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Brookline, MA
Phone: (617) 232-4186
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The Town of  Brookline

  

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The Town of Brookline enjoys a unique reputation as an urban/ suburban community of 59,200 residents in a geographic area of 6.82 miles. Boston surrounds Brookline on three sides and Newton is on the fourth or western side.

Brookline has many diverse neighborhoods each with their own characteristics and personality, and many neighborhoods that just meld into each other. Sixteen districts in Brookline are listed in the National or State Historic Register. The housing is as diverse as the neighborhoods with an eclectic mix of multifamily, single family, two and three family houses, and large estates. The town currently has thirty-five Neighborhood Associations with many neighborhoods  having more than one association within them.                                                                           



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The north side of Brookline offers urban areas with easy access to wonderful shops, restaurants, parks, playgrounds and transportation. South Brookline has more of a country atmosphere. The variety brings together a wonderful mix of people. It is said that the student body in Brookline High School includes students from 50 different countries. The community places a high value on the preservation of historic neighborhoods, and green space, as well as on its elected Town Meeting form of government. Its residential character, proximity to Boston, social services, and progressive school system are among
its many attributes.
halls_pond_300In 1833 Brookline and Boston hired F.L. Olmsted to undertake the creation of the Emerald Necklace park system. Olmstead  transformed a stream and wetland area with flooding and health problems into a beautiful parkway with roads following the course of   a clear stream that flows into an artificial channel. The stream is crossed at frequent intervals by picturesque stone bridges.

The Riverway and Olmsted Park form a green space that runs through Boston and a portion of Brookline linking the Boston Common and Franklin Park. The Riverway forms the lower, narrower section of the Emerald Necklace Park System between Brookline Village and the Back Bay Fens. The Riverway has eight landscaped acres with walkways and stone bridges. Olmsted Park has three major ponds,
a watercourse connecting them, six historic pedestrian bridges and attractive walkways and stone walls.  The Park has the second largest historic forest in the Necklace with 17 acres of forest cover.

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Brookline Village

The village retains the feeling of a traditional village in countless ways. It is known for a cluster of antique shops, children's shops, cafes, gift shops, chocolates, specialty stores, and wonderful small ethnic restaurants. It is a neighborly center where store owners know each other and most of their customers by name. The village prides itself on being a small, eclectic blend of old and new. Storefronts are tasteful and harmonious.

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Brookline Village is the site of Town Hall, Police Headquarters, courthouse, the main branch of the Public Library and the main Fire Station. It is in walking district to the Pierce Elementary School.

Brookline Village is serviced by the MBTA D-line and the #60 Bus Route that down Route 9 and up Brookline Ave. to Kenmore Square.

Being in close proximity to the Longwood Medical Area has a strong influence in the area. Many doctors live in Pill Hill, a local historic district, south of Brookline Village. Pill Hill has some of the finest Victorian-style homes in the area.  South of Pill Hill is the area known as The Point. These areas go to the newly rebuilt Lincoln Elementary School. This area abuts the Boston community of Jamaica Plain

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Longwood

David Sears purchased 500 acres of land and developed it into a residential suburb that he called Longwood. Planting 14,000 trees; he planted tree-covered green squares where Mansard and Gothic Revival Style homes were grouped around an open space. 

The Longwood Mall today is a National Historical Registered Park with the largest collection of antique beech trees in the United States. Here you can still see David Sears's concept. 

The neighborhood is just a block away from Beacon Street MBTA "C" and  "D" Lines.

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 Cottage Farm

Cottage Farm is in the northeast corner of Brookline consisting predominately of large, architecturally significant single family homes, and is also a local historic district. It abuts Amory Park and the Halls Pond Bird Sanctuary on the western borders and Boston University on its eastern borders. It is in close proximity to both Commonwealth Avenue and Beacon Street.

Both Longwood and Cottage Farm are part of the Lawrence School district.

