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New parent group aims to reduce kids’ screen time, hold off on smartphones

Brookline Kids Unplugged at the Ridley School carnival. Photo courtesy of Michelle Lai.

A growing group of parents in Brookline are teaming up to try something new to keep their kids off screens.  With mounting evidence surrounding the negative impacts of smartphones and social media, particularly on the developing brains of children and teens, groups and coalitions across the country have pledged to delay introducing children to smartphones… Continue reading New parent group aims to reduce kids’ screen time, hold off on smartphones

Town Meeting emails: April 28 – June 1

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between April 28 and June 1, Town Meeting members discuss a variety of local government issues. Please note because of the size of the files, the emails… Continue reading Town Meeting emails: April 28 – June 1

Town Meeting emails: April 14 – April 27

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between April 14 and April 27, Town Meeting members discuss a variety of local government issues.

Town Meeting emails: March 24 – April 13

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between March 24 and April 1, Town Meeting members discuss a variety of local government issues.

Town Meeting emails: March 3 – March 23

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between March 3 and March 23, Town Meeting members discuss a variety of local government issues.

Brookline group aims to fund equity positions cut by School Committee

The outside of Brookline High School in May 2024. Photo by Artemisia Luk

A coalition of Brookline groups is raising money to fund equity-focused positions across the district that were eliminated by a divided School Committee on March 13. Jodi Fortuna, the district’s deputy superintendent of teaching and learning, announced at a School Committee meeting Thursday that the coalition, coordinated by the Brookline Community Foundation, has raised about… Continue reading Brookline group aims to fund equity positions cut by School Committee

Brookline resident hit by car, hospitalized

A Brookline Police cruiser. Photo by Zoe Zekos

A Brookline resident was hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a car on University Road on Saturday night, according to Brookline police. Robel Tadele, a 24-year-old Cambridge resident, was arrested Saturday night on one count of operating under the influence of alcohol, one count of speeding and one count of negligent operation of… Continue reading Brookline resident hit by car, hospitalized

Town Meeting emails: Feb 4 – March 2

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Feb 4 and March 2, Town Meeting members discuss a variety of local government issues.

Town Meeting emails: Jan 20 – Feb 2

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Jan 20 and Feb 2, Town Meeting members discuss a variety of local government issues.

Town Meeting emails: Jan 6 – Jan 20

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Jan 6 and Jan 20, Town Meeting members discuss bike lanes, rodents and trash, and more.

Town Meeting emails: Dec 23 – Jan 5

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Dec. 23 and Jan 5, Town Meeting members discuss housing affordability, motorized scooters, antisemitism and more.

Town Meeting emails: Dec 9 – Dec 22

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Dec. 9 and Dec 22, Town Meeting members discuss housing affordability in Brookline and more.

Town Meeting emails: Nov 25 – Dec 8

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Nov. 25 and Dec 8, Town Meeting members discuss recent changes in property values and taxes in Brookline.

Town Meeting emails: Nov 18 – Nov 24

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Nov. 18 and Nov. 24, Town Meeting members discuss the session which was ongoing, including various issues around zoning, wildlife protection and more.

Town Meeting emails: Nov 4 – Nov 17

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Nov 4 and Nov 17, Town Meeting members discussed the upcoming session of Town Meeting, with an emphasis on zoning issues.

Town Meeting emails: Oct 21 – Nov 3

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Oct 21 and Nov 3, Town Meeting members discuss the upcoming session of Town Meeting, antisemitic stickers found near Coolidge Corner, and more.

Town Meeting emails: Oct 7 – Oct 20

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Oct 7 and Oct 20, Town Meeting members discuss tree protection, plans to redesign Washington Street and more.

Town Meeting emails: Sept 16 – Oct 6

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Sept 16 and Oct 6, Town Meeting members discuss a controversial plan to revamp Washington Street, how to protect public trees, and more.

Town Meeting emails: Sept 9 – Sept 15

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Sept 9 and Sept 15, Town Meeting members discuss transportation safety, recycling and the upcoming session of Town Meeting.

Town Meeting emails: Aug 19 – Sept 8

Brookline.News is publishing the latest emails from the Town Meeting Members Association listserv, which were obtained as part of an ongoing public records request. In these messages sent between Aug 19 and Sept 8, Town Meeting members discuss public building infrastructure, how the schools dispose of worn out furniture, and more.