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Goddard House cuts Haitian staff as TPS ends
August 14, 2026
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Goddard House terminates Haitian staff after TPS ends
CEO and president Candace Cramer confirmed Aug. 12 that Goddard House, the state's oldest elder-care organization, had to let go a handful of its 140 employees after the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants left them unable to document work authorization. The assisted living and memory support provider, which serves about 115 residents, gave affected staff an extra week past the July 27 end of TPS, through Aug. 7, to show other authorization. Cramer declined to give an exact number, citing privacy, and said the departing workers were dedicated caregivers whose well-being now concerns the organization.
Brookline.News
Senior Center Chorus invites local singers to Friday rehearsals
The Brookline Senior Center's Senior Chorus welcomes local singers to weekly rehearsals starting Friday, Aug. 14, at 10:30 a.m.; no audition required.
Brookline Senior Center
Obituary: Community mourns former resident Mary Kelligrew Kassler
Former Brookline resident Mary Kelligrew Kassler died Aug. 3, 2026; her family will hold a celebration of her life at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, on Aug. 21.
Boston Globe via Legacy.com
Planning Board to review 12-story project on Brookline Ave
The Planning Board's Design Advisory Team will meet Tuesday, Aug. 18, to discuss a proposed 12-story, 154-unit micro-dwelling apartment building at 654-678 Brookline Avenue.
Town of Brookline
City Realty presents plans for Boylston Street project
City Realty will present preliminary plans to the Planning Board on Thursday, Aug. 20, for a mixed-use development with housing, retail, and a hotel at 1280-1330 Boylston Street.
Town of Brookline
Coolidge Corner Theatre hosts free VIP screening of 'Brink of War'
Wayfarer Theaters hosts a free red-carpet screening of "Brink of War" at Coolidge Corner Theatre on Aug. 14 at 6 p.m., with a live Q&A featuring the director and cast.
Wayfarer Theaters via Facebook
Green Dog hours suspended at Schick Park for construction
Green Dog hours at Schick Park are suspended from 7 a.m. to noon on Aug. 14 for construction work, part of an ongoing suspension through 2026.
Town of Brookline
Larz Anderson Auto Museum hosts Cars & Coffee Saturday
The Larz Anderson Auto Museum hosts Cars & Coffee Saturday, Aug. 15, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., with free admission and a showcase of unique vehicles.
Larz Anderson Auto Museum
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