Daily and cumulative data on Massachusetts COVID-19 cases and testing, and weekly data on confirmed cases by city/town and residents subject to COVID-19 quarantine.
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Town of Brookline Hires Thomas Barrasso as Director for Sustainability Planning
Town of Brookline Develops Civilian Feedback Form to Evaluate Police Interactions
Brookline’s Tom Brady Named Mass. Conservation Administrator of the Year
Reminder: Events This Week Marking National Public Health Week
Brookline Fire Department Awarded $25,983 Grant for Safety Equipment
Town of Brookline Provides Important Updates on Upcoming Town Election
Brookline Department of Public Health Invites Community to Celebrate National Public Health Week
Brookline Select Board Issues Statement Condemning Racism and Violence Against Asian-Americans
Town of Brookline Shares Information on Vaccination Program for Homebound Residents
Brookline Public Works Responds to Multiple Water Main Breaks
Send Chamber your ‘love letters’ to Brookline businesses
Town of Brookline Announces Start of Cypress Field Playground Project
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Transition to Phase IV of Reopening Plan
Brookline Residents Invited to Forum on Mental Health Amid COVID-19
Brookline Commission for the Arts seeks Brookline Poet Laureate for 2021-24 term
Town of Brookline Closes COVID-19 Testing Site, Urges Continued Vigilance to Curb Spread
Brookline Department of Public Health Hires Roland Lankah as Assistant Health Director
Construction Set to Begin at Larz Anderson Park’s Lagoon Area
Alexandra Vecchio Selected as Brookline’s New Director of Parks and Open Space
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening
Town of Brookline Retains Coveted Top Bond Ratings from S&P, Moody’s
Brookline restaurants encouraged to apply to the Brookline Chamber’s Feeding Brookline program
Brookline’s DPW & Commission on Disability Share Resources to Help Ensure Pedestrian Safety
*Update #3* Brookline Department of Public Health Shares COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Update
Brookline Recreation Announces Transition to New Online Registration & Reservation Software
Town of Brookline Announces Service Impacts and Parking Ban for Nor’easter
Public Schools of Brookline Postpones Virtual Renaming Ceremony for Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Vaccination Sites, Updates to Phase Two
Public Schools of Brookline to Host Virtual Renaming Ceremony for Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Town of Brookline Urges Vigilance as Community Maintains ‘Moderate’ Risk Designation
Brookline Department of Public Health Orders Pause to School Athletic Programs Until At Least Feb. 1
Residents Invited to Learn More About Town Budgeting Process at Brookline Budget Forum
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Further Measures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Town of Brookline Announces Service Impacts and Parking Ban Ahead of Winter Storm Gail
Brookline’s Swannie Jett Named to Mass. Public Health Association’s Board of Directors
Dec. 14, 2020: The Latest COVID-19 Case Data for the Town of Brookline
Dec. 9, 2020: Here are the Latest COVID-19 Case Numbers for the Town of Brookline
Town of Brookline Earns Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Initial Steps for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Graphs: Brookline’s Latest COVID-19 Case Data
Town of Brookline Provides COVID-19 Relief to Restaurants and Hotels Through Reduced Licensing Fees
Brookline’s Task Force to Reimagine Policing Utilizing Survey to Guide Its Work
COVID-19 Testing Site Opens for Members of the Brookline Community
Brookline Library Provides Update on Hours and Programming
Town of Brookline Shares Information Regarding Election Day Procedures
COVID-19 Testing Site to Open in Brookline Next Month
Brookline Public Works Provides Guidance for Supporting Tree Health Amid Extended Drought
Massachusetts Makes $50 Million in Business Grants Available
Videos: Town of Brookline Reminds Residents of Key Dates and Information Ahead of Election Day
In Case You Missed It: Town of Brookline Provides Halloween Guidance
Brookline Fire Department Shares Safety Tips During National Fire Prevention Week
Town of Brookline Provides Halloween Guidance
