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Brookline DPW invites questions from public Wednesday

Leslie Anderson — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:08:18 +0000

Have a burning question about recycling? Noticed a street drain that backs up? Hate the parking meters? Have something to say about your local sidewalk?

On Biking: it's Bay State Bike Week

Your Town — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:14:45 +0000

f you're one of the area's growing legions of bicyclists, or want to join, then youre in luck. May is bike month, and this week is Bay State Bike Week, what one local activist described as A statewide celebration of biking to remind people that bicycles have a place on the road.

No more movies for rent at Brookline’s MovieWorks

Taryn Plumb — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Renting the last picture shows Brookline’s MovieWorks, one of the last remaining brick-and-mortar movie rental stores in the state, is closing up shop, following a nationwide shift to Netflix, OnDemand, and other in-home and convenience services.

Brookline | Briefs: Metropolitan Chorale sings Latin music

Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Brookline: Metropolitan Chorale performs Saturday The Metropolitan Chorale, a Brookline-based ensemble led by music director Lisa Graham, takes a Latin American turn with performances of “The Lamentations of Jeremiah’’ by Alberto Ginastera, “Misa Criolla’’ by Ariel Ramirez, and pieces by Oscar Escalada, Astor Piazzolla, Ruben Urbiztondo, Manuel de Sumaya, and Heitor Villa-Lobos in an 8 p.m. concert Saturday at Holy Name Parish, 1689 Centre St. ...

Brookline | Briefs: Elections bring new schools chair

Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Brookline: New chairman for school board The School Committee elected Alan Morse as its chairman on May 3, following the town election May 1 that saw two new members — Pen-Ho (Ben) Chang and A. Schoenbaum Cox — elected without opposition. In contested races, Kristen Uekermann won a two-year seat as a library trustee. Write-in candidates won Town Meeting seats in Precincts 10 , 11, and ...

Brookline | Briefs: Pitch in for children’s health

Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Brookline: Pitch in for children’s health Fenway Park will be open Saturday for an afternoon of family fun and an evening party as part of a fund-raiser for the Brookline Community Mental Health Kids’ Fund, which helps local children and families obtain mental health care and social services. The festivities from 1 to 4 p.m. include a tour of the Red Sox clubhouse, Fenway franks, music, ...

Brookline: Correction to Frederick Law Olmsted walks

Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

For the record ■ Correction: Because of a reporting error, a Globe West Community Briefing item for Brookline on May 6 contained incorrect information about National Park Service walks in parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Only the Back Bay Fens walk at 10 a.m. June 3 requires reservations, which can be arranged by calling 617-566-1689, ext. 265. For information about that walk, ...

names: Augusten Burroughs at the Coolidge Corner Theatre

Sat, 12 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

“Running With Scissors’’ author Augusten Burroughs drew a good crowd to the Coolidge Corner Theatre this week.

names: Sox owner hosting Boys and Girls Clubs house party

Mark Shanahan and Meredith Goldstein — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston’s annual House Party is being held May 19 at John Henry's new Brookline manse .

Brookline arts commission celebrating its grant winners

Tom Coakley — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:28:15 +0000

The 15 individuals and organizations awarded a total of $9,470 in arts grant funding by the Brookline Commission for the Arts will be celebrated Tuesday, May 15 with performances and presentations by the artists.

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Thu, 10 May 2012 17:28:15 +0000

Pine Manor College suit against Brookline is headed to trial

Brock Parker — Wed, 9 May 2012 17:41:34 +0000

Struggling financially and with low enrollment, Pine Manor College is now headed to trial against the town of Brookline in a fight over a special permit regulating development on its campus.

Police warn of smart phone robberies in Cambridge, Brookline and Boston

Brock Parker — Wed, 9 May 2012 16:53:13 +0000

Police in Brookline, Cambridge and Boston are warning residents about a recent increase in the number of street robberies targeting smart phones.

Brookline selectmen approve trial to replace multispace meters

Brock Parker — Wed, 9 May 2012 14:19:34 +0000

Brookline Selectmen approved an agreement Tuesday that could begin the process of replacing most of the towns multispace parking meters.

Brookline Police name Matthew McDonnell officer of the year

Brock Parker — Wed, 9 May 2012 11:17:32 +0000

Brookline Police have awarded Detective Matthew McDonnell the police officer of the year commendation.

On Biking: how to buy a bike

Your Town — Mon, 7 May 2012 09:44:18 +0000

On Biking columnist Jonathan Simmons gives some advice on what to look for in buying a new bicycle.

Brookline: Booksmith acquires Globe Corner Bookstore

Sun, 6 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Brookline Booksmith acquires Globe Corner Bookstore Brookline Booksmith's travel section is now significantly larger. The 50-year-old Coolidge Corner institution’s online presence now includes www.globecorner.com after its acquisition of the 30-year-old travel bookstore. The website is the largest travel book and map site in North America, said Dana Brigham, manager and co-owner. Patrick Carrier, founder of the Globe Corner, will consult with the Booksmith on the site's ...

Brookline: Star Trek with whales and marine biology

Sun, 6 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Star Trek with whales and marine biology Science on Screen at Coolidge Corner Theatre wraps up its seventh season May 14 with “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home ’’ — also known as the sequel with the whales — and marine biologist David Wiley of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Wiley will explain the latest research on the lives and songs of humpback whales, followed by ...

Brookline: Park walks coming up

Sun, 6 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Park walks coming up Anyone wanting to join one of three free upcoming walks of parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted will need to make a reservation soon. Next Sunday at 1 p.m., the National Park Service will hold a “family-friendly” tour of Olmsted Park, on the Brookline-Jamaica Plain line. The park is one of the lesser-known “jewels” in the Emerald Necklace. On May ...

Oklahoma woman gets probation for money laundering

Thu, 3 May 2012 11:04:00 +0000

An Oklahoma woman has been sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay $674,550 in restitution in a commercial loan fraud scheme.

Oklahoma woman gets probation for money laundering

Wed, 2 May 2012 17:28:00 +0000

A woman has been sentenced to five years of probation and ordered to pay $674,550 in restitution in a commercial loan fraud scheme.