Brookline Select Board Addresses Public Concerns and Reallocates Funding

Overview: In a recent Brookline Select Board meeting, several pressing community issues were deliberated, ranging from the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to a change of ownership request for a local cannabis company. The board managed to tackle a breadth of topics, reflecting various concerns and interests within the community.

Brookline Select Board Advances Language Access Plan and CIP Funding

Overview: The Brookline Select Board meeting addressed community concerns, including the advancement of a language access plan and significant funding adjustments to the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The board also approved collective bargaining agreements, discussed the replacement of clay tennis courts, and debated the future use of Baldwin School for staff training.

Brookline Select Board Approves New Language Access Plan

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Brookline Select Board made strides towards inclusivity, with a focus on the adoption of a language access plan designed to facilitate communication between the town’s diverse population and its government. This plan, a key topic of the meeting, aims to provide equitable access to public information and services for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. The plan includes translation of critical documents and interpretation services for public meetings, both in-person and virtually, with an emphasis on the use of bilingual staff and department liaisons to address specific language needs.

Brookline Select Board Advances Public Health and Safety Initiatives

Overview: In a recent Brookline Select Board meeting, strides were made towards enhancing public health and safety initiatives, including the establishment of a revolving fund for vaccines, addressing rodent control efforts, and discussing the potential removal of the police department from the provisions of Civil Service laws. The meeting also highlighted the Health and Human Services Department’s budget and projects, the Building Department’s advancement in electrification and capital improvements, and the community’s engagement in public services.

Brookline Select Board Approves New Recreation Director

Overview: The Brookline Select Board’s recent meeting was marked by the approval of Tim David as the new Recreation Director, a position critical to the town’s community services and activities. This key appointment, subject to approval from the Parks and Recreation Commission and the completion of background checks, was a highlight in a session that included discussions on affordable housing, departmental budgets, anti-Semitic incidents, and police department updates.