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School Government Relations Subcommittee Meeting – December 15, 2025

BNP Ep11

Brookline.News editor Sam Mintz and Brookline Interactive Group executive director Jessica Smyser talk about the latest news in Brookline, including a blow to the city charter campaign, a lawsuit over a pedestrian’s death and why 53 Brookline residents are getting $750 a month.

TV on TV – Elizabeth Boen

Tommy Vitolo interviews Elizabeth Boen, Executive Director of the Brookline Food Pantry. Among other things, they discuss the longest government shutdown in US history.

2025 Brain Wave Holiday Special

Brain Wave, our teen led live show, hosted a spectacular multi-generational variety show fundraiser last night that you won’t want to miss. The show features performances from many of your favorite BIG members, great interviews, a game show with special guest Rep. Tommy Vitolo and the Brookline Teen Center Band!

The producers want to remind you that the end of the year is a great time to make a donation to BIG! Watch the show and feel the love.

Donate! https://brooklineinteractive.app.neoncrm.com/forms/40-years-40-friends

Executive Produced by Tarrus McConnico and Sofia Laforest

Director: Wes Kaplan
Technical Director: Marinah Phennicie
Cameras: Dom Lounds
Audio Technician: Mateo Ridruejo
Floor Manager: Tarrus McConnico
Engineer: Stephen Walter
Hosts: Sofia Laforrest, Melissa Hale, Darnell Thomas
Graphics: Lex Lalande
Assistant Floor Manager: Heather Hamilton

Segment Producers: Dom Lounds, Lex Lalande, Wes Kaplan

Special Guests
Dan Yonah Marshall
Melissa Hale
Nicole Ricci
Susan Park
Eva Liu
Rep. Tommy Vitolo
Minh Nguyen
Derek Matos
Jessica Smyser

Brookline Teen Center House Band
Aleksandra Betts
Marc Hummel
Oliver Mindreau
Faris Majid
Liam Coddington