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Hammond Pond Parkway loses a travel lane

A travel lane on Hammond Pond Parkway disappears as a roadway project moves forward. Also in today's brief (11 items): Hammond Pond Parkway loses a travel lane; Senior Center holds office hours at Putterham; Library hosts singalong Wednesday; English learners meet for conversation group.

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Select Board eyes Pleasant Street revenue concerns

Brookline Select Board takes up Pleasant Street redevelopment deal amid questions over town revenue. From our own coverage: Select Board approves Winn affordable housing deal; Select Board approves Pleasant Street benefits deal. Also in today's brief (10 items): Former state Sen. Beryl …

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West Nile risk level raised to high

Brookline joins state's high-risk list for West Nile virus as health officials urge precautions. Also in today's brief (14 items): Brookline added to West Nile high-risk list; Health department urges equity survey participation; Author Scott Kerman brings Dukakis stories to library; Gre…

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Panel seeks input on Fisher Hill West site

Fisher Hill West advisory committee asks residents to help shape future of town-owned site. Also in today's brief (7 items): Fisher Hill West panel opens community visioning workshop; State heating oil rebate opens to 50,000 households; Household hazardous waste drop-off returns Tuesday…

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Select Board lifts housing fund cap

Brookline's Select Board lifts cap on affordable housing fund and advances a town meeting ban on cryptocurrency kiosks. From our own coverage: Select Board lifts affordable housing fund cap. Also in today's brief (8 items): Brookline girls soccer nearly upsets state champs; NBC Boston s…

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MassBay EMT course eyed for high schoolers

Brookline schools may partner with MassBay Community College to offer high schoolers an EMT certification course. Also in today's brief (9 items): Brookline, MassBay may offer high schoolers EMT course; Foie gras ban part of wider trend, Patch says; Library branches to close Oct. 12 for…

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Library trustee applications due Friday

Public Library of Brookline trustees look to fill an open seat with applications due October 2. Also in today's brief (11 items): Historic 56-unit Brookline building listed for sale; Brookline football hosts Hopkinton Thursday; Brookline girls freshman soccer faces Wellesley Friday; Lib…

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Fisher Hill West study invites resident input

Fisher Hill West Uses Advisory Committee launches community study, sets Oct. 5 public workshop. Also in today's brief (13 items): Fisher Hill West Advisory Committee launches community study; Coolidge Corner screening explores Birth Wars documentary; One-person play honors Elizabeth Mum…

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Green Line core closes for nine days

MBTA shuts down Green Line's core for nine days starting Saturday, cutting off downtown subway access for Brookline riders. Also in today's brief (10 items): MBTA shuts down Green Line core for nine days; Wet weather shuts green dog fields through Monday; Coolidge Corner Library marks M…

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Day canceled ahead of weekend nor'easter

A forecast nor'easter with high winds and heavy rain prompts cancellation of Sunday's Brookline Day. Also in today's brief (14 items): Nor'easter forces cancellation of Brookline Day; Nor'easter could bring 60 mph winds to area; Veteran Brookline police officer retires after 30 years; W…

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