American Legion
The Brookline American Legion Post 74 meets every forth Thursday of the month at the Legion Hall, 38 Main Street, Brookline,NH. All eligible Veterans are welcome to join. For eligibility requirements, please visit the American Legion website . For further information, please contact the Post Adjutant at GDarbo6844@aol.com Greg d'Arbonne

Upcoming Events at the Library
Be net Safe - Internet Safety on March 30 at 7:00 PM. Come and join in the discussion.

Coop meeeting 7PM March 17th at Hollis Brookline High School

2010 School Election Ballot

2010 School Warrant

2010School Budget

2010 Town Warrant

2010 Budget

Important Legal Obligation for Property Owners
The Governor’s Commission on Disability receives many complaints from residents who have trouble using accessible parking spaces and access aisles during the winter months. Read the notice here that outlines the legal obligation that property owners have to keep their accessible parking spaces, access aisles and accessible routes clear of snow, ice and other obstructions.

TOWN MEETING

The Polls will be open from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Business Meeting starts at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 10, 2010

At Captain Samuel Douglass Academy 24 Townsend Hill Road

2010 Town Warrant

2010 Budge

Reminder!
Please review the town SNOW ORDINANCE

t Library
Special Winter Break Events

Filing for Town offices
PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF BROOKLINE NH

The Town Clerk's Office will be open until 5PM on the 29th.

TOWN SURVEY
If you have not done so, please stop by the town hall or post office and complete the one page opinion survey of town departments and boards. The surveys will be available until Friday morning, December 4th. Your feedback and suggestions are important. Please let them be known. Thank you. Survey

PTO Snowball Express Holiday Shop:
Let our children discover the joy of giving! The Snowball Express allows children a safe opportunity to experience the thrill of picking out affordable gifts for their family and friends! Friday, Dec 11th 3pm - 6pm, Saturday, Dec 12th 9am - 12pm, RMMS Library. If you have questions or want to volunteer to help run the event, please contact Wendy Sommer at 673-1893 or Jamie Hoffpauir at 673-1970

Blood Drive
The Brookline Women’s Club and Brookline Ambulance Service are co-sponsoring the blood drive on Monday, November 23rd from 1:00-6:00 at the Brookline Safety Complex. All donors will receive a $5.00 gas card from the American Red Cross. The Brookline Women’s Club will be donating $1 to SHARE for every pint of blood collected. Not only will you be giving the gift of life with your blood donation, you will also be putting food on the table for families in need this holiday season. Food donations to benefit the SHARE holiday food drive will also be accepted at the blood drive.

Breakfast with Santa
Call to reserve your seats at the 16th Annual Breakfast with Santa to be held Saturday, December 5th at the Brookline Community Church. Seatings held at 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00. Enjoy a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast prepared by the Brookline Women's Club, visit with Santa and take part in the annual Holiday Raffle. Ticket prices: Adults $6.00/Children $4.00 (under 12). Call Anita at (603) 672-0956 for tickets. Space is limited, so call today!

Latest info from Finance Committee

Asst. Principal search committee opening

The Brookline School District has an open position for an Assistant Principal/Special Ed. Coordinator and is beginning the search process immediately. We are looking for a member of the public who would like to serve on the search committee. Members of the search committee need to be available to conduct daytime interviews, starting this Friday (May 29) and next week (June 1 and June 3). If you are interested, please contact Doris Lindgren at the SAU office at 465-7118 or via email at lindgrend@sau41.k12.nh.us .

Memorial Day Service Planned
The American Legion will be conducting a ceremony at 9 AM at Town Hall on the front lawn. There will be wreaths for placing on the monuments. There will be a honor guard and rifle squad, and some speakers. Your attendance would be greatly appreciated.

HOLLIS FAST 5K

The Brookline Town Clerk/ Tax Collector’s Office
will be closed Wednesday May 6, 2009 8am-2pm For the annual Clerk’s Conference. We will be open Wednesday evening from 5pm-8pm. Sorry for the inconvenience,
Patricia Howard-Barnett,  Brookline Town Clerk/ Tax Collector

Brookline Women's Club Scholarship Offered
Deadline is Friday April 24. For senior High School student and town resident. More details.

AARP Driver Safety Class
An AARP Driver Safety Class will be held at the Lawrence Barn, on Depot Road, in Hollis on 19 and 20 May 2009. Classes are 4 hours each day (8AM-12 noon) and the cost is minimal. This class is open to everyone. To register, please call Andy Seremeth at 603-880-8685

Rabies Clinic
Saturday, April 25th, 9am-12pm, Behind Brookline Fire Department, $10.00 per Pet
Sponsered by: Hollis Animal Hospital & The Brookline Town Clerk's Office

From PSNH
Outage Report

Household Hazardous Waste Collection
May 2, 8am-12pm, Milford Public Works Garage 289 South St, Milford $10 fee for HHW, added electronics charge. www.nashuarpc.org/hhw 603-424-2240

Hazardous Household Waste Collection
April 18 8-12 am at Nashua Public Works Garage Details

Fitchburg Street Hockey League
will be holding registrations for the upcoming Spring 2009 Season. Details for this league. Season starts April 18.

