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BrooklineMA averageUS Census ACS
Population
62,822
Per-capita income
$94,739
Median home value
$1,233,100
Bachelor's or higher
85%
Typical home value $1,124,458 -5.1% yr/yr · -0.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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👤 Members & officials (659)
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Who’s on the Advisory Committee
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Who’s on the Bicycle Advisory Committee
Who’s on the Brookline Commission for the Arts
Who’s on the Brookline Commission for Women
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Who’s on the Metro Public Health Collaborative
Who’s on the MLK Celebration Committee
Who’s on the Moderator's Committee on Exterior Lighting
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Who’s on the Select Board
Who’s on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee
Who’s on the Transportation Board
Who’s on the Tree Planting Committee
Who’s on the Trustees of Walnut Hills Cemetery
Who’s on the ZEAB: Commercial Working Group
Who’s on the ZEAB: Residential Working Group
Who’s on the Zero Emissions Advisory Board
Who’s on the Zoning Board of Appeals

Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
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 Nov 3, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor, and
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Dec 1, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor,
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Dec 29, 2026 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Dec 29, 2026 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Jan 13, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Jan 26, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor,
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Feb 3, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Mon Feb 8, 2027 · 16:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Feb 10, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor,
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Feb 23, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Feb 24, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Mar 3, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30

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Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Mar 10, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 17:30

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Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Mar 23, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Mar 24, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Mar 30, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor,
Tue Mar 30, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Mar 30, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Mar 30, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Apr 7, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed Apr 14, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 17:30

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Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 17:30

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Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 17:30

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Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 16:00

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REMOTE MEETING
Tue Apr 27, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor, and
Tue May 4, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue May 4, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue May 11, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:00

School Committee

Remote via Zoom
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Wed May 12, 2027 · 18:00

School Committee

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor
Tue May 18, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue May 18, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

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

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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

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Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 17:30

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Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Aug 3, 2027 · 16:00

Select Board

REMOTE MEETING
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 16:00

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REMOTE MEETING
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 17:30

Select Board

Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 17:30

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Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Aug 17, 2027 · 16:00

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REMOTE MEETING
Tue Aug 24, 2027 · 17:30

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Tue Aug 24, 2027 · 16:00

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REMOTE MEETING
Tue Aug 31, 2027 · 17:30

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Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Aug 31, 2027 · 16:00

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REMOTE MEETING
Tue Sep 7, 2027 · 16:00

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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

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Select Board Hearing Room 6th Floor
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 16:00

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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.

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Jonathan Kapust, Vice Chairperson Len Wholey Zoom Registration Link Or call: 646-828-7666 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. Transportation Board Webpage For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at skaplan@brooklinema.gov or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Reque …
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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.

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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.

Brookline Town Hall, 333 Washington Street, 5th Floor
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Negotiations Subcommittee: Bob Weintraub, Chair Danna Perry Carolyn Thall Join in-person: Walsh School Committee Meeting Room 5th Floor, Brookline Town Hall Click here to join via Zoom. Join by phone: 1--646-828-7666 Webinar ID: 165 397 3208 Passcode: 97592714 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 For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at skaplan@brooklinema.gov or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at ODEICR@brooklinema.gov.
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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 …
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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.

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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 Click here to join this Meeting 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 …
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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.

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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 Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 669 254 5252 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 Page 1 of 20 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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 Join in-person (open session): Brookline Town Hall 333 Washington Street, 5th Floor School Committee Room 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. For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at skaplan@brooklinema.gov or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at ODEICR@brooklinema.gov.
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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 Watch/listen with Brookline Interactive Group, or connect directly on BIG's YouTube Channel. 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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MuPDF error: syntax error: syntax error in content stream MuPDF error: syntax error: syntax error in content stream 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 …
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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.

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Senior Center, Rm 103 93 Winchester St., Brookline 02446, ZoomGov CLICK HERE TO JOIN VIA ZOOM TO JOIN BY PHONE: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 493 4175 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 Council on Aging Webpage For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at skaplan@brooklinema.gov or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at ODEICR@brooklinema.gov.
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.

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Brian Kane, Chairperson Jonathan Kapust, Vice Chairperson Wendy Friedman Len Wholey Richard Murphy Gregory Wheeler Remote via Zoom Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 357 4949 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 …
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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.

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Matt Hyatt - Chair Andrea Brue - Clerk Blair Hines Linda K. Hamlin Steven A. Heikin Thomas Renkes Mark J. Zarrillo Click Here to Register for Meeting Planning Board Agenda Design Advisory Team Meeting on 654 - 678 Brookline Avenue Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 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 …
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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.

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Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 669 254 5252 Meeting ID: 165 893 4452 Virtual Guide for Applicants and the Public 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 Contact: To submit comments to the Board or to contact staff, email mmorelli@brooklinema.gov After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about attending the hearing. Note that registration is only needed to receive information on how to attend the hearing, and does not preclude an individual’s ability to attend anonymously. Zoning Board of Appeals Webpage For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact …
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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.

