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Town Hall Hours
The Town Clerk / Tax Collector's office will be open Saturday, December 3, 9am-12pm.

Brookline Women's Club Event - Breakfast with Santa
The Brookline Women's Club will hold its 18th Annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 3rd at the Brookline Community Church with seatings at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 AM.
Enjoy a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast prepared by the Brookline Women's Club, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and take part in the annual holiday raffle.
Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children age 12 and under. Call Anita at 672-0956 for tickets. Space is limited so call today!
For further information, please visit www.bwc-nh.weebly.com.

The Brookline Community Church
Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. In addition, BCC regularly provides Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.

From the Transfer Station
Due to the expected increase in volume and activity on Tuesday, November 22^nd, carpet, bedding and stuffed furniture will not be accepted on that date.
Thank you and have a safe holiday. Brookline Transfer Station

Take a Hike with the Conservation Commission
Date: November 20, 2011, Time: 11:30 am. Location: Meet at Cider Mill Pond (on Route 130, the lot across from Bohannon Bridge Road) will walk to Herron Rookery. Please dress appropriately. Wear bright colors. Leashed dogs are allowed.
If you have any question please call Kristen at 673-8855 ext 216 or email Kristen@brookline.nh.us.

The Brookline Woman’s Club invites the community to join them in their efforts to donate food for Thanksgiving baskets and gift certificates for turkeys. Every year they organize a food donation collection service throughout the community of Brookline for the local food pantries, including Brookline and SHARE.

Drop baskets have been placed at the elementary schools (RMMS and CSDA-Peanut/nut free), town hall, library, and TD Bank for donations from the general public. Donations will be accepted November 7^th thru the 18^th at the above collection sites. Donations beyond that date may be brought to the Brookline Safety Complex during the Brookline Women’s Club co-sponsored blood drive on November 21^st between 1-6 PM.

The local food pantries need the usual Thanksgiving fare: pumpkin and other pie fillings, cranberry sauce (jelly and whole berry), canned gravy, stuffing, pie crust mix, muffin and quick bread mix, cake mix, brownie mix, frosting, pudding, Jell-O, canned peas, corn, beans, fruit, olives, mashed potato flakes, juice in plastic bottles and other non-perishables.

Thank you in advance for your generosity. The local food pantries rely heavily on the donations that they receive from our community through this food drive. The generosity of the community and the Brookline Women’s Club resulted in over 1000 food items being donated last year.

For donation of gift cards or further information, please contact Committee Chairwomen Joy Brett at 672-3228 or Susan Santoski at 672-5890 or visit www.bwc-nh.weebly.com.

Brookline Blood Drive - Monday, November 21^st from 1:00-6:00 PM
The Brookline Women’s Club and Brookline Ambulance Service are co-sponsoring a blood drive on Monday, Nov 21st from 1:00-6:00 PM at the Brookline Safety Complex. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for $5 off at the Weathervane. The Brookline Women’s Club will also be collecting food donations to benefit the local food pantries at the blood drive. Not only will you have the opportunity to give the gift of life with your blood donation but you can also help feed families in need with your food donations.

For further information, please visit www.bwc-nh.weebly.com or contact Diane Stephens at 672-5880.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday, November 5^th
The Nashua Regional Planning Commission is holding its final Household Hazardous Waste Collection of 2011 on Saturday, November 5^th from 8:00am to 12:00pm. The Collection will take place at the Public Works Garage, 9 Stadium Drive in Nashua.

The cost is $10 user fee per vehicle covers up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds, additional charges for electronics recycling.

For more information and a complete list of accepted items, please visit: http://www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call (603) 424-2240.

Two Great Events for your Calendar - November 5^th and 6^th and November 8^th
First Event: Saturday, Nov. 5^th and Sunday, Nov. 6^th from 10-5
Open our door and be welcomed with samplings of delicious tea-infused food and warm tea! Sample a Thanksgiving dinner, each course prepared by local chefs. We will pair one of our specialty teas with each dish for you to enjoy. Visit with local artisans and start your holiday shopping early. And on Saturday, meet Katrina Avila Munichiello, author of “A Tea Reader.” Enter our FREE gift basket drawing and enjoy 10% off our seasonal teas!

Second Event: Tuesday, Nov. 8^th
Join us as we welcome author, entertainer, and award-winning professional speaker, Steve Gamlin. Steve will entertain you with stories from his books. Soft background music will be provided by harpist Zachary Adinolfi and specialty teas and treats will be provided by The Cozy Tea Cart. This event is free and open to the public, however seating is limited. Reservations required.

For more details visit: www.TheCozyTeaCart.com or www.nhopendoors.com.

