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DPW to host fourth Go Green After Halloween event

Brookline's Department of Public Works will hold its fourth annual Go Green After Halloween event Thursday, Nov. 5, from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., for residents to recycle costumes and pumpkins. From our own coverage: Town details options for paying Q2 tax bills.

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Q2 tax bills due Nov. 2

Brookline's Q2 real estate and personal property tax bills are due Monday, Nov. 2. From our own coverage: Q2 tax bills due Nov. 2.

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Sports

Brookline Youth Hockey's Bantam A, Midget B teams post wins

Brookline Youth Hockey's travel program notched two wins last week, with Bantam A beating Medford 5-3 at LoConte Memorial Ice Rink and Midget B defeating Hyde Park Midget - Fall 3 by a 7-3 score.

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Schools · School Committee

School Committee Backs Outdoor Lighting Articles, 5-4

Brookline School Committee voted 5-4 to back two Town Meeting warrant articles creating new outdoor lighting restrictions. Members Jesse Hefter and Suzanne Federspiel supported the articles; Sarah Moghtader, Danna Perry and Bob Weintraub opposed.

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Beacon Fairbanks Manor hits market

Chestnut Hill Realty puts 56-unit Beacon Fairbanks Manor apartment building up for sale in Brookline.

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Hammond Pond Parkway loses a travel lane

A travel lane on Hammond Pond Parkway disappears as a roadway project moves forward. Also in today's brief (11 items): Hammond Pond Parkway loses a travel lane; Senior Center holds office hours at Putterham; Library hosts singalong Wednesday; English learners meet for conversation group.

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Sports

Brookline Youth Hockey teams hit rinks across the region this week

Brookline Youth Hockey's schedule this week sent teams from Mite through Midget, plus its Girls 10U-18U squads, to rinks across the region, with listed matchups against opponents including Framingham, Westwood, Charlestown, Lexington/Bedford, Belmont, South Boston, Jr. Falcons and Dorchester.

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