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BrooklineMA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$1,233,100 Typical home value $1,124,458 -5.1% yr/yr · -0.7% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (659)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Advisory Committee
- Ben Kaufman — Clerk
- Harry Bohrs
- Neil Gordon
- Pam Lodish
- Harry Friedman
- Carol Levin
- Dennis Doughty
- Susan Granoff
- Christine Westphal
- Alisa Jonas
- Lee Selwyn
- John Doggett
- Clifford Brown
- David-Marc Goldstein
- David Pollak
- Carlos Ridruejo
- Kelly Hardebeck
- Janice Kahn
- Linda Olson Pehlke
- Ben Birnbaum
- Donelle O’Neal
- Joslin Murphy
- Katherine Florio
- Alok Somani
- Michael Berger
- Amy Hummel
- Perry Grossman
- Markus L. Penzel
- Stephen Reeders
- Fran Perler
- Carla Benka
- Anthony Buono
- Carolyn R. Thall
- Alec Lebovitz
- Brian Ladd
- Elise Couture-Stone
- Liz Linder
- Margaret Robotham
- Alexander Lebowitz
- Alexander Lebovitz
- Paul Bernard
- Donelle S O'Neal Sr
- Prashanthi Krishna
- Anthony Flint
- Dave Tytell
- Emily Jacobsen
- Jenny Raitt
- Melissa Goff
- Kevin Walton
- Donnelle O’Neal
- Ann Braga
- Charlie Young
- David Geanakakis
- Feng Yang
- Lincoln Heineman
- Mike Toffel
- Rachid Belhocine
- Advisory Subcommittee
- Alissa Jonas
- Bernard Green
- Brian Bergeron
- Chelsea Stevens
- Christine Westfall
- Dawn Divito
- Dick Benka
- Elizabeth Scott
- Fran Perle
- Harr Goldstein
- Harry Freidman
- Jeff Rudolph
- John Dogget
- Kelly Hardeback
- Melisssa Goff
- Regina Frawley
- Richard Saville
- Rick Saville
- Ruth Ellen Fitch
- S Markus Penzel
- SB Appointee
- Ted Costigan
Who’s on the Advisory Council of Public Health
- Adrienne Epstein
- Charles Homer
- James Perrin
- Leonard Jokubaitis
- Rosemarie Roque Gordon
Who’s on the Age Friendly Cities Committee
- John Seay
- Yolanda Rodriguez
- Matt Weiss
- Carol Caro
- John VanScoyoc
- Ruthann Dobek
- Henry Winkelman
- Sarah Kaplan
- Inge Formenti
- Darlene Johnson
- James Lee
- Josh Cooke
- Saul Feldman
- Wendy Drobnyk
- Jacob Martin
- Kelley Pope
- Maria Foster
- Margo Rosenbach
- Emily Williams
- Ruth Nemzoff
- Jim Lee
- Sebastian Ware
- John Kleschinsky
- Ginger O’Day
- Cadence Turner
- David Trevvett
- Guy Harris
- David Deisadze
- John Kleshinsky
- Ruth Nimzof
Who’s on the Bicycle Advisory Committee
- Emily Jacobsen
- Mitch Heineman
- Anthony Ishak
- Amanda Zimmerman
- Bob Miller
- Mrudula Donepudi
- Barbara Gutman
- Anthony
- Brenda Hefter
- David Kroop
- Emily Johnston
- Loren Stolow
- Scott Mccullough
- Todd MacFadden
- Alexis Vidauretta
- Amy Ingles
- Bettina Neuefeind
- Bettina Neufeld
- Brian Kane
- Casey Hatchett
- Eric Johnson
- Gregory Wheeler
- Jan
- Jan Preheim
- John Bowman
- John Zoll
- Jonathan Zoll
- Kabir Khurana
- Kerry Keavney
- Louise Johnson
- Robert Miller
- Sam Downes
- Scott Mchollogh
- Ted Jones
- Tobias Sillman
Who’s on the Brookline Commission for the Arts
- Monica Risi
- Caroline Bowden
- Alice Meadows
- John Dukakis
- Peg O’Connell
Who’s on the Brookline Commission for Women
- Aileen Lee
- Hadassah Margolis
- Carol Caro
- Meenakshi Garodia
- Lucy Chie
- Elizabeth Stillman
- Rebecca Stone
- Julia Khazan
- Prashanthi Sylada
- Liz Kernan
- Liz Stillman
- Caitlin Starr
- Cynthia Levay- Arnfeld
- Cynthia Levay-Arnstein
- Neela Kaushik
- Julia Kazan
- Krishna
- Cynthia Levay-Arnfield
- Elizabeth Kernan
- Francesca Gjorga
- Franceska Dapshi
- Melissa Muken
- Shideh Amirifeli
Who’s on the Brookline Commission on Disability
- James Lee
- Lynn Miczek
- Henry Winkelman
- Joan Mahon
- Saralynn Allaire
- Elaine Ober
- Elizabeth Stryer
- Franklin Pineda-Lopez
- John VanScoyoc
- Nancy Moore
- Michael Sandman
- Robert Heist
- Liz Stryer
- Sarah Kaplan
- Anita Johnson
- David Trevvett
- Elizabeth Erdman
- Eric Maki
- Hugh Mattison
- Janice Morris
- Not Voting
- Pamela Templer
- Tommy Renkes
Who’s on the Brookline Youth Council
- Abdulkareem Suleiman
- Francesca Taranto Montemurro
- Kai Dubin
- Liam Niloff
- Noah Krewinghaus
- Astrid Young
- Sylvie Welu
- Not Voting
- Penelope Newsome
- Ruby Debruin
- Virginia Simpson-Gunner
Who’s on the Building Commission
- Dan Bennett
- Janet Fierman
- Karen Breslawski
- Nate Peck
- Brooke Duskin
- Andy
- Building
Who’s on the Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Relations
- Jessica Chicco
- Caitlin Starr
- Bishnu Tamang
- Jessica
- Eric
- Eric Hardt
- Roberta Falke
- Roberta
- Angela
- Tina Li
- Caitlin
- Susan
- Angela Gomez
- Susan Harr
- Tina
- Bishnu
- Chi Chi Wu
- Kevin MacKenzie
- Shubha
- Alessia Contu
- Anne Trecker
- Carlos Tamayo
- Gaurav Sood
- Jacob
- Jacob Jaffe
- Jacob Jaffee
- Lloyd Gellineau
- Marilynn Johnson
- Philip Steigman
- Adena Walker
- Ahmad
- Ahmad Hassa
- Angela Cruces
- Caitlin Nahomi
- Caitlin Starr-ODEICR
- David Hill
- Homa Sarabi
- Kristin Hung
- Lynn Johnson
- Masu Haque
- Natalia Linos
- Shuba
- Victoria Fernandez
- Zahriyannah Karakashian-Jones
Who’s on the Committee of Seven for Designer Selection
- Betsy Fitzpatrick
- Brooke Duskin
- Helen Charlupski
- John VanScoyoc
- Karen Breslawski
- Lap Yan
- Mariah Nobrega
- Nate Peck
Who’s on the Committee on Town Organization & Structure
- Jean Berg
- Harry Bohrs
- Kate Poverman
- Richard Benka
- Betsy DeWitt
- Dick Benka
- Ian Roffman
- John VanScoyoc
- Sean Lynn-Jones
Who’s on the Community Preservation Act Committee
- Andrea Brue
- Blair Hines
- Brooke Richard
- Mini Kolluri
- Sam Burrington
- Susan Cohen
- Clara Batchelor
- David Lescohier
- Steve Heikin
Who’s on the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
Who’s on the Conservation Commission
- Roberta Schnoor
- Will Corrdin
- Samuel Burrington
- Pamela Harvey
- Werner Lohe
- Marcus Quigley
- Marian Lazar
- Pallavi Kalia Mande
- Priya Gandbhir
- Not Voting
- Jessica Smith
- Thomas Brady
- Kelly Brilliant
- Samuel Burringotn
Who’s on the Council on Aging
- Joyce Wishnick
- William Wong
- Monique Richardson
- John Mulhane
- Fran Perler
- John VanScoyoc
- Sherry Lee
- Clara Chin
- Doris Toby Axlerod
- Rosaline Lowe
- Helen Lew
- Joanne Katz
- Marcia Goldstein
- Emily Williams
- Peggy Maguire
- Soo Moy
- Toby Axlerod
- Yolanda Rodriguez
- Cadence Turner
- Janet Gelbart
- John Kleschinsky
- Margo Rosenbach
- Mark Chadbourne
- Enid Lieber
- Kelley Pope
- Susan Howards
Who’s on the Expenditures & Revenues Study Committee
- Janet Gelbart
