For a second time, a trans pride flag at Brookline church is destroyed
A transgender pride flag on the front lawn of the United Parish church in Brookline was burned and destroyed on Saturday, according to church leaders.… Read More »For a second time, a trans pride flag at Brookline church is destroyed …
Report shines light on Brookline’s financially vulnerable
Roughly one in four Brookline residents is financially vulnerable, living in households with incomes well below the living wage for Norfolk County, according to a… Read More »Report shines light on Brookline’s financially vulnerable …
Bartaco bringing street food, cocktails to Washington Square
Bartaco is coming to Brookline. The small national restaurant chain, owned by the same company as Barcelona Wine Bar, is planning to open a location… Read More »Bartaco bringing street food, cocktails to Washington Square …
Photos: Brookline High School Class of 2023 Commencement
Rain and clouds did not dampen the enthusiasm of Brookline’s 482 graduating seniors, who received their diplomas on Sunday, putting an end to four years… Read More »Photos: Brookline High School Class of 2023 Commencement …
Town Meeting update: New zoning rules aim to slow demolitions
Brookline Town Meeting wrapped up its second week on Thursday, signing off on the town’s $375,221,343 budget and voting on a number of policy proposals.… Read More »Town Meeting update: New zoning rules aim to slow demolitions …
Brookline’s condo market slows, but single-family prices stay high
Last spring, the housing market in Brookline was in hyperdrive. Bidding wars were common and buyers often waived inspection and finance contingencies, local brokers recall.… Read More »Brookline’s condo market slows, but single-family prices stay high …
Town Meeting signs off on Pierce rebuild
Brookline Town Meeting overwhelmingly approved funding for the Pierce School rebuilding project last night, putting an end to a brief but dramatic post-election debate over… Read More »Town Meeting signs off on Pierce rebuild …
Coming attraction: Inside the Coolidge Theatre’s construction project
For the last year and a half, the sounds of jackhammers and bustling construction workers have filled the Coolidge Corner Theatre from early in the… Read More »Coming attraction: Inside the Coolidge Theatre’s construction project …
Photos: Brookline’s first Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day
On Saturday, Brookline held its inaugural Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day with performances, arts and crafts and food. The event was presented by… Read More »Photos: Brookline’s first Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day …
Town will challenge part of arbitrator’s ruling on police contract
After a prolonged labor dispute that has seen Brookline police officers working without a contract since 2020, a state-appointed arbitrator has issued a binding decision… Read More »Town will challenge part of arbitrator’s ruling on police contract …
Former Town Counsel alleges schools illegally sent out information on ballot questions
Brookline’s former Town Counsel has filed a complaint with the state alleging that messages from school officials to parents about questions on the May 2… Read More »Former Town Counsel alleges schools illegally sent out information on ballot questions …
Voters decided, but Pierce project opponents continue their campaign
The fight over the Pierce School project isn’t quite over. In the wake of voters’ narrow approval of a ballot question allowing the town to… Read More »Voters decided, but Pierce project opponents continue their campaign …
BB gun confiscated, BHS student faces charges
A Brookline High School student was arrested by Brookline police officers Wednesday morning a few blocks from campus after school officials reported that a student… Read More »BB gun confiscated, BHS student faces charges …
Pierce School and operating override questions win; VanScoyoc, Warren elected to Select Board
Brookline voters today approved Question 1, which would raise property taxes to rebuild the Pierce School. Voters also approved Question 2, an operating override that… Read More »Pierce School and operating override questions win; VanScoyoc, Warren elected to Select Board …