Brookline Health Department Announces Appointment-Only Seasonal Flu Clinics
Brookline Public Safety Building Lobby Now Re-Open on a Limited Basis
Brookline’s Kirrane Aquatics Center to Re-Open Oct. 5
Brookline Residents Invited to Attend Panel Discussion on the Science of COVID-19
Town of Brookline Shares Safety Tips for Vulnerable Populations During Emergency Preparedness Month
Brookline’s Plastic Bag and Polystyrene Bans to Resume Next Month
Town of Brookline Announces Cheryl Anne Snyder as New Emergency Management Coordinator
Today is National Voter Registration Day
FYI: Boston University’s Contact Tracing System Explained
Town of Brookline Shares Tips for Residents’ Emergency Preparedness Stockpile
Town of Brookline Offers Tips to Create Family Emergency Plan, Build Emergency Kit
Town of Brookline Shares New Deadline for Completing 2020 Census
Town of Brookline to Require Those Exempt From Mask Requirement to Wear Face Shields
Town of Brookline Announces Upgrade to AlertBrookline
Reminder: Brookline Town Hall to Begin Phased Public Re-Opening
Town of Brookline Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Early Voting and Ballot Drop Box
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Testing Initiatives to Support K-12 Schools
Brookline Library Shres Update to Contactless Pickup Program
Brookline Town Hall to Begin Phased Public Re-Opening
Town of Brookline Begins Phase 2 of Muddy River Flood Risk Management Project
Brookline Schools to Execute ‘RemotePlus’ Phased Reopening of Schools
The Latest COVID-19 Data for the Town of Brookline
New State Initiatives to Stop Spread of COVID-19 Go Into Effect Today
Baker-Polito Administration Releases Enhanced Community Level Data on Spread of COVID-19
Baker-Polito Administration Announces New Initiatives to Stop Spread of COVID-19
Town of Brookline Notified That Some Mail-In Ballots Were Distributed Incorrectly
Deadline Tomorrow to Apply for Membership on Brookline Policing Committees
Town of Brookline Provides Hurricane and Flood Safety Tips
The Deadline to Apply for Membership on Brookline’s Policing Committees is August 5
Reminder:The Select Board is Seeking Members for Two Committees Addressing Policing in Brookline
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Expands “Stop the Spread” Testing Initiative
Transportation Options for Older Adults lists options during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Brookline Residents Invited to Take Part in Policing Committees
N95 and Surgical Face Masks studied: Effective or a waste of time?
Baker-Polito Administration Issues New Travel Order Effective August 1st
If Your Mask Has a Valve, It's Half Useless
Baker-Polito Administration Extends Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures to October 17
72 Coronavirus Statistics You Might Not Know
Emergency Management Team Issues Heat Advisor
Brookline Plastic Bag Ban Suspension Extended Through September
Brookline Library to Begin Contactless Pickup Program
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Updated Travel Guidelines to Support COVID-19 Response
BrooklineCAN's June 26 Living with COVID-19 Forum
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Sales Tax Holiday To Take Place August 29-30
Brookline COVID-19 Call Center to Close
*Media Advisory* Brookline Residents Invited to Attend Virtual “Conversation About COVID-19” Event
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Pop-Up Testing Sites for Participants of Large Gatherings
Public Schools of Brookline Shares Upcoming Eighth Grade Graduation Plans
Public Schools of Brookline Announce Brookline High School Graduation Ceremony Procession Plans
A Note about the Brookline Senior Center’s June Newsletter
June 2: Evictions and Landlord Access Restricted in Brookline, Plus Case Updates
Behind-The-Scenes Photos & Important Information About Vote by Mail Ballots
Update on COVID-19 from Library Director Sara Slymon
Town of Brookline to Resume Parking Enforcement on June 1
A Senior’s Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Home from Coronavirus.
Four concepts to assess your personal risk as the U.S. reopens
Join a Virtual Mask Craftalong Next Week
Massachusetts Implements Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)
Important Information for Those who Took Part in Brookline COVID-19 Antibody Testing
‘What Do I Need to Do to Reopen My Brookline Business?’
