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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Home of the Week: 40 University Rd #2

Here is this week's home of the week.

This Queen Anne Victorian in Washington Square was renovated in 2009. The kitchen has high-end appliances with an eat-in area with city views off the deck and a fully integrated family room. The two master bedroom suites have great closets and new windows. This unit also comes with two-car parking also. Beds: 4 Cost: $1,495,000 Open House: 1:30 to 3 p.m.

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Guided Walking Tour of Larz Anderson Park Presented by the Larz Anderson Auto Museum

Larz Anderson Park, contains the legacy and lives of the wealthy and philanthropic couple Larz and Isabel Anderson.

Pet of the Week: Flipper, a 2-Year-old Welsh Corgi Mix

You can adopt Flipper from the Animal Rescue League of Boston in the South End.

Looking to adopt a pet? Now up for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Boston is Flipper.  Flipper is a 2-year-old neutered Welsh Corgi mix. He is energetic and loves to play with other dogs. He is very friendly with people in the kennel and on walks. Flipper would do best in a home without small children because he doesn’t like to share his food or toys. Flipper is one unique guy. He has a funny gait that will make you smile all day long, after all he was named Flipper for a reason. Don't pass up the opportunity to make Flipper a part of your family!  For more information on Flipper or any of the other animals currently residing at the Animal Rescue League of Boston, call 617-226-5602. The Animal Rescue League of Boston is open …

"Like" Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Twitter

Social media is a great way to stay in contact with all things Brookline.

Have you “liked” us on Facebook? Stay up to date with all things Brookline by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter. There is no better way to contact us at Patch in case there is breaking news or something you want us to know.      

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Town Meeting is 10 Days Away

Get to know the warrant articles for Town Meeting.

Town Meeting is just 10 days away. Take a minute to get familiar with the warrant articles attached in the photos section. This year, there are questions about noise issues, the Coolidge Corner Theatre expanding, school enrollment and more to know about. Using the comments section, tell us what you think about a specific issue. Is there one that you want to weigh in on? How would you like to see the town handle a certain article? Let us know.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $550M for Saturday Drawing

If you draw the Powerball winning numbers in Saturday’s lottery, you could score $550 million, or a $350 million one-time payout.

  Powerball results were watched closely Wednesday when the jackpot was $363 million. After no one picked all six winning numbers, the new Powerball prize for the Saturday, May 19 drawing is now $550 million. Return here Saturday night to see the winning numbers The one-time cash payout is estimated at $350.1 million. Tickets are $2 and the game is played in Wisconsin and 42 other states, including Florida, Texas, California and New York. For a full list of lottery agents, click on this link and you can search by community. The largest Powerball Jackpot cash payout to date was $384 million and was won on Nov. 28, 2012, in Arizona and Missouri. Wonder what happens to the folks who hit it big? Browse the Huffington Post’s collection of …

State House News Service Weekly Roundup: Three's Company

Recap and analysis of the week in state government.

Like pieces of a puzzle that don't quite fit together yet, the Big Three may have been separated at birth, but with each incremental step their destinies seem to grow more intertwined. No, we're not talking about those Big Three - Gov. Deval Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray and Speaker Robert DeLeo - though they play major character roles in this thickening plot.  Instead, three bills have come to define the early months of the 2013 legislative agenda and resolutions on tax hikes, local road funding and the annual state budget continue to be elusive and dependent on one another. Patrick spent the early part of his week welcoming British Prime Minister David Cameron to Boston for a few quick meetings and a visit to the Copley …

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Ken B.

10:34 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013

The problem was in more than one office and involved more than 2 "clerks". So Gene, what is "real news" to you ? The IRS problem being blamed on a Bush appointee ? Benghazi attack was the result of a video ?   more ›

Friday, May 17, 2013

Introducing Small Business Patch

The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.

Patch has launched a new site to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur, Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the tactics Corcoran used to grow her business. …

Add Your Open House To Our Weekend Listings!

Photos and information in this article are uploaded by local Realtors and Boston Patch editors.

Realtors, this is your space. Upload photos of the houses you're showing this weekend and enter the property's details in the caption. Selling your Brookline, Fenway-Kenmore, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale or West Roxbury place without a Realtor? Consider yourself invited to add your photos and details into the mix. Please upload one photo per open house listing and include the following information in the captions of all photos: ·         Address ·         Date and time of the open house ·         Type of housing (condo, single family etc.) ·         No. of beds/baths ·         Square footage ·         Price ·         Agent's name (if applicable) Click on the big green "Upload Photos & Videos" button to get started. If you have any trouble …

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