- John Doggett
- Ruth Ellen Fitch
- Sadaf Kazmi
- Richard Benka
- Jeff Rudolph
- Bernard Greene
- Jesse Hefter
- Sergio Modigliani
- Cliff Brown
- Mariah Nobrega
- John VanScoyoc
- Sarah Moghtader
- Val Frias
- Dick Benka
- AC Appointee
- Bernard Green
- Linus Guillory
- Ruth Ellen Fich
- SC Alternate
Who’s on the Fisher Hill West Uses Advisory Committee
- Bernard Greene
- Michael Roper
- Carlos Ridruejo
- Caryl Goodman
- Steve Heikin
- Steve Sousa
- Marilyn Tressel
Who’s on the Housing Advisory Board
- Rita McNally
- Steve Heikin
- Jonathan Klein
- Marion Freedman-Gurspan
- Alice MacGarvie Thompson
- Kimberly Richardson
Who’s on the Human Resources Board
- Gerald Raphel
- Edward DeAngelo
- Elizabeth Venti
- Dana Teague
- Lori Cawthorne
Who’s on the Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee
- Jody Leader — Board Member
- Shana Penna — Board Member
- Kailey Bennett
- Paul McLean
- Katherine Florio
- Caitlin Starr
- David Brick
- Felina Silver
- Nancy Goldner
- Jody
- Kailey
- Paul
- Shana
- Shana Pena
- Caitlin
- Katherine
- David
- Community Relations
- Paul McClean
- Shanna Penna
Who’s on the Library Trustees
- Burstein
- Chanyasulkit
- Fredkin
- Hung
- Livingston
- Lohe
- Margolis
- Martin-Page
- Goleman
- Martin
Who’s on the Local Emergency Planning Committee
- Carl Cowan
- Charles Colley
- David Pearlman
- Michael McCabe
- Sara Schaffer
- Anthony Alamia
- Devon Fields
- Ed Clancy
- Heather
- Human Services
- John Kleschinsky
- Larry Rosenberg
- Mike Castro
- Mike Sandman
- Natural
- Sigalle Reiss
- Stephen Estes-Smargiassi
- Todd Cantor
- Tyler Dierks
Who’s on the Metro Public Health Collaborative
- Human Services
- Colleen Leger
- Arlington Health Department
- Wesley Chin
- Diana Ekman
- John Kleschinsky
- Kylee Foley
- Lisa Heyer
- Shin-Yi Lao
- Tanya Hong
- Belmont Health Department
- Diana
- Human
- John
- Wesley
Who’s on the MLK Celebration Committee
- Rob Daves
- Bernard Greene
- Margaret Talcott
- Caitlin Starr
- Robert Rogers
- Jack Curtis
- Rosaline Lowe
- Bernard
- Rob
- Margaret
- Caitlin
- Robert
- Rosaline
- Jack
- Maraget Talcott
- Margarett
- Roslaine Lowe
- Rosliane Lowe
Who’s on the Moderator's Committee on Exterior Lighting
- Bill Heinemann
- David Pollak
- David Trevvett
- Pat Maher
- Alisa Plazonja
- Julie Jette
- Matt Hyatt
- Ariel Soi
- Ariel Soiffer
- Michael Kerstein
Who’s on the Moderator's Committee on Forms of Government
- Catherine Donaher
- David-Marc Goldstein
- Jeff Berry
- Sandy Gadsby
- Larry Lessig
- Kate Poverman
- Mark Levy
- Lisa Shatz
- Katherine Haenschen
- Elizabeth Childs
- Neil Wishinsky
Who’s on the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee
- Marcus Quigley
- Michael Berger
- Randolph Meiklejohn
- Alan Christ
- Alisa Plazonja
- Andrea Brue
- Anita Johnson
- Fran Perler
- John VanScoyoc
- Len Wholey
- Not Voting
- Antonia Bellalta
- Elton Elprin
- James Lee
- John Shreffler
- Liz Erdman
- Will Corrdin
- Amanda Zimmerman
- Elton Elperin
- Elizabeth Erdman
- Jim Lee
- John Shreffer
- Pallavai Kalia Mande
- Wil Cordin
Who’s on the Park & Recreation Commission
- Antonia Bellalta
- Theresa Mooney
- Clara Batchelor
- Lauren Bernard
- John Pan
- Jim Carroll
- James Carroll
- Jane Flanagan
- Carol Caro
- Jason Ribatt
- Debbie Hatzieleftheriadis
- Michael O’Connor
- Ricardo Bilonick
- Clara Bachelor
- Patricia Roberts
- Rory Hallowell
- Stephanie Hsia
- Zora Kikinis
- Alex Middeler
- Hannah Baumbach
- Michael O'Connor
- Torrey Androski
Who’s on the Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- Anita Johnson
- David Trevvett
- Marissa Vogt
- Janice Morris
- John Shreffler
- Carey Radebaugh
- Jesse Hefter
- Tommy Renkes
- Jonathan Phillips
- Jonathan Philips
Who’s on the Planning Board
- Blair Hines
- Linda Hamlin
- Mark Zarrillo
- Steve Heikin
- Andrea Brue
- Matt Hyatt
- Thomas Renkes
- Blair
- Steve Heiken
- Tommy Renkes
Who’s on the Police Commissioners Advisory Committee
- Judith Fabricant
- Paul Yee
- Ronald Wilkinson
- Scott Ananian
- Karen Ambrose
- Kimberley Richardson
- Kristan Singleton
- Kimberly Richardson
- John Hilliard
- Kristine L. Knauf
- David Hill
- Joseph Figler
Who’s on the School Committee
- Suzanne Federspiel
- Valerie Frias
- Helen Charlupski
- Mariah Nobrega
- David Pearlman
- Steven Ehrenberg
- Andreas Liu
- Sarah Moghtader
- Andy Liu
- Jesse Hefter
- Carolyn Thall
- Danna Perry
- Natalia Linos
- Bob Weintraub
- Robert Weintraub
- Faiza Khan
- Laura Baines-Walsh
- Valeria Frias
Who’s on the Select Board
- Bernard Greene — Board Member
- John VanScoyoc — Board Member
- Paul Warren — Board Member
- Miriam Aschkenasy — Board Member
- Michael Sandman — Board Member
- David Pearlman
- Michael Rubenstein
- Amanda Zimmerman
- Anthony Buono
- Chas Carey
- Rachelle Morson
- Mike Sandman
- Jonathan Simpson
- Paul Sandman
- Select
Who’s on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
- Kathleen O’Connell
- John Dempsey
- Mary Litterst
- Clint Richmond
- Susan Rittling
- Deane Coady
- Geri Lambert
Who’s on the Transportation Board
- Jonathan Kapust
- Nancy Moore
- Brian Kane
- Wendy Friedman
- Len Wholey
- Nancy
Who’s on the Tree Planting Committee
- Hugh Mattison
- Liz Erdman
- Pamela Templer
- Elaine Ober
- Elizabeth Erdman
- Elizabeth Stryer
- Henry Winkelman
- Jack Schleifer
- James Lee
- Jessie Waisnor
- Joan Mahon
- John VanScoyoc
- Lynn Miczek
- Saralynn Allaire
Who’s on the Trustees of Walnut Hills Cemetery
- Peggy Maguire
- Gerard Hayes
- Joslin Ham Murphy
- Lisa Farber
- Randolph Meiklejohn
- Gerry Hayes
- Tom Johnson
- Thomas Johnson
Who’s on the ZEAB: Commercial Working Group
- Alan Leviton
- Candy Wong
- Cora Weissbourb
- Kathie Butler
- Kathleen Scanlon
- Nick Caramello
- Not Voting
- Patricia Correa
- Paul Ham
- Robin Friedman
- Werner Lohe
Who’s on the ZEAB: Residential Working Group
- Candy Wong
- Cora Weissbourd
- Kathie Butler
- Kathleen Scanlon
- Robin Friedman
- Paul Ham
Who’s on the Zero Emissions Advisory Board
- Vikram Aggarwal
- Kathleen Scanlon
- Nick Caramello
- Alan Leviton
- Patricia Correa
- Werner Lohe
- Bill Heinemann
- Not Voting
- Paul Warren
Who’s on the Zoning Board of Appeals
- Randolph Meiklejohn — Board Member
- Johanna Schneider — Board Member
- Wadner Oge — Board Member
- Paul Bell — Board Member
- Saul Feldman — Board Member
- Steven Brooks — Board Member
- Johana Schneider — Board Member