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Separating Cottage Farm and The Longwood Neighborhood is Beacon Street. Coming from Boston; St., Mary's Street is the first "T" stop on the "C"-line. Here on Beacon Street you will see the street lined with quality brownstones, many with significant architectural detail dating back over 100 years, all protected from change by the local Historic Preservation Commission. The Longwood neighborhood is influenced  by its proximity to the Harvard University medical area with its multitude of teaching hospitals. The area is scattered with a collection of brownstones, condominiums, and quality homes in close proximity to one another, 
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St Mary/Lower Beacon Street

Shoppers stroll extra-wide sidewalks, eat in charming outdoor cafes and funky restaurants, and patronize eclectic specialty shops, amid classic apartment/condo complexes and townhouses. It is also a short walk to Fenway Park.

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Coolidge Corner

Coolidge Corner is the hub of Brookline. It is the busiest and biggest business district in town. The actual corner is where Beacon Street crosses Harvard Street. The Coolidge's built their store there in 1857, continuing the trend today. Now the area is a mixture of condominiums, apartment buildings, single family homes, multi-family homes, senior citizen housing, and a few small hotels. There is a smorgasbord of everything in the corner, from international restaurants to McDonald's, unique boutiques to the Gap, a  single screen theater, The Coolidge Corner Playhouse, and a Farmers Market in warmer months. 

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Coolidge Corner's most visible landmark, the S.S. Pierce clock tower, is housed in a Tudor style office building, anchoring the Towns major commercial center. Coolidge Corner's local school, Devotion Elementary School, is on Harvard Street before you get to JFK Crossing. 

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JFK Crossing

on Harvard Street in Coolidge Corner. This commercial and residential area is named for its proximity to the birthplace of President John F. Kennedy. The colonial home located at 87 Beals St., is owned and operated by the National Park Service.

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JFK Crossing is also affectionately called Little Israel. A thriving Jewish community has long been the cornerstone of life in and around JFK Crossing. A recent influx of Russian and Asian immigrants adds an even richer mix to the bustling community. Here you can find some of the finest kosher restaurants, bagel makers, specialty food shops, as well as book stores and art galleries, this side of Tel Aviv.

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Washington Square is nestled at the base of Brooklines  two largest hills; Aspinwall and Corey.

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In 1788 Dr. William Aspinwall, bought 87 acres on Aspinwall Hill. The only other house on the hill was built by Lewis Tappan in the late 1820s  Aspinwall Hill and Corey Hill is a drumlin: a hill composed   of boulders and debris that had been accumulated as a result of the progress of a glacier, and then deposited all in one place when the glacier melted. 

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William Aspinwall began selling his land and the development of Corey Hill and Washington Square began. From 1892-1893 many of the large Queen Anne and Colonial Revival homes were erected. In 1894, due to the recession, very few houses were built, and those that were built  that year and thereafter tended to be smaller and simpler.

The magnificent 1907 Stoneholm located at 1514 Beacon Street is a masterpiece designed by Arthur Bowditch.

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Washington Square

Washington Square is located at the intersection of Beacon Street and Washington Street, and is further identified by the beautiful four-sided clock in the intersection. It is also a T-stop on the C-line of the MBTA. The commercial area is experiencing a renaissance with many new restaurants springing up. Whether one is seeking a travel agent, gift shop, jeweler, dry cleaner, Asian or Russian grocer, video rental spot, old-fashioned hardware store, or pharmacy, Washington Square has a true small town buzz.                                                                                               
The neighborhood is serviced by the Driscoll School.. South of  Beacon Street, the homes are scattered on Aspinwall Hills with the elevation offering fantastic views. 

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Fisher Hill

Fisher Hill, a neighborhood of larger single family and exclusive condominium residences serviced by the Runkle SchoolNewbury College and Dean Park add to the open space of this neighborhood.

