rain, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Transportation Board signs off on redesign of Chestnut Hill Ave with two-way protected bike lane (brookline.news) — Brookline's Transportation Board has unanimously approved a major redesign of Chestnut Hill Avenue, adding a two-way protected bike lane and 65 formalized parallel parking spaces along this key connector between Cleveland Circle and Route 9. Construction could start in the spring, pending any appeal to the Select Board, and will also bring new crosswalks and pedestrian safety upgrades that affect everyday driving, biking, and walking in town.
   

2. Cameron Winter Brings Concert Film to Canada for Screenings │ Exclaim! (exclaim.ca) — Brookline film fans will get a chance to see Cameron Winter's Paul Thomas Anderson–directed concert film Live at Carnegie Hall when it screens at the Coolidge Corner Theatre from December 8 to 10. The movie is part of a wider North American tour that includes major U.S. cities and Canadian stops, with tickets available through the film's website and local box offices.
   

3. Massachusetts bill could cut solar permit waits to 24 hours and save $3,000 for all (wheninyourstate.com) — Brookline homeowners face some of the longest solar permitting waits in Massachusetts, averaging about 125 days and frustrating residents like David Mendels. A statewide bill could introduce automated approvals that cut waits to roughly a day, trim thousands in soft costs, and help Brookline meet its climate goals while officials debate how to balance speed with local safety oversight.
   

4. Mass. restaurant pros say eliminating tips is tricky. Here's why (wickedlocal.com) — Brookline diners may notice local spots like La Morra and Punch Bowl wrestling with whether to keep traditional tipping or switch to higher menu prices and fees. Massachusetts restaurant owners describe how "tip fatigue," new junk-fee rules, and wage gaps between servers and kitchen staff complicate any move away from gratuities, and why many fear losing front-of-house workers if tips disappear.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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