- Jesse Geller
- Lark Palermo
- Neil Wishinsky
- Bob Allen
- Donald Gentile
- Ken Goldstein
- Kui Xue
- Wagner Oge
- Wander Oge
Municipal budget
Total revenue$408.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$471.6M (FY2023)
Taxes$302.1M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$462.2M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$7,518 (FY2023)
🗳️ How this town voted (84 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
U.S. Senate 2026-09-01
John Deaton ✓ 500
U.S. Senate 2026-09-01
Edward J. Markey ✓ 6,605 · Seth W. Moulton 3,979
U.S. House — 4th Congressional 2026-09-01
Thomas Stalcup ✓ 450
U.S. House — 4th Congressional 2026-09-01
Jake Auchincloss ✓ 7,039 · Jason Poulos 3,215
Treasurer 2026-09-01
Deborah B. Goldberg ✓ 8,342
Treasurer 2026-09-01
Elizabeth Dionne ✓ 444
State Senate — Norfolk & Middlesex 2026-09-01
Cynthia Stone Creem ✓ 8,084
State Representative — 10th Suffolk 2026-09-01
William Macgregor ✓ 475
State Representative — 12th Middlesex 2026-09-01
Greg Schwartz ✓ 1,156
State Representative — 15th Norfolk 2026-09-01
Tommy Vitolo ✓ 5,975
State Representative — 17th Suffolk 2026-09-01
Kevin G. Honan ✓ 503
Secretary of the Commonwealth 2026-09-01
Anne R. Brensley ✓ 16
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Q5: Shall the Town of Brookline be allowed to exempt from then provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called…
2022-11-08 · Passed — 13,794 yes / 5,830 no
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Tue May 18, 2027 · 16:00
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REMOTE MEETING
Wed May 19, 2027 · 18:00
School Committee
Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue May 25, 2027 · 17:00
School Committee
Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor,
Tue May 25, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue May 25, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Jun 2, 2027 · 18:00
School Committee
Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Jun 9, 2027 · 17:00
School Committee
Remote via Zoom
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 17:00
School Committee
Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor,
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 18:00
School Committee
Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Jun 22, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jun 22, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jun 29, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jun 29, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jul 6, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jul 20, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jul 27, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jul 27, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Aug 24, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Aug 24, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Aug 31, 2027 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Aug 31, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Sep 7, 2027 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Recent meetings
Wed Oct 28, 2026 · 18:00
School Committee
Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 16:00
School Committee
Brookline Town Hall,
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:00
School Committee
Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor, and
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00
Transportation Board
Transportation Board to discuss traffic calming in two neighborhoods
The Transportation Board will discuss and take action on the traffic calming process. The meeting focuses on identifying streets and locations for traffic calming treatments in specific neighborhoods.
- Traffic calming proposals for Beals/Lawton Street neighborhood: Lawton Street, Thorndike Street, Coolidge Street, Fuller Street, Naples Road, and Beals Street
- Traffic calming proposals for Hayes School neighborhood: Eliot Street, Reservoir Road, and Dean Road
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Jonathan Kapust, Vice Chairperson
Len Wholey
Zoom Registration Link
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Meeting ID: 165 411 1549
Transportation Board Agenda
Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
1. 6:00 PM - Call to Order
1a. Public Comments Received via Email
2. Discussion and/or Action Items
2a. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON TRAFFIC CALMING PROCESS, STREETS, AND LOCATIONS
PROPOSED FOR TRAFFIC CALMING TREATMENTS
• Beals/Lawton Street neighborhood: Lawton Street, Thorndike Street, Coolidge
Street, Fuller Street, Naples Road, and Beals Street
• Hayes School neighborhood: Eliot Street, Reservoir Road, Dean Road
BOARD MEETING MATERIALS, INCLUDING STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE MADE
AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC WHEN THEY ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD VIA THE TOWN
WEBSITE.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE ATTENDING THE MEETING REMOTELY,
MEETINGS ARE BEING RECORDED AND POSTED TO THE BOARD’S WEBSITE, ALL TIMES ARE
APPROXIMATE, AND THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CALL ITEMS OUT OF ORDER. WE
STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU ARRIVE VIRTUALLY AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE
TIME SHOWN ON THE AGENDA FOR YOUR ITEM OF INTEREST.
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 16:00
School Committee
School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee to discuss collective bargaining
The Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to conduct a collective bargaining session. The committee proposes to meet in executive session to discuss strategy and negotiate with the Brookline Educators Union (BEU) Unit A, Unit B, and Paraprofessional Unit.
- Collective bargaining session with BEU Unit A, Unit B, and Paraprofessional Unit
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✓ Decided: Negotiations Subcommittee entered executive session for collective bargaining
The Negotiations Subcommittee voted to enter executive session to discuss strategy and conduct collective bargaining with the Brookline Educators Union Unit A, Unit B, and Paraprofessional Unit. The subcommittee did not return to open session.
