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Sunday, April 29, 2012

Week in Review: Meet The Candidates, Try the Food Trucks

Brookline's week in review featured some news about single-space meters, a chance to get to know the Library Trustee candidates, and some details about the food trucks.

We learned more about Single-Space Meters retuning to (parts of) Brookline on Monday. The MBTA's commuter rail fares may be going mobile this summer (although experts say the new app leaves the MBTA vulnerable). For the Best Of poll this week, we wanted to know Which is the Finest Florist in Brookline? A break-in and some shoplifting in Brookline Police Log.  Tuesday, we met some folks who are running for Brookline town-wide offices in 2012. We also learned that some Brookline food trucks are now running, and when and where to find them. The Brookline Arrest Log included a bachelor's party spilling out of a limo.  News of Brookline Bank heading to Waltham cam out Wednesday. At the Selectmen's meeting the night before, the Board voted for …

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Single-Space Meters Retuning to (Parts of) Brookline, MBTA Fares Going Mobile This Summer, Experts: New Ticket App Leaves MBTA Vulnerable, and 19 more ›

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10:18 pm on Sunday, April 29, 2012

FOOD TRUCKS meal taxes do not GO TO BROOKLINE! Who collects their trash? Who cleans the cups and plates on the street? Support the local stores who pay TAXES and support Brookline!   more ›

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Letter from a Candidate: Puja Mehta for Brookline Library Trustee

A candidate for the Board of Brookline Library Trustees, Puja Mehta, writes in to talk about her vision for the public libraries.

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The Trustees of the Brookline Public Library recently led the call to expand Library hours to Sundays in the summer through a proposed pilot program at the Coolidge Corner branch.   With an estimated cost of $15,000 over 11 weeks, this expanded summer hours pilot program is a worthwhile, important investment in our community. It is a cost-conscious, measured step toward expanding accessibility while maintaining, preserving and ensuring relevancy of our library especially in the face of a new expanded technological era.  I strongly believe the Brookline Public Library is the hallmark of our great community.   I recently announced my candidacy for Brookline Library Trustee because I believe that all residents should have the ability to …

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Brookline Main Library, Brookline Libraries Looking to Stay Open Longer [POLL], and Puja Mehta for Brookline Library Trustee!

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2:51 pm on Friday, April 6, 2012

I agree. Summer hours would be a great way for my kids to stay involved in the community.   more ›

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