In Case You Missed Them: Updates from Brookline Rec, Health and Economic Development
Brookline Police Department Social Worker to Offer Weekly Online Office Hours
Town of Brookline Reminds Voters of Important Information Ahead of Annual Town Election
FAQ on Early and Absentee Voting (During COVID19) from the League of Women Voters
COVID-19 Protocols for Rideshare and Rental Car Providers
Town of Brookline Announces Second Round of Temporary Furloughs Due to COVID-19
Town of Brookline to Demolish Davis Path Pedestrian Footbridge due to Structural Deficiencies
Video: Brookline’s School Nurses Show The Ins and Outs of Face Coverings
Town of Brookline Pledges More Than $800,000 Toward Community Aid
Town of Brookline to Conduct COVID-19 Antibody Testing on Randomly Selected Residents
Town of Brookline Urges Voters to Vote Early by Mail
Today: BIG Hosting Virtual Mask-Making Event
A Video Message from Local Hospitals: Don’t Avoid Emergency Care
Public Schools of Brookline Closure Extended Through End of Academic Year
*Update #23* (7 p.m., 4/16/20) Town of Brookline Provides Additional Guidance on Face Coverings
Brookline Police and Fire Departments Celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Essential Workers With or Without Symptoms Invited to Brookline COVID-19 Testing Event
*Update #21* (5:50 p.m., 4/14/20) Town of Brookline Provides Update on COVID-19 Situation
Town of Brookline Shares Ways to Stay Engaged and Help Those in Need During COVID-19 Crisis
Photos: Brookline Police Comfort Dog Takes Part in Virtual Meeting with Peers
Highlighting Mutual Aid Brookline. -- News Release.
Baker-Polito Administration Provides Update On Hospital Surge Capacity
*Update #20* (7:20 p.m., 4/10/20) Town of Brookline Reports First Death Due to COVID-19
Brookline Announces Changes to Street Configurations to Accommodate Social Distancing by Pedestrians
In Case You Missed It: Supporting Brookline’s Asian Community and Combating Stereotypes
All Brookline Residents Encouraged to Complete Census During Time at Home
In Case You Missed It: April 2 Virtual Town Hall for Businesses & Nonprofits
Brookline Election Postponed, Residents Encouraged to Vote by Absentee Ballot in June
Video: Take a Virtual Tour of the Brookline Emergency Operations Center
*Update #15* (6 p.m., 4/1/20) Town of Brookline Provides Update on COVID-19 Response
April 1 is National Census Day
*Update #14* (7:25 p.m., 3/30/20) Town of Brookline Provides Update on COVID-19 Response
Map of stores offering senior shopping hours
*Update #13* (7 p.m., 3/27/20) Town of Brookline Provides Update on COVID-19 Response
From Wicked Local: Inside Brookline’s Emergency Operations Center During the COVID-19 Response
*Update #12* (5:40 p.m., 3/25/20) Town of Brookline Provides Update on COVID-19 Response
Brookline Interactive Group Seeking Community Feedback
Informal reports say that these services are overbooked. Most offer delivery times for only two weeks with all slots taken.
Stop & Shop (PeaPod)
https://www.peapod.com/
Stop & Shop will be open from 6am to 7:30am *only* for customers over the age of 60
Wegmans - Offers both delivery and curbside pick up.
https://www.wegmans.com/groceries-online/
Roche Brothers
https://shopping.rochebros.com/
Whole Foods - Offers both delivery and curbside pick up. Free for Amazon Prime Members
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/grocery-delivery-and-pickup
Whole Foods will be open to seniors only from 8:00 am to their regular opening at 9:00 am.
Star Market -Delivery by Instacart
https://www.starmarket.com/
Stay current on Brookline specific COVID-19 updates by visiting https://www.brooklinema.gov/covid-19. We're working hard to keep the information as current as possible based on the rapidly changing guidance from our state (Mass Department of Public Health) and federal government (@CDC) partners.
Here is a list of virtual programs that the Senior Center is working on to fill the gap while we can't meet in person. Other programs are in the works.
The Senior Center is open on a limited basis, by appointment only, in compliance with the Governor’s “Safer at Home” advisory.
December 2, 2020
As we welcome December, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our ability to gather in large group settings. In fact, at the time of this printing, the COVID-19 numbers are increasing at a potentially alarming rate. With the addition of flu season and increased indoor activity, we are bracing for an increase in COVID-19 cases locally. The Senior Center is currently open on a limited basis, by appointment only, in compliance with the Governor’s “Safer at Home” advisory. We urge you to comply with public health recommendations.
We recognize that the impending arrival of the winter holidays will add additional stress as family and friends attempt to make decisions that will keep everyone both safe and connected. With that, we also know that feelings of anxiety and sadness may occur at this time of the year. Our advice is to be mindful of your feelings, talk honestly and openly with others, and seek professional help when needed.
The Council on Aging social work staff are available during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm), so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything or if you would just like to say hello. You can leave messages for us at 617-730-2777 or 617-730-2770.
