TV on TV – Toby Sillman
Representative Tommy Vitolo talks with Toby Sillman, a Brookline High School senior and sustainability advocate. They discuss a short film (shown in this episode) that Toby produced in collaboration with Brookline Interactive Group and the School Committee Climate Sustainability Task Force, in order to highlight the people already creating a more sustainable Brookline. Toby gives some updates on the Task Force’s efforts since he produced the short, and details his plans for advocacy after high school.
Welcome to Puppet Showplace Cinema
Brookline Interactive Group is collaborating with Gateway Arts and Puppet Showplace Theater in a program called Puppet Showplace Cinema! Over the coming weeks, eight Gateway Arts artists will be bringing their puppets, with thanks to Puppet Showplace Theater, to life on the BIG screen!
Ok, Now What? Responding to Changes in Federal Climate Policy
Co-sponsored by the Brookline League of Women Voters and Mothers Out Front, Brookline.
On February 12th 2025, Brookline League of Woman Voters and Brookline Mothers Out Front welcomed Garrett Casey, Policy Director & Council for State Senator Cynthia Creem and Jeremy Liskar, US Legislative Manager for Climate Reality, to an informal discussion. We’ll share a video message from climate champion US Senator Ed Markey, too!
Brookline Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting – February 6, 2025
Meeting notes and agenda can be found here:
https://brooklinema.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1090/files/agenda/23267
Brookline Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting – February 13, 2025
Meeting notes and agenda can be found here:
https://brooklinema.portal.civicclerk.com/event/13455/files/agenda/23188
Brookline School Committee Meeting – February 13, 2025
Meeting notes and agenda can be found here: https://brooklinema.portal.civicclerk.com/event/10447/files/agenda/23301
TV on TV – Deborah Pepper
Tommy Vitolo talks with Deborah Pepper, Executive Director of Hospitality Homes, which provides housing in volunteer homes for medical travelers to Boston. Hospitality Homes is inclusive of any hospital in Boston, any age of patient, and any diagnosis. Deborah and Tommy discuss the organization from conception to current operations.
To learn more or to donate, visit, https://hosp.org/.
Brookline Select Board Meeting – February 11, 2025
Meeting notes and agenda can be found here: https://brooklinema.portal.civicclerk.com/event/905/files/agenda/23298
Town-School Partnership Committee – February 7, 2025
Brookline School Committee Meeting – February 6, 2025
Meeting notes and agenda can be found here: https://brooklinema.portal.civicclerk.com/event/10445/files/agenda/23151
TV on TV – John Dempsey
When people asked John Dempsey what he planned to do after retiring from his job as a public school educator, he said: join the Solid Waste Advisory Committee! John Dempsey is now the Chair and in this episode of TV on TV, he discusses how the Committee advises the Brookline Select Board. John and Representative Tommy Vitolo get into details about recycling (like keeping filmy plastic bags, red solo cups, and black plastic OUT of your recycling), how the town manages waste, and how the town pays for waste management.