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Town Hall Roof Construction Resumes After Delayed July 20 Start

Town Hall's roof construction project resumed the week of July 20 after a delayed start, town officials confirmed this week. The Brookline Public Library kicked off dated "Plant a Seed, Read" summer programming, including a Tuesday, July 28 Summer Storytime led by children's librarian L…

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Brookline Adopts 10-Year Climate Action and Resiliency Plan

Brookline has adopted a 10-year Climate Action and Resiliency Plan charting a course to net-zero emissions by 2050. The town's July Town Administrator newsletter paired the announcement with updates on summer amenities, including the full reopening of the Golf Course's 18 holes and a ne…

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Vitolo Cements Hold on Brookline Seat, Runs Unopposed

State Rep. Tommy Vitolo heads into reelection unopposed, cementing his hold on Brookline's House seat. No challenger has filed against him, according to a Brookline.News report circulated Thursday, underscoring his entrenchment in one of the state's most politically engaged towns. Separ…

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Brookline Reopens Renovated Lotta Bradburn Schick Park

Brookline reopened the renovated Lotta Bradburn Schick Park this week, debuting a new Public Health Plaza. The July Town Administrator newsletter also flagged extreme-heat safety tips as the summer concert series and Yoga in the Park continue. All three Public Library of Brookline branc…

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Brookline Unveils Toxteth-Plus Zoning Study

Brookline planning officials introduced the Toxteth-Plus Zoning Study this week, kicking off review of new development rules for that corridor. The Department of Planning & Community Development's newsletter paired the study with meeting dates for several larger projects and a summary o…

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Town Hall Roof Construction Begins After Delay

Brookline's Town Hall began long-delayed roof construction Monday, kicking off a stretch of summer capital work. The project, originally set to start the prior week, will require visitors to navigate some disruption at Town Hall in the weeks ahead. Meanwhile, homeowners face an Aug. 3 d…

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Brookline planners introduce new Toxteth-Plus zoning study

Brookline's planning department unveiled a new Toxteth-Plus zoning study Wednesday alongside a rundown of statewide zoning law changes. The Department of Planning & Community Development also previewed meeting dates for several major development projects working through town review, and…

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Brookline Golf Course Reopens All 18 Holes With Community Celebration

Brookline's Golf Course reopened all 18 holes this week and will celebrate with a community event Friday, July 17, alongside the July 10 reopening of Lotta Bradburn Schick Park after a comprehensive renovation, Parks and Open Space officials announced. Town Hall roof construction, previ…

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Brookline Adopts 10-Year Climate Plan, Reopens Renovated Park

Brookline adopted a 10-year Climate Action and Resiliency Plan aimed at net-zero emissions by 2050 this week, as the Parks and Open Space Division reopened the newly renovated Lotta Bradburn Schick Park to the public on July 10. The Brookline Golf Course has also reopened all 18 holes, …

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Brookline Adopts 10-Year Climate Action and Resiliency Plan

Brookline formally adopted a 10-year Climate Action and Resiliency Plan this week, charting a course to net-zero emissions by 2050. The Parks and Open Space Division reopened Lotta Bradburn Schick Park on July 10 after a comprehensive renovation, and the town golf course returned to a f…

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