Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Brookline
Five times world champion Professor Alex Costa introduces the Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu studio, and his journey from Brasilia to Brookline.
TV on TV – Amy Ingles
Tommy Vitolo interviews Brookline Transportation Administrator Amy Ingles. They discuss upcoming projects, including the Gateway East Dedicated Bus Lane Pilot, mixed-use paths along beacon street, re-working the traffic-calming policy for responsiveness to neighborhood needs, and changes to sidewalk evaluation to support safe and navigable walkways.
School Finance and School Committee Meetings – June 26, 2024
Meetings of the Brookline School Finance Subcommittee and full Brookline School Committee.
0:00 – School Finance Subcommittee Meeting
1:23:00 – School Committee Meeting
Brookline Select Board Meeting – June 25, 2024
Meeting agendas and minutes can be found here: https://brooklinema.portal.civicclerk.com/event/135/files/agenda/2091
Age Friendly Cities Ep. 46 – Property Tax Relief with Rachid Belhocine and Lincoln Heineman
Host Matt Weiss has a detailed discussion with Finance Director Lincoln Heineman and Chief Assessor Rachid Belhocine about their roles and the various state programs that offer tax relief for senior citizens in Brookline.
To learn more and to find various tax forms, visit https://www.brooklinema.gov/159/Assessors-Office
Brookline’s 2nd Annual Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Day Celebration
Brookline’s 2nd Annual Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Day Celebration took place on Saturday May 18th 2024 and was presented by BAFFN – Brookline Asian American Family Network, the Town of Brookline and the Public Library of Brookline.
Brookline Select Board Workshop – June 18, 2024
Meeting notes and agenda can be found here: https://brooklinema.portal.civicclerk.com/
BIG Summer Sportscasting Session Testimonials
Participants of BIG’s Summer Sportscasting Session discuss their experience learning about video production and sports broadcasting.
For info about how to join BIG’s next Sportscasting Session, reach out to info@brooklineinteractive.org!
The Safety Net – Council on Aging Special Presentation
Julie Tokarowski and Detective Rafaela Oliveria, guests from the Brookline Police Department Domestic Violence Staff, give a special presentation to the Brookline Council on Aging. They discuss best practices when supporting victims of domestic violence, dispel some myths and correct some assumptions about abusers and victims, and share some of the cases they’ve worked on. Includes Q&A with attendees.
Brookline School Committee Meeting – June 13, 2024
Meeting Documents will available on the PSB Website: https://www.brookline.k12.ma.us/Page/2087
Young Scholars Present Roland Hayes: The Man Behind the Name

Heath School has recently been renamed Roland Hayes School! In this video watch as Young Scholars learn about Brookline resident Roland Hayes and his legacy.
TV on TV – Dennis Doughty
Tommy Vitolo interviews Advisory Committee Chair Dennis Doughty in this Town Meeting recap. They cover some controversial or otherwise important warrant articles, including a geothermal development at the Pierce School, a resolution to support a ceasefire in Gaza, and changes to the Brookline budget.