Election results

Town Ballot results

COOP Ballot results

Brookline School Ballot results

Details of Expenses for 2008 proposed 2009

2009 Estimated Revenue

2009 Budget

Town of Brookline Warrent Articles - updated online 2/11

Letter from the Planning Committe
a brief explanation of a Workforce Housing warrant article that you will be asked to vote on in March

TOWN OF BROOKLINE BALLOTS FOR 2009

Town Ballot 2009

CO-OP Ballot

School Ballot

A summary of State Bill 342 can be found here. This bill will have a significant effect on the work of the Steering Committee on the future of affordable housing in Brookline.

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The Brookline Selectmen and Planning Board have formed a Steering Committee on the future of affordable housing in Brookline. More details are available here

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TIPS_FOR_A_FIRE_SAFE WINTER

Winter Weather Hazards

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Brookline Elections Results. Winners where known are highlighted.

NOTICE From the Brookline Fire Department
STANDBY GENERATOR INSTALLATIONS Please read for regulations reguarding outside generators.

Public safety officials have been WARNING!!!
Please don't use generators or propane and kerosene heaters INDOORS. They produce carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and potentially lethal substance. We don't want you to become a fatality statistic.

The NH State Fire Marshal's Office and the Brookline Fire Department
Requests everyone become more safety conscious during the Holiday and Winter season.
Please read about

safety tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday season.

Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday 10:00 April 4th
Richard Maghakian Elementary School, Milford Street at the back of the school. Kids ages 0 - 10 are welcome to come find eggs and meet the Easter Bunny. It is usually a very fun yet QUICK event!! So don't be late! Hosted by the Brookline Women's Club. Contact Diane 320-3407. If you enjoy this event and others hosted by the BWC ... please consider joining and helping out next year. Very heavy rain date April 11th.

Brookline Boy Scout Troop 260
After Christmas tree Pickup

Support Troop 260 and avoid the need to bring your Christmas tree to the transfer station. The Boy Scouts will come to you on Saturday January 3 or 10th after 9AM and we will dispose of your tree for you. Avoid having those needles in your car and let us do the work for you!
Cost is $5/tree. Available to Brookline Residents only

To schedule a pick up contact:
Lynn Giblin, 673-4883, troop260tree@yahoo.com

Pancake breakfast Saturday, January 17th

Hosted by Brookline's Venturing Crew 260.

Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Toast, coffee, hot cocoa, tea, juice, and more at Brookline's Community Church on Saturday, January 17 from 7:00 am to 10:30 am. $5 for small appetites (kids under 12 and seniors), or $7 for a full breakfast.

For those who may not know Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age.

Proceeds from this breakfast will help fund a future high adventure trip. So come on out and enjoy a great breakfast while talking to your neighbors! We hope to see you there.

NO SCHOOL Thursday Dec 18 or Friday Dec 19
School officials will be meeting on a daily basis to assess further days off.

Please NOTE
Route 130 is now opened between Pepperell Road in Brookline and Rocky Pond Road in Hollis

Warming Center at the Saftey Complex is closed tonight and will reopen tomorrow. Call 672-6216 for more information.

Friday, December 5th Inclusionary Zoning - Affordable Housing Workshop
7:00 - 8:30 at the RMMS Gym
At the Friday December 05 workshop, Brookline Residents will have the opportunity to learn about Affordable Housing, what it means for the Town. Ben Frost from the New Hampshire Housing Finance authority, Judy Vincent from the Greater Nashua Workforce Housing Coalition and Gerald Coogan, Chief Planner / Vice President of TFM Planning will make a short presentation and will answer any question Residents might have. There will be "Resource Stations" where Residents will provide feedback and discuss:

• Housing design
• Type of Economically sustainable Housing
• Affordability
• Incentives for zoning.

Come share your thoughts. Refreshments and child care will be provided. For further information, please contact:
Valérie D. Maurer, Town Planner
603-673-8855 ext 215
P.O. Box 360
Brookline, NH 03033
valerie@brookline.nh.us

Sunday, November 23, 2008. The Brookline Women's Club is pleased to announce that they are participating in the Pheasant Lane Mall's Evening of Giving. The Evening of Giving is an exclusive shopping event that kicks off the holiday shopping season and benefits both local non-profit organizations and the Simon Youth Foundation. During the event, participants can take advantage of special sales and promotions. The event will be held after the mall has closed to the general public. It will feature festive holiday entertainment, door prizes, silent auctions, food sampling and of course, shopping! Tickets may be purchased from the Brookline Women's Club for $10 each. Please contact Maggie Marszewski at (603) 672-6014 to purchase your tickets today.

Public Notice to the Citizens of Brookline

The Brookline Supervisors of the Checklist will hold a public meeting on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 7 PM at the Brookline Town Hall for the purpose of appointing an interim Supervisor of the Checklist according to NH RSA 669:64 in order to fill a vacancy beginning December 1, 2008.  The appointment term will be until March Town Meeting 2009.

