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Conservation Commission Holds Hearing on Proposed Outdoor Lighting

The Conservation Commission holds a virtual public hearing today at 5 p.m. on a draft outdoor lighting warrant article. The agenda packet includes the draft outdoor lighting language as voted by the Moderators Committee on Aug. 11, along with a proposed exterior lighting zoning amendment dated the same day.

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In Memoriam: Longtime Brookline Nurse Barbara Jellinek Passes Away

Nurse and maternal health advocate Barbara Jellinek died Sunday, August 16, 2026, at age 77, leaving a legacy of supporting vulnerable populations.

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Five New and Returning Restaurants Shake Up Dining Scene

A dining map published Sunday highlights five new or returning restaurants set to open along Beacon Street and Harvard Street.

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DPW Energy Advocate Hosts Drop-In Office Hours in Brookline Village

Brookline's Energy Advocate holds free office hours today, Aug. 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 361 Washington Street to help with Mass Save, weatherization, electrification, and utility bill questions.

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School of Rock Brookline Kicks Off Rock 101 Summer Workshop

The Rock 101 Workshop for beginners ages 7-11 runs today through Friday, Aug. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1295A Beacon Street, ending with a performance Friday at 2:30 p.m.

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Youth Field Hockey Preseason Prep Clinics Open at Dexter Southfield

A 3-day preseason field hockey clinic for young athletes begins today at 5 p.m. at Dexter Southfield School.

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Summer Puppet Adventure Program Begins at Puppet Showplace Theater

A five-day 'Summer Puppet Adventure' workshop for rising second through seventh graders starts today at 9 a.m. at Puppet Showplace Theater.

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Brookline Arts Center Kicks Off 'Wonders of the Reef' Program

A week-long art camp starting today invites children ages 5-7 to create ocean-themed art using watercolors, collages, and 3D sculptures.

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Coolidge Corner Theatre to Host Advance Screening of 'Celebrity Caregiver'

The theater hosts an advance screening of the documentary 'Celebrity Caregiver' today, presented by Parrot House Productions.

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School of Rock Brookline Launches 'Pop Legends' Music Workshop

A five-day summer workshop starting today lets students practice and perform hits from iconic pop artists.

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Activist Evenings Brookline Hosts Election Protection Gathering

The pro-democracy group holds a 'Hand's Off Our Vote' discussion tonight at 7 p.m. at United Parish in Brookline on swing-state and local election protection efforts.

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