BROOKLINE — The Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services and Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to share the following information and safety tips regarding the Avian Flu in local geese and wildlife. According to the Massachusetts Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, which rarely infects humans, […]
Brookline Public Health and Human Services Hires Laila McGeorge as Coalition Coordinator to Lead Substance Use Prevention in Town
Public Health and Human Services Director Sigalle Reiss is pleased to announce the hiring of Laila McGeorge as the Substance Use Prevention Coalition Coordinator for the Town of Brookline. In her role as Coalition Coordinator, McGeorge will oversee the daily operations of the Brookline Coalition Advocating Substance Awareness (B-CASA), facilitate communication and collaboration within the […]
Town of Brookline Opens 2025 Outdoor Dining Program Applications with New Guidelines and Lower Fees
The Town of Brookline is now accepting Outdoor Dining Program applications for the 2025 calendar year. In an effort to continue to promote vibrancy within the town, especially within commercial areas, the Select Board has reduced the fees paid by restaurant owners to participate in the program. Applications close on Nov. 30, 2024. The updated […]
Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services to Provide Free COVID-19 Test Kits to Residents
The Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services is offering free COVID-19 test kits to all residents to help protect themselves and their families during fall and winter seasons when respiratory illness is more common. Residents can pick up free test kits at the following locations during regular business hours: Brookline Department of Public […]