Brookline High Ranks Among Mass. Top Public Schools

Brookline High School placed among Massachusetts' top-ranked public high schools in U.S. News's newly released 2026-27 rankings, according to Brookline Patch. The recognition lands the same week voters begin sorting out a Sept. 1 state primary ballot complicated by the town's overlapping legislative districts, and the Public Library of Brookline adds a new summer art session.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

The Public Library of Brookline is adding an Aug. 25 "Summer Sessions: Nature Collaging" program at its Brookline Village location, part of the library's Plant a Seed, Read summer theme, inviting patrons to build a nature-themed collage to take home.

Wednesday brings three recurring library offerings: the English Club ELL Conversation Group for language learners, a free Movie Matinee at the Coolidge Corner branch, and the Millennial Book Group, a low-commitment read-and-discuss meetup for millennial-identified residents.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"These Are The Best Public High Schools In MA For 2026-27: U.S. News": Brookline High placed among the state's top performers in U.S. News's newest rankings, which weigh six separate performance measures, per Brookline Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/brookline)

"Your guide to the Sept. 1 primary ballot": Brookline.News mapped out a ballot complicated by the town's overlap with four different Massachusetts House districts ahead of the Sept. 1 primary. (read it at https://brookline.news/your-guide-to-the-sept-1-primary-ballot/)

COMING UP

Tuesday, Aug. 25: The Department of Public Works holds its next Household Hazardous Waste drop-off at the Newton Street Transfer Station, accepting items such as batteries, oil-based paint and pesticides.

Wednesday, Aug. 26: The town hosts a Back to School Immunization Clinic for children ages 1 to 18.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.