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Lighting bylaws face Thursday warrant deadline

September 2, 2026

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Exterior-lighting committee meets tonight before warrant deadline

The Moderator's Committee on Exterior Lighting meets remotely tonight at 7 p.m. to review the draft bylaw amendments it voted on Aug. 11, consider changes, and vote final versions for submission to the Select Board. The committee is also set to approve the article explanations. Anything headed to the Special Town Meeting warrant must be submitted by noon Thursday, the day after the meeting.

Town of Brookline

MBTA to run Sunday-level service for Labor Day holiday

Ahead of Labor Day, the MBTA will run subway, bus and The RIDE on a Sunday schedule and commuter rail on a weekend schedule, affecting Green Line C branch riders in Brookline.

WBUR

Brookline Booksmith hosts Brendan Mahan and Caroline Maguire tonight

Author Brendan Mahan discusses his book "Overcoming the Wall of Awful" with Caroline Maguire at Brookline Booksmith tonight, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m.

Brookline Booksmith

MBTA launches expanded Route 65 bus service to Ruggles

As of Sept. 1, Route 65 connects Brighton Center directly to Ruggles Station, with new Sunday service and increased weekly frequency.

MBTA

Coolidge Corner Theatre hosts Joe Swanberg Q&A Friday

Filmmaker Joe Swanberg will join a screening of his new film "The Sun Never Sets" at Coolidge Corner Theatre on Friday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m., followed by a live Q&A.

Coolidge Corner Theatre

Coolidge Corner Library hosts Silent Book Club Thursday

The Coolidge Corner Library holds its Silent Book Club on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., offering a quiet space for reading.

Public Library of Brookline

Cafe Matchai opens in Coolidge Corner

Cafe Matchai, specializing in ceremonial-grade matcha and Irani dum chai, opened Sept. 1 at 1223 Beacon Street in Coolidge Corner.

Cafe Matchai

Zero Emissions Advisory Board holds September meeting tonight

The Zero Emissions Advisory Board meets tonight, Sept. 2, at 5 p.m. to review policies and coordinate updates to the town's Climate Action Plan.

Town of Brookline

Senior Center hosts Sports Fan Forum today

The Brookline Senior Center's weekly sports discussion group meets today, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m., open to fans of all backgrounds.

Brookline Senior Center

Putterham Library hosts 'Community Catch-up' with director Thursday

The Putterham Library's monthly social hour, featuring Library Director Jill Mercurio, takes place Thursday, Sept. 3, from 11 a.m. to noon.

Public Library of Brookline

Temple Beth Zion hosts film-based prophecy discussion tonight

Rabbi Sam Seicol leads an in-person dinner and discussion tonight, Sept. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Zion, using the film 'Oh, God!' to explore prophecy.

Temple Beth Zion

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