Brookline Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Housing lottery opens for Olmsted Road condo

From Brookline News

• Housing lottery opens for Olmsted Road condo Brookline's affordable housing lottery for a 3-bedroom condominium at 6 Olmsted Road, Unit 104, raises questions about demand and eligibility as the town opens the application window.Brookline News

Happening Sat, Oct 24

• Sensory Storytime at the library today The Brookline Public Library holds a Sensory Storytime today, Oct. 24, offering stories, music and movement in a sensory-friendly, adaptive setting for young children.Brookline Public Library

Brookline on Fri, Oct 23

• Early voting opens for 2026 state election The town posted voting information for the 2026 state election covering early voting, mail-in ballots and drop box locations; Patch reports residents can cast ballots this weekend at three locations.Town of Brookline
• Town launches community shuttle study survey Brookline launched a Community Shuttle Study and is asking residents to complete an online survey about transit needs after an Oct. 21 virtual Mobility Needs Assessment Forum.Town of Brookline
• Harvest Fest returns with trick-or-treat trail Brookline Harvest Fest returns with pumpkin decorating, food trucks and a trick-or-treat trail, according to Brookline Patch.Brookline Patch
• Norfolk County holiday food drive returns The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds' annual holiday food drive is back, with Brookline residents able to donate to help local families, Brookline Patch reports.Brookline Patch

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 25: Music school concert features Franck, Schubert The Brookline Music School Faculty Artist Concert Series presents pianist Nan Ni performing Frescobaldi, Franck and Schubert on Sunday, Oct. 25.Brookline Public Library
• Sun, Oct 25: Old Post Road musicians perform in Brookline Musicians of the Old Post Road present "Playing it Forward" in Brookline on Sunday, Oct. 25, according to Brookline Patch's event calendar.Brookline Patch
• Mon, Oct 26, 6:30 p.m.: Birth Wars screening and panel set for Monday The town hosts a screening and panel discussion of "Birth Wars" 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.: Hazardous waste drop-off set for Tuesday Brookline's household hazardous waste drop-off runs Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. along Newton Street to Incinerator Drive.Town of Brookline
• Tue, Oct 27, 4:00 p.m.: Brookline JV volleyball hosts Wellesley Tuesday Brookline's junior varsity volleyball team hosts Wellesley in a conference match at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Wed, Oct 28, 10:00 a.m.: Energy Advocate office hours set for Wednesday The town's Energy Advocate holds office hours Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon at 93 Winchester Street for residents with energy questions.Town of Brookline

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