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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 Click Here To Join Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 160 547 8639 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. Case documents and other information will be posted here: https://brooklinema.portal.civicclerk.com/?category_id=82 For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at skaplan@brooklinema.gov or call 617-730-2329. ADA …
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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.

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Werner Lohe Pamela Harvey Samuel Burrington Will Corrdin Priya Gandbhir Kelly Brilliant Matthew Eddy Marian Lazar, Associate Ernest Cook, Associate Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 669 3293 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 For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at skaplan@brooklinema.gov or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at ODEICR@brooklinema.gov.
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.

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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.

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Jan Preheim - Chair Todd MacFaddon - Secretary Mrudula Donepudi Anthony Ishak Robert Miller Jonathan Zoll Town Hall, room 408; or Hybrid via Zoom Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 717 8693 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 Bicycle Advisory Committee Webpage For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at skaplan@brooklinema.gov or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at ODEICR@brooklinema.gov.
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 …
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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.

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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.

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Dennis Doughty, Chairman Dennis@doughty.org Harry K. Friedman, Vice Chairman spinmarty@yahoo.com Click Here to Register for This Meeting You will receive an email with Zoom joining information. 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 The public is welcome to attend. You can view and download the agenda, register for the meeting using the Zoom joining link, and access related documents on the Town Calendar when available. Public comment on matters specific to this Agenda is welcome only …
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1 Dennis Doughty, Chairman Dennis@doughty.org Harry K. Friedman, Vice Chairman spinmarty@yahoo.com 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 …
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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.

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Janet Fierman (Chair) George Cole Nathan Peck Jason Bowers Paul Campbell (Interim Building Commissioner) Lap Yan (Director of Capital Construction) Brookline Town Hall, 4th floor, 333 Washington Street Click Here to Attend Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 993 1070 Passcode: 4Y4HnKGd 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 new roof install Invoice for Industrial Burner …
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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.

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ZoomGov Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 270 6739 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 Age-Friendly Cities Committee Webpage For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at skaplan@brooklinema.gov or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at ODEICR@brooklinema.gov.
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.

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**address** https://brooklinema.zoomgov.com/j/1657261023 Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 726 1023 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 For help attending meetings on Zoom, go to BrooklineMA.gov/ZoomTips. If you need reasonable accommodations or modifications related to this meeting, please contact Sarah E. Kaplan, ADA Compliance Officer, at skaplan@brooklinema.gov or call 617-730-2329. ADA Information: BrooklineMA.gov/Town-Legal-Notice Requests for language access may be sent to the Language Access Coordinator at ODEICR@brooklinema.gov.
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.

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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 Click Here to Register for Meeting Or call: 646-828-7666 Meeting ID: 165 434 0978 Library Trustees Agenda 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 Board of Library Trustees Webpage If you plan to make a motion or amend the minutes, please give a written copy to the Trustee Secretary. Please contact Library Administration (brkadmin@minlib.net / 617-730-2360) with questions about this meeting. For help attending meetings on Zoom …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00

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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.
$4.1MFEROMICS INC
Department of Health and Human Services · ARPA-H SBIR TOPIC 04- IVD DEVICE FOR PATIENT IMMUNE PROFILING AND PERS
$1.8MSAFEFLIGHTS, INC.
Department of Defense · SBIR PHII AWARD READINESS SPARES PACKAGE (RSP) OPTIMIZATION AFWERX TOP
$1.7MSTATE OF PLACE INC
Department of Transportation · FY26 PHASE II AWARD WITH STATE OF PLACE UNDER TOPIC AI FOR TRANSPORTAT
$1.2MFRAUNHOFER USA INC
Department of Defense · ESTCP PROJECT EW19-5095
$1.0MBRIGHAM & WOMENS PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATION, INC.
Department of Veterans Affairs · IGF::CL::IGF TELERADIOLOGY SERVICES AFTER HOURS
$1.0MHEALTH GEOGRAPHICS, LLC
Department of Health and Human Services · DA NEEDS A CUSTOMIZED VERSION OF THE KLICK GROUP'S GUARDRAIL SOFTWARE.
$899,966GEARJUMP TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Department of Defense · 873AUTHORITY
$792,131SAFEFLIGHTS, INC.
Department of Defense · THIS ORDER IS TO FUND THE BASE YEAR FOR THE SEHT CONTRACT TO MAINTAIN,
$599,536SAFEFLIGHTS, INC.
Department of Defense · THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PHASE II EFFORT IS TO ADAPT THE COMMERCIALLY VAL
$587,561FRAUNHOFER 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

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

6,287
Recorded votes
$408.7M
Annual budget
$462.2M
Debt outstanding

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

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 use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.515
All kids
0.504
Black kids
0.430

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.

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