BROOKLINE – The Town of Brookline and Town Administrator Mel Kleckner are pleased to announce the expansion of public access to town facilities next month. Beginning June 1, Brookline Town Hall will expand appointment hours and the operating hours of the concierge desk, which will operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. From […]
Senior Center Launches Fundraising Drive to Support Restaurants and Residents
BROOKLINE – The Brookline Senior Center and its partner agencies have launched a fundraising drive to continue a popular program that supports both residents facing food insecurity and Brookline restaurants. The Restaurants for Brookline program was launched on March 30, through a state earmark of $60,000 to the Brookline Chamber of Commerce. The funding has […]
Town of Brookline Awarded State Grant to Assist with Medical Transportation Needs for Seniors
BROOKLINE – Town Administrator Mel Kleckner and Brookline Council on Aging (COA) Director Ruthann Dobek are pleased to announce that the COA was recently awarded a $6,584 state grant to assist with medical transportation needs for seniors in town.
*Update #5* Town of Brookline Cautions Seniors Against One-Time ‘Companion’ Offers Related to COVID-19 Vaccines
BROOKLINE — Council on Aging Director Ruthann Dobek and Public Health Commissioner Dr. Swannie Jett are urging seniors to avoid connecting with strangers offering to serve as a “companion” in order to obtain the vaccinations alongside eligible seniors. Under new state rules, those who are identified as companions of individuals age 75 and over are […]