Brookline brief: Sunday, September 20, 2026

Brookline opens an affordable housing lottery for one unit at 24 Juniper Street

Brookline opens an affordable housing lottery for one unit at 24 Juniper Street.

Affordable housing lottery opens for Juniper Street unit. The town posted an affordable housing lottery for unit number 72 at 24 Juniper Street in Brookline, giving eligible residents a chance to apply for the below-market home.Town of Brookline
Brookline schools closed Monday for Yom Kippur. Brookline Public Schools are closed all day Monday, September 21, as the district observes the Yom Kippur holiday.Brookline Public Schools
Library hosts edible bird feeder program today. The Brookline Public Library invites residents to drop by and make simple, edible outdoor bird feeders with Hands on Nature, using natural materials and fresh foods for local wildlife.Brookline Public Library
Why Driscoll's rooftop playground may stay dangerously hot. Brookline Patch reports the rooftop playground at the Driscoll School may continue to run hot, a concern the outlet says is still unresolved for now.Brookline Patch

Tue, Sep 22, 2 p.m.: Energy advocate holds office hours at Putterham library. Brookline's energy advocate offers walk-in office hours at the Putterham branch, 959 West Roxbury Parkway, to help residents with energy bills and efficiency programs. No registration required.Town of Brookline
Tue, Sep 22, 7:30 a.m.: Household hazardous waste drop-off returns Tuesday. The DPW accepts lightbulbs, batteries, oil-based paint, fuels, pesticides and small electronics at the Newton Street transfer station drop-off, weather permitting.Town of Brookline
Wed, Sep 23: Library marks Mid-Autumn Festival with lantern craft. The Brookline Village Library celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival Wednesday with a family craft decorating glass jars into standing lanterns with tea lights to take home.Brookline Public Library
Thu, Sep 24, 4:30 p.m.: Flu clinic set for Thursday at Baker School. The town holds an annual flu clinic at the Baker School, 205 Beverly Road, offering standard and high-dose flu vaccines to residents age 6 months and older.Town of Brookline
Thu, Sep 24, 4 p.m.: Framingham to face Brookline in JV soccer. The Framingham girls JV soccer team plays an away conference match against Brookline on Thursday, September 24, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps