Brookline, MA

Park & Recreation Commission

The Brookline Park & Recreation Commission will review a draft General By-Law regarding outdoor lighting that was voted on August 11, 2026. The meeting also includes updates from the Park and Open Space Division and the Recreation Department. Public comment is scheduled for a letter concerning the Daniel Lipton Theater Arts Program.

• Discussion of Draft Outdoor Lighting General By-Law (voted 08.11.26)
• Public comment on Daniel Lipton Theater Arts Program letter
• Park and Open Space Division update
• Recreation Department update

General

The Brookline Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a virtual meeting to review minutes and continue discussing draft plan actions. No specific decisions, votes, or new proposals are listed on the agenda. The meeting is procedural in nature, focusing on the ongoing development of the town's comprehensive plan.

• Continued discussion of Draft Plan Actions

Select Board

School Committee

Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Relations

Select Board

Board of Assessors

Library Trustees

The Brookline Library Trustees Executive Committee is meeting to receive updates from the Library Director on the search for a strategic plan consultant and a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) orientation meeting. They will also review the agenda for the upcoming September 8 Board meeting and receive a Brookline Day update. The meeting is primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Update on search for strategic plan consultant
• Description of CIP orientation meeting
• Review of agenda for Sept. 8 Board meeting
• Brookline Day update

Housing Advisory Board

General

Moderator's Committee on Exterior Lighting

The Moderator's Committee on Exterior Lighting will review and potentially amend draft by-law changes previously voted on August 11, 2026, then vote final versions for submission to the Select Board. The deadline for inclusion on the Special Town Meeting warrant is noon the following day. The committee will also review and vote on article explanations for submission.

• Review of minutes and possible vote
• Review draft By-law amendments voted on August 11, 2026
• Vote final by-law versions for Select Board submission
• Deadline for Special Town Meeting warrant inclusion is noon the following day
• Review and approval of article Explanations

Bicycle Advisory Committee

Brookline Commission for Women

Planning Board

Library Trustees

The Brookline Library Trustees Executive Committee will convene via Zoom to receive the Library Director's report on interviews with potential strategic planning consultants, followed by discussion. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Library Director reports on interviews with potential strategic planning consultants
• Discussion of the report

Select Board

Building Commission

Select Board

Preservation Commission

The Brookline Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Local Historic District (LHD) applications: a retroactive Certificate of Appropriateness for work at 21 Kent Square and an exterior renovation at 71 Harvard Ave. They will also consider a revision to a previously approved Lift of Stay for demolition at 774 Boylston Street, and discuss a new CPA Committee member and Brookline Village National Register Guidelines.

• 21 Kent Square (Lawrence LHD): retroactive application for mini split condenser, fencing, engineered siding, front handrail, granite wall caps (M2 Development, LLC)
• 71 Harvard Ave (Harvard Ave LHD): exterior renovation application (Chestnut River Business House LLC)
• 774 Boylston Street: request for revision to previously approved Lift of Stay (Tim Burke)
• Discussion and vote on new CPA Committee member
• Discussion and potential vote on Brookline Village National Register Guidelines

Conservation Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is continuing its public hearing on a Comprehensive Permit application for 429 Harvard Street to October 14, 2026, with no discussion or testimony on September 9. The applicant, Oak Hill Properties LLC, needs more time to revise plans for a proposed 6-story mixed-use building with 40 residential units, retail space, and parking.

• Postponement of 429 Harvard Street 40B hearing to Oct. 14, 2026
• Comprehensive Permit application (M.G.L. c.40B) by Oak Hill Properties LLC
• Proposed 6-story, 72-ft-tall building with 40 units (20% income-restricted at 50% AMI)
• 3,055 SF of retail and 12 parking spaces on a 9,853 SF site

Bicycle Advisory Committee

School Committee

Transportation Board

Community Preservation Act Committee

The Community Preservation Act Committee's Housing Subgroup is meeting virtually to discuss a joint Statement of Intent with the Housing Advisory Board (Affordable Housing Trust). The meeting is for discussion only; no public comment will be taken. The agenda also includes upcoming full committee meeting dates and other business.

• Discussion of joint Statement of Intent between CPA Committee and Housing Advisory Board
• Review of redline draft with CPAC edits (073026)
• Review of draft Statement of Intent with HAB edits (26.08.01)
• Upcoming full committee meetings: September 14, October 19, November 9 at 5:30 pm

Select Board

Select Board

School Committee

School Committee

School Committee

Select Board

School Committee

School Committee

Select Board

School Committee

Select Board

Select Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Brookline Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual public hearing on August 27, 2026, to consider five zoning appeals. These include converting a basement into a fourth dwelling unit, constructing additions, expanding a garage, and adding parking spaces for a childcare use. Public testimony will be taken during the hearing.

• 21 Euston Street: convert basement into fourth dwelling unit (continued from 7/2)
• 166 Lancaster Terrace: kitchen addition with patio and rear deck
• 117 Lyman Road: expand length of two-car garage
• 849 Hammond Street: expand driveway for four parking spaces for childcare use
• 118 Woodland Road: rear addition, pool, pool house, second driveway

School Committee

The Brookline School Committee is meeting remotely to approve minutes from prior meetings and to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Brookline Educators Union (Units A, B, and Paraprofessional) and to review executive session minutes. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approval of June 18 and June 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with Brookline Educators Union Unit A, Unit B, and Paraprofessional Unit
• Review and approval of June 4 and June 18, 2026 executive session minutes

Shared Mobility Advisory Committee

The Shared Mobility Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on bike-share station placements and a Gateway East project update. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from its May 11, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of May 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Blue Bikes station at Park Street at Washington Street or Harvard Ave at Park Street
• Discussion of Blue Bikes station at Beacon Street at Dean Road and/or Beacon Street at Corey Road
• Gateway East update

Select Board

The Brookline Select Board will consider approving two contract amendments with Environmental Partners Group LLC totaling $145,800 for safety improvements on Carlton and Colchester Streets and concept development on Chestnut Hill Ave. The board will also vote on a $9,750 affordable housing consulting contract, a letter to parking operators regarding ICE requests, and numerous board appointments and reappointments. Several items will be discussed in executive session, including real property at 26 Pleasant Street and litigation strategy.

• Amendment to Contract No. PW/24-04 with Environmental Partners Group LLC for $90,300 for Carlton and Colchester Streets Safety Improvements
• Amendment to Contract No. PW/25-12 with Environmental Partners Group LLC for $55,500 for Chestnut Hill Ave. Concept Development and Evaluation
• Commit $9,750 from Affordable Housing Trust to Terra Living Partners LLC for expiring use projects at 99 Kent St and 77 Village Way
• Change of hours for Chaba Café at 224 Cypress St from 8 PM to 10 PM closing
• Appoint interim Building Department leadership and discuss timeline for permanent commissioner

General

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is meeting virtually to continue discussions on large parcel designations and the thematic map, as well as plan actions. Public comment is included at the start. The agenda is substantive, with ongoing work on the town's comprehensive plan.

• Continued discussion of large parcel designations and thematic map
• Continued discussion of plan actions
• Virtual meeting via Zoom, no in-person option

Indigenous Peoples Celebration Committee

The Indigenous People Celebration Committee is meeting remotely to approve minutes, discuss a Town Meeting resolution regarding the Massachusetts state flag, and plan Indigenous Peoples Day 2026 events, including updates on posters, a fun run, vendors, outreach, and supplies. The agenda is mostly planning and administrative, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approve minutes from 8/7/26
• Discuss Town Meeting resolution and Massachusetts state flag
• Plan IPD 2026: poster/save the date, fun run, vendors, outreach, supplies

Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Relations

The Brookline Commission for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Relations is meeting remotely to discuss hate crimes, ICE activity, and Brookline Day. The agenda also includes liaison and subcommittee updates, approval of July 2026 meeting minutes, and public comment.

• Discussion on Hate Crimes
• Discussion on ICE Activity
• Discussion of Brookline Day
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from 07/2026
• Liaison and Subcommittee Updates

Planning Board

The Brookline Planning Board is meeting to discuss a major impact project at 1280-1330 Boylston Street, which proposes three buildings including a 12-story hotel and condominium tower, a 12-story residential building, and a 7-story residential building. The board may vote to appoint a Design Advisory Team for the project. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a zoning board of appeals case for 118 Woodland Road.

• 1280-1330 Boylston Street: three buildings, 12-story hotel/condos with retail, 12-story residential with retail/medical offices, 7-story residential
• Possible vote and appointment of Design Advisory Team (DAT) for Boylston Street project
• 118 Woodland Road: rear addition, pool, pool house, second driveway, parking alterations
• Public comment on matters not on the agenda

Bicycle Advisory Committee

The Brookline Bicycle Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a memo to the Transportation Board regarding short- and long-term improvements to Harvard Street. The agenda contains only this single discussion/action item.

• Discussion and action on memo to Transportation Board re: Harvard St. improvements

Select Board

The Brookline Select Board is meeting to consider several license and permit items, including a change of manager for the Arcadian Hotel, new alternate managers for three businesses, a change of operating hours for a coffee shop, and renewal of a mobile food vendor license. The agenda also includes public comment, calendar items, and approval of meeting minutes.

• Change of Manager from Mohamed Hashesh to Anthony Vorres for CCLLH, LLC d/b/a Arcadian Hotel at 1200 Beacon St.
• Alternate Manager Alberto Melo-Calderon for Arcadian Hotel at 1200 Beacon St.
• Alternate Manager Cheng Heng You for Bell 86 LLC d/b/a Bell 86 at 308 Harvard St.
• Alternate Manager Jeong Kim for Togaru LLC d/b/a IRU at 238 Washington St.
• Change of hours for Arwa Yemeni Coffee at 1333 Beacon St. to extend Sunday hours to 10 PM and weekdays to 11 PM.

Planning Board

The Brookline Planning Board will hold a morning meeting to review three sign and façade applications for businesses on Harvard and Beacon Streets. The board will also receive a presentation on an Outdoor Lighting Warrant Article. Public comment will be taken on matters not on the agenda.

• 240 Harvard Street – new façade sign for Newbery St. Pct. 17
• 1035 Beacon Street – new façade sign for TruLi Dental
• 1310 Beacon Street – new façade sign for Ramyun Zip
• Presentation of the Outdoor Lighting Warrant Article

School Committee

The Finance and Capital Projects Subcommittee will review the FY28 Capital Improvement Plan, including mini-CIP and deferred maintenance items, and discuss FY28 budget guidelines and development dates. It will also review and accept multiple gifts and grants totaling over $6 million, and consider creating a revolving fund for career and technical education programs.

• FY28 CIP Request, including Mini-CIP/Deferred Maintenance Items
• Gift from EL Teachers in honor of Kay Polga, $140.00
• METCO Grant from DESE, $2,387,684.00
• IDEA Federal Special Education Entitlement Grant, $2,332,818.00
• Grant application to DOJ for School Violence Prevention Program, $500,000.00

Bicycle Advisory Committee

The Brookline Bicycle Advisory Committee is meeting in person to discuss and vote on a memorandum to be submitted to the Transportation Board. They will also receive a status update on work along Brookline Avenue, though plans are not yet finalized and no decision will be made on that item.

• Vote on memorandum for Transportation Board
• Verbal update on Brookline Avenue work by Rob Guptill

The Brookline Bicycle Advisory Committee reviewed its ten-page Harvard Street memorandum, making two substantive changes: removing a police funding recommendation and deleting a specific implementation timeline. The committee also established a subcommittee to study Brookline Avenue and agreed to retain a parking impact concept plan as an analytical tool. No final vote was taken on the memorandum; the chair will revise it and present it for formal action at the next meeting.

• Removed police funding recommendation from Harvard Street memorandum
• Removed specific implementation timeline from Harvard Street memorandum
• Established Brookline Avenue subcommittee (Preheim, Sillman, Zoll)
• Retained parking impact concept plan as analytical tool
• Directed chair to revise memorandum with wording changes and deletions
• Requested Town Counsel guidance on BAC agenda item authority

Planning Board

The Planning Board's Design Advisory Team is meeting to review the applicant's response to concerns raised at the July 21st DAT meeting about a proposed 12-story mixed-use building at 654-678 Brookline Avenue. The proposal includes 154 dwelling units (about 50% micro-units), ground-floor retail, and 19 parking spaces on the second floor via the adjacent Hilton Garden Inn. The meeting includes DAT member questions and comments, public questions and comments, and discussion of the next meeting.

• 12-story mixed-use building with 154 dwelling units, ~50% micro-units
• Ground floor retail space of 3,780 sq ft plus entry lobby and resident uses
• 19 parking spaces on 2nd floor via adjacent Hilton Garden Inn
• 50-foot-wide portal for future drainage structure access and pedestrian/car/bicycle access between Brookline Avenue and River Road
• Applicant response to DAT concerns from July 21st meeting

Housing Advisory Board

The Housing Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and possibly vote on using Affordable Housing Trust funds to extend affordability restrictions at the expiring-use project at 99 Kent Street. A separate item covers a $9,750 contract with Terra Living Partners for work on the same project. Both items are open for board discussion and possible votes.

• Request for Housing Trust funds to extend affordability at 99 Kent Street
• Possible vote on expiring use affordable housing at 99 Kent Street
• $9,750 contract with Terra Living Partners for expiring use project work
• Discussion and possible vote on the Terra Living Partners contract

Conservation Commission

The Brookline Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing and potential vote on a proposed warrant article regarding outdoor lighting, including a draft zoning amendment. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Public hearing on proposed warrant article for outdoor lighting
• Draft outdoor lighting language as voted by Moderators Committee on 8/11/26
• Exterior lighting proposed zoning amendment
• Discussion and potential vote on the warrant article

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will continue discussions regarding expanded housing options. The committee is also scheduled to discuss draft actions and recommendations for mobility, accessibility, and community wellbeing.

• Continued discussion of Expanded Housing Options goals
• Discussion of draft Mobility & Accessibility actions and recommendations
• Discussion of draft Community Wellbeing actions and recommendations

Retirement Board

The Brookline Retirement Board will receive the PRIM July 2026 update and quarterly report, review legal updates, and handle routine financial and administrative items. The board will also appoint an election officer for the December 17, 2026 board election and adopt the election timetable. An executive session is scheduled to discuss disability retirement applications, litigation strategy, and other confidential matters.

• PRIM July 2026 update and quarterly report
• Executive session for disability retirement, accidental death benefits, survivor allowance, pension forfeiture, litigation strategy
• Appoint election officer for Seats A and B for December 17, 2026 Retirement Board election
• Approve July minutes, pension payroll, refunds, transfers, expenses
• July bank reconciliations, trial balance, cash YTD

MLK Celebration Committee

The Brookline MLK Celebration Committee will discuss and possibly vote on an updated mission statement and on October 2026 programming with the Hidden Women Stage Company. The meeting also includes approving minutes from the previous meeting and other new business.

• Vote on updated mission statement
• Vote on October 2026 programming with Hidden Women Stage Company
• Approve minutes from 7/23/26

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Brookline Zoning Board of Appeals holds a virtual public hearing on seven cases, including several continued from prior meetings. Items range from roof repairs and additions to a new three-unit dwelling with underground parking and a special permit modification for medical use.

• 319 Mason Terrace: repair old roof and add attic space (continued from 6/18)
• 1495 Beacon Street: construct new roof deck and penthouse (continued from 6/18)
• 47 School Street: construct three-unit dwelling with underground parking (continued from 7/30)
• 2 Brookline Place: modify special permit to allow medical use/labs on ground floor
• 58 Wellend Road: demolish garage, add shed, expand driveway to two-car

Council on Aging

The Brookline Council on Aging will review board members whose terms expire August 31, 2026, discuss potential roster changes, and vote on a proposed slate of FY27 board members. The meeting is hybrid, held at the Brookline Senior Center and via Zoom.

• Review of board members with terms expiring August 31, 2026
• Discussion of potential changes to current roster
• Vote on proposed slate of FY27 board members

Select Board

The Brookline Select Board will vote on a series of contracts, grants, and appointments, including a $3.35 million road improvement project on Hammond Street, a $493,000 contract for the Eliot Recreation Center renovation, and several smaller maintenance and grant items. The board will also hold public hearings on a lodging house license violation at 1459 Beacon Street and a tree removal request from the MBTA, and review a policy on exigent statements and possible salary adjustments for police and fire command staff.

• Award $3,353,174 to J. Marchese & Sons for Hammond Street intersection and corridor improvements (Newton to Boylston)
• Approve $493,000 contract with WCI Corp for Eliot Recreation Center renovation
• Accept $248,276 state 911 grant for personnel costs
• Approve maintenance contracts with Park Landscape Associates totaling $246,351.42
• Public hearing on lodging house license violation at 1459 Beacon Street

Moderator's Committee on Exterior Lighting

The Moderator's Committee on Exterior Lighting will review minutes, discuss the draft outdoor lighting by-law as voted on July 29, and consider a proposed zoning by-law amendment. The committee will also hear reports on EDAB and ZEAB meetings, public comment from the Charles River Chamber of Commerce, and plan for final votes before the September 3 warrant submission.

• Discussion of draft outdoor lighting GBL as voted 07.29.2026
• Report from Matt Hyatt on EDAB meeting and proposed insurance exemption
• Public comment/discussion with Charles River Chamber of Commerce and business community
• Report from Alisa Plazonja on ZEAB meeting
• Discussion and vote on proposed zoning by-law amendment

Conservation Commission

The Brookline Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting to continue a public hearing for a Notice of Intent at 25 Sears Rd., open a new public hearing for the D Blakely Hoar Sanctuary, and vote on Orders of Conditions for 676 Hammond St and the sanctuary. These actions determine whether proposed work near wetlands can proceed under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act.

• Continued public hearing for Notice of Intent at 25 Sears Rd (BWB #26-03)
• Public hearing for D Blakely Hoar Sanctuary (BWB #26-05) with DPW presentation
• Vote to issue Order of Conditions for 676 Hammond St (DEP #120-208, BWB #26-04)
• Potential vote to issue Order of Conditions for D Blakely Hoar Sanctuary (BWB #26-05)

Park & Recreation Commission

Preservation Commission

The Brookline Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on a certificate of appropriateness for a landscaping wall removal at 132 Carlton Street and a demolition application for 54 Clark Road, which includes a finding of significance. The commission will also approve minutes, elect officers, and receive an update on the Larz Skating Rink.

• Public hearing: 132 Carlton Street (Cottage Farm LHD) – certificate of appropriateness to remove landscaping wall (applicant Stephen Ledbetter)
• Public hearing: 54 Clark Road – demolition application and finding of significance (applicant Kenwood Builders LLC)
• Election of officers for the Commission
• Update on Larz Skating Rink after July DRC meeting

The Brookline Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for a storefront renovation at 17 High Street, and voted to lift demolition stays for projects at 18-20 Cypress Street, 213 Gardner Road, and 319 Mason Terrace. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The commission also approved prior meeting minutes with amendments and discussed but did not submit comments on a Boylston Street development.

• Approved granite base for storefront renovation at 17 High Street (7-0)
• Approved lifting demolition stay at 18-20 Cypress Street (7-0)
• Approved lifting demolition stay at 213 Gardner Road (7-0)
• Approved lifting demolition stay at 319 Mason Terrace (7-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes as amended (6-0-1 abstention)
• Approved June 10, 2026 subcommittee minutes as amended (2-0)

Small Business Development Committee

The Brookline Small Business Development Committee will meet to approve minutes from May and June, discuss a draft warrant article and bylaw update on exterior lighting from the Moderator's Committee, and receive updates on communication, parking studies, wayfinding, and economic development staffing.

• Approval of May 12, 2026 and June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Moderator's Committee on Exterior Lighting draft warrant article and bylaw update memos
• Letter to Town Meeting Members
• Brookline Village and Washington Square parking studies update
• Wayfinding and economic development staffing updates

General

Building Commission

The Brookline Building Commission will hold its monthly hybrid meeting on August 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM. They will review and vote on invoices and change orders for Fire Stations 1 and 4, and consider a designer proposal for Fire Station 5. The agenda also includes review and voting on invoices for the Pierce School project, plus approval of the July 14, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Vote on invoices for Fire Station 1 & 4
• Vote on change orders for Fire Station 1 & 4
• Review and vote on designer proposal for Fire Station 5
• Review and vote on invoices for Pierce School project
• Approval of meeting minutes from 7/14/2026

School Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee will approve prior meeting minutes and then vote to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Brookline Educators Union Unit A, Unit B, and the Paraprofessional Unit. The public portion of the meeting is brief and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2026 Negotiations Subcommittee meeting
• Motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy with three union units