Brookline Boy Scout Troop 260 will be selling sand that can be used to sand icy places this winter. Sand is available to Brookline residents only. The delivery date is Saturday, November 8. The cost is $4 per bucket or three buckets for $10. To place an order, contact Tricia Thompson at alpharr@charter.net or 672-1293.
The troop is also looking for donations of empty buckets (cat litter buckets with lids or 5 gallon plastic pails). All proceeds will help defray costs for the troop's end-of-the-year trip to Gettysburg, PA.

Thursday, October 30th at 6 p.m. Professionall Puppeters
at the Upper Town Hall Stage, for a fabulous production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Performed by the professional puppeteers of PuppeTree from Post Mills, Vermont, the shadow puppets will enchant all! More details

Brookline residents needing rides to the Polls
Call Alice Buckner at 672-9744 (regardless of party affiliation) You may register to vote up until the close of the Polls at 7pm on Election Day, November 4. Absentee ballots for those with conflicts on the 4th can be picked up at the Town Hall up until Election Day. Rides offered through Brookline Democrats organization.

Saturday, November 15 from 7:00 am to 10:30 am

There will be a pancake breakfast hosted by Brookline's Venturing Crew 260. Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Toast, coffee, hot cocoa, tea, juice, and more at Brookline¢s Community Church this . $5 or small appetites (kids under 12 and seniors), or $7 for a full breakfast.

For those who may not know Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age. Proceeds from this breakfast will help fund a future high adventure trip. So come on out Saturday morning and enjoy a great breakfast while talking to your neighbors! We hope to see you there.

Brookline Women's Club Open House
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:30 p.m. at Brusch Hall. Learn More The Women's Club is made up of people like you who care about our community!

Thursday, October 2nd at 7 p.m. A Vision For Brookline
at the Fire Station. The Brookline Planning Board, in partnership with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission (NRPC), the iTRaC Subcommittee and the Study Circles will have a final presentation of The Visioning for Brookline with highlights from the Brookline Visioning Process, Survey results and Action Items. This is a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Facilities Committees, Study Circles Participants and the Planning Board. Brookline Residents are welcome. The meeting will be recorded and rebroadcast on Channel 13.

26th Annual Applefest Half Marathon
Saturday - October 4, 2008 - 10am - Hollis, NH

http://www.gatecity.org/AF/half.shtml
As a courtesy the Hollis Police Department wants to advise anyone traveling near the center of Hollis to expect traffic delays from 9am-1pm on October 4, 2008. The website to the Applefest Half Marathon is listed if you need more information regarding the race route. Thank you for your cooperation.

It's Mosquito season again. Be aware.
Helpful hints to reduce mosquitos in your yard

Town Volunteers needed

Planning Board: 3 alternate members	Contact Kristen @ 673-8855
Conservation Commission: 3 members, 3 alternate members	Contact Valerie @ 673-8855
Cable/Web Committee: 2 members	Contact Chris @ channel13@brookline.nh.us

Sixth Annual Brookline Fire Dept Open House and Duck Race

Saturday, September 27 beginning 1:00 to 3:00 at the Fire Station Antique Fire Truck Rides, Firefighting Demonstrations and Displays as well as a Steamship Roast Beef Supper and Duck Race. Duck Race Prizes, 1st place $500.00, 2nd place $ 250.00, 3rd, place $100.00. Tickets $5:00 each or 5 for $20.00

Steamship Roast Beef Supper, Adults $10.00, Children under 12 $5:00. There will be 3 seatings for dinner 5:00 PM, 5:45 PM and 6:30 PM. Contact Paul at 603 345 4964 Brian at 603 673-6687, or Beth at 603 672-7063

10th Anniversary Bridges and Connections International Sculpture Symposium - September 7 until September 28.
Reception for the Artists will begin at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 7, at the Brookline Town Hall. The symposium will take place at the Andres Institute of Art, 98 Rt. 13 . Details about events at the Andres Institute.

Public Notice to the Citizens of Brookline

The Brookline Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 from 7 - 7:30 PM at the Brookline Town Hall for the purpose of registering new voters and updating/correcting the checklist for the State Primary Election.  Proof of Citizenship (Birth Certificate, Passport or Naturalization Documents), Age and Domicile are required per NH RSA 654:12.  (No additions or corrections will be made to the checklist after this session until Election Day.)  NOTE:  No party changes will be accepted at this session per NH RSA 654:34 IV.

A Thank You Drink -- Betty Hall would like to offer everyone a soft drink at the Transfer Station on Saturday, September 6th as a thank you for their support in her bid for a senate seat.

2008 Charter Communications Survey
Please return this survey by August 15 to aid in the ascertainment process for our contract negotiations.

Public Notice to the Citizens of Brookline

The Brookline Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session at the Brookline Town Hall on Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 3 to 3:30 PM for the purpose of updating/correcting the checklist.  New Registrations and other corrections may be made at this session.  Please note, however, NO party changes will be accepted at this session.  If registering, please bring Proof of Citizenship (Birth Certificate, Passport or Naturalization Documents), Age and Domicile as required per NH RSA 654:12.

Saturday August 2
The Nashua Regional Planning Commission is holding a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection onin Nashua. Details

Max Cohen Grove Closed on Friday Aug 1st
The Grove will be closed till noon for beach renovations.

Brookstock is this Saturday
View the line up!

Eagle Scout Car Wash, Saturday, July 26th from 9AM to 3PM

There will be an Eagle Scout car wash fundraiser at the Brookline Sunoco gas station on Route 13. All proceeds from the car wash will be used to fund RJ Hall’s Eagle project. RJ is a Life Scout with Troop 260 in Brookline . RJ’s Eagle project will involve building a 50 foot walkway in the Palmer Wildlife preserve in Brookline. The walkway will improve access between two trails spanning wetlands. Please come out on the 26th and get your car washed and support this worthy project.

LAWN MOWER RACES - SATURDAY JULY 26TH 11:00
Brookline Ball Park. Sponsored by the Brookline Lions Club
STOCK AND MODIFIED RACES
MORE INFO. Contact GERRY PAYNTER @ 670-89553

THE BROOKLINE LIONS CLUB RAFFLE
2008 22 HP HUSQVARNA LAWN TRACTOR 46" MOWER DECK
TICKETS ARE $10.00 - ONLY 500 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD
DRAWING JULY 26TH AFTER THE LAWN MOWER RACES
TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE FRONT END SHOP
ABSOLUTE MECHANICAL, CARYNS SUNOCO, THE VILLAGE STORE, AND CHRYSANTHIS RESTAURANT.

Rocky Pond Road Closed
The dirt portion of Rocky Pond Road in Hollis will be closed from June 30th to July 11th to replace the culvert located between Harrys Way and Helens Way. Questions, call Hollis DPW at 465-2246.

OLD HOMES DAYS
PANCAKE BREAKFAST SUNDAY JULY 20, 2008 8:00 TO 11:00
Brookline Ball Park. Sponsored by the Brookline Lions Club
LARGE BREAKFAST $8.00 , SMALL BREAKFAST $5.00
FOR MORE INFO. Contact VAL PAYNTER @ 673-5142, VICKI POPE @ 673-1660

Congressman Hodes Invites Constituents to Listening Session

Saturday, July 12, at 10:00 a.m. Peterborough Town Hall at 1 Grove Street in Peterborough for a Focus on the Economy Listening Session.  Constituents have a chance to talk to him about how their lives have been impacted by the current U.S. economy—issues such as healthcare, jobs, mortgage foreclosure, consumer protection, taxes, fuel prices, and federal spending priorities.

For more information, contact Laurie Goodman, Community Representative at 603-579-6913 or by e-mail at laurie.goodman@mail.house.gov.

Brookline Lions Club Bone Marrow Drive
June 28 10:00 - 2:00, at the Safety Complex corner of Route 13 and 130

OPEN HOUSE at Brusch Hall on Sat. June 14 1-4 PM
Located behind the former Church of the Infant Jesus Church - now called the Brookline Chapel. Refreshments will be served and all residents are invited to view the newly acquired facility.

Fourth of July Parade 10:00 AM
The Brookline Lions Club is again sponsoring the 4th of July parade which will step off at 10 a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery on the 4th of July. This year's theme is patriotism - i.e. red, white and blue. The Lions would like this to be the best parade ever and invite all those who would like to participate to please decorate your bikes, trikes, wagons, what ever and perhaps even enter a float and join us for a fun festive morning. The parade route goes from Pine Grove Cemetery to the Ball Park or Richard Maghakian Elementary School If you are planning to participate, please call Cindy Gorgoliojne at 765-2529 and let her know so we can have a well organized parade.

The Lions Club is also looking for a marching band. If anyone has any ideas of who might be willing to enter a marching band (or even a band we could put on a float) please contact Cindy at the number above.

Thank you to all who helped with the Spring Clean up this year!

Avitar Associates will be in town during the month of May doing property reviews from the street for the 2008 statistical update.

The 13th annual “Take a Hike for Humanity” will take place June 7th and 8th.

Town reports are in and available at the Town Hall, Library and Post Office

Town Voting results

Town meeting warrant (March 12)

Brookline school district warrant (March 4)

COOP school district warrant (March 6)

Citizens Invited to Share Their Vision for Brookline
April 4, 6:00 PM at the RMMS Gym
Message from the Public Outreach Coordinator, Jill Simonetti, for the Nashua Regional Planning Commission. Brookline Community Vision Project. Working with the Town of Brookline to help develop and promote a vision for the Route 13 and Route 130 corridors throughout town, as well as the town center. A town-wide visioning meeting is scheduled and surveys and educational materials are currently available at a variety of locations throughout town.

Absentee ballots
Absentee Ballots can be requested as soon as someone knows they will not be in town for any upcoming elections. Come into the Town Clerk office at Town Hall and request an Absentee Ballot. The voter checklist will be compared to make sure the voter is a registered voter.