Or call Danielle Beaudette at 603-249-9111 or email at: Danielle Beaudette.

263 Art Gallery Display during the month of October
Suzanne Binnie and Paul Devine will be displaying their artwork at 263 Art Gallery during the month of October. A small reception will be given on October 22^nd from 3pm to 6 pm.

The opening reception is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.

The 263 Art Gallery is located at 263 Main Street in Nashua, New Hampshire.

website: www.263artgallery.blogspot.com.

From Selectmen
Financial Policy Draft copies

2011 Ghost Train Rail Trail Race October 23^rd, 2011
Brookline to Milford on October 23^rd from 8am to 12pm. Entry fee - $20.00 to benefit the Brookline and Milford Conservation Commissions.

15 mile and Ultra Race (ultra 50k+ starts October 22^nd at 9:00 am)

Registration: ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=14171.

For more information contact Kristen Austin at: Kristen Austin

Special Hollis Democrats Meeting on Tuesday, October 11th
Everyone is invited to attend a special Hollis Democrats Meeting to learn about election preparation on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Hollis Social Library. Pizza and salad will be available for a small cost. Dinner is served at 6 p.m., followed by the business meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information contact Nancy Struckman, Hollis Democrats at: 603-465-7948 or visit www.hollisnhdemocrats.org. RSVP 465-7587.

Brookline PTO requests you to check out these fundraisers

From selectman D. Philpot - A new communication channel
Our ability to leverage the ideas and energy of the citizens of our town will help us preserve what is good about it and make improvements where we need to. To this end, the internet company UserVoice.Com has agreed to allow us to use their software to solicit ideas and discussions about the town of Brookline. The software is pretty simple and straight forward to use. If you have an idea you post it. If you see an idea you think is good, you vote for it. If you have some thoughts on how to make an idea better, you comment on it. Once the ideas are submitted, commented and voted on, ideas can be selected for implementation and tracked through completion. A communication plan to communicate the availability of the site on a broader and long term basis going forward is being developed. The site is configured for our use and it can be found at: brookline.uservoice.com If you have any ideas, share them. Ideas are the only unlimited resource we have in the town!

Election Results
Election Results

Electronic Collection Day Saturday, October 1^st, 2011
The Brookline Transfer Station is holding an Electronic Collection Day on Saturday, October 1^st from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

For more information please see this flyer: electronics collection.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday October 1^st
The Nashua Regional Planning Commission is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday October 1^st from 8am - 12pm at the Public Works Garage, 6 Stadium Drive in Nashua.

There is a $10 fee for HHW, 10 gallons or 20 pounds.

For more information contact Jill Longval at 603-424-2240 x27 or visit their website at www.nashuarpc.org/hhw.

Brookline Fire Department annual Open House and Duck Race on Saturday, October 1^st
The Brookline Fire Department is holding its annual Open House and Duck Race on Saturday, October 1st at the fire station at 4 Bond St, Brookline, NH. The open house starts at 11:00am with firefighting and fire prevention displays, antique fire truck rides as well as free cookies, popcorn and cider. Smoky the bear will be making an appearance as well as a fire prevention trailer that teaches kids all about fire safety and what to do if there is a fire in your house.

All proceeds from these events go to the Brookline Firefighters Association.

More information, including a schedule of events can be found here.

website: www.brooklinefd.com

Fifth Annual Jordan's Walk - Saturday, September 24^th, 2011
Join us on Saturday, September 24, 2011 for the Fifth Annual Jordan's Walk! All proceeds from Jordan's Walk benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire. You can be a part of the growing excitement and help Make-A-Wish NH grant their Wish 1,000^th – and Beyond!

More information about this benefit can be found here.

Please visit our website at website: www.jordanswalk.org, email us at huskeynh@aol.com or call Sharon at 603-305-1636.

Join us on Facebook at Facebook/Jordan's Walk for Wishes and Dash for Dreams.

Brookline Community Church will host a Senior Lunch and Communion Class on Saturday Septemtber 24^th, 2011
The Brookline Community Church will host a senior lunch sponsored by the Outreach Committee at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2011 in the church’s Fellowship Hall. All seniors are welcome.

In addition, the church will hold a Communion class from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2011.
Sunday Worship at the church is held at 10 a.m.

If you have any questions you can contact Andrea Binnick at 603-673-2764 or the Brookline Community Church at 603-673-7511 or visit their website at: www.bccnh.org.

Brookline Community Church Announcement - Fall Hours
The last lake service, fall hours and the start of Sunday School can be found here.

