Daily brief · Brookline, MA
Guide to Sept. 1 primary ballot, 34 candidates
August 19, 2026
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Brookline.News launches guide to Sept. 1 primary ballot
Brookline.News published a candidate guide Aug. 18 covering every race on the Sept. 1 state primary ballot, where 34 candidates — 27 Democrats and seven Republicans — are running. The most competitive contest is the Democratic primary for Norfolk County district attorney, which has drawn nearly a million dollars in fundraising. Key dates come fast: voter registration closes and in-person early voting begins Aug. 22, mail ballot applications are due by 5 p.m. Aug. 25, and polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 1 at 12 locations serving the town's 17 precincts.
Brookline.News
Police seek help identifying Brookline Village motorcycle theft suspect
Brookline Police released security footage on Aug. 17 of a man suspected in an Aug. 6 motorcycle theft in Brookline Village.
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Planning Board to vote on new signage for local businesses
The Brookline Planning Board meets virtually today at 8:30 a.m. to vote on façade sign proposals for Cremeux, TruLi Dental, and Ramyun Zip.
Town of Brookline
Mailed ballot request deadline is Aug. 25
Brookline's election office lists Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. as the deadline to request a mailed ballot for the upcoming election.
Town of Brookline
Coolidge Corner Theatre hosts free outdoor movie night tonight
Coolidge Corner Theatre hosts a free outdoor screening of "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" tonight at 8 p.m. at the Charles River Speedway.
Brookline Record
Station Street Studios hosts open house, printmaking demos Thursday
Station Street Studios hosts an open house with print and beaded earring demonstrations Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 9 p.m., part of ArtsBrookline's Third Thursdays.
Brookline Record
Brookline Village Library wraps summer storytime Thursday
Brookline Village Library ends its summer reading program Thursday, Aug. 20, with a final storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Hunneman Hall.
Public Library of Brookline
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