When the Absentee ballots arrive the Town Clerk's office will make ballot packets and mail the absentee ballots to the customer immediately with an envelope for the sealed ballots to be brought back or mailed to the office.

The night before all elections the office will be open til 5pm for any outstanding absentee ballots to be dropped off.

If you have any other questions please call 673-8933 x218.

Volunteers wanted for Principal Search Committee

The RMMS Principal Search Committee is looking for two residents of Brookline to serve as community representatives on the committee.
This is an opportunity for you to have direct input into who will take over the leadership of our school.
Those interested should contact Doris Lindgren at the SAU office (465-7118) or lindgrend@sau41.k12.nh.us no later than Monday, February 11th.
Meeting dates and times will be determined at the first meeting of the committee. In order to be a part of the committee, you must agree to attend all meetings and interviews.
Thank you in advance for any assistance you can give with this most important project!

Thursday, January 10th 2 to 8 p.m.
Open House at the Library! Come and meet our new Library Director, Myra Emmons and staff. Refreshments. Drop by to say hello and enter your name for a prize drawing! Storm date: Thursday, January 17th, 2 to 8 p.m.

Public Notice to the Citizens of Brookline

Police Station addition to Safety Complex - Public Forum January 23rd
Wednesday the Facilities Committee will be holding the second Public Forum to present and discuss the status of the proposal for a new Police Station addition to the existing Safety Complex building, that will be presented to Town Meeting as a warrant article.
The forum will be held at 7pm on Wednesday, January 23rd, in the large Fire Station meeting room (follow ramp on the right side of the building.
Topics to be covered will include:

• - history
• - needs/design considerations
• - process being followed
• - proposed floor-plan design
• - associated cost estimates

Voter Registration and Party Affiliation Changes, Primary is January 8
You can register to vote at town hall during regular town clerk hours up until Dec 29. Additional hours for Registration NEW voters only: Saturday, December 29 from 11 - 11:30 AM. Contact: town@brookline.nh.us or (603) 673-8933 More voting details

No party changes can be made until AFTER Primary Day. No one can change their party on the day of the election, unless they came in to the polls as an Undeclared voter, voted, then want to change back to Undeclared.

Christmas tree pickup on 12th.
Brookline Boy Scouts of Troop 260 will pick up your trees after 9AM on both these days for $5/tree. To schedule your tree pickup please call Lynn at 673-4883 or troop260tree@yahoo.com.

Another chance to donate! Dec 18th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Brookline Police Department is holding their annual Toy drive at the Brookline Community Church.

Town Hall Holiday Hours
The Town Offices will close at noon on Christmas Eve, December 24th.
The Town Clerk/Tax Collector's office is open on the last Saturday of
the month Dec. 29th.

The next Selectmen's Meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 26th. Please join us for Open House at the Library! Thursday, January 10th during library hours 2 to 8 p.m. Come and meet our new Library Director, Myra Emmons and staff. Refreshments. Drop by to say hello and enter your name for a prize drawing! Storm date: Thursday, January 17th, 2 to 8 p.m.

The Town Hall is closed New Year's Day.

Sand for icy walkways and driveways
Brookline Boy Scouts of Troop 260 are selling sand. The pails of sand will be delivered to your door on December 8 for $4/pail or 3 pails for $10. To order your sand please call Lynn at 673-4883 or send an email to troop260tree@yahoo.com

Dec 13, All Evening School Events Cancelled.

Monday, December 3, 2007
The Selectmen's meeting for tonight has been cancelled.

Dec. 6th. New Police Station Forum, 7:00 in the Fire Station Meeting Room
The Facitilies Committee will be holding the first of two public forums to present and discuss the status of the work to look at a proposal for a new Police Station addition to the existing Safety Complex building.

Dec. 7th. at Barnaby House at the top of Meeting House Hill Rd
The Brookline Historical Society will begin selling fresh cut Balsam & Fraser Trees. Sale Hours: Fridays 4pm - 6pm, Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 4pm. Wreaths made by Chuck Bunker will also be available!!

Dec. 8th. Breakfast with Santa
The Brookline Women's Club will be holding it's annual Breakfast with Santa fundraiser at the Brookline Community Church. Pancakes and sausage breakfast. Pictures with Santa. Seatings are 8 am, 9 am and 10 am. Call Anita at 672-0956 for tickets and reservations. Seating fills quickly so call soon!

Dec 2nd 4:30 PM Christmas Tree Lighting
Join fellow Brookline residents for the annual lighting and carolling at the Town Hall.

Chili and Soup Dinner - Dec 2nd 4:30 -6:30 PM
The Brookline Community Church is having a soup and chili dinner. Come enjoy some good food!

