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Greetings,  This Mother’s Day, Brookline for Everyone honors the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and caregivers whose daily acts of love, sacrifice, and persistence hold families and communities together. It is also a reminder that the strength of a community is measured not by exclusivity, but by whether ordinary families can afford to live, grow, and remain there over time. For many…

What an election day for Brookline! With historic turnout levels for a May election Brookline voters spoke loudly and clearly for progress, for change, and for investing in our community. (And while we usually try to get our election recap out the next day, our election night celebrations kept us up later than we expected!) As many of you likely…

Greetings, One big event this week: Election Day on Tuesday. (Early voting has ended.) Polls will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM. Bring everyone with you to the polls. Children and dogs, too: they should all know the way. Beyond voting, we have one final ask of you. Email and/or text everyone you know in Brookline and ask…

Greetings, The Town election has begun: early voting is underway, so please remind everyone you know that they can make their vote count immediately. Early voting in-person hours: Today (Sunday, April 26), until 4 pm, at Town Hall; Coolidge Corner Library; and Putterham library; Monday-Thursday, 8-5, and Friday, 8-12:30, at Town Hall. If you have a mail ballot, don’t forget…

Hi all - Just a quick message to invite everyone to join Brookline for Everyone on Tuesday, April 28 at Esmai’s in Coolidge Corner at 5pm for a Happy Hour to kick-off the final week of the Town election campaign. Share a glass with new friends and old and find out how you can help ensure a strong pro-housing message…

Greetings, The May 5 Town Election is a little more than two weeks away, and we need your help. If you have more time than money, VOLUNTEER HERE. If you have more money than time, DONATE HERE. And, please spread the word to your friends and neighbors to vote for B4E’s endorsed candidates. We know we are repeating ourselves from…

Greetings, It finally feels like spring, and young men’s and women’s thoughts turn to – Town elections? We hope so, anyway. For all the wisdom of the old, Town affairs are excessively dominated by those of us who, literally, have less of a future here. One update we wanted to lead with: the sponsor of Warrant Article 16, a rezoning…

Greetings everyone, Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all who celebrate! It’s a busy time, so let’s get right on to the news. Brookline’s May 5 Election is Just Four Weeks Away -- AND WE NEED YOUR HELP! The campaign season kicks into high gear this month for Select Board and Town Meeting candidates, as well as the Yes for…

Greetings, The beginning of Passover on Wednesday evening marks many things, including a relatively quiet week for Town affairs. So let’s begin by noting what happened last week. On Tuesday, the Select Board approved placing a $23.25 million override on the ballot for the May 5 Town election. Brookline is facing the same significant fiscal challenges hitting communities across Massachusetts.…

Greetings, First, some good news. This past Tuesday, thanks in part to sustained advocacy from all of you, the Select Board voted unanimously to place the Chestnut Hill Commercial Area zoning Warrant Articles on the May Town Meeting agenda. That outcome reflects the efforts of 138 Town Meeting Members and 185 other Brookline voters who signed two petitions, along with…