- Voted to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy and sessions (2-0)
Brookline Town Hall, 333 Washington Street, 5th Floor
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Negotiations Subcommittee:
Bob Weintraub, Chair
Danna Perry
Carolyn Thall
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School Committee Agenda
Negotiations Subcommittee
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
1. Proposed Executive Session
1a. Motion to meet in executive session, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law chapter
30(A), section 21(a), for the following purposes: purpose 3, to discuss strategy with
respect to collective bargaining with the Brookline Educators Union (BEU) Unit A, Unit B,
and Paraprofessional Unit, because an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on
the bargaining position of the Committee and the Chair so declares; and purpose 2, to
conduct a collective bargaining session with the BEU Unit A, Unit B, and
Paraprofessional Unit.
2. Adjournment
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Brookline School Committee
Negotiations Subcommittee
Open Session Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2026
Time:
4:00 PM
Location:
Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor, School Committee Room and Remote via Zoom
Negotiations Subcommittee members present: Bob Weintraub (Chair) and Carolyn Thall.
Negotiations Subcommittee members absent: Danna Perry.
Others present: Kathleen Davock.
The meeting of the Negotiations Subcommittee of the Brookline School Committee was called to
order by Dr. Weintraub at 4:00 PM.
Proposed Executive Session:
On a motion of Dr. Weintraub, and seconded by Ms. Thall, the Negotiations
Subcommittee voted, by roll call, with 2 in favor (Dr. Weintraub and Ms. Thall), 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, to meet in executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law
chapter 30A, section 21(a), for the following purposes: purpose 3, to discuss strategy with
respect to collective bargaining with the Brookline Educators Union Unit A, Unit B, and
Paraprofessional Unit, because an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the
bargaining position of the Committee and the Chair so declared; and purpose 2, to
conduct a collective bargaining session with the BEU Unit A, Unit B, and Paraprofessional
Unit.
Dr. Weintraub announced that the subcommittee would not return to open session following the
executive session.
The Negotiations Subcommittee of the Brookline School Committee entered executive session at
4:01 PM.
Respectfull …
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00
Advisory Committee
Schools Subcommittee to consider proposed changes to Article 5
The Advisory Committee Schools Subcommittee is meeting to discuss proposed changes to Article 5 as offered by petitioners. The meeting includes a public session and a section for other items.
- Proposed changes to Article 5
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Brookline Public Health Building, Brookline
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Cliff Brown, Chair
Email cbrownAC@comcast.net
In Person and Zoom: Denny Room,
Brookline Public Health Department, 11
Pierce Street
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Advisory Committee Agenda
Schools Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The public is invited to attend. You can view and download the agenda, register for the meeting
using the Zoom joining link (if applicable), and access related documents on the Town website
when available.
1. Public Meeting
1a. Consider proposed changes to Article 5 as offered by Petitioners
1b. Other Items
This meeting is a public meeting. During the public meeting, members of the public will not
have an opportunity to offer comments on items under consideration. The subcommittee also
welcomes written comments, which will be circulated to members of the subcommittee if they
are sent to the subcommittee chair and/or lportscher@brooklinema.gov no later than 12 noon
on the day prior to the hearing.
Subcommittees of the Advisory Committee hold public hearings on any matter on which the
Advisory Committee makes a recommendation to Town Meeting. Members of the public are
encouraged to participate in subcommittee public hearings if they wish to comment on any
item under deliberation by the subcommittee. All public comments become part of the public
record.
Any member of the public may make an audio or video recording of an open session of a public
hearing. They must first notify the chair and must co …
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 19:00
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
Brookline Steering Committee to discuss fiscal wellbeing and zoning for Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will meet to discuss draft actions for the Fiscal Wellbeing chapter and review the Zoning chapter. The meeting includes a review of minutes from three September sessions.
- Discussion of Draft Fiscal Wellbeing Actions
- Review of Comprehensive Plan Zoning Chapter (dated 09.30.2026)
- Review of meeting minutes from 2026-09-14, 2026-09-23, and 2026-09-28
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Hybrid Meeting (Town Hall, 1st Floor - Room 111 and by ZOOM)
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Paul Warren, Chair
Select Board Representative
Linda Hamlin,
Planning Board Representative
Al Raine
Annie Finkenbinder
Betsy Pollock
Carol Gladstone
David Lyons O’Connor
Janice Kahn
Kathleen Scanlon
Linda Olson Pehlke, Vice Chair
Liz Linder
Susan Podziba
Lun Ning
Marissa Cheng
Maxim Sheinin
Richard Myles Murphy
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Meeting ID: 165 954 1400
Town Hall, 1st Floor - Room 111
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Agenda
Hybrid Meeting (Town Hall, 1st Floor - Room 111 and by ZOOM)
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
1. 7:00 Welcome & Public Comment
2. 7:05 Review of Meeting Minutes
2a. CPSC Minutes 2026-09-14 Draft
2b. CPSC Minutes 2026-09-23 Draft
2c. CPSC Minutes 2026-09-28 Draft
3. 7:10 Discussion of Fiscal Wellbeing Chapter Actions
3a. Draft Fiscal Wellbeing Actions for 10.05.2026 Discussion
4. 8:00 Discussion of Zoning Chapter
4a. Comp Plan Zoning Chapter Clean 09.30.2026
5. 9:00 Adjournment
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Please Note: At the beginning of each meeting there is an opportunity for public comment
related to any Comprehensive Planning topic. These comments should address a topic not
included on the agenda or those items on the agenda that do not have public comment
included as part of the agenda item. Speakers will have a maximum of three minutes to share
your comments. Public comments can also be submitted in writing to Jacob Collins at
jcollins@brooklinema.gov
As a meeting of a p …
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 17:00
School Committee
School Committee to discuss Brookline Educators Union Unit A grievance
The School Committee is meeting to propose an executive session. The session is intended for a strategy session and collective bargaining regarding a grievance with the Brookline Educators Union Unit A.
- Proposed executive session for strategy and collective bargaining with BEU Unit A regarding a grievance
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✓ Decided: School Committee votes to enter executive session for union grievance hearings
The Brookline School Committee voted to enter an executive session to conduct a strategy session and a hearing regarding a grievance with the Brookline Educators Union Unit A. Following this session, the committee adjourned without returning to open session.
- Approved motion to enter executive session (6-0)
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Bob Weintraub, Chair
Danna Perry, Vice Chair
Laura Baines-Walsh
Suzanne Federspiel
Valerie Frias
Jesse Hefter
Faiza Khan
Sarah Moghtader
Carolyn Thall
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School Committee Agenda
Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
1. PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
1a. Motion to meet in executive session, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law chapter
30A, section 21(a), for the following purposes: purpose 3, to conduct a strategy session
in preparation for negotiations with the Brookline Educators Union Unit A (Grievance), if
an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position
of the Committee and the Chair so declares; and purpose 2, to conduct a collective
bargaining session with the BEU Unit A (Hearing on Grievance).
2. ADJOURNMENT
STATUTORY NOTICE OF THIS MEETING HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK.
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RECORD BROOKLINE SCHOOL COMMITTEE 10/14/26
VOL. 2026 MEETING PAGE 127
RECORD OF A MEETING OF THE BROOKLINE SCHOOL COMMITTEE ON WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 14, 2026 AT 5:00 PM, BROOKLINE TOWN HALL, 333 WASHINGTON STREET.
NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK.
School Committee members present: Bob Weintraub (Chair), Laura Baines-Walsh, Suzanne
Federspiel, Jesse Hefter, Faiza Khan, and Sarah Moghtader.
