A 24-year-old Brookline man who formerly worked for the town as a lifeguard and swim coach was arrested by federal agents on Thursday on charges of sexually exploiting children. Scott Cunha, a Clark Road resident, allegedly used the messaging app Snapchat to correspond with at least a dozen minors between the ages of 10 and… Continue reading Brookline man charged with using Snapchat to sexually exploit children
Author: Sam Mintz
Chamber’s restaurant program serves up meals for community orgs
The Brookline Chamber of Commerce has revived its program connecting local restaurants with community organizations, paying them to make prepared meals for residents in need, which also helps provide the eateries with a steady stream of business. The initiative, which currently costs $52,000 to administer for each six-week period, involves about a dozen local restaurants… Continue reading Chamber’s restaurant program serves up meals for community orgs
Facing worker shortage, town privatizes curbside trash collection
In an effort to stave off a crisis caused by issues with staffing and vehicle maintenance, the town on July 1 will turn over curbside trash collection to a private company, Casella Waste Management, under a five-year, $26.3 million contract that the Select Board unanimously approved at its January 14 meeting. The board also okayed… Continue reading Facing worker shortage, town privatizes curbside trash collection
Campaign to rethink Brookline’s form of government falls short of getting on 2025 ballot
A ballot question asking voters to approve a charter commission to study Brookline’s form of government won’t come before voters in May’s town election. In a message to supporters on Friday, Rebeca Stone, chair of the City Charter Campaign, wrote that the effort has fallen short of the number of signatures needed to assure a… Continue reading Campaign to rethink Brookline’s form of government falls short of getting on 2025 ballot
Election update: Rubenstein joins Linder, Ridruejo in running for Select Board
Michael Rubenstein, a Town Meeting member, entrepreneur and housing advocate, is running for Select Board. In a letter announcing his run, Rubenstein said he aims to prioritize dealing with the town’s fiscal constraints, addressing rising property taxes and unaffordable housing costs and responding to climate change and environmental degradation. Rubenstein joins two other Town Meeting… Continue reading Election update: Rubenstein joins Linder, Ridruejo in running for Select Board
Video: Firefighters rescue rabbit from frozen Brookline Reservoir
Video by Minghui Johnson Brookline firefighters rescued a rabbit which appeared to be stranded near the edge of the frozen Brookline Reservoir on Sunday. Jennifer Gallop said she and a friend called the fire department after seeing “failed attempts by locals” to help the rabbit, which seemed traumatized and had been struggling for a… Continue reading Video: Firefighters rescue rabbit from frozen Brookline Reservoir
What to know about the Pierce School demolition and construction
Demolition of the Pierce School technically began in August, but now that the building’s exterior is coming down, the project has become much more visible – and potentially disruptive – to neighbors, commuters and other community members. Brookline.News spoke with Lap Yan, the town’s director of capital construction, to try to answer some of your… Continue reading What to know about the Pierce School demolition and construction
Four teens charged in New Terrace Road shooting
Four teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with a Jan. 11 shooting on New Terrace Road which left another 18-year-old wounded. Those arrested on Tuesday ranged from ages 16 to 18. A 17-year-old Roslindale resident was charged with four counts of armed assault with the intent to murder and several other firearm offenses,… Continue reading Four teens charged in New Terrace Road shooting
18-year-old man shot on New Terrace Road early Saturday
An 18-year-old man was shot in the hip on New Terrace Road early Saturday morning, according to the Brookline Police Department. The man, who police did not identify, appeared to have injuries that were not life-threatening, according to Deputy Superintendent Paul Campbell. Detectives are investigating and interviewing witnesses on Saturday morning, Campbell said. Police have… Continue reading 18-year-old man shot on New Terrace Road early Saturday
Eight Jewish organizations in Brookline get state funding to increase security
Eight Jewish organizations in Brookline have received funding from the state to increase security, as part of a grant program intended to protect against hate crimes or terror attacks. The administration of Governor Maura Healey announced on Wednesday that it was granting nearly $5 million split among 102 organizations across the state. “These organizations offer… Continue reading Eight Jewish organizations in Brookline get state funding to increase security
Brookline residential real estate sales from Dec. 16 to Dec. 27
Here are the latest real estate sales in Brookline from the second half of December. Click on a column to sort by that feature, and click the arrow at the bottom to see additional pages of results. Data provided by Banker and Tradesman.
