The Hidden Cost of Plastic to Human Health – Brookline Responds

The Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services, Friends of Brookline Public Health, Mothers Out Front, Department of Public Works, Rotary Club, The Brookline Library, Climate Action Brookline, and Elder Climate Action co-sponsored “The Hidden Cost of Plastic to Human Health – Brookline Responds” on January 16th 2025.

“The Hidden Cost of Plastic to Human Health – Brookline Responds” is an informative session on the dangers of plastics to human health, and what Brookline is doing toward capping the production of plastics to improve environmental and human health.

TV on TV – Laila McGeorge

Tommy Vitolo interviews Laila McGeorge, Substance Use Prevention Coalition Coordinator for the Town of Brookline. Laila explains what she does here in Brookline to coordinate behavioral health for residents of all ages, by working with the Department of Public Health, Brookline Public Schools, the Police Department, the Housing Authority, and other community organizations. She touches on Brookline health campaigns and the evolution away from scare tactics in order to prevent and spread awareness of substance abuse.

Brain Wave – December 2024

Brookline’s only live TV variety show, produced by teens for teens! This episode features film makes Sana Lai, Kylie Slaughter, and Abby Ketema and musical guests Mateo Ridruejo and Matteo Bertini.

Director: Eniyah Petit-Frere
Technical Director: Ben Ma
Floor Manager: Eliani Williams
Host: Stephen Aprille

Made possible with support from the Brookline Community Foundation.

TV on TV – David Tierney

Tommy Vitolo interviews the Executive Director of The Brookline Music School, David Tierney. They discuss David’s personal relationship with music, the Music School’s 100 year history in Brookline, and the unparalleled importance of music education for children–including those who never pursue music professionally. Learn more about classes, swag, and upcoming events and concerts at https://bmsmusic.org/

Puppet Show Place Theater – Where Imagination Comes to Life

A look at Puppet Showplace Theater’s education programs and their impact on young people.

Produced by Stephen Collins Aprille, Camille Fisher, and Ben Ma

This piece was produced by Brookline Interactive’s Summer Youth Media Producers, a paid professional development internship made possible by support from the Brookline Community Foundation.