School Committee members absent: Danna Perry, Valerie Frias, and Carolyn Thall.
Dr. Weintraub called the meeting to order at 5:00pm.
1.
PROPOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
ACTION 26-91
On a motion of Dr. Weintraub, and seconded by Dr. Baines-Walsh, the School
Committee VOTED UNANIMOUSLY, by roll call, with 6 in favor (Dr. Weintraub, Dr.
Baines-Walsh, Ms. Federspiel, Dr. Hefter, Dr. Khan, and Ms. Moghtader), 0 opposed,
and 0 abstentions, to meet in executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General
Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a), for the following purpose: purpose 3, to conduct a
strategy session in preparation for negotiations with the Brookline Educators Union
Unit A (Grievance), if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the
bargaining or litigating position of the Committee and the Chair so declared; and
purpose 2, to conduct a collective bargaining session with the BEU Unit A (Hearing on
Grievance).
Dr. Weintraub announced that the School Committee would not return to open
session following the executive session.
2.
ADJO …
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00
School Committee
School Committee to discuss FY28 budget guidelines and outdoor lighting bylaws
The School Committee will review budget development guidelines for FY28 and consider votes on warrant articles regarding outdoor lighting standards. The meeting includes reports on school improvement plans and the acceptance of several grants and gifts.
- Possible vote on FY28 Budget Development Guidelines
- Possible vote on Warrant Article 12 and 13 regarding outdoor lighting bylaws
- Acceptance of $153,000 PRISM II Grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Acceptance of $24,650, $82,500, and $71,250 grants for kiln ventilation, mental health, and gender-neutral bathrooms
- Possible vote to authorize alcohol service at the BHS GALA-RAMA event on November 5, 2026
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✓ Decided: School Committee supports new outdoor lighting bylaws and sets FY28 priorities
The School Committee voted to support two town warrant articles aimed at reducing light pollution through new zoning and general bylaw standards. Members also unanimously adopted the FY28 budget development guidelines, which focus on literacy, MTSS implementation, and educational equity. Additionally, the committee approved the removal of outdated philosophy statements from the policy manual and authorized alcohol service for a high school fundraising event.
- Approved consent agenda including gifts and grants (9-0)
- Authorized alcohol service for BHS GALA_RAMA fundraiser (9-0)
- Voted to support Warrant Articles 12 and 13 on outdoor lighting (5-4)
- Adopted FY28 budget development guidelines (9-0)
- Removed outdated philosophy statements from policy manual (9-0)
- Appointed Dr. Hefter as liaison to the Building Commission
Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
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Bob Weintraub, Chair
Danna Perry, Vice Chair
Laura Baines-Walsh
Suzanne Federspiel
Valerie Frias
Jesse Hefter
Faiza Khan
Sarah Moghtader
Carolyn Thall
Walsh School Committee Meeting Room
Brookline Town Hall
333 Washington Street, 5th Floor
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School Committee Agenda
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Documents for this meeting will be available on the School Committee's meeting materials
page. All times are approximate.
1. PSB MOMENTS OF INSPIRATION (6:00 PM)
2. CONSENT AGENDA (6:05 PM)
2a. Past Records: Quorum of the School Committee present at the September 28, 2026
meeting of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Subcommittee
2b. Past Records: September 29, 2026 School Committee Joint Meeting with the Select
Board
2c. Past Records: September 30, 2026 School Committee Regular Meeting
2d. Accounts Payable Reports: September 24, 2026, October 1, 2026, and October 8, 2026
2e. Acceptance of Gift: Sara Egan, to support the BHS Japan Trip, $500
2f. Acceptance of Gift: Brookline Community Foundation - Lauren Dunne Astley Fund, for
the Brookline Early Education Program, $2,500
2g. Acceptance of Gift: The Foundation to be Named Later, to support BHS families in need,
$10,000
2h. Acceptance of Grant: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, PRISM II
Grant (Partnership for Reading Success-Massachusetts), $153,000
2i. Accept …
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RECORD BROOKLINE SCHOOL COMMITTEE 10/14/26
VOL. 2026 REGULAR MEETING PAGE 128
RECORD OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BROOKLINE SCHOOL COMMITTEE ON WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 14, 2026 IN BROOKLINE TOWN HALL, 333 WASHINGTON STREET. NOTICE OF THIS
MEETING WAS FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK.
School Committee members present: Bob Weintraub (Chair), Danna Perry (Vice Chair), Laura
Baines-Walsh, Suzanne Federspiel, Valerie Frias (remote), Jesse Hefter, Faiza Khan, Sarah
Moghtader, and Carolyn Thall.
Student Representative present: Annika Banerjee.
Staff present: Bella Wong, Superintendent; Karen Shmukler, Deputy Superintendent for Student
Services; Robin Benoit, Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning; and Aaron Osborne,
Deputy Superintendent for Administration and Finance.
Dr. Weintraub called the meeting to order at 6:10pm.
1.
PSB MOMENTS OF INSPIRATION
Ms. Perry shared the Moment of Inspiration, reflecting on Rick Rogers, the former
principal of Lawrence School, whom she came to know nearly 15 years ago when her children
were students there. She described Mr. Rogers as a soft-spoken, thoughtful instructional leader
who was deeply respected and loved by the Lawrence community. His leadership was rooted in
mentorship, trust, and integrity, and he had a remarkable ability to make every student feel seen
and valued. She shared an example of how …
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 13:00
Council on Aging
Brookline Council on Aging to hear from Community Planner and State Representative
The Council on Aging will meet to receive reports from various town departments and boards. The meeting includes guest presentations from Community Planner Jacob Collins and State Representative Tommy Vitolo.
- Guest speaker Jacob Collins, Community Planner
- Guest speaker State Representative Tommy Vitolo
- Reports from the Select Board and School Committee
- Reports from the Department of Health & Human Services
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Brookline Council on Aging, Room 103 and via Zoom, Brookline
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Senior Center, Rm 103
93 Winchester St., Brookline 02446,
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Council on Aging Agenda
Hybrid
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
1. WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL OF ATTENDEES
3. VOTE TO ACCEPT MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 MEETING
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. GUEST SPEAKER(S)
Jacob Collins, Community Planner, Town of Brookline. MA State Representative Tommy
Vitolo.
6. REPORTS
6a. Nominating
6b. Springwell
6c. Recreation
6d. Department of Health & Human Services
6e. Select Board
6f. School Committee
6g. Council on Aging Director
6h. Other
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. NEXT MEETING - Wednesday, November 18 at 1:00 PM, Senior Center Room 103, Zoom
9. ADJOURN
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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:30
Transportation Board
Board to hold public hearings on parking fines and police traffic enforcement
The Transportation Board will hold public hearings to recommend actions on Town Meeting Warrant Articles regarding parking fines and police enforcement. The board will also discuss 2027 roadway work and the creation of a public way policy working group.
