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BHA plans 96 affordable units on Walnut St
September 14, 2026
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BHA Advances 96-Unit Walnut Street Redevelopment Plan
The Brookline Housing Authority will demolish two 1961 buildings on Walnut Street containing 32 apartments it calls "obsolete" and replace them with a single building holding 96 family-oriented affordable units. Newly announced state and federal financing means demolition and construction can begin in 2027, with a second phase planned on High Street. Funding sources include tax-exempt bonds, federal low-income housing tax credits, state housing subsidies, and $7.5 million from the town's Affordable Housing Trust and Community Preservation Act funds.
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Man Arrested After Pointing Gun in Goddard Ave Road Rage
Brookline police arrested a 61-year-old man on Sept. 13 after he allegedly pointed a firearm at another driver during a road-rage incident involving brake-checking on Goddard Avenue.
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Health Advisory Council Reviews Senior Needs Assessment
Brookline's Advisory Council of Public Health meets Monday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. to evaluate the 2026 Council on Aging Needs Assessment, the Renters Handbook, and policies on kratom and nicotine.
Town of Brookline
Putterham Library Hosts Back to the Library Night
The Putterham Branch hosts Back to the Library Night Monday, Sept. 14, 6-8 p.m., marking Library Card Sign-up Month with refreshments and activities.
Public Library of Brookline
Youth Leadership Summit Registration Now Open
Registration opened Sept. 12 for the free Youth Leadership Summit on Sept. 19 at the Brookline Village Library, offering leadership workshops for ages 13-18.
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Brookline Finance and HR Directors Depart Town Hall
Finance Director Lincoln Heineman and Human Resources Director Ann Braga are both leaving their municipal roles this fall in separate, unrelated resignations.
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Brookline Teachers Start Year Without New Contract
Public school educators began the school year under an expired collective bargaining agreement, though union and School Committee negotiators report progress toward a new deal.
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2026 Greek Festival Set for Sept. 18-20 at Goddard Avenue
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral hosts its free 2026 Greek Festival Sept. 18-20 at 162 Goddard Ave, featuring traditional cuisine, pastries, and live music by Band Orfeas.
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La Leche League Holds Breastfeeding Support Meeting
La Leche League's September in-person breastfeeding support meeting takes place Monday, Sept. 14 at the Putterham branch, offering peer education for families.
Public Library of Brookline
Klezmer Concert Marks Jewish New Year at Putterham Library
The Public Library of Brookline hosts a free concert by Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band Monday, Sept. 14 at the Putterham branch to mark the Jewish New Year.
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