Brookline Select Board Candidate 2021 Profile: Nancy Heller

Nancy Heller shares why she is running for election to Brookline Select Board in a Patch candidate profile for the 2021 Town Election.

Brookline Select Board 2021 Candidate Profile: Zoe Lynn

Zoe Lynn shares why she is running for election to Brookline Select Board in a Patch candidate profile for the 2021 Town Election.

Brookline Elections 2021: Last Day To Register To Vote

The last day to register to vote in the local election next month is April 14. Here's a look at the races, so far.

Federal Taxes In Norfolk County: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting For Brookline Businesses And Nonprofits On April 1

The meeting will be held online via Zoom.

Annual Election Precinct 15 Polling Location Change In Town Of Brookline

See article below for a full update from the Town of Brookline.

Brookline Candidates To Debate At Racial Equity Forum

It comes at a time when Brookline is grappling with how to address systemic racism, anti-Asian violence and the role of police in town.

Brookline Select Board Preview: VineRipe Grill, Disparity Report

The Brookline Select Board will also discuss next steps with the Gateway East project, elections and budgets.

Town Of Brookline Survey For Coolidge Corner And JFK Crossing Businesses And Non-Profits

See article below for a full update from the Town of Brookline.

Letter: Nancy Heller To Run Again For Brookline Select Board

"While we hope that the pandemic will end in the foreseeable future, we have much work to do," Heller said.

Brookline's Zoe Lynn To Run For Select Board

Brookline prepares to head to the polls in May, the town's former sustainability program administrator is running for a top local seat.

Brookline Town Meeting Moderator To Step Down After 27 Years

Sandy Gadsby has been the moderator for nearly three decades. Since at least 2000, he has run unopposed.

Brookline’s Newest Energy Option: The ‘Netflix’ Of Solar

It’s one of the easiest ways to save money and support local clean energy jobs. And it’s as simple as subscribing to Netflix.

Brookline Town Election: 18 People Have Declared Intention To Run

The Brookline election slate is beginning to fill out, with 18 candidates pulling papers for townwide office ahead of the May election.

Police Spend Too Much Time At Housing Authority: Task Force

A task force is set to recommend that police eliminate the police beat, but have had trouble hearing from marginalized populations there.

Making The Most Of America Saves Week

Promoting Good Financial Habits

Brookline Select Board Chair Bernard Greene To Run For Reelection

Bernard Greene, who was first elected to the Select Board in 2015, said he is running again this May to keep his seat.

Brookline Select Board Condemns Hate, Harassment Of Colleague

Several members of the Brookline Select Board condemned the harassment of their colleague Raul Fernandez.

Community Solar Finally Comes to Brookline

Community solar: a win-win for your wallet and the environment -- no equipment required.

Public Hearing Attendees Split On Police In Brookline Schools

Some lauded the school officer as a trusted adult for students, while others questioned why a social service worker couldn't fill that role.

'Reimagine Policing' Task Force To Hold Public Hearings

The task force and its subcommittees are holding public meetings this week after months of research into police practices in Brookline.

Brookline Budget Forum

The event will also include an early outlook on the town’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget as its development gets underway.

See How Brookline's Budget Is Made

If you've ever wondered how Brookline officials create the annual budget, the town is hosting a virtual information session to explain.

Brookline Official Calls Town Negligent In Racism Case

Brookline Select Board member Raul Fernandez is publically urging the Supreme Judicial Court​ to rule against the town and his board.

Hearings With The Social Security Administration During Covid-19

New Safe and Secure Hearing Options

Baker Administration Announces Further Restrictions To The State's Reopening Plan

Effective December 26, most industries in Massachusetts will be subject to a 25% capacity limit.

Brookline Director Joins MA Public Health Association Board

Brookline's Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett was tapped to join the Massachusetts Public Health Association's board of directors.

Brookline Eyes Further Restrictions Amid Coronavirus Surge

Neighboring communities have committed to roll back reopening protocols in an effort to curb rising coronavirus case counts.

Brookline Recognized For Budget Presentation

A professional association has recognized Brookline's 2021 budget presentation as one of the best in the country.

Brookline Rejects Ban On Spending In Firefighter Lawsuit

The town's Legislature wanted to stop the town from spending money on a lawsuit that's been locked in court for years.

Brookline Town Meeting Night 5: Lawsuit Power And Budget Equity

Here's a look at what else Brookline Town Meeting may vote on Night 5 of the Fall Town Meeting 2020.

Brookline Eyes Rank-Choice Voting For Town Elections

Town Meeting member voted to study how ranked-choice voting could work, how much it might cost and what it would entail to bring it to town.

Brookline To Vote On Whether To Stop Voting For Town Clerk

Here's a look at what else Brookline Town Meeting discussed on Night 4 of the Fall Town Meeting 2020.

Brookline Town Meeting Passes Proposal To Phase Out Tobacco Use

They also voted to ban all gendered pronouns in its bylaws and limit the town from making NDAs a condition of some lawsuits settlements.

Brookline Town Meeting Adjusts Affordable Housing, Eyes Airbnb

Here's a look at what Brookline Town Meeting tackled on Night 2 of the Fall Town Meeting 2020.

Brookline Town Meeting Approves $33M For Brookline High School

Here's a look at what Brookline Town Meeting tackled on Night 1 of the Fall Town Meeting 2020.

Brookline Fall Town Meeting 2020: What To Know

The town's legislative branch is set to vote on everything from use of gendered pronouns in the bylaws to new fossil fuel regulations.

MA House Budget Would Allocate More Money For Brookline METCO

The House bill as is would support for poverty services and education in Brookline and expand abortion access.

Social Security Spouses' Benefits Explained

Helping you understand how your retirement might affect your spouse.

Election Results: Trump's Brookline Vote Decreased From 2016

Did Trump get more support in Brookline in 2020 than 2016? See the vote totals here.