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A daily summary of five pieces of information you may find useful before you head out. The weather, big news and events in town. Runs at 5:30 every weekday morning.1. Last night's Nor'easter should still bring some rain during the day, an 80 percent chance estimation of rain, followed by an 40 percent chance of showers in the evening. The National Weather Service is estimating about a tenth to a quarter inch of rain all told, and temperatures between 43ºF and 33ºF. 2. With veterans day coming up, the Seaport Hotel in Boston is hosting the Tenth Annual “Leave No One Behind” Dinner To Benefit New England Center for Homeless Veterans. Starting at 6 p.m. with a reception and a silent auction, followed by dinner. Tickets are $275. For more information, call…
1. It's looking like rain--and 80 percent chance all day and 90 percent tonight. The National Weather Service predicts that the temperatures should be between 43ºF and 36ºF. 2. Today is the start of Shakespeare’s As You Like It which is running at Brookline High School for the next few days. Today's matinee showing starts at 3:30 p.m. today. They're taking the play as Shakespeare wrote it, and setting it in Woodstock, 1969. Tickets are $10, or $5 for students (free for 8th graders). 3. west elm Fenway is hosting a book signing of Young House Love. They're located at 160 Brookline Ave, and …
1. Clear and sunny, but cool today--43ºF highs and 32ºF lows in the Brookline forecast on the National Weather Service. Beyond that, you can expect a sunny day, and a mostly clear evening. 2. In case you hadn't heard, there is an election today. Not sure where you should go vote? Confirm your polling location--then go and vote. Keep it tuned to Patch, and we'll bring you timely results as we get them. 3. You get our newsletter, but are you getting the full story? All of the stories we post during the day go to both the Brookline Patch Facebook and Twitter accounts, but they don't necessarily …
The goal of this guide is to bring you, in one place, all the essential information you need to vote in Brookline Tuesday: Voting Info Sample Ballot: The sample ballot is available on the Town of Brookline Polling locations: See the list of Town of Brookline Polling Locations: Precinct 1 – Wheelock College, 43 Hawes Street, (Monmouth Street Entrance)Precinct 2 – Coolidge Corner Branch Library, 31 Pleasant StreetPrecinct 3 – Theresa Morse Apartments, 90 Longwood AvenuePrecinct 4 – Town Hall, Room 103, 333 Washington StreetPrecinct 5 – (New) Lincoln School, 19 Kennard RoadPrecinct 6 – BHS …
1. Should be cool today, with temperatures ranging from 44ºF to 24ºF, so says the National Weather Service. Otherwise, the day looks to be partly sunny and partly cloudy during the evening. 2. With election day looming, you don't want to miss any of the the news going on in Brookline--election-related or otherwise? To guarantee that, sign up for our email newsletters. You can sign up for our daily newsletter, which delivers headlines to your inbox every morning, or a weekly newsletter, or just breaking updates. 3. It's not a Laurel and Hardy Routine, "President Who" is the theme of Gary …
1. Temperatures between 52ºF and 36ºF, and a 20 percent chance of showers during the day, according to the National Weather Service, is the kind of weather we can expect today. 2. Perfoemer Bill Foley is returning to EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Chestnut Hill at 2:30 p.m. today for his guitar show. If you're interested in catching the show, remember that space is limited. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please call 617-243-9990. 3. Brookline Booksmith is hosting another night of shamuses and femmes fatale. Boston Noir 2: The Classics. Tonight's event features Dennis Lehane, Linda Barnes, …
1. We may start to see some sun today, as the National Weather Service predicts it will be mostly cloudy today with a high of 58ºF and a low of 43ºF. 2. This morning, Jeff Jam plays Henry Bear's Park. He's a local musician, and you can swing by, sing along, and enjoy his songs. His show (free) starts at 11 a.m. 3. It's pretty tough to get a dentist excited about Halloween, but the folks at The Center for Pediatric Dental Care are starting to get into the spirit with a Halloween Candy Buy Back. At 2 p.m. today, they are going to buy your 4. EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place is once …
1. Temperatures between 64ºF and 44ºF are in the Brookline weather forecast from the National Weather Service. They are also calling for a 40 percent chance of showers during the day, and a 20 percent chance in the evening. Which means, if you're trick-or-treating tonight, pack an umbrella. 2. Trick-or-treating is expected to go on despite damage from Hurricane Sandy in some parts of town. The DPW hopes to have the hard-hit Payson and Meadowbrook Roads cleared up by mid-day. Let us know where you plan to trick-or-treat tonight! Also, check back with Patch before you head out to trick-or-treat…
1. Showers and winds are part of the National Weather Service's forecast for today--a 100 percent chance of showers. Temperatures should be between 68ºF and 55ºF. Obviously, Hurricane Sandy is still hovering over our heads, and we will bring you updates about it throughout the day. 2. Schools are closed again today because of the Hurricane. The Public Schools of Brookline website announced last night that the schools will be closed, but the school offices will re-open at 10 a.m. Town offices should be open today, according to the Town website. 3. Trash collection is running normally today, …
1. On the off chance you haven't already heard: The National Weather Service is predicting a hurricane will heavily affect our weather today--as well as issuing a High Wind Warnin and a Coastal Flood Warning. Heavy rains are a 100 percent chance today, with temperatures between 61ºF and 58ºF. The Governor has also declared a state of emergency for Hurricane Sandy. 2. Brookline Schools are closed today, according lists from WCVB and CBS Boston both. While the Governor has also encouraged private businesses to let their workers stay home, you should probably still call ahead to make confirm …