- Public hearing on Warrant Article 9 to authorize parking fines above $50 and increase board membership
- Public hearing on Warrant Article 20 regarding police enforcement of moving and parking violations
- Proposed removal of loading/valet signage at 1651 Beacon Street and Beacon Street between Westbourne Terrace and Fairbanks Street
- Proposed no parking zone on the northern curb of Eliot Crescent
- Proposal to reduce Bicycle Advisory Committee membership from 9 to 7
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Brian Kane, Chairperson
Jonathan Kapust, Vice Chairperson
Wendy Friedman
Len Wholey
Richard Murphy
Gregory Wheeler
Remote via Zoom
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Transportation Board Agenda
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
1. 6:30PM - CALL TO ORDER
2. 6:30PM - PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA
*Ways to offer public comment include: a. Email the Board at
transportation@brooklinema.gov no later than 4pm the day of the meeting and the
message will be shared with the board in advance of the meeting and included in the public
record b. Indicate at the beginning of the agenda item during the meeting, using the RAISE
HAND feature, that you would like to offer public comment and you can be elevated to
panelist to speak you must join using the computer audio and video feature so you can be
elevated to panelist when it is your turn to speak
3. 6:35PM - ACTION ON THE CONSENT AGENDA
3a. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2026, MINUTES
3b. APPROVAL OF THE REMOVAL OF LOADING ZONE/RESERVED VALET SIGNAGE IN FRONT
OF THE FORMER GOLDEN TEMPLE RESTAURANT AT 1651 BEACON STREET (METER
NUMBERS 933-928) AND BEACON STREET BETWEEN WESTBOURNE TERRACE AND
FAIRBANKS STREET (METERS NUMBERS 1386-1375)
3c. APPROVAL OF A NO PARKING ZONE ALONG THE NORTHERN CURB AND CURVE ALONG
ELIOT CRESCENT BETWEEN THE DRIVEWAY FOR 48 ELIOT CRESCENT AND THE
TELEPHONE POLE
3d. APPROVAL TO REDUCE THE NUMBER …
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 19:30
Planning Board
Planning Board reviews proposal for 12-story building at 654-678 Brookline Avenue
The Design Advisory Team will review the applicant's response to previous concerns regarding a proposed mixed-use development. The meeting includes a discussion of architectural details, traffic mitigation, and public comments.
- Proposed 12-story mixed-use building with 154 dwelling units and ground floor retail
- Review of 19 parking spaces at 2nd floor level
- Discussion of a 50-foot wide pass-through portal
- Review of traffic mitigation and removal of metered spaces
- Public comments from BGSA and nine individual residents
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Virtual Public Meeting (Zoom)
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Matt Hyatt - Chair
Andrea Brue - Clerk
Blair Hines
Linda K. Hamlin
Steven A. Heikin
Thomas Renkes
Mark J. Zarrillo
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Planning Board Agenda
Design Advisory Team Meeting on 654 - 678 Brookline Avenue
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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1. APPLICANT’S RESPONSE TO CONCERNS AND REQUESTS RAISED BY DAT ON PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT AT 654 - 678 BROOKLINE AVENUE (Pct. 4)
A proposal to construct a 12 story mixed-use building with 154 dwelling units, ground floor
retail space, 19 parking spaces at 2nd floor level, and a 50’ wide pass-through portal.
1a. At the last DAT meeting (9/15), the Claremont Team was asked to:
• Address the portal along River Rd architecturally, similar to Brookline Ave.
• Add bike racks along River Rd.
• Provide additional views to show user experience at commercial spaces
• Provide basic details of building's materiality
• Review parking lay-out
• Add vegetation/trees to views through portal to River Rd. and park
• Add more traffic mitigation
• Consider removing metered spaces for either green space or pick-up, drop-off
spaces
2. DAT Member Questions And Comments
3. Public Questions And Comments
3a. BGSA Comment Letter 654 - 678 Brookline Ave.10.06.2026
3b. Mattison Request
3c. Richmond let
3d. Campion Comment
3e. Freeman Comment
3f. Klein Comment
3g. Pehlke Comment
3h. Saner comment …
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 19:00
Zoning Board of Appeals
Hearing for 429 Harvard mixed-use project postponed
The Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled a hearing for October 14, 2026, but the item has been postponed. No discussion or testimony will occur as the applicant requires more time for revised plans.
- Postponement of Comprehensive Permit application ZB-2025-000056 for 429 Harvard
- Proposed 6-story mixed-use building by Oak Hill Properties LLC with 40 residential units and 3,055 SF of retail
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Virtual Guide for Applicants and the
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Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
Virtual Public Hearing
429 Harvard 40B ZB-2025-000056 PCT.8
M.G.L. Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Hearing Postponed
1. On October 14, this hearing will be continued to a date TBD to allow the applicant more
time to work on the revised plans. There will no discussion or testimony on October 14.
Project Description: Public hearing on Comprehensive Permit application (M.G.L c.40B) opened
on October 9, 2025, and submitted by Oak Hill Properties LLC to propose a 6-story (72
ft tall) mixed-use building comprised of 40 residential units (20% income restricted at 50%
AMI),3,055 SF of retail, and 12 parking spaces on a 9,853 square-foot site
Project Website and Hearing Materials: www.brooklinema.gov/3799
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:30
Preservation Commission
Preservation Commission to hold demolition hearings for three properties
The Preservation Commission will conduct public hearings to determine the significance of three properties facing demolition applications. The body will also review a Community Preservation Act application for the Muddy River Bridges project.
- Demolition application for house at 17 Harris Street
- Demolition application for garage at 255 Fisher Ave
- Demolition application for house at 51 Oakland Road
- Review of Community Preservation Act application for Muddy River Bridges project
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Elizabeth Armstrong - Chair
David King - Vice Chair
Elton Elperin
Peter Kleiner
Arisa Boit
Brooke Richard
Vassiliy Demenkov, Alternate
Jean Woy, Alternate
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Preservation Commission Agenda
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
This meeting is open to the public. Guide to Virtual Public Hearings for Applicants/Public
1. Approval of Minutes
1a. 9.8.26 Meeting Minutes
2. Public Comment on Matters Not on the Agenda
3. Public Hearing - LHD cases
4. Public Hearing - Demolition
4a. 17 Harris Street - Finding of Significance for an application of demolition of the house.
(Bin Shi & Ye Pan, Applicant) Precinct 7.
4b. 255 Fisher Ave - Finding of Significance for an application for demolition of the garage.
(RLAW, Applicant) Precinct 14
4c. 51 Oakland Road - Finding of significance for an application of demolition for the house.
(MAGEE TRS, JOHN J & MCNEICE, MICHELLE M, Applicant) Precinct 5.
5. Other Business
5a. Review of Community Preservation Act application for the Muddy River Bridges project.
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:00
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission to vote on Order of Conditions for 25 Sears Rd
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing and potentially vote on an Order of Conditions for a project at 25 Sears Rd. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair.
- Election of Conservation Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Public hearing for Notice of Intent: 25 Sears Rd (BWB #26-03)
- Potential vote to issue an Order of Conditions for 25 Sears Rd
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Pamela Harvey
Samuel Burrington
Will Corrdin
Priya Gandbhir
Kelly Brilliant
Matthew Eddy
Marian Lazar, Associate
Ernest Cook, Associate
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Conservation Commission Agenda
Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
1. 7:00 PM - Call Meeting to Order
2. 7:00 PM - Discussion and vote for Conservation Commission Chair, Vice Chair
3. 7:15 PM - Approval of 9.22.26 Meeting Minutes
3a. 2026-09-22 Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes_DRAFT
4. 7:20 PM - Continuation of Public Hearing for Notice of Intent: 25 Sears Rd. BWB #26-03
4a. Summary Memo
4b. Presentation Materials
4c. 25 Sears Rd Permit Site Plan
4d. Planting Plan
5. 8:30 PM - Discussion of and potential vote to issue an Order of Conditions for 25 Sears Rd.
