- MA
- Norfolk County
- 8/20/24
- 08/20/2024
- 320 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Brookline Select Board’s recent meeting on August 20, 2024, addressed a range of vital community issues, including a comprehensive assessment of human services, significant zoning reforms, and the approval of an entertainment license for a new community event.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 8/8/24
- 08/13/2024
- 180 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Brookline School Committee meeting on August 8, 2024, centered on evaluating the superintendent’s performance, revising the school calendar, and addressing communication strategies within the district.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 8/6/24
- 08/06/2024
- 251 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Brookline Select Board meeting, concerns were raised by residents regarding the ongoing demolition project at the Waldo Durgin garage, particularly focusing on asbestos exposure and rodent infestations. The meeting featured an extensive discussion about the health and safety risks posed by the construction activities, with residents demanding better communication and more effective mitigation measures from the developers, Chestnut Hill Realty.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 7/23/24
- 07/23/2024
- 284 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Brookline Select Board meeting, members voted to approve a series of licenses for the new Iris Hotel, including an all alcoholic beverages license and entertainment license, despite concerns raised by the public and some board members about potential noise and the management’s capacity to handle operations. The approvals were granted with the inclusion of conditions aimed at addressing these concerns, such as restricting entertainment to indoor areas only and ensuring on-site management availability 24/7.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 7/17/24
- 07/29/2024
- 74 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Brookline School Committee meeting addressed several issues affecting the school district, with particular focus on the staffing requirements at Baker School and concerns over rising class sizes at Hayes School. These topics highlighted the committee’s ongoing efforts to balance educational quality with fiscal responsibility.