Despite long odds, a housing advocate finds an affordable apartment
Carlos Tamayo was having a tough first half of 2024. His long-term relationship had ended, and his mother had surgery for a brain tumor. There were little things too, such as losing a parking space and the tickets that followed. So Tamayo, who is 26, was shocked and excited in May when he won an… Continue reading Despite long odds, a housing advocate finds an affordable apartment
Explainer: How Brookline plans to respond to Trump’s immigration policies
President-elect Donald Trump, whose second term starts on Jan. 20, has promised mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, as well as raids on workplaces, schools and churches. Local leaders in Brookline dealt with Trump’s immigration policies in his first term, and there are town rules in place to limit how the police can cooperate with federal… Continue reading Explainer: How Brookline plans to respond to Trump’s immigration policies
Family who died in N.H. remembered as beloved teachers, artists, athletes
Matt Goldstein, a 52-year-old Baker School educator, was a cancer survivor and the “cool teacher” who loved the outdoors and always greeted new faces with a smile. His wife Lyla Goldstein, 54, a 1988 Brookline High School graduate, was an intelligent and kind star athlete. The Newton residents, along with their children Valerie, 22, and… Continue reading Family who died in N.H. remembered as beloved teachers, artists, athletes
Seven stories that shaped Brookline in 2024
Our first full year as Brookline’s local news outlet was eventful and busy. It was at once challenging and joyful for myself and our team at Brookline.News. Here are some of the stories that shaped Brookline in 2024: Middle East conflict felt deeply in Brookline The Hamas terrorist attack in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023… Continue reading Seven stories that shaped Brookline in 2024
Muddy River oil spill investigation zeroed in on nearby condo complex, but source remains uncertain
In the hours and days after oil was found seeping into Leverett Pond and the Muddy River on Dec. 8, state and town of Brookline investigators quickly homed in on the Brook House, a condominium complex adjacent to the pond, according to documents obtained by Brookline.News. The investigation is ongoing and responsibility for the leak,… Continue reading Muddy River oil spill investigation zeroed in on nearby condo complex, but source remains uncertain
Baker School teacher, three family members die in N.H. carbon monoxide incident
Matthew Goldstein, an eighth-grade teacher at the Baker School, died of carbon monoxide poisoning in New Hampshire on Wednesday along with three members of his family, according to authorities. Goldstein, a 52-year-old Newton resident, was found dead at a home in Wakefield, N.H., according to a statement from the state of New Hampshire’s division of… Continue reading Baker School teacher, three family members die in N.H. carbon monoxide incident
Brookline residential real estate sales from Dec. 2 to Dec. 13
Brookline.News is publishing information about the latest residential real estate sales in Brookline, with data provided by Banker & Tradesman, a Massachusetts real estate industry publication. We’ve added some new information to this feature, about the usage, style, age, and size of the properties which were sold. Look out for a new set of sales… Continue reading Brookline residential real estate sales from Dec. 2 to Dec. 13
Firefighters put out three-alarm fire at Sargent Road home
Firefighters from Brookline and three other nearby communities responded to a fire at a Sargent Road home on Thursday morning. The three-alarm fire at 90 Sargent Road, a large single-family home, was first reported around 10:40 a.m. By 12:30 p.m., most of the heavy fire had been “knocked down,” according to the Brookline Fire Department.… Continue reading Firefighters put out three-alarm fire at Sargent Road home
Brookline residential real estate sales from Nov. 15 to Nov. 29
Today, we’re introducing a new recurring feature at Brookline.News, in which we’ll publish data about recent real estate sales. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell yourself, or keeping an eye on the market for advocacy or policymaking purposes, we hope you’ll find this information useful. We plan to publish a new tally every two… Continue reading Brookline residential real estate sales from Nov. 15 to Nov. 29