West Nile risk level raised to high

Brookline on Wed, Oct 7

• Brookline added to West Nile high-risk list. Brookline Patch reported the town has been added to the state's West Nile virus high-risk list, with health officials urging residents to use repellent and reduce standing water.Brookline Patch
• Health department urges equity survey participation. Brookline's Public Health and Human Services Department is encouraging residents to take the Massachusetts Community Health Equity Survey, a statewide effort to identify community health needs.Town of Brookline
• Author Scott Kerman brings Dukakis stories to library. Author Scott Kerman performed a live storytelling show about former Gov. Michael Dukakis at the library Wednesday, then took audience questions and signed copies of his book, 'The Duke.'Brookline Public Library

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 a.m.: Green Dog hours suspended at Warren Thursday. Off-leash Green Dog hours at Warren will be suspended Thursday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to a permitted activity at the site.Town of Brookline
• Thu, Oct 8: Brookline volleyball hosts Needham Thursday. Brookline High's volleyball team hosts Needham in a non-conference match Thursday, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Fri, Oct 9, 1:40 p.m.: PreK-8 students dismiss early Friday for training. Brookline Public Schools will dismiss PreK-8 students at 1:40 p.m. Friday for teacher collaboration time, according to the district calendar.Brookline Public Schools
• Sat, Oct 10: Phantom of the Opera screens with live orchestra. Phantom of the Opera with Live Orchestra is set for Oct. 10, one of the featured events on the Brookline Patch community calendar.Brookline Patch
• Mon, Oct 12: All three library branches closed Monday for holiday. Brookline Village, Coolidge Corner, and Putterham library branches will all be closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day.Brookline Public Library
• Wed, Oct 14: Maimonides soccer faces Boston English Oct 14. Maimonides School in Brookline will play a non-conference soccer match against Boston English on Wednesday, Oct. 14, per MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Fri, Oct 16: Library launches six-session parent support group. The library will begin a six-session weekly parent support group Friday, Oct. 16, for parents and legal guardians to discuss the challenges of parenting.Brookline Public Library
• Mon, Oct 19: Energy advocate holds office hours Oct 19. Brookline's energy advocate will host office hours Monday, Oct. 19, with no registration required, for residents with energy efficiency or clean energy questions.Town of Brookline
• Tue, Oct 20: Household hazardous waste drop-off returns Oct 20. Brookline's Department of Public Works will hold its household hazardous waste drop-off Oct. 20, accepting items such as bulbs, batteries, oil-based paint, and pesticides.Town of Brookline
• Tue, Oct 20: MassDOT hearing set on Davis Path footbridge. MassDOT will hold a virtual design public hearing on the Davis Path footbridge project Oct. 20, giving residents a chance to review and comment on the design.Town of Brookline
• Mon, Oct 26: Birth Wars screening and panel set for Oct 26. The town will host a screening of Birth Wars followed by a panel discussion Monday, Oct. 26, part of its community event calendar.Town of Brookline

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