Category: Brookline.News
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Development plans could mean another disruption for Japonaise Bakery
It’s been only a year and a half since bakery owner Takeo Sakan reopened Japonaise Bakery & Cafe, after sinking over two years and hundreds of thousands of dollars into a renovation . Now his landlord, who also owns the…
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Brookline alum in the running for a global marathon record
James Redding and his mother Lisa Redding started their running journey together. Photo by Claire Law James Redding is getting a head start on spring break. The 19-year-old Boston College sophomore flew to Japan a few days ahead of his…
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Brookline Fire Department gets a $1.5 million upgrade to its fleet with two new engines
Matt Weirs, second from right, a representative of Pierce Manufacturing, trains BFD members on a new engine. Photo by Charlie Johnson The Brookline Fire Department is preparing to put its two new fire engines into action. All deputies, captains, lieutenants…
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Brookline High sees some improvement amid nationwide student mental health decline
Young, developing minds on social media. Post-pandemic rebuilding of social connections. Academic pressure in a big school. These all play roles in how Brookline High School students are experiencing issues that are part of a nationwide mental health crisis, students…
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‘It’s not like a job’: Meet the retiree trying to maintain order at one of Brookline’s busiest crosswalks
Thomas Gibbons presses the button on the illuminated walk sign, then runs back and forth to help people cross. He raises his hand high to signal drivers. As the children and their parents reach the other side, he calls out…