 

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Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill shares the name with the neighboring area in Newton.  The area is bound by Hammond Pond Parkway to the west; VFW Parkway to the south; Clyde Street, Warren Street to the East; and Beacon Street to the north. The village is a mix of some exclusive residential areas and commercial areas. There are areas of Chestnut Hill with the oldest most  impressive homes in Brookline. Large Victorians, Georgian Colonials, Colonial Revivals,  and magnificent estate homes can be seen in this village, as well as two shopping  malls and two strip malls. Major supermarkets, interior designers, medical office and elegant condominium complexes all blend to       form this highly popular area.                                                                                                
The Heath School serves this section of Chestnut Hill. Old Chestnut  Hill is a local historic district.                                                                                                      The area also includes The Chestnut Hill Reservoir, The Longwood Cricket  and Tennis Club, The Chestnut Hill School, Brimmer and May School, and Boston College.                                                            

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South Brookline

The South Brookline section of Chestnut Hill, was the last area to be developed. The South Brookline area was developed after the second World War. The majority of the homes are mid-size single family  homes built after 1930. Its commercial district is Putterham Circle, a small strip of restaurant, retail, and small food stores. The Baker Elementary School serves the South Brookline area.

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Abutting the Putterham Golf Course, the Towns public golf course, is The Brookline Country Club and Larz Anderson Park, the town  owned park which includes a skating rink and Museum of Transportation 

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The Country Club


The Country Club neighborhood is distinguished by its large estate homes on very large lots. Private roads, stone walls, elaborate landscaping, and exclusive addresses on some of Metro Boston's wealthiest residents add notoriety to the area. The exclusive Country Club has been host to the U.S. Open Golf Tournament and the Ryder Cup Gold Tournament. The Brookline Reservoir is on the northeast corner of this area and offers spectacular views of downtown Boston along with a favorite spot for walkers and joggers
 

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Sargent Estates

Sargent Estates is a gated community to the south of the reservoir. It consists of large homes situated on very large parcels of land surrounded by mature trees and well-landscaped grounds. It has its own pond, Sargent Pond, which the homeowners maintain by collecting a common fee. The area has many unpaved connecting roads along with stone walls that help to create a very rural setting. It is only minutes, by car, to downtown Boston. Some of the highest sale prices of single family homes in Metro Boston had been achieved in this area in the past.

 

 

Brookline Public School System

 

 

Public Schools of Brookline
 
Our mission is to ensure that every student develops the skills
to pursue  a productive and fulfilling life, participate
thoughtfully in a democracy, and succeed in a diverse and evolving
global society.
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ABOUT THE DISTRICT
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION
SCHOOL CALENDAR
SCHOOL COMMITTEE SCHOOLS
HUMAN RESOURCES
PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES
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TEACHING & LEARNING
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SCHOOLS
Edith C. Baker School
Edward Devotion School
Michael Driscoll School
Heath School
Amos A. Lawrence School
William Lincoln School<
Pierce School
John D. Runkle School
Brookline High School

 

 

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Our elementary school libraries will be open from 7:45 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday and Friday) and from 7:45 a.m to 3:00 p.m. (Wednesday and Thursday) during the 2009-2010 school year.

News and Announcements 

New Principals Named at Runkle and Lincoln Schools

Dr. Vanessa Beauchaine has accepted our offer to lead the John D. Runkle School as of July 1, 2010.  Dr. Beauchaine currently serves as Principal of Parkview Elementary School, a PK-3 building in Easton, Massachusetts, a position she has held since July, 2004.  Vanessa has also worked as a classroom teacher (3rd and 4th grade at Studley Elementary School in Attleboro), a special education teacher (at Studley, at Joshua Eaton School in Reading, Massachusetts, and at Franklin School in Newton), and a middle level teacher (6th, 7th and 8th grade at the Carroll School). 

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Public Schools of Brookline •

Brookline Town Hall, 5th Floor  • 333 Washington Street  • Brookline MA • 02445
Email: info@brookline.k12.ma.us • Phone: (617) 730-2401 • Fax: (617) 730-2601

 

Brookline Private Schools

 

Brookline Preschools

 
 

  Click Here to read about the Transportation in Brookline  including the elderbus schedule.

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