All Welcome! 2nd Annual Piano Recital & Storytelling of The Nutcracker, by Classical Composer & Pianist, Alfred Watson. November 29th at 7 p.m. Held at the Upper Town Hall Stage: Main & Bond Streets. Free! Sponsored by the Friends & Staff of the Brookline Public Library. Watson will perform selections from the music of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite. He’ ll also discuss the story behind each piece and insights into the mind of the composer during its creation. Refreshments. For more information about the performance contact the library at 603.673.3330, debra@brookline.nh.us or check out Watson’s website: alfred-watson.com.

Town Hall Hours during Thanksgiving
Closed this Thursday Nov 22 and Friday Nov 23.
The Town Clerk/Tax Collector office hours:
    closed tonight Nov 21,
    opened Saturday, Nov 24, 9:00 - 12:00.

October 26th 6-8:30 PM
****CANCELED DUE TO BAD WEATHER FORECASTS****
October Eve at the Brookline Ball Field

Thursday, 10/25 at 7 p.m Special Big Read Event! Feng Shui presentation at the Upper Town Hall Stage. Margaret Donahue of Feng Shui Connections, Windham, NH will explain the Ancient Chinese approach to designing space to optimize positive energy flow. For info call the library at 673.3330 or look at the websites: www.NortheastCulturalCoop.org or www.NEABigRead.org for details on this and other fascinating programs about China happening in neighboring communities. (The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.)

October 10th 7:30 PM
Brookline Historical Society Guest Speaker. Brookline citizen Stephen Homoleski, will be speaking about his adventures during World War II. Meeting at the Brookline Community Church. All are encouraged to come.

Thursday, October 11th, 7 p.m. Special Big Read Event! Chinese Music – audio, video and live performance at the Upper Town Hall Stage. Mark Lutton presents this opportunity for you to come and learn how the music in China has evolved historically, what it was like during Mao's Cultural Revolution in China and how Western influences have affected it today. Two pieces by Robert Schumann that are mentioned in The Joy Luck Club will be performed. Information about traditional music and instruments will be covered also. For info call the library at 673.3330 or look at the websites: www.NortheastCulturalCoop.org or www.NEABigRead.org for details on this and other fascinating programs about China happening in neighboring communities. (The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Arts Midwest.)

Andres Institute of Art - Sculpture Symposium 2007
Details for Andres Institute of Art This annual event runs from September 30th to October 21st. Artists from around the world will come and add a piece of work to this wonderful sculpture park. For more information call 673-8441. Directions.

Treasures of Brookline, NH 2007 - This Saturday! Don't miss! September 29, 2007 Look at all the fun activities many organizations and businesses in town have planned throughout the day. BBQ's, parades, games. Make plans to attend. Details and Printout

Contact members: Chair - Kim McClure at kimme22@charter.net or 672-1973
Co-Chair - Dan Beaulieu at beaulieu8@charter.net or 672-6769

Saturday September 22nd from noon to 5:00 pm

The second annual Jordan's Walk for Wishes and Dash for Dreams. This event honors the memory of Jordan Coffey, a 14 year old, who lost his battle with brain cancer in September, 2005 by raising funds for Make-a-Wish. The 5K walk/run goes through the heart of historic Brookline and is easy and appropriate for all ages. For information on how to sign up or donate, see www.jordanswalk.com.

July 28 Electronic Pickup

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW)
More details about this organization for Brookline residents

State rep to discuss milfoil
A representative of the NH DES will be attending a public meeting to discuss the issue of Milfoil in local lakes at 7pm on August 6th at the Town Hall.

Brookline Olde Home Days!! It's here!
July 14th - July 22nd.....Schedule
Come to the ballpark and enjoy the activities.

Taylor Dam Discussion - July 23
The Board of Selectmen will hold an informational meeting at 7 pm on July 23, 2007 in the Town Hall Meeting Room for the purpose discussing the reconstruction of the Taylor Dam located on lot G-28 on Cleveland Hill Road. The owner of the dam is Matthew Sawyer and is maintained by the Town of Brookline.

Bids for town vehicles - July 23
The Town of Brookline is accepting sealed bids for a 1978 GMC Fire Truck with 9,117 miles and 371 hours. Has a 750 GPM pump which passed pump testing in 2005 and a 850 gallon poly tank with suction hoses. Bids must be clearly marked "1978 GMC Fire Truck".
The Town of Brookline is accepting sealed bids for a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 4 door sedan with 137,301 miles. Bids must be clearly marked "1999 Ford Crown Victoria".
Bids will be accepted at the Selectmen's Office until 2 pm on July 23, 2007 and will be opened at 7:15 pm. Vehicles will be sold "as is, where is" and may be seen in the lower town hall parking lot at 1 Main Street during normal weekday work hours.
The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to reject any and all bids in the best interest of the town.

Electronic recycling day: July 23
The next electronics recycle day at the town transfer station is scheduled for Saturday July 28th from 9am to 3pm.

Summer Reading has started. Lots of magical fun planned! Check out the library website for details.

