Community Corner
Five Things You Need to Know: Feb. 17
Big budget announcements, controversial traffic calming and a "mixology" night in Chestnut Hill
- Today is the big day. After months of making for the future of Brookline schools, Brookline’s superintendent will present his budget for the coming fiscal year at a of the School Committee at the tonight.
- Not to be outdone, the Transportation Board is to discuss, among other things, the for High Street and Pond Avenue. Also on the agenda: Potential traffic fixes on Lancaster Terrace and a request to make Auburn Street one-way only.
- The series will meet at the tonight to watch this month’s movie, “Clueless.” The film has been paired with Jane Austen’s “Emma,” which will be discussed at the Brookline Main Library late this month.
- If you’re looking to get your weekend started early, in Chestnut Hill is hosting a with mix master Bill Codman and a Caribbean liquor called Brugal Rum. The Mix 104.1 street team will also be there to provide a soundtrack and handle giveaways.
- On a more serious note, Brookline author and mother Susan Senator will talk tonight at about her family’s own personal journey and . Admission to the presentation, titled “Life, Family and the Pursuit of Happiness,” is $6.
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