Dave Watkins

Brookline adopted a 2026 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, a 10-year strategy toward net-zero emissions by 2050. The plan arrived in the Town Administrator's July newsletter alongside news that the municipal golf course has reopened all 18 holes and a new Public Health Plaza has opene…

Brookline's library keeps its summer reading program growing as a town tax deadline looms. The Public Library of Brookline held a "Plant a Seed, Read" pot-decorating event Thursday, July 30, part of its ongoing summer program, while the town reminds residents that real estate and person…

The MBTA will shut down the Green Line's C-branch along Beacon Street for eight days starting August 8 for accessibility construction, with shuttle diversions planned, the town announced Wednesday. The closure runs through August 16 as part of an ongoing station upgrade project. Meanwhi…

Lotta Bradburn Schick Park has reopened to the public after a comprehensive renovation, the Brookline Parks and Open Space Division announced, marking a summer milestone alongside other town activity. The July Town Administrator newsletter touted the golf course's full 18-hole reopening…

Town Hall's roof construction project resumed the week of July 20 after a delayed start, town officials confirmed this week. The Brookline Public Library kicked off dated "Plant a Seed, Read" summer programming, including a Tuesday, July 28 Summer Storytime led by children's librarian L…

Brookline has adopted a 10-year Climate Action and Resiliency Plan charting a course to net-zero emissions by 2050. The town's July Town Administrator newsletter paired the announcement with updates on summer amenities, including the full reopening of the Golf Course's 18 holes and a ne…

State Rep. Tommy Vitolo heads into reelection unopposed, cementing his hold on Brookline's House seat. No challenger has filed against him, according to a Brookline.News report circulated Thursday, underscoring his entrenchment in one of the state's most politically engaged towns. Separ…

Brookline reopened the renovated Lotta Bradburn Schick Park this week, debuting a new Public Health Plaza. The July Town Administrator newsletter also flagged extreme-heat safety tips as the summer concert series and Yoga in the Park continue. All three Public Library of Brookline branc…

Brookline planning officials introduced the Toxteth-Plus Zoning Study this week, kicking off review of new development rules for that corridor. The Department of Planning & Community Development's newsletter paired the study with meeting dates for several larger projects and a summary o…

Brookline's Town Hall began long-delayed roof construction Monday, kicking off a stretch of summer capital work. The project, originally set to start the prior week, will require visitors to navigate some disruption at Town Hall in the weeks ahead. Meanwhile, homeowners face an Aug. 3 d…