Town Of Brookline To Launch Racial Equity Fund

The fund will be a collaboration between the town and the Brookline Community Foundation.

Brookline Town Counsel Leaves After 28 Years

Brookline Town Counsel Joslin Ham Murphy left her job July 1. She was in the town counsel's office for nearly three decades.

Brookline Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Norfolk County increased recently.

Board Votes To Allow Fall Town Meeting To Be Held Virtually

Although the Select Board voted Tuesday to allow virtual meetings, they are not a given, according to Town Moderator Kate Poverman.

Norfolk County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Brookline area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Brookline Nixes Two Community-Based Police Programs

The Select Board voted against continuing the community-based Walk and Talk program in the town's public housing and officers in schools.

Brookline Pushes MA To Continue To Allow Remote Meetings

Should remote participation still be allowed now that the State of Emergency is being lifted? Many in Brookline say yes.

Brookline Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

Norfolk County's unemployment rate is lower than the Massachusetts average.

Social Security And Protecting Elders From Scams

What to do if you receive a suspicious letter, text, email, or call

​Emergency's End Complicates Brookline's Ongoing Town Meeting

When the emergency ends, the statutory authority for towns to hold their representative town meetings remotely will also expire.

Brookline Health Department Recognized For Innovation Amid COVID

Of the 48 departments recognized, only two were from the state. Northampton Health Department won a silver award for its face mask program.

​Brookline Vaccine Clinic For Adults Older Than 65

Brookline residents 65 and older are among the most vaccinated in town, at nearly 70 percent, but plenty have not yet been vaccinated.

Police Funding: Budget Changes In Brookline 1 Year After Floyd

See how the police budget has changed in Brookline since protests were held across the country last summer.

Brookline Municipal Buildings To Reopen

The Brookline library and senior center will both reopen to the public next week, followed by all town buildings by the end of June.

Brookline To Allow Airbnbs, Short-Term Rentals

Airbnbs and short term rentals will be permitted in town, with caveats, thanks to new zoning and rules.

Brookline Town Meeting Approves $365.5 Million Budget

The town's police department budget is down to $17.5 million, the school budget is $128.2 million.

Town Of Brookline To Follow Commonwealth's Plan To Rescind Face Cover Order On May 29

“We support and will follow the timeline set forth by Gov. Baker’s office regarding rescinding the face covering order,” said Commissioner.

Brookline To Settle Racism Lawsuit With Firefighter Gerald Alston

"This is a new day, a new board, and the time is right," Select Board Chair Heather Hamilton said Wednesday night.

Brookline's First Woman Moderator Takes Podium For Town Meeting

Kate Poverman is the first woman to hold the role of Town Meeting moderator. She took over from Sandy Gadsby who held the role for 27 years.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Brookline Area?

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Firefighter's Federal Racism Case Against Brookline To Continue

Firefighter Gerald Alston has a federal court case against Brookline alleging civil rights violations stemming from his treatment in 2010.

Newly Elected Brookline Officials Sworn Into Office

Newly elected Brookline town officials took the oath of office Monday administered by the town's first female town moderator, Kate Poverman.

Brookline Spring Town Meeting 2021: What To Know

The town's legislative branch will vote on everything from property tax exemptions to fossil fuel free construction incentives.

Brookline To Reconsider Town's Outdoor Mask Mandate

At an emergency meeting public health professionals will discuss the future of Brookline's mask mandate.

Brookline Election Results: Select Board Incumbent Ousted

Newcomer Miriam Aschkenasy ousted Nancy Heller in the race for Brookline Select Board.

Gerald Alston Wins Case, Encourages Brookline To Make Real Change

More than 100 gathered Sunday to rally for Gerald Alston, the Black firefighter the town fired after he reported a racist voicemail.

Brookline Elections 2021: Who's Running, What To Know

Election Day in Brookline Is May 4. Here's what you should know.

Brookline Vote On Marijuana Business Not Valid: Town Attorney

A single member of the five member Select Board voted in favor, three others abstained. It wasn't enough, said Town Counsel Joslin Murphy.

Brookline Select Board 2021 Candidate Profile: Donelle O'Neal

Donelle O'Neal shares why he is running for election to Brookline Select Board in a Patch candidate profile for the 2021 Town Election.

Brookline Hires First Director For Sustainability Planning

Tom Barrasso, of Amesbury, will start in his new role in the planning department on May 3.

Brookline Town Meeting Moderator Candidate Profile: Kate Poverman

Kate Poverman shares why she is running for Brookline Town Moderator in the 2021 Town Election.

Brookline Town Meeting Moderator Candidate Profile: Scott Ananian

Scott Ananian shares why he is running for election to Brookline Town Moderator in a Patch candidate profile for the 2021 Town Election.

Brookline Select Board Candidate Profile 2021: Bernard Greene

Bernard Greene shares why he is running for election to Brookline Select Board in a Patch candidate profile for the 2021 Town Election.

New Fact Sheets Added To Your Online Statement

The Online Statement Tells You How Much Benefit You and Your Family Can Expect To Receive

Brookline Select Board 2021 Candidate Profile: Miriam Aschkenasy

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

Brookline Edges Toward Police Reform Changes

Brookline's acting police commissioners Tuesday agreed to form a permanent Police Commissioner Advisory Committee, among its steps.

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.

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.

Community Solar Finally Comes to Brookline

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