Newsletter archive

December 6, 2023 - Why the town's Black Lives Matter sign is coming down, and public art around Brookline
November 29, 2023 - New leaders at a Brookline nonprofit, and a comic book store comes to Coolidge Corner
November 22, 2023 - United Parish brings back Thanksgiving tradition, Town Meeting votes to push for rent control
November 15, 2023 - Breaking news: Town Meeting approves major rezoning of Harvard Street
November 14, 2023 - Special edition: Town Meeting preview, and rezoning explainer
November 10, 2023 - What Palestinians and Muslims are experiencing right now in Brookline
November 8, 2023 - Rent control debate comes to Brookline, and Malcolm Cawthorne talks METCO, test scores
November 1, 2023 - Brookline's tobacco law faces court challenge, and a look inside the new Driscoll School
October 25, 2023 - A day in the life of Brookline's tree warden, and new School Committee member appointed
October 19, 2023 - Breaking news: Rival housing groups agree on zoning plan for Harvard Street
October 18, 2023 - Brookline responds to attacks in Israel, homeowners dominate Town Meeting and Ruth Carter at the Coolidge Theatre
October 11, 2023 - What's going on with mail delivery in Brookline? Plus, big class sizes at BHS
October 4, 2023 - Update on Brookline home invasion, a $14 million footbridge and Porchfest rocks out
September 27, 2023 - Brookline police arrest two people in connection with Warren Street home invasion
September 27, 2023 - Town deal with Country Club raises eyebrows, bad news from MCAS scores, and a new Coolidge Corner cocktail bar
September 13, 2023 - The town's plan to upgrade bike lanes, Brookline Day photos, and language teachers hired
September 6, 2023 - BHS grapples with the "Wild West" of AI. Plus, a football preview and BIG's director departs.
August 30, 2023 - How local synagogues are dealing with threats, inside Town Meeting's email group, and our new events calendar
August 29, 2023 - A look inside Town Meeting's private email group
August 23, 2023 - Are tax-exempt orgs chipping in? Plus, a new leader for schools' equity office and police update on home invasion
August 16, 2023 - Select Board signs off on multifamily zoning plan, the Carlton Street Footbridge is open, and utility help coming
August 10, 2023 - Two plans in the mix as town nears decision on consequential zoning proposal
August 9, 2023 - Schools cut K-5 language classes, $10m up for grabs for town projects, and BHS students hit the garden
August 2, 2023 - More leeway coming for developers? Plus, a bike path for Beacon Street and crime is up
July 26, 2023 - ‘Barbenheimer’ boosts Coolidge Corner biz, problems with K-8 language program, and Sam Kennedy Q&A
July 19, 2023 - Libraries go fine-free, police investigating home invasion, and the future of the Jack Kirrane Ice Rink
July 12, 2023 - Should Brookline be a city? Plus, a new Carlton Street Footbridge
June 28, 2023 - Town wrestles with state zoning law, a new restaurant in Coolidge Corner, and a North Brookline mini-forest
June 21, 2023 - Upheaval at schools equity office, Juneteenth celebrations, and a new name for Heath
June 15, 2023 - Celebrating Brookline.News success. Your Support Matters!
June 14, 2023 - BEEP’s 50th anniversary, Town Meeting wraps up, and a new taco spot in town
June 7, 2023 - Financial vulnerability in Brookline, BHS graduation and Town Meeting highlights
June 1, 2023 - Today: BHS boys tennis looks for state playoffs redemption; plus primer on lacrosse, volleyball and more
May 31, 2023 - BHS seniors reflect, a look at Brookline’s real estate market, and more.
May 24, 2023 - Town Meeting approves Pierce School project
May 23, 2023 - Website goes live! Latest on rats, AAPI Heritage Festival, the Coolidge, Town Meeting and more
May 16, 2023 - Brookline’s long-stalled police contract is almost settled, but for one wrinkle
May 12, 2023 - Complaint alleges schools violated campaign finance law over ballot questions
May 11, 2023 - Pierce project opponents turn to Advisory Council, Town Meeting
May 4, 2023 - Close races, high turnout in town elections
May 3, 2023 - BB gun confiscated, BHS student faces charges
May 2, 2023 - Pierce School and operating override questions win; VanScoyoc, Warren elected to Select Board
May 1, 2023 - Our plans for election day
April 28, 2023 - South Brookline voters, meet the candidates for State Representative
April 27, 2023 - Why Town Meeting matters, and a look at fundraising numbers
April 26, 2023 - Meet the candidates vying for townwide office in Brookline
April 20, 2023 - What you need to know about the operating override and cannabis store cap
April 19, 2023 - Pierce School ballot question explained
April 12, 2023 - Brookline Elections; 10th Anniversary of Marathon Bombing Remembered
March 27, 2023 - Founding Editor Hired; E-Newsletter launches week of April 10

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