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14 Jan 2024

Two Family Zoning, Support the Governor’s Affordable Homes Act with AHMA and GBIO, and Parking Reform with Brookings Metro

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We want to start with a reminder to take some time this weekend to consider the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and his tireless dedication to not only civil rights, but for economic and social justice in all aspects of life. Here’s King on Black economic empowerment. And here on war and peace. As we think about how we want to…
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01 Jan 2024

Carrying 2023’s Momentum into 2024!

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As we look to 2024, we want to first call out some of 2023’s highlights: Your advocacy was vital to Town Meeting’s passing zoning changes that will enable approximately 900 new apartments near transit and make sure Brookline meaningfully complies with the MBTA-CA. In May, we elected 26 new pro-housing candidates to Town Meeting, and re-elected all 26 of our…
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17 Dec 2023

FINAL REMINDER: B4E+YIB Holiday Open House Monday!

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It’s still not too late to register here for the Fabulous Brookline for Everyone + Yes! In Brookline Holiday Open House on Monday, December 18, from 6:30-9:00 pm in the Parlour Room at the United Parish in Brookline, located at 15 Marion Street near Coolidge Corner. We have lots to celebrate, including B4E’s winning slate in last May’s Town elections and the Yes! in…
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10 Dec 2023

B4E+YIB Holiday Open House and this Week’s Meetings

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We start out today with a Hearty Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate -- may the light continue to increase! Before we get to anything else, please check your calendar and then sign up here for the  Fabulous Brookline for Everyone + Yes! In Brookline Holiday Open House on Monday, December 18, from 6:30-9:00 pm (location near Coolidge Corner). We have lots to…
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03 Dec 2023

B4E + YIB Holiday Open House, Brookline Holiday Toy Drive, and this Week’s Meetings and Events

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Greetings everyone, and happy December! It is a busy month with Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, and lots of parties, so before we get to the week ahead, we are delighted to announce the Fabulous Brookline for Everyone + Yes! In Brookline Holiday Open House in two weeks on Monday, December 18, from 6:30-9:00 pm (location near Coolidge Corner). We have…
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19 Nov 2023

Town Meeting Recap + Happy Thanksgiving

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Greetings everyone, For those who didn’t see our “Special Edition” on Wednesday, let’s repeat the big news: Town Meeting passed meaningful MBTA-CA compliance, including both the “M+ Plan” and the “Harvard Street Rezoning” by the overwhelming margin of 207-33. There has been lots of positive coverage you can review, including in The Boston Globe, Brookline.News, and WBUR. It’s exciting to…
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22 Oct 2023

The “Good News” Edition AND more work needed on Passing MBTA-CA compliance

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We have two exciting updates this week. First, we are delighted to announce that Yes! In Brookline (a coalition which B4E is part of) and Brookline by Design have reached agreement on a set of amendments which, if adopted, would allow both organizations to support The Select Board’s “Consensus Plan” to comply with the MBTA Communities Act (being presented to…
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15 Oct 2023

Congrats to BCDC, MBTA-CA, and Boston Globe Spotlight Article

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Greetings everyone, Congratulations to the Brookline Community Development Corporation (BCDC) on their successful (and fun!) First Annual Gala last night at the Hilton Garden Inn, and to their three honorees: Danielle Mendola, Resident Services Coordinator at the Brookline Housing Authority, Amy Schectman, CEO of 2Life Communities, and James Dyalchand-Ericson, a BHS senior and BCDC volunteer. There was eating, drinking, and…
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