Category: Brookline.News
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The man behind the clipboard: How one Brookline resident quietly shapes which questions appear on ballots across Massachusetts
Harold Hubschman’s humble attire – sneakers, blue jeans, and a red McGill hoodie projects an air of understatement as he strides into the Caffe Nero minutes away from his Brookline Village condo. Few would guess that the 69-year-old with a…
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Brookline Village and Washington Square have plenty of parking, new studies say. So why can’t anyone find it?
Two new parking studies in Brookline Village and Washington Square revealed that both neighborhoods have more parking than most drivers realize — but that better pricing, shared access and clearer information are needed in order to make them more accessible.…
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BiblioQuilts exhibit gives old books a new life at Brookline library
Maine artist Larry Clifford began creating BiblioQuilts during the COVID-19 pandemic after his wife called him out on hoarding old books in their basement. Photo courtesy Larry Clifford Worn-out books have found new life on town library walls as art…
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Scenes of community, strength, and a time to ‘let go’: Brookline families celebrate the final week of Ramadan
The sun had just set over Khadija Khan’s home, wood paneling glinting in the low light, the aroma of samosas and masala spice wafting into the living room. In the kitchen, her family prepared food for iftar, the breaking of…
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Town Meeting approved a property tax relief program for veterans in 2024. Why hasn’t it been launched?
When Town Meeting unanimously approved a property tax work-off program for veterans in November 2024, co-petitioner Alec Lebovitz said he was excited to spread the word to the community. “It provides some much-needed relief to a very small number of…
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Energy advocate hired through state grant will help Brookline residents with home energy efficiency
Caroline Staudt was recently hired as an energy advocate by the town. Photo courtesy town of Brookline Brookline has hired an energy advocate to provide residents with free guidance on how to make their homes as energy efficient as possible.…