Heavy overnight storms flooded highways across Massachusetts and pushed Brookline to close all of its green dog fields through Tuesday, August 4, because of wet conditions. The closures came as Patch reported "Tropical Downpours Close Highways, Cause Flash Floods" statewide, with up to …

Brookline's golf course reopened all 18 holes for summer, the Town Administrator's July newsletter reported, alongside new heat-safety guidance. The newsletter also touted a new Public Health Plaza and a slate of recreation programs. At the library, children's librarian Leah leads Summe…

New body-camera footage reveals how Brookline police handled a May encounter with ICE agents. Brookline.News said it obtained the footage after seeking comment from federal immigration officials, reviving scrutiny of the department's response months after the incident. Elsewhere, Brookl…

Brookline adopted a 2026 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, a 10-year strategy toward net-zero emissions by 2050. The plan arrived in the Town Administrator's July newsletter alongside news that the municipal golf course has reopened all 18 holes and a new Public Health Plaza has opene…

Brookline's library keeps its summer reading program growing as a town tax deadline looms. The Public Library of Brookline held a "Plant a Seed, Read" pot-decorating event Thursday, July 30, part of its ongoing summer program, while the town reminds residents that real estate and person…