We are pleased to offer an abundance of programming online. Thank you to our staff and program leaders for making this transition. As always, be patient with technology glitches. We are aware that there continue to be issues with some of the links that we have included in our December edition. While we have resolved most of the issues, here is a direct link for the Medicare.gov link listed on page 11: https://www.medicare.gov If you experience a problem with any of the other links, please let us know.
You can find the december edition, as well as any past or future editions of the newsletter here:
Are you receiving more than one copy of this email from us? Please let us know by sending an email to Jessica Milley-Gee at .
Be well!
Ruthann Dobek, LICSW
Director
Brookline Council on Aging/
Brookline Senior Center
October 28, 2020
As we welcome November, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our ability to gather in large group settings. In fact, at the time of this printing, the COVID-19 numbers are increasing at a potentially alarming rate. With the addition of flu season and increased indoor activity, we may see an increase in COVID-19 cases. The Senior Center is open on a limited basis, by appointment only, in compliance with the Governor’s “Safer at Home” advisory. We urge you to comply with the public health recommendations.
We recognize that the impending arrival of the Thanksgiving holiday will add additional stress as family and friends attempt to make decisions that will keep everyone both safe and connected. With that, we also know that feelings of anxiety and sadness may occur at this time of the year. Our advice is to be mindful of your feelings, talk honestly and openly with others, and seek professional help when needed.
We encourage you to complete our “Living with COVID-19” survey. The information gathered will assist us in planning future programs and services. An online copy of the survey is available here. If you would like a hard copy of the survey mailed to you, please call us at 617-730-2777.
We are pleased to offer an abundance of programming online. Thank you to our staff and program leaders for making this transition. As always, be patient with technology glitches. We are aware that there continue to be issues with some of the links that we have included in our November edition. We are working to resolve the issue, but we have included some of the direct links below as an alternative way of accessing this content.
We hope that you and your loved ones stay healthy and well in the days ahead and we look forward to celebrating with you all when we are able to safely reopen the Senior Center more fully. The Council on Aging social work staff are available during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm), so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything or if you would just like to say hello. You can leave messages for us at 617-730-2777 or 617-730-2770.
You can find the November edition, as well as any past or future editions of the newsletter here.
Be well!
Ruthann Dobek, LICSW
Director
Brookline Council on Aging/
Brookline Senior Center
June 5, 2020
At the time of this printing, the Senior Center is open on a limited basis, by appointment only, in compliance with the Governor’s “Safer at Home” advisory. For more information on that advisory, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/news/
Since it is uncertain as to when we will be able to safely begin hosting any of our special or ongoing programs at the Center, we have been working to develop a list of online programming options with some of our regular group facilitators, as well as with some of your favorite performers and presenters. Please remember that these “virtual” programs are new to everyone so there will be glitches, but we hope that you will continue to give the online programming options a try.
We realize that there are lots of questions regarding our reopening and we appreciate your patience during this uncertain time. Please feel free to leave your questions on our voicemail or to submit your questions to info@brooklineseniorcenter.
We hope that you and your loved ones stay healthy and well in the days ahead and we look forward to celebrating with you all when we are able to safely reopen the Senior Center.
The Council on Aging social work staff are available during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm), so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything or if you would just like to say hello. You can leave messages for us at 617-730-2777 or 617-730-2770.
Follow This Link To Read Our June Edition:
https://www.brooklinema.gov/
March 18, 2020
In order to proactively slow and reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community, the Senior Center is Closed To The Public at this time.
The Brookline Senior Center will be monitoring its phone lines during the Covid-19 emergency. Older adults can leave their names and phone numbers on our voicemail at 617-730-2777 or 617-730-2770. Staff will be responding to questions and concerns Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-5 pm. Emergencies should be directed to 911.
In order to address the many questions and concerns that exist in the community, the Town of Brookline would like to share the following information :
For general COVID-19 questions, please call the State 2-1-1 line. For Brookline specific medical or public health inquiries, please contact the Department of Brookline Public Health at 617-730-2300. For non-medical questions specific to Brookline, please call the Brookline COVID Information Call Center at 617-879-5636. These call centers, for the time being, will be operational Monday through Friday from 8am – 5pm, these hours will be adjusted as needed. Messages can be left after hours and will be returned the next day. You can also email your non-medical inquiries to: COVID19Info@brooklinema.gov.
Stay up to date on COVID-19 updates here: https://brooklinecovid19.com/senior-center/
Please remember the importance of social distancing to reduce the impact of COVID-19, and please stay home as much as possible. Thank you.