Brookline Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Ballot question could boost housing supply

From Brookline News

• Select board weighs Pleasant Street development deal The Brookline Select Board took up a memorandum of agreement with developer Nordblom Company for a 26 Pleasant Street redevelopment, with members Amanda Zimmerman and Anthony Buono questioning whether the deal captures enough town revenue as an independent analysis remains pending.Brookline News
• DPW's Go Green After Halloween returns Nov. 5 Brookline's Department of Public Works will hold its fourth annual 'Go Green After Halloween' event Nov. 5 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the West Centre Street Parking Lot, where residents can compost pumpkins and donate gently used costumes.Brookline News

Happening Fri, Oct 23

• Library hosts interactive family concert for young kids The Public Library of Brookline presents a 40-minute interactive concert for children ages 0 to 5, with singing and dancing, on Friday, Oct. 23.Public Library of Brookline
• Library film club invites kids to adapt Newbery books The Public Library of Brookline and Brookline Interactive Group host a 90-Second Newbery Film Club for young filmmakers on Friday, Oct. 23.Public Library of Brookline
• Library launches six-week parent support group Fridays The Public Library of Brookline begins a six-session weekly support group for parents and guardians on Friday mornings, starting Oct. 23.Public Library of Brookline
• Brookline freshman soccer hosts Newton North MaxPreps lists a freshman-level soccer match between Brookline and Newton North on Friday, Oct. 23, as part of their conference schedule.MaxPreps

Brookline on Thu, Oct 22

• Health department urges residents to take equity survey Brookline's Public Health & Human Services Department is encouraging residents to complete the Massachusetts Community Health Equity Survey to help identify local health needs and disparities.Town of Brookline
• Advocates weigh in on starter home ballot question Brookline.News reports that advocates say a proposed state 'starter home' ballot question would modestly expand local housing options, citing comments from the Massachusetts Municipal Association.Brookline.News
• Food bin drive returns for the holidays Patch reports that the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds' annual holiday food drive is returning, letting Brookline residents donate to help local families in need.Brookline Patch

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 22: Library hosts Fall Storytime at Putterham branch The Public Library of Brookline hosts Fall Storytime at the Putterham branch on Thursday, Oct. 22, with stories, laughter and seasonal fun for families.Public Library of Brookline
• Sun, Oct 25, 10 a.m.: Harvest Fest returns to Brookline Golf Course Patch reports that Harvest Fest 2026 takes place Oct. 25 at the Brookline Golf Course, with pumpkin decorating, food trucks and a trick-or-treat trail for families, per the outlet.Brookline Patch
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:30 p.m.: Birth Wars screening and panel set for Oct. 26 The town will host a screening of 'Birth Wars' followed by a panel discussion on Monday, Oct. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 290 Harvard St.Town of Brookline
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:30 a.m.: Household hazardous waste drop-off set for Oct. 27 Brookline residents can drop off household hazardous waste on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. along Newton Street to the Incinerator Drive area.Town of Brookline
• Wed, Oct 28, 10 a.m.: Energy advocate holds office hours Oct. 28 The town's energy advocate will hold office hours Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon at 93 Winchester St. for residents with energy questions.Town of Brookline
• Wed, Oct 28: Dexter Southfield JV field hockey faces Dana Hall MaxPreps shows a junior varsity field hockey match between Dexter Southfield of Brookline and Dana Hall of Wellesley set for Wednesday, Oct. 28.MaxPreps

More events and things to do →

Browse this week: Government & development · Events & things to do
Every past edition

Know a newsletter, official, or group we should be reading? Reply to this email and name it.

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