Sunday, August 5, 2012
Police arrest two for armed robbery, two for graffiti. Bottle bill dies, Three Strikes bill approved. Patch interviews a Cub Scout leader who left to protest their sexual orientation policy.
in Monday's Police Log, a pedestrian thrown after a crash on Independence, and a Rube Goldberg-esque fire. It's not too late to catch up on your Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9. We met a Junior Golfer from Brookline Battle for Golfweek Junior Invitatonal Title. An announcement from the Brookline Rotary Club Seeks an International Exchange-Student Host Family. Tuesday, the State House Rejected Governor's 'Three-Strikes' Amendment. We told you how to Get your Brookline Patch fix on Facebook. The big news for graffiti fighters, one major Graffiti Artist was Bagged for Tags in Brookline. At the first Republican debate, Fourth District GOP Candidates Talked Taxes, Health Care and Gun Control. The MBTA reported its Highest Fiscal-Year …
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Brookline week in review for the week of Fourth of July.
We found an interview Monday morning between CBS and the infamous Brookline (and Cape Cod) Bear--who also made Brookline Police Log. The Suffolk DA found two From Brookline Responsible in Allston Hazing Case, as well as Allston residents arraigned. One of our bloggers had Five Guys, Two Girls and A Rainbow Connection. Young readers can catch up on our Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-up. If you are Riding in the Pan-Mass Challenge, We Want to Hear from You. Tuesday, we called out the roughly 80 Brookline Riders in the PMC. With the Best Of Patch relaunch coming, we asked for nominations for Best Chinese, Best Place to Get Fit, and the other best places in town. With people launching Fireworks all week, did you follow these …
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Week in review for June 11 - 15. Police arrest and charge Richard Becker for gun possession. Photos and videos from Brookline High's graduation, and we launch Summer Reading Lists.
Brookline's 2012 Senior class woke up as graduates for the first time Monday, and we wanted you to add your add your graduation photos to our collection of videos and pictures of the Music and Speeches. We wnated to know What Do You Think About Limiting Sugary Drinks and Foods? In Brookline Police Log, a look at the Star Market carjacker, as well as a mouse and keyboard heist. Tuesday, we got the results of the Best-Designed Food Truck poll. Winner: Paris Creperie. An Effort to Tax Sodas Died in the Legislature. Some details about the Pan-Mass Kids Ride, which came to Brookline-Newton-Needam yesterday. The big news Tuesday was, Brookline Police's Arrest of a Man and the Seizure a Cache of Guns. In Brookline Arrest Log, a cab driver was …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Five things today, as we launch our new summer reading lists from James Patterson!
1. Rain. It's going to rain, likely until about 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. They're also predicting some patchy fog before 11 a.m. In the evening, the chance of rain tapers off to about a 30 percent chance. Highs of 66ºF and lows of 58ºF are also in the forecast. 2. James Patterson has provided Patch with a selection of reading materials for kids who are looking to get a few summer reading books under their belts, and they're all here: List for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7, List for Kids Ages 6-9, List for Kids Ages 8-12, List for Tweens and Teens, 11-up. 3. If you're giving birth soon, and are curious about what to expect--whether it's at home, or in a hospital, then perhaps you'll want to take the Birthing From …
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Guy Fieri reportedly came to town to film at Cutty's. Preparations were made for the Bike Parade today, and Pinkberry is coming to Chestnut Hill.
Starting Monday, the question of the week was Who Has Brookline's Best Grillables? Two new stores are planning to set up shop in the Mall at Chestnut Hill. We also updated our piece "What Businesses is Brookline Missing?," with the opening date for Otto Pizza. Brookline Police Log ended the day with a construction site heist. Earlier this week, we asked for Letters to the Editor for Town Meeting--which begins on this coming Tuesday. Cutty's was closed, likely because Food Network's Guy Fieri is featuring a taste of Brookline Village.There was an update to the Boston Police "Most Wanted" List. Brookline Arrest Log had a student charged with taking a teacher's phone. Brookline may be giving out its final few Liquor Licenses, we learned …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Shake-ups are coming to Brookline's parking meters and to the Chestnut Hill malls. Other business stories and more on Patch this week.
We needed your help Monday, to Pick The Best Day Trip in Brookline. There are some Local Moms are bringing "Fresh Fish to You." Last weekend, 43,000 people passed through Brookline, Walking the Walk to End Hunger (and we asked for your photos). Library Trustee candidate Puja Mehta wrote in to Congratulate Kristen Uekermann on a Hard-Fought Race. Brookline Police Log included a man who didn't want Town Hall to close. We met, on Tuesday morning, a Brookline Teacher Keeping Kids Green, who was honored by the State House. A reminder to anyone who Has a Business in Brookline, you ought to claim your listing. The big news for foodies was that Shake Shack plans to open in Chestnut Hill Shopping Center. Brookline Arrest Log featured four kids …
Sunday, April 29, 2012
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 …
Sunday, January 29, 2012
A week in Brookline news: Food trucks approved, students petitioning "The Lorax" to speak for the trees, and the Super Bowl is coming soon.
Monday was Chinese New Year 4710, which the Golden Temple rang in sylishly. The Herald reports that Joseph Kennedy III may be moving to Brookline. Moms Talk explored the great cultural divide between teens and moms--with an assist from Maya Angelou. After the games the night before, we established that the Patriots will face the Giants in a Super Bowl Rematch, and asked "How Will They Fare?" And, for the arts scene, a question of who will be Brookline's first Poet Laureate? In Tuesday's weekly PatchCast: a Newton teacher faces child pornography charges, and Brookline's firefighters give money to Beacon Street Fire victims. Brad Pitt manages to knock "Midnight in Paris" off the top of Brookline's Top Ten Movies with "Moneyball." A Newton …
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Brookline holds and concludes Special Town Meeting, voting on a number of local issues.
On Monday, Cake and Ice Cream to Celebrate to celebrate Brookline's 306th birthday. Moms Talk reflected on the morning of an epic Wish, 11/11/11 at 11:11. We had a championship win at Babson College for Brookline Girls Volleyball over the weekend. In Brookline Police Log, there was a man who really didn't want people working outside his house. We've also invited you to Share Your Favorite Thanksgiving Memories. Tuesday, we started up a Holiday Cookie Recipe Exchange. Steve Carrell topped Brookline's Top Ten Movies, with "Crazy, Stupid, Love"--beating out the final chapter in the "Harry Potter" saga. David Ortiz visited the Animal Rescue League, along with a Brookline 5th grader. Tuesday night, Brookline's special town meeting started. We …
Sunday, September 4, 2011
The week in Brookline following Tropical Storm Irene. What was your top story?
Brookline Police Monday announced they were looking for a Suspect in a string of morning breaking-and-entering incidents in Coolidge Corner. Moms Talk issued an An Open Letter to New Parents, actually absolving the recipients of guilt. Brookline-JP Pop Warner Football played a key role in this week's Sports Buzz as well. Tuesday, the Ben and Jerry's truck wasn't the only thing on the move, so too was Frugal Family. A man was injured in a Newton Street head-on collision in the afternoon. The Board of Selectmen heard the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments on the preparation and clean-up of Tropical Storm Irene. Boston Police in neighboring JP found a body, and began investigating. Wednesday, a Brookline man plead guilty to corporate …
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