Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know: March 1

Selectmen meeting, summer planning and some things to talk about.

  • Brookline selectmen will meet tonight to discuss, among other things, the town’s crime statistics for 2010 and the performance of the police surveillance cameras. The meeting will be broadcast live on .
  • Summer break is closer than you think. If you need help keeping your teen busy after school gets out, stop by Brookline High tonight for a about opportunities for making sure their summer vacation is a meaningful one.
  • On the subject of staying busy, several Brookline organizations are looking for volunteers for upcoming projects. Consider helping out.
  • If you’re still working on getting through β€œThe Imperfectionists” β€” the novel chosen for this year’s Brookline Reads series β€” consider setting a side aside a few hours tonight to finish it off. The final Brookline Reads event, a on the origins of information, will be held tomorrow.
  • Speaking of discussions, yesterday’s column asks how often well-intentioned parenting advice does more damage than good. Have you followed any tips you probably should have ignored?

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