Brookline Library Launches Tween Writing Workshop, Pride Programs This Weekend

Brookline closes out June with a burst of library programming and the final school make-up days. The Brookline Public Library's Coolidge Corner branch hosts a tween creative writing workshop today, kicking off a week of Pride Month events running through July 1. Brookline Public Schools…

Brookline Adopts 10-Year Climate Action Plan Targeting Net-Zero by 2050

Brookline formally adopted its 2026 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan Tuesday, committing the town to net-zero emissions by 2050. The 10-year strategy, posted to the town's News Flash, follows Brookline's recent Climate Leader Community designation from the Massachusetts Department of …

This Week in Brookline: Jun 15 - Jun 21

5 stories from Brookline News this week.

Obituary notices, week of Monday, June 15, 2026 through Sunday, June 21, 2026

This week's Brookline obituary column carries three notices. Isgur, Arlene E., of Brookline, died June 15, 2026, survived by two sons and two sisters. Glick, Debra, 44, of Brookline, died June 15, 2026, with funeral arrangements handled by Goldman Funeral Chapel. Goldin, Barry Ralph, 84…

Brookline Soccer Club opens town travel tryouts for rising third- through eighth-graders this month.

The Brookline Soccer Club is the main youth sports story for the week of June 15–21, 2026. Registration is open for fall coed soccer in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade, with a deadline of July 15 and no tryout required. Rising third- through eighth-graders seeking spots on t…

Select Board Approves World Cup Bar-Hour Extension as Hall's Pond Reopens

Hall's Pond Sanctuary reopened Thursday as Brookline logged three civic wins in a single day. The Department of Public Works opened both Hall's Pond Sanctuary and Amory Woods to the public June 18; the Select Board authorized a one-hour extension of closing time at approved restaurants …

Brookline Select Board Approves Town-School MOU, Authorizes $146,000 for Housing Planner

Brookline Select Board approves town-school partnership MOU and $146,000 housing trust transfer at summer workshop.

This Week in Brookline: Jun 8 - Jun 14

2 stories from Brookline News this week.

Brookline Opens Public Health Plaza Tuesday, Earns State Climate Leader Designation

Brookline's new Public Health Plaza opens with a ribbon-cutting Tuesday as the state confers a Climate Leader Community designation on the town. The Department of Public Health and Human Services is hosting a community ceremony and pollinator garden planting at the new plaza on June 16,…

Brookline Public Health Department Opens New Plaza with June 16 Ribbon Cutting

Brookline opens a new Public Health Plaza next week as the library launches its summer reading season. The Public Health & Human Services department set a ribbon-cutting ceremony and pollinator garden planting for Tuesday, June 16, open to all residents. The Brookline Public Library lau…