Special Event:  On July 19th at 2 p.m. the Higgins Armory from Worcester, Mass. will present A Knight’s Tale. This introductory program describes the evolution of arms and armor with the presenter wearing armor. One lucky audience member will have the opportunity to wear a suit of armor. Free. No registration and open to the public. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Max Cohen Memorial Grove    Membership form and more details
Opening Day: Sat June 23, 2007 - Closing Day: Sat Aug 25, 2007
Hours of Operation: 11am – 7pm - 7 days a  week
Swimming Lesson Registration: Wed May 30, 6 PM–8 PM at the Brookline Town Hall Meeting Room. 

June 4th - August 9th
Young Writers Group at the library for grades 7 and up

Wed, July 4th
The Brookline Fireworks will be held on July 7th at 9:15ish over Lake Potanipo. The Max Cohen Memorial Grove will be open to the public after 7 PM. Donations will be collected upon entering the beach. Send donations in advance to Brookline Recreation P.O. Box 360 Brookline, NH 03033. Thank you for you generosity in supporting our fireworks.

IMPORANT!! If you have damage to your home
Contact Wes Whittier, the Emergency Management Director, at 672-6216 before Thursday afternoon (April 19th). This information is needed to pre-qualify Brookline for FEMA relief if needed. This includes structural or appliances inside, etc.

Please consider attending - 1 pm on April 24, 2007
A member of Senator Gregg's staff will be in the Town Hall meeting room for anyone who would like to stop by.

Fundraiser is to benefit the Michael J. Lorden II Scholarship Fund April 27th 8:00 pm

RABIES CLINC - Saturday, April 28th 9am-12pm
Behind Brookline Fire Department. $10 per pet.
(**REMINDER -- April is DOG LICENSE RENEWAL TIME!)

Explore Science! at the library during School Vacation Week.
Go to the library web pages for more details.

Celebrate National Library Week! From April 15th through April 21st the Brookline Public Library will accept Food for Fines. Return overdue items and fines will be forgiven with the donation of non-perishable foodstuffs. Or bring in a donation and any current fines will be forgiven, if books have already been returned. All donations to benefit SHARE in Milford.

A Message from the Transfer Station

Remember - Electronic Collection Day is scheduled for April

Tuesday, April 17th at 7 p.m. Brookline Public Library
The Brookline Public Library, Friends of the Library and the Brookline Lions Club Present:

Earth Day with Medicine Story

Children's Poetry in the Library Day
Saturday April 14th 10:30 - 12:00 & 12:30 - 2:00
Children in grades 2 through 6 are invited to the Brookline Public Library to join local poets, Rick Agran and Sid Hall, for a lively and fun poetry event just for kids. Participants will listen to poetry and be encouraged to try some verse writing of their own. Brookline joins 40 New Hampshire libraries participating in the statewide event during National Poetry month. The inaugural program was created by Patricia Fargnoli, New Hampshire poet laureate. Please call the library at 673.3330 to register by March 31st.

Library survey results now available online:
Library Survey Results

RMMS Writer's Festival Postponed due to weather
The Writer's Festival at RMMS will be rescheduled to Wednesday, April 11, from 6:00-8:00.

Meeting and Voting Dates
Brookline Town Voting:
     Tuesday, March 13th at CSDA, 7AM - 7:30PM
Brookline Town Meeting:
     Wednesday March 14th at CSDA, 7PM
Brookline School District Annual Meeting:
     Tuesday, March 20th at CSDA, 7PM

Cable schedule for tapes of meetings
Facilities Committee - Library

• Mon Wed Fri Sat - 2-3 PM
• Tue Thu - 10-11 AM
• Sun Wed - 6-7 PM

• Mon Wed Fri Sat - 4-5:15 PM
• Tue Thu - 11AM-12:15PM
• Sun Wed - 7-8:15 PM

Capital Improvements Committee Draft Plan now online:
DRAFT 2007-2012 Brookline Capital Improvements Plan (PDF)

Town elections -- open positions

Warrant Articles
Detailed expenses spreadsheet
2007 Budget spreadsheet
Estimated revenues spreadsheet

Town Budget Hearing Monday, January 29th and Tuesday, January 30th at 7 p.m.
Agenda

Public Forum Facilities Committee

Thursday, Feb. 15th 7:00pm at Fire Station.
Option to buy property. Exercisable in 3-5 years.
For future library, with enough land for other municipal uses.

Please join the Nashua Regional Planning Commission for a public input session on Shaping Our Future: Nashua Region 2030.
 
When & Where--Choose from 1 of 3 meetings.  

Feb. 6, Milford Town Hall Banquet Room;
Feb. 14, Nashua Regional Planning Commission Office;
Feb. 15, Hudson Town Hall.  All meetings begin at 7:00 pm.
 
Details-- What do you think are the most important issues facing our region in the next 20 years?  The Nashua Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) is asking citizens to help chart the future as part of its regional planning effort, Shaping Our Future: Nashua Region 2030.  In February, NRPC will travel throughout the region conducting public meetings designed not only to introduce Shaping Our Future and the regional planning process, but also to solicit public input on the most important issues facing the region.  
 
For more information http://www.nashuarpc.org/regionalplan or call 603-883-0366 x27.
 