1. 66ºF highs and 51ºF lows predicted by the National Weather Service. You should also see decreasing clouds leading toward a mostly clear evening. 2. This halloween, meet The Witch Who Wasn't. A young witch seemingly doesn't have the ability to do anything scary. Follow her journey today, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Puppet Showplace Theatre, and a few other times during the weekend. Pick up tickets for $12. 3. If you are a fan of music and medicine, then perhaps you would like a live band playing at hospitals. Today, you can join in the effort of Fundraising for Mass. General Friends of Music …
1. The weather seems to be holding steady: mostly sunny by day, partly cloudy by night. Per the National Weather Service, temperatures should be between 61ºF highs and 47ºF lows. Hurricane Sandy, however, is starting to look bound for New England. 2. Are you Curious About What Brookline Kids Are Up To Today? B-PEN (Brookline Parent Education Network) and B-CASA (Brookline Coalition Against Substance Abuse) are presenting a “Coffee and Conversation” breakfast, where they will look at the findings of Brookline’s latest Student Health Survey starting at 8 a.m. at Brookline High School. 3. Today …
1. Cooling off a little compared to yesterday, but otherwise mostly sunny all day and partly cloudy in the evening. The National Weather Service is saying temperatures will range from 58ºF highs to 43ºF lows. 2. Get yourself in a creepy mood with some creepy music. Head into Neville Place in Cambridge, and catch the Halloween Performance by The Silver Newtones at Neville Place at 2 p.m. today. It's a free show, and all are welcome. 3. Considering investing in real estate, but want a little more advice? You could always Join Boston Real Estate Investment Club’s meeting today. At 6 p.m. today…
1. A lot like yesterday, today is predicted to be a mostly sunny day in the mid-60s: high of 64ºF and a low of 45ºF. The evening, according to the National Weather Service, will see some increasing clouds. 2. If you love pictures, and you're a fan of the National Parks, then see photography by Frank Binder on that subject. Today, he and his photos are all going to be at EPOCH Assisted Living at Boylston Place, at 2:30 p.m. 3. A story is waiting to be told, through your words and the actions of some small puppets. The Puppet Showplace Theatre is offering you the chance to learn more at their …
1. Mostly sunny, mostly clear, with temperatures ranging between 64ºF and 46ºF according to the National Weather Service. 2. Sign up for the Patch newsletter! Want to stay updated with all the news going on in Brookline? Sign up for our email newsletters. You can sign up for our daily newsletter, which delivers headlines to your inbox every morning, as well as a weekly newsletter. If you prefer, you could sign up for breaking news alerts and receive email notifications about important stories, fires, traffic reports and more. 3. Chabad Chai Center is beginning a Bat Mitzvah Club, and the BMC …
1. Showers and rains today, according to the National Weather Service, a 100 percent chance of showers leading to a 90 percent chance of heavy rains. Temperatures should be between 60ºF and 67ºF. 2. Power up and switch on Dr. Doohickey's Monster Machine, and you never really know what comes out. 10:30 a.m. today, the Puppet Showplace Theatre will let the Doctor loose on his machines to bring the monsters to life. Tickets run $12. 3. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Coincidentally, William Raveis is hosting a Breast Cancer Fundraiser & BBQ (probably not a coincidence). Head over to …
1. Should be a lovely day, if you like sun and temperatures in the 60s. The National Weather Service is also predicting an evening with a slight chance of showers--around 20 percent--and temperature lows of 54ºF. 2. Meet fine artists and see some of their Fine Art Photography at the Artist Reception Event. Experience the Italian Edge at 5:30 p.m. tonight, at 81 Boylston St #83, for free. 3. Did you know that It's Never Too Late To Create? The Vital Role of the Arts as We Age is the subject of tonight's lecture at the Brookline Main Library tonight. A panelist moderated by artist Bennett …
1. The National Weather Service tells us that today, we will have a sunny day with highs in the 60s, leading to a partly cloudy evening with lows in the mid-40s. 2. If you have not registered to vote yet, today is the last day. Head to the Town Clerk's office on the first floor of Town Hall to find out more, and to get the deed done. If you put it off until tomorrow, you won't be able to register anymore--and you won't be able to vote! 3. 5 p.m. tonight at the Chabad Chai Center, they are kicking off their BMX- Bar Mitzvah Club. As boys get ready to become young men, this class will help …
1. After a couple of cloudy, damp days, the National Weather Service tells us we can expect some sun. Sunny with a high of 59ºF today, followed by a mostly clear evening and a low of 45ºF. 2. Sean Bielat is stopping by Patch today for a live chat. We asked you for questions over the last couple of days, and we will ask them of the congressional candidate when he's chatting live on Patch at noon. His opponent, Joseph Kennedy III will be chatting tomorrow at 1 p.m. 3. Free, open to the public, the four-week Bereavement Support Group run by Care Alternatives Hospice begins at 10 a.m. today. The…
1. The National Weather Service is predicting a chance of showers today and tonight--20 percent to 40 percent, respectively. Otherwise, you can expect today to be mostly cloudy with a high of 62ºF and a low of 43ºF. 2. Sign up for the Patch newsletter! Want to stay updated with all the news going on in Brookline? Sign up for our email newsletters. You can sign up for our daily newsletter, and get the latest headlines in your inbox every morning. You can also receive news alerts. 3. If you've got a baby on the way, or aren't really sure how to use a baby carrier that you have, then the Boston…