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Nor'easter cancels Brookline Day; no rain date

September 25, 2026

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Brookline Day 2026 canceled due to forecast nor'easter

Brookline Recreation has canceled Brookline Day, which was set for this Sunday, Sept. 27, because a nor'easter is expected to bring high winds and steady rain. The Town said the safety of residents, families, staff, volunteers, performers and vendors was its highest priority. There will be no rain date this year because the event depends on many vendors, performers, service providers and Town departments.

Town of Brookline

Library hosts liquid-nitrogen ice cream demo for teens today

The Public Library of Brookline hosts Sub Zero Ice Cream for an interactive liquid-nitrogen science and dessert-making session for tweens and teens, Friday, Sept. 25, 3–4 p.m. in Hunneman Hall.

Public Library of Brookline

Brookline seeks applicants for Library Trustees vacancy

The Town of Brookline is accepting applications from registered voters to fill a vacancy on the Board of Library Trustees; the deadline is Oct. 2, and the Select Board plans to fill the seat Oct. 20.

Town of Brookline

Utility crews trim trees ahead of nor'easter

Utility crews trimmed trees and branches near power lines in Brookline on Thursday ahead of a forecast nor'easter; officials urged residents to prepare for possible outages and avoid downed wires.

Boston 25 News

Missing Brookline teen found safe

Brookline police said Thursday that a missing 14-year-old, last seen at Brookline High School, has been found safe.

NBC Boston

Brookline boys soccer falls 2-1 to Framingham

Brookline lost 2-1 to Framingham in Thursday's boys soccer match after being tied at halftime, dropping the team's record to 5-2-2.

MaxPreps

BAAFN hosts back-to-school bash tonight

The Brookline Asian American Family Network and Brookline Interactive Group host a free family bash at 46 Tappan Street tonight, 6:30-8:30 p.m., featuring a screening of 'KPop Demon Hunters,' Korean food, and raffle prizes.

Brookline Asian American Family Network

Author Andrea Bajani visits Brookline Booksmith tonight

Andrea Bajani discusses his novel 'The Anniversary' tonight at 7 p.m. at Brookline Booksmith, part of its Transnational Series.

Brookline Booksmith

Chabad Brookline marks Sukkot with Shabbat service and taco dinner

Chabad Center of Brookline holds Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat at 6:30 p.m. tonight, followed by Taco in the Sukkah at 7:15 p.m., at 496 Harvard Street.

Chabad Center of Brookline

POSTunderground hosts free Friday jazz night

POSTunderground at 386 Washington St. hosts free, all-ages jazz tonight at 7:30 p.m., featuring Station Street, Fenno Street Jazz, and Hard Bop Cafe.

JazzBoston

Regional public-health collaborative meets today on hiring, FY27 budget

On Friday, September 25, the Metro Public Health Collaborative met in a hybrid session beginning at 9:30 a.m., with an agenda including a public-health nurse application review, FY27 budget tracking, housing outreach, and language-access services.

Town of Brookline

Temple Sinai Brookline holds Erev Shabbat services tonight

Temple Sinai Brookline hosts Erev Shabbat services from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight, with a nosh at 5:30 p.m.; no registration is required in person, and Zoom access is available by request.

Temple Sinai Brookline

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