For many in Brookline, the connection to the Boston Marathon runs deep. When runners hit Beacon Street, they know the finish line isn’t far. Crowds of spectators flock to the sidelines, and hundreds of volunteers direct traffic and support race operations, while healthcare providers and law enforcement officers stand ready for what the day may… Continue reading Remembering the Boston Marathon bombing 10 years later
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Brookline voters to decide on operating override, cannabis store cap
Brookline is asking voters to approve a 4.2% increase to their property taxes to pay for growing operating expenses. State law caps property tax increases at 2.5% of the prior year’s collection, plus a dollar amount connected to new construction and growth, but allows communities to raise taxes above that limit if voters approve. Brookline… Continue reading Brookline voters to decide on operating override, cannabis store cap
Team Brookline has record-breaking run
Team Brookline, which we mentioned in our story on the 2013 Boston Marathon, just completed its 11th race fundraising for charitable causes in town. The team has raised more than $355,000 this year, setting its all-time record, and more money could come in before the deadline on Monday. Top fundraiser Greg Cole brought in more… Continue reading Team Brookline has record-breaking run
Ballot question puts Pierce School’s future to a vote
[metaslider id=”15042″] When Brookline voters head to the polls on May 2, they’ll have the future of the Pierce School on their ballots. Question 1 asks voters whether to raise property taxes by around 4.5 percent to finance the town’s share of a $212 million razing and rebuilding of Pierce, which currently serves around 700… Continue reading Ballot question puts Pierce School’s future to a vote
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Join Meghna Chakrabarti (award-winning host and editor of WBUR’s “On Point”) and a talented group of Brookline residents for an engaging evening of heartwarming personal stories of resilience and transformation. New speakers for 2025 to be announced soon! Tickets will go on sale in early April. Reserve Your Tickets Due to an overwhelming response, this… Continue reading aaaa
Stories Live at the Coolidge
Join Brookline resident Meghna Chakrabarti (award-winning host and editor of WBUR’s On Point) and seven memorable storytellers for an evening of engaging tales from around town. Featured speakers include: Miranda Daniloff, Anita Diamant, Rick Fredkin, Ann Guo and Michael Maso among others. Seating is limited so please order your tickets early.
A conversation with
Brian Kane
Brookline has transportation challenges, like never-ending roadwork on Washington Street, bus schedule challenges in South Brookline and, generally, a struggling public transportation system.