Category: Brookline.News
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Introvert-approved: a Brookline library book club where silence isn’t awkward – it’s the point
A silent book club meets monthly at the Coolidge Corner branch of the Brookline Public Library. Photo courtesy of the Brookline Public Library. Bring any book you want to this book club. There are no assigned chapters, no fishbowl discussions…
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Brookline officials outline local public health strategy amid federal funding cuts
Brookline public health officials promise more local support as President Trump’s administration slashes federal funding for programs across the country. Dozens of residents attended Friends of Brookline Public Health’s event “High Stakes for Public Health in 2025” at the Brookline…
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Contractor faces fines after ‘egregious’ unpermitted demolition of Beverly Road home
The debris on the site of a home which was illegally demolished on Beverly Road. Photo taken on March 17. Photo by Charlie Johnson A contractor demolished a Brookline house without the proper permit, failed to turn off the gas…
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Police chief, immigration advocate and civic leader named Brookline’s ‘Women of the Year’
Chief of Police Jennifer Paster is named one of the Brookline Women of the Year. Photo by Charlie Johnson Brookline Police Chief Jennifer Paster, immigration advocate Jessica Chicco and civic leader Anne Meyers were honored Wednesday night as Brookline’s Women…
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Independent pharmacy opens in Washington Square, offering alternative to crowded chain stores
Days before New England Pharmacy & Wellness opened, owner Sepideh Amirifeli was already fulfilling prescriptions and getting to know patients. The independent pharmacy opened Thursday at 1655 Beacon Street in Washington Square, bucking a national trend. Nationwide, nearly one in…
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Why top authors and literary stars keep coming back to the Brookline Booksmith
When Kelly Andrew was growing up in Connecticut, she went to Brookline Booksmith many times to hear authors talk about their work when her family would visit Boston. Now that she’s a best-selling novelist herself, she returns there to talk…
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Faith groups and activists mobilize in Brookline to support immigrant families
Speakers represented groups including La Colaborativa, Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, and Immigrant Family Services Institute. Photo by Claire Law. Around 100 people gathered last Monday night at First Parish in Brookline…