BWB #26-03
5a. Special Conditions Draft
6. 9:00 PM - Staff Update
6a. Staff Update 10.13.26
7. 9:15 PM - Adjourn
Conservation Commission
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 20:00
Bicycle Advisory Committee
Bicycle Advisory Committee to review memos on Carlton/Colchester and Muddy River
The Bicycle Advisory Committee will discuss road observations for Cypress North Mill and Overlay. The body is scheduled to review and approve a memo regarding Carlton/Colchester and a recommendation letter for the Restoration of Muddy River and Bridges.
- Cypress North Mill and Overlay road observations
- Carlton/Colchester Memo to Transportation Board
- Restoration of Muddy River and Bridges Letter of Recommendation to CPAC
- 2027 BAC meeting dates and potential move to Mondays
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✓ Decided: Bicycle Advisory Committee backs Colchester, Carlton, and Muddy River projects
The committee agreed to submit memos of support to the Transportation Board for the Colchester and Carlton improvement concept and the Muddy River 2 Bridges Renovation Project. Members also discussed September 2026 crash data and a proposal to reduce committee membership.
- Approved memo of support for Colchester and Carlton improvement concept
- Approved memo of support for Muddy River 2 Bridges Renovation Project
- Todd MacFadden volunteered to evaluate safety at Essex and Dummer intersection
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Todd MacFaddon - Secretary
Mrudula Donepudi
Anthony Ishak
Robert Miller
Jonathan Zoll
Town Hall, room 408; or
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Bicycle Advisory Committee Agenda
Hybrid Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
1. Call to order and introductions
2. Discussion and/or Action Items
2a. Cypress North Mill and Overlay
Brief update and need for road observations.
2b. Brief Updates:
• BAC application and interviews
• November and December tasks
2c. Update from Sergeant Kerry Keaveney
2d. Review and Approve Carlton/Colchester Memo to Transportation Board
2e. Review and Approve Restoration of Muddy River and Bridges Letter of
Recommendation to Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC)
2f. Confirm dates for 2027 BAC meetings
Consider moving to Mondays
2g. Member Updates
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Bicycle Advisory Committee Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026, at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
4th Floor Town Hall, Conference Room
Hybrid: In Person and Zoom
Called to order at 8:01 pm
Committee Members Present
Mrudula Donepudi, Jan Preheim, Jonathon Zoll, Todd MacFadden, Bob Miller (remote)
Committee Members Absent
Anthony Ishak
Crash Report for Sept 2026
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8 crashes involving bicycles (3 more than in Sept 2025)
•
Discussion about crash at Essex / Dummer
o Safety improvements were discussed in May (e.g., stop sign, better signage
indicating counterflow bike lane, etc.)
o Members questioned whether those improvements have been fully
implemented yet; no one in attendance was certain
o Todd volunteered to evaluate this intersection and report back, including any
additional safety recommendations
Colchester and Carlton improvement concept
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Discussion of TB proposal
o BAC members are supportive of the updated concept (2024) and drafted a
memo of support
o We reviewed the memo and discussed the improvement plan. No changes to
either the plan or the memo are recommended so the memo will be
presented to the Transportation Board
Muddy River 2 Bridges Renovation Project
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Discussion of the Preservation Act Committee's proposal for state grant funding
o We reviewed the proposal and a memo drafted by Jan in support of the
project
o Discussion about the utility of a bike ramp on the bridge with stairs; the
incline of the stairs is low (i.e., long t …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:00
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee to consider bans on cryptocurrency kiosks and lighting standards
The Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially vote on several proposed changes to General and Zoning By-Laws. These items include regulations on cryptocurrency kiosks, exterior lighting, and inclusionary zoning payments.
- WA 7: Proposed ban on cryptocurrency kiosks
- WA 12: Proposed General By-Law section regarding outdoor lighting
- WA 13: Proposed Zoning By-Law standards for exterior lighting illumination
- WA 14: Proposed Zoning By-Law amendment for Cash in Lieu of Units payments in Harvard Street Main Street corridor districts
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✓ Decided: Advisory Committee recommends banning cryptocurrency kiosks and regulating outdoor lighting
The committee recommended favorable action on four warrant articles involving consumer protection, light pollution, and affordable housing. These recommendations include a ban on cryptocurrency kiosks and new standards for exterior lighting and zoning.
- Recommended favorable action on WA 7 to ban cryptocurrency kiosks (25-0-0)
- Recommended favorable action on WA 12 to establish outdoor lighting standards (23-0-2)
- Recommended favorable action on WA 13 to prohibit light glare and trespass in zoning by-laws (24-0-0)
- Recommended favorable action on WA 14 to allow cash-in-lieu payments for affordable housing in Harvard Street corridor (22-2-0)
- Denied amendment to WA 12 excluding the driving range from lighting requirements (7-18-0)
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Harry K. Friedman, Vice Chairman
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Advisory Committee Agenda
Public Meeting - Remote on Zoom & In Person School Committee Room, 5th Floor, Town Hall
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
1. Public Comment - 5 minutes
2. Public Meeting
2a. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Vote on WA 7. Create a new Section 8.XX of the
General By-Laws banning cryptocurrency kiosks (Shapiro, Fischer, TMM11)
2b. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Vote on WA 12. Create a new Section 8.XX of the
General By-Laws regarding outdoor lighting (Moderator’s Committee for Exterior
Lighting)
2c. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Vote on WA 13. Amend Section 7.06 of the
Zoning By-Law to set standards for the illumination of exterior lighting (Moderator’s
Committee for Exterior Lighting)
2d. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Vote on WA 14. Amend Section 4.08 of the
Zoning By-Law to allow Cash in Lieu of Units Inclusionary Zoning Payments in certain
developments in the Harvard Street Main Street corridor districts (Blood)
2e. Other Business
3. ADJOURNMENT
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Advisory Committee Minutes
Public Meeting - Remote on Zoom & In Person School Committee Room, 5th Floor, Town Hall
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Attending: Michael Berger, Clifford M. Brown, Elise Couture-Stone, Dennis L. Doughty, Anthony Flint,
Katherine Florio, Harry K. Friedman, David-Marc Goldstein, Neil R. Gordon, Susan Granoff, Kelly
Hardebeck, Emily Jacobsen, Alisa G. Jonas, Janice S. Kahn, Brian Ladd, Alexander Lebovitz, Carol Levin,
Pamela Lodish, Joslin Murphy, Donelle S O'Neal Sr, Linda Olson Pehlke, Fran Perler, David Pollak, Carlos
Ridruejo, Dave Tytell, Christine Westphal
Absent: Harry Bohrs, Jenny Raitt, Lee L. Selwyn, Kevin Walton
Also Attending: Town Counsel Joe Callanan, Chair of the Housing Advisory Board Roger Blood, Petitioner
for WA 7 Natan Shapiro, Petitioner for WA 12 and 13 Alisa Plazonja, members of the Moderator’s
Committee for Exterior Lighting, and others.
1. Public Comment - 5 minutes
2. Public Meeting
2a. Presentation, Discussion and Possible Vote on WA 7. Create a new Section 8.XX of the General
By-Laws banning cryptocurrency kiosks (Shapiro, Fischer, TMM11)
Joslin Murphy, a member of the Administration and Finance Subcommittee presented Warrant Article
7, a citizen petition submitted by Brookline resident Natan Shapiro and Town Meeting Member Shira
Fischer. A copy of the report is included in the agenda pac …
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
Building Commission
Building Commission to review fire station and school project updates
The Building Commission will review project statuses and vote on change orders for Fire Stations 1, 4, and 5, as well as the Pierce School. The body will also vote on several invoices for roofing and facility maintenance.