BROOKLINE FISHING DERBY IS A GO!
 
The Brookline Recreation commission is happy to announce that there is finally  enough ice on both Lake Potanipo and Melindy Pond to have the 14th Annual Ice Fishing Derby on Sunday, February 18th   6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
 
Registration is from 6 -10 a.m. at the Grove snack shack. $10 for adults   $4 for kids UNDER 12. Prizes for registered children will be drawn every 15 minutes!!
 
The lake has been stocked, and this is a no bass tournament. Please remember that all NH Fish & Game rules & regs apply.
 
The snack shack will be open selling drinks, snacks, chili, and hot dogs. We will also be doing a 50/50 raffle, we will pull that ticket after the announcement of the winning fisherpeople.
 
If you have any additional questions call Carol @ 603-673-7772 or Sharon @ 603-673-2364.

On Thursday, February 8th at 7 p.m., the Brookline Public Library presents A Visit with Abraham Lincoln. Scholar, Steve Wood, will give a first-person historical presentation of our 16th President. Funded in part by the NH Humanities Council. For more information call the library at 673.3330 or email debra@brookline.nh.us.

Hollis Brookline High School Booster Dinner & Dance (Feb 3) Child Check and Child Find in Brookline:
Brookline Child Check And Child Find

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Wed, 7-8:15PM at Brookline Community Church (NH Hotline: 800-593-3330)

A Message from the Transfer Station
Christmas at your Transfer Station:

Since there is NOT unlimited space for trash, please plan accordingly for activities on Tuesday December 26 (day after Christmas):

• Hold your attic / garage or basement cleanout material for another dayPlan on ONE trip on December 26Fold wrapping papers and boxes (takes less room)
• Bring your old carpet, old furniture, etc. on Thursday December 28th rather than the 26th.

The Brookline Fire Department is accepting applications for a part time Secretary. The position entails answering the phone, scheduling, typing, filing, and good computer skills. The work schedule is weekdays during the mornings totaling 15 hours per week. Applications may be picked up at the Town Hall or Brookline Fire Station Monday through Friday between 8 am and 2 pm. We are an equal opportunity employer. Any questions please call 672-8531. Applications and/or resumes must be submitted to the fire station or town hall by 2pm December 27th, 2006.

Tues. Oct 31st. Trick or Treat hours 6-8PM  
Please drive slow and be alert.

Election Day, November 7, 2006 
Polling Open from 7AM until 7:30PM at CSDA
Sample Ballot, Side 1
Sample Ballot, Side 2

Conservation Land Aquisition Vote 
           Article passed by a vote of 126 yes to 19 no

      Also - Hazardous Waste collection event day:

Public Works Garage
6 Riverside Drive
Nashua, NH

Vacancies – 2006
Brookline School Board
One opening to serve until March, 2007
Planning Board
1 Alternate for 1 Year;
Conservation Commission
1 Member for 2 years; 1 Alternate for 1 year; 1 Alternate for 3 years;
Zoning Board of Adjustment
1 Member for 1 year; 1 Alternate for 3 years;
1 Alternate for 2 years; 1 Alternate for 1 year.

NH Fisher Cats at the library
Meet a Fisher Cat player and their mascot at the Brookline Public Library on Friday, July 21st, 11AM - 12PM. Bring a baseball or something to be autographed!

Blueberry Bash
The Brookline Women's Club will host the annual Blueberry Bash on Saturday, July 29th, from 1-3 PM at the Brookline Ball Park on Route 130. Tasty homemade blueberry desserts, face painting, pie baking contest, coloring contest, story time, and more! Contact Charlene Lavey @ 673-0013 for more info.

Old Home Days Detailed Schedule
Mark these dates on your calender - Friday July 28 till Sunday August 6th.
Come enjoy the fun activities in our own town!!!

Brookline Yesteryear Gathering
Long time residents (50 years) and those born in Brookline before 1950 are invited to a reunion. Click Here for details.

Brookline School Board Vacancy
Anyone interested in being considered for the vacancy on the Brookline School board please send a letter to:
Dave Partridge, Acting Chair, Brookline School Board
C/O Doris Lindgren
4 Lund Lane
PO Box 1588
Hollis, NH 03049
lindgrend at sau41.k12.nh.us

FEMA Aid
Disaster assistance is available for those affected by the flooding. Click Here for details.

Brookline Schools Ed Spec Committee
The Brookline School Board is seeking volunteers from the Brookline community to participate as members of an Educational Specifications Committee. The committee is charged with defining the need for, and specification of, a building addition to the Captain Samuel Douglas Academy to meet the requirements of the increasing student population. Persons with knowledge of commercial or government regulated construction are especially encouraged to participate. Anyone with interest is asked to contact Tom Solon by email (twsolon@yahoo.com) or at 603-249-9453 by May 19, 2006.

March 14 2006 Election Results

Brookline Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft

2006-2011 Capital Improvements Plan

2005 Tax Rate

Town reports now available at Town Hall, Library and Post Office