Town Of Brookline And BCF Announce The ARP Community Engagement Process

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

Brookline Partners With PERF For Police Chief Hiring Process

Police Executive Research Forum will work with the town and stakeholders to identify a nationwide pool of candidates.

Brookline Will Hear Land Acknowledgement Before Town Meeting

Town Meeting voted in favor of the bylaw amendment at the May Town Meeting, but is waiting for approval from AG Maura Healey.

Brookline GreenSpace Alliance Decries Driscoll School Turf Field

The organization is urging the town to change the design from a plastic field to a grass surface for environmental and safety purposes.

Brookline Seeking Input On How To Use $43M In ARPA Funding

The town and the Brookline Community Foundation have launched a community engagement process to identify where the funding should go.

Brookline-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Norfolk County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Brookline Names Next Director of Planning, Community Development

Kara Brewton who has served as the town's Economic Development Director since 2008, will begin her new role on Friday, October 8.

Brookline Town Meeting Approves 11M Settlement With Gerald Alston

The agreement states that Alston is required to resign from his firefighter position and not seek future employment with the town.

Brookline Telework Pilot Tackles Space Constraints, COVID Concern

The pilot began Sept. 7, and officials plan to reevaluate and potentially modify it after three months.

Brookline Launches Work From Home Pilot Program

The program aims to alleviate space constraint issues at the Town Hall and help mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Brookline Reps. Vitolo, Coppinger Endorse Auchincloss Reelection

Auchincloss was elected in 202o and will be up for reelection in 2022.

Back Rent Down In Norfolk County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Norfolk County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Brookline Select Board Approves Gerald Alston Warrant Article

The settlement will be voted on by Town Meeting members on Tuesday, Oct. 5.

Brookline Business Owners Suing Town Over Tobacco Ban

The lawsuit claims that the age-based tobacco ban is preempted by state law and violates equal protection guarantees.

Brookline's Age-Based Tobacco Ban Goes Into Effect Sept. 27

The law will ban tobacco and vape sales to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2000.

Brookline Reaches 11M Settlement With Firefighter Gerald Alston

The settlement will now be voted on by Town Meeting members.

Brookline-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In July: Feds

The Norfolk County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

Juvenile Court Cases Return To Brookline After Just 2 Days

The rescission comes after several local officials spoke out against the decision to move the cases to Dedham.

DA Requests Meeting To Discuss Brookline Juvenile Court Cases

Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey recently denounced the decision to move Brookline's juvenile cases to Dedham.

Brookline Town Administrator Mel Kleckner To Step Down Next Year

Kleckner said he does not intend to renew his employment agreement when it expires on September 14, 2022.

Brookline To Consider Proposal To Limit Firearm Businesses

Under the proposal, firearm businesses​ would only be allowed by special permit in General Business zoning districts.

Local Officials Denounce Move Of Brookline Juvenile Court Cases

The DA and police chief have spoken out against Chief Justice Paul Dawley's decision to transfer the town's juvenile cases to Dedham.

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Brookline Select Board Approves B.A.A.'s Boston Marathon Permit

Select Board members recognized the progress the B.A.A. has made in their efforts to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day.

BAA Apologizes For Holding Marathon On Indigenous Peoples Day

In selecting the marathon date, the Boston Athletic Association said it did not mean to take away from Indigenous celebrations.

Brookline Select Board To Vote On Boston Marathon Permit Aug. 31

The vote was delayed on July 27 due to controversy surrounding the race being scheduled on Indigenous Peoples Day.

Brookline Begins Search For New Police Chief

The town is currently seeking executive search consultants to assist with the job marketing and recruitment process.

Brookline Names Justin Casanova-Davis Acting Finance Director

Casanova-Davis began his new position on Monday, August 16.

Census 2020: Brookline's Population Has Grown By 7.6% In 10 Years

According to U.S. Census data released last week, the number of residents in the town has grown from 58,732 to 63,191.

Brookline Awarded Grant To Help Families Access Farmers' Market

The funds will provide 500 residents and their families with coupons to purchase fresh produce and other food products.

Brookline Appoints Members Of 2022 U.S. Open Committee

The Community Partnership Committee will work to identify and plan ways in which the town will profit from next year's competition.

Brookline Launches Website To Track Use Of ARPA Funds

Brookline is set to receive a total of $3.24 million from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Brookline's Search For New Police Chief To Include Public Input

Town Administrator Mel Kleckner said he plans to hire a consultant to engage with and get feedback from the community.

Brookline-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Norfolk County Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Brookline residents.

Brookline's Racial Equity Grant Program Seeking Committee Members

The purpose of the program is to advance equity and racial justice within the Brookline community.

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Select Board Summer Schedule In Town Of Brookline

The Select Board will resume weekly meetings on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Norfolk County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Brookline Law Bans Tobacco, Vape Sales To Anyone Born After 2000

The amendment to Article 14 was approved by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey on July 19.