In the second half of May, there were 39 homes and condos sold in Brookline, ranging from a $525,000 Beacon Street high-rise condo to a $5.8 million old-style home on Spooner Road. See all of the latest sales below, with data from Banker and Tradesman.
Author: Sam Mintz
Police investigating after brick marked “Free Palestine” thrown through window of Jewish grocery store
Brookline police are investigating after a brick marked “Free Palestine” was thrown through the window of The Butcherie, a Jewish grocery store, early on Sunday morning. Police say that at least two people wearing masks came from the direction of Coolidge Street, threw the brick through the store’s window, and fled back down Coolidge Street.… Continue reading Police investigating after brick marked “Free Palestine” thrown through window of Jewish grocery store
Water and sewer rates to increase 3.5% on July 1
Water and sewer bills will increase by 3.5% in Brookline starting July 1, after the Select Board approved the rate hike on Tuesday. The rate increase is the same as last year’s, and is lower than increases being considered in many nearby communities, said Erin Chute, commissioner of public works. Residents in a typical “median-usage”… Continue reading Water and sewer rates to increase 3.5% on July 1
Brookline Lunch, now actually in Brookline: Popular Cambridge diner plans new second location on Beacon Street
The owners of Brookline Lunch, a popular Middle Eastern diner in Cambridge, are planning to open a second location at the former site of the Busy Bee on Beacon Street. In a sign posted to the door of the shuttered restaurant at 1046 Beacon Street, the owners of Brookline Lunch, a Palestinian family, wrote that… Continue reading Brookline Lunch, now actually in Brookline: Popular Cambridge diner plans new second location on Beacon Street
Community fridge temporarily taken down after health complaints
A community refrigerator located in Brookline Village has been temporarily removed after the town’s health department received an uptick in complaints about its cleanliness and safety. Volunteer organizers say they are hoping to install a new, smaller version of the fridge on Station Street outside Brothers and Sisters Coffee, by the end of June. Sigalle… Continue reading Community fridge temporarily taken down after health complaints
Brookline residential real estate sales from May 6 to May 16
There were 24 residential properties sold in Brookline in the first half of May, ranging from a $525,000 condo on University Road to a $5.3 million Cape Cod-style home on Aston Road. See the full list below, with data from Banker and Tradesman.
New York man charged with calling in bomb threats to Brookline hotel after it raised Palestinian flag
A New York man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly threatened to bomb a Brookline hotel because it raised a Palestinian flag in April. Brookline police issued a warrant on May 21 for Daniel Freundlich, a 45-year-old resident of Brooklyn, alleging that he called the Iris Hotel multiple times on April 18, stating that… Continue reading New York man charged with calling in bomb threats to Brookline hotel after it raised Palestinian flag
News in brief: How to apply for CPA funding, and learn about a new ‘near-miss’ portal
The town is preparing to launch its next cycle of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding applications, with mandatory information sessions scheduled to begin in mid-June. Organizations and town departments interested in applying for CPA funds must attend one of three mandatory information sessions based on their project category: Historic Preservation: June 16 at 3:30 PM… Continue reading News in brief: How to apply for CPA funding, and learn about a new ‘near-miss’ portal
Brookline at a crossroads: Committee divided on future of town government
After 16 months of research and deliberation, the Moderator’s Committee on Forms of Government has concluded its work with sharply divided opinions on whether Brookline should maintain its representative town meeting form of government or transition to a city structure. The committee, chaired by retired Tufts University political science professor Jeffrey Berry, was established to… Continue reading Brookline at a crossroads: Committee divided on future of town government
Town Meeting to vote on funding for Community Preservation Act projects including temple dome, ice rink and public housing roof
Town Meeting will vote this week on whether to allocate more than $4.5 million in town taxpayer funds for 18 local projects in the areas of housing, open space and historic preservation. The projects are part of Brookline’s second round of Community Preservation Act funding, which uses an additional 1% tax on property in Brookline… Continue reading Town Meeting to vote on funding for Community Preservation Act projects including temple dome, ice rink and public housing roof