- Vote on new roof installation at Fire Station 1
- Review of playground equipment changes at Pierce School
- Invoice for Almar LLC for $435.150 for Roof Replacement project
- Invoice for BLW Engineers for $9,925.90 for BHS chiller replacement design
- Vote on invoices for Larz Anderson Park
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George Cole
Nathan Peck
Jason Bowers
Paul Campbell (Interim Building
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Lap Yan (Director of Capital
Construction)
Brookline Town Hall, 4th floor, 333
Washington Street
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Building Commission Agenda
Hybrid Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Building Commission is holding their monthly meeting on Oct 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. on the
4th floor.
1. Approval of Minutes
1a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from Sept 8, 2026.
2. Fire Station work
2a. Fire Station1 & 4
2ai. Review of Project
2aii. Review and vote on CO and Requisitions
2aiii. Review of request to install a new roof at Fire Station 1 in lieu of patching and
repairing the existing roof.
2aiv. Review of request for new cabinet and countertop materials at Fire Station 1 in lieu of
what was specified.
2b. Fire Station 5 - review of status
3. Pierce School
3a. Review of Project
3b. Review and vote on change orders and requisitions
3c. Review of Playground equipment changes
4. Larz Anderson Park - review and vote on invoices
5. New Business
5a. Review and vote on the following:
Invoice for Almar LLC for $435.150 in regards to the Roof Replacement project
Invoice for Jame McKenna for $4,116.00 for review of roofing specs
Invoice for Industrial Burner for $18,013.44 to recipe roof units at Lawrence school after
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 13:00
Age Friendly Cities Committee
Age Friendly Cities Committee to discuss goals and priorities matrix
The committee will meet to review a Goals & Priorities Matrix and hear from guest James Fuccioni of the Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative. Members will also provide reports on various town departments and services.
- Introduction to James Fuccioni, Executive Director of Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative
- Review of Goals & Priorities Matrix
- Member reports on Transportation, Library, Recreation, and the Department of Health & Human Services
- Report from the Commission on Disability
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Age Friendly Cities Committee Agenda
Remote
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
1. Welcome
2. Public Comment
3. Vote to Approve Minutes
3a. Minutes of September 8, 2026 Meeting
4. Introduction to Guest: James Fuccioni, Executive Director, Massachusetts Healthy Aging
Collaborative
5. Goals & Priorities Matrix
6. Member Reports
6a. Transportation
6b. Deparment of Health & Human Services
6c. Library
6d. Recreation
6e. Commission on Disability
6f. Communications
7. New Business
8. Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm via Zoom
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
Select Board
Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 16:00
Select Board
REMOTE MEETING
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Relations
Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Relations meeting
The commission will meet to vote on September 1st minutes and discuss new business. The agenda includes a potential conversation with Public Schools of Brookline staff and planning for a family preparedness clinic.
- Vote on September 1st minutes
- Discussion with Public Schools of Brookline staff
- Planning for family preparedness clinic
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Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations Agenda
Remote Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
1. 6:00-6:10 - Welcome, Voting on Minutes
1a. Voting on minutes from September 1st.
2. 6:10-6:25- Updates and new business
3. 6:25-6:40 - Possible conversation with Public Schools of Brookline staff
4. 6:40-6:50 - Update and planning for family preparedness clinic
5. 6:50-6:55 - Public comment (if any)
6. 6:55-7:00 - Wrap up & action steps
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:15
Library Trustees
Brookline Library Trustees to discuss strategic planning and behavior policy
The Board of Library Trustees will review statistical and financial presentations and discuss strategic planning. The meeting includes a staff spotlight and a review of the trustee search process.
- Staff spotlights for Elissa Martel and Sean O’Donnell
- Trustee search information and reflections
- Library Director's statistical and financial presentations
- Strategic planning discussion
- Review of Behavior Policy
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Public Library of Brookline, 361 Washington Street, Brookline
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Judith Goleman, Chair
Chris Chanyasulkit, Vice-Chair
Kristin Hung, Secretary
Carol Troyen Lohe, Treasurer
Petra Bignami
Michael Burstein
Amy Newell
Felina Silver
Marissa Vogt
Sassan Zelkha
Jill Mercurio, Library Director
Trustees Room, Brookline Village Library
361 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
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Board of Library Trustees (Hybrid meeting)
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
1. Convene Meeting
2. Comments from the Chair
3. Public Comment (3-minute limit)
4. New Business
4a. Staff Spotlight:
4ai. Elissa Martel, Youth Services Supervisor
4aii. Sean O’Donnell, Collection Services Supervisor
4b. Trustee Search Information & Reflections
5. Secretary's Report
5a. Approval of Meeting Minutes from 9/08/2026.
5b. Correspondence
5c. Other Items
6. Treasurer's Report
6a. Other Items
7. Library Director's Report
7a. Statistical Presentation
7b. Financial Presentation
7c. Strategic Planning
8. Trustee Committee Reports
8a. Trustee Development
8b. Advocacy
8c. Functions
8ci. Behavior Policy
9. Old Business
10. Remarks for the Good of the Order
11. Adjourn
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Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Relations
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $4.1M | FEROMICS INC Department of Health and Human Services · ARPA-H SBIR TOPIC 04- IVD DEVICE FOR PATIENT IMMUNE PROFILING AND PERS |
| $1.8M | SAFEFLIGHTS, INC. Department of Defense · SBIR PHII AWARD READINESS SPARES PACKAGE (RSP) OPTIMIZATION AFWERX TOP |
| $1.7M | STATE OF PLACE INC Department of Transportation · FY26 PHASE II AWARD WITH STATE OF PLACE UNDER TOPIC AI FOR TRANSPORTAT |
| $1.2M | FRAUNHOFER USA INC Department of Defense · ESTCP PROJECT EW19-5095 |
| $1.0M | BRIGHAM & WOMENS PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATION, INC. Department of Veterans Affairs · IGF::CL::IGF TELERADIOLOGY SERVICES AFTER HOURS |
| $1.0M | HEALTH GEOGRAPHICS, LLC Department of Health and Human Services · DA NEEDS A CUSTOMIZED VERSION OF THE KLICK GROUP'S GUARDRAIL SOFTWARE. |
| $899,966 | GEARJUMP TECHNOLOGIES LLC Department of Defense · 873AUTHORITY |
| $792,131 | SAFEFLIGHTS, INC. Department of Defense · THIS ORDER IS TO FUND THE BASE YEAR FOR THE SEHT CONTRACT TO MAINTAIN, |
| $599,536 | SAFEFLIGHTS, INC. Department of Defense · THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PHASE II EFFORT IS TO ADAPT THE COMMERCIALLY VAL |
| $587,561 | FRAUNHOFER USA INC Department of Defense · AWARD OF ESTCP PROJECT EW23-7876. TITLE: MANAGED BACNET - INTEROPERA |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Norfolk County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-2,374 people (-$590.2M net AGI · 2023)
Traffic fatalities1 (2024)
Business establishments20,745 (337,287 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,711/mo (1,217 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy11.0% (low numeracy 17% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$408.7M
Spending$471.6M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$462.2M
Debt-to-revenue1.13×
Debt-load index77 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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