Clerk calls primary-day meeting suppression

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Town Clerk and administrator clash over primary day meeting

At the Select Board's Aug. 26 meeting, Town Clerk Ben Kaufman said scheduling a board meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 1 creates an "unacceptable conflict" for residents who might have to choose between voting in the state primary and attending. He said he raised the concern privately with the town administrator and the board first and was dismissed. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 1; guidance from the Secretary of State's office recommends against holding public meetings on Election Day, though most are not formally prohibited.

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School Committee sets Sept. 3 start, adds holiday closures

Brookline's School Committee voted 7-2 to adopt the 2026-27 calendar, setting Sept. 3 as the first day of school and adding closures for Yom Kippur, Eid al-Fitr and Good Friday alongside federal holidays.

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BU Field Hockey opens season under new coach Sarah Shute

Boston University's field hockey team opens its 49th season against Merrimack today at 4 p.m. at New Balance Field, its first-ever matchup with the school.

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Casper Kelly's feature film debut "Buddy" opens at Coolidge

Casper Kelly's "Buddy," starring Keegan-Michael Key, Topher Grace and Cristin Milioti, opens today at the Coolidge Corner Theatre.

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Free dance session tonight on Amory Street

The Bridge Session runs tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. at Xeno-Animals Dance Studio, 163 Amory Street, with DJ music, open-level dancing and vendors.

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Coolidge hosts secret VHS slasher screening

Wicked VHS presents a secret summer-camp slasher sequel tonight at 11:59 p.m. in Moviehouse 2 at the Coolidge Corner Theatre.

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"Finding Emily" opens at the Coolidge

"Finding Emily" screens today at the Coolidge Corner Theatre at 11:20 a.m., 2:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

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Democracy rally planned for Coolidge Corner

Speak Out, Seniors! and other Brookline pro-democracy groups host a rally at Coolidge Corner tomorrow, Saturday, Aug. 29, from 1 to 2 p.m.

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BU Men's Soccer to face Northeastern at Parsons Field

Boston University men's soccer plays Northeastern today at 6 p.m. at Parsons Field in Brookline.

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Victory Programs finalizes Williams Street purchase for recovery home

Victory Programs finalized its $3.3 million purchase of 16 Williams Street this week and plans 18 months of renovations to create a recovery home for 10 mothers and their children.

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