After heated neighborhood meeting, community remains divided over Chestnut Hill Avenue redesign
The town and community members are still wrestling with how to best redesign Chestnut Hill Avenue, with a heated neighborhood meeting on May 8 demonstrating a deep divide. The central tension remains the same: Should some of the curb space on the street be used for wider, protected bike lanes to give bicyclists some safety… Continue reading After heated neighborhood meeting, community remains divided over Chestnut Hill Avenue redesign
Police charge four in $108,000 Chestnut Hill home burglary
One Sunday evening in early March last year, a group of men allegedly crept onto the spacious Chestnut Hill property of a prominent business executive. With the owners out, the group of as many as eight made their way in through a second-floor balcony, breaking glass, police say. The home’s security system was down. They… Continue reading Police charge four in $108,000 Chestnut Hill home burglary
New affordable senior housing building opens on Centre Street, with apartments still available
An apartment building which recently opened at 108 Centre Street includes 54 affordable units for seniors, and some of them are still available. The building, built and operated by the housing nonprofit Hebrew SeniorLife as part of its broader Center Communities of Brookline complex, opened earlier this year. It features 54 one-bedroom apartments designed specifically… Continue reading New affordable senior housing building opens on Centre Street, with apartments still available
Brookline residential real estate sales from April 21 to May 2
There were 24 homes and condos purchased in Brookline between the end of April and beginning of May. See the full list here, with data from Banker and Tradesman.
Family and friends celebrate Kitty Dukakis at Brookline High memorial service
The family of Katharine “Kitty” Dukakis held a memorial service on Sunday for the long-time Brookline resident, who died March 21 at age 88. In the auditorium at Brookline High School, from where she graduated in 1954, several hundred people gathered to remember Dukakis for her fierce activism and deep love for her family. Rabbi… Continue reading Family and friends celebrate Kitty Dukakis at Brookline High memorial service
News in brief: Are you Brookline’s next Poet Laureate?
If you’re a poet, writer or musician who lives in Brookline, you might be the town’s next Poet Laureate. The Brookline Commission for the Arts is seeking applications to serve a three year term in the literary position. The next Poet Laureate will be the town’s fifth, part of a program which began in 2012.… Continue reading News in brief: Are you Brookline’s next Poet Laureate?
Route 9 commercial development project stalls, delaying town’s tax revenue hopes
Brookline’s biggest opportunity for commercial development, an under-utilized stretch of Route 9 in Chestnut Hill, is hitting significant roadblocks. After more than a year of committee meetings, a Town Meeting vote to rezone the area has been pushed back and is now at least another year away. The town’s planning staff are pivoting their approach… Continue reading Route 9 commercial development project stalls, delaying town’s tax revenue hopes
News in brief: Next steps on Chestnut Hill Ave bike lanes, Advisory Committee trash drama, and the town’s rebrand
Town wants feedback on next steps for Chestnut Hill Ave redesign The Department of Public Works will hold a public meeting on Thursday to discuss next steps for redesigning Chestnut Hill Avenue. After public criticism of an initial plan that would have created new bike lanes on the street, separated from traffic by flex posts,… Continue reading News in brief: Next steps on Chestnut Hill Ave bike lanes, Advisory Committee trash drama, and the town’s rebrand
Brookline residential real estate sales from April 7 to April 18
It’s the high season for real estate in Brookline, with multiple properties selling every day. In the two weeks from April 7 to April 18, there were 22 homes and condos moved, ranging from a $600,00 unit on Englewood Avenue to a $3.7 million garrison-style home on Welland Road. Scroll through below to see all… Continue reading Brookline residential real estate sales from April 7 to April 18
Developer outlines plan for apartments in old Maimonides School building
Local developer Anthony Rossi is planning to build 35 apartments in a former Maimonides School building located at 2 Clark Road. Rossi, who purchased the building in early April from the private Jewish school for $7.5 million, outlined his plans for the project in a recent interview with Brookline.News. Under his proposal, most of the… Continue reading Developer outlines plan for apartments in old Maimonides School building