If you have any questions you can contact Andrea Binnick at 603-673-2764 or the Brookline Community Church at 603-673-7511 or visit their website at: www.bccnh.org.

Hollis-Brookline Junior Cavaliers 2011 Schedule
The Hollis-Brookline Junior Cavaliers Football schedule for 2011 can now be found here at: 2011 - Football Schedule or by visiting their website at: www.hbjrcavs.com.

Souhegan Valley Rides Bus Service - Announces Expanded Services
We have expanded our services after receiving a federal grant that enables us to operate Mon – Fri and we have included more destinations to the route to include Senior Activity Sites and grocery shopping locations.

You can find more information at: Souhegan Valley Rides Bus Service, Jul 2011

Message from Tax Collector's Office
All July tax bills have been mailed out. If you did not receive yours, Please contact Patti at the Town Clerk/Tax Collector's office 673-8855x4

Avitar Associates in Town
Avitar Associates will be in town verifying the data on 25% of the residences in town. If you have any questions please call the Assessing office at 673-8855 x216 or email at: kristen@brookline.nh.us

Max Cohen Grove
Opening Day Sat June 18, 2011 - Closing Day, Sunday, Aug 28^th, 2011. Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 11am - 8pm *Friday, Sat & Sun 10am - 8pm.
Grove Flyer
Grove Website

Artists of the Month - Saturday, September 10^th from 2pm to 5pm
The public is invited to meet Jacqui Hawk and Donna Howard, artists of the month at the 263 Art Gallery and Boutique located at 263 Main Street, Nashua NH. The reception will be held on Saturday, September 10^th, from 2pm to 5pm. The exhibit will run for the entire month of September.

Cheese and wine refreshments will be offered.

For more information please contact Pong Maynard at 603-321-0233 or Jacqui Hawk at 978-869-4665 or by email at ladyvangough@charter.net.

website: www.263artgallery.blogspot.com
More about the artists: Biography

Services for Brookline Community Church - August 28^th and September 4^th 2011
Brookline Community Church's Sunday Worship is at 9 a.m. on August 28, 2011 and September 4, 2011. For more information on Brookline Community Church, please visit Brookline Community Church.

Brookline Lions Club School Supply Collection Drive - August 1^st to August 31^st
The Brookline Lions Club along with a group of students from the H B coop will be collecting school supplies again this year. The collection drive will run from August 1^st to August 31 ^st. All items collected will be given to Ann Webb for distribution to those in need of them.

Items most needed are large binders, white computer paper, notebook paper folders, flash drives, calculators as well as all other supplies. Collection boxes will be at the Post Office, the Town Hall, the Library, Carynís Sunoco, Stateline Convince, Chrysanthiís, Copper Kettle Bakery and The Front End Shop or by contacting any member of the Lions Club.

For information about The Brookline Lions Club please contact Terri at: 672-2322, Val at: 673-5142 or Vicki at: 673-1660.

Hollis Art Society
The Hollis Art Society will feature artist of the month Ruth Bodycott at Burque's Jewelers. Her work will be shown in the windows during the month of August. For more info, contact Pat Hurd, President of the Hollis Art Society at 603-882-1503

58^th Annual Greeley Park Art Show 2011
The Nashua Area Artists Association presents the "58^th Annual Greeley Park Art Show" on Saturday August 20^th and Sunday August 21^st from 10:00 ñ 5:00 both days rain or shine. Contact Marilene Sawaf at (603) 465-2013 or for more information go to: Greeley Park Art Show

Transparency Committee
Meeting 7:30 am Friday Aug 19 at Town Hall meeting room, check channel 13 at that time.

Blood Drive - Tuesday, August 9^th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
The Brookline Women's Club & Brookline Ambulance Service is sponsoring a blood drive on August 9^th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Brookline Safety Complex located at 3 Post Office Drive, Brookline. All presenting donors will receive:

a coupon for a FREE fountain drink at participating Cumberland Farms locations
a coupon from Edible Arrangements® for a FREE box of 6 pieces of Chocolate dipped fruit

Whole blood and Double Red Cell appointments are recommended. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS. Walk-ins are welcome. Positive I.D. required. Website: American Red Cross

Incentives are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Brookline Old Home Days on Sunday July 24, 2011 at RMMS. Registration Form

Fundraiser for new Basketball courts at RMMS
Efforts to refurbish the outdoor basketball court at RMMS. The court is over 30 years old! Fundraising details.

The Brookline Lions Club Lawn mower and Bike Races
The Brookline Lions Club will be holding their annual lawn mower and bike races on Saturday July 30th on Frances Drive next to The Brookline Ball Park. The bike races will start at 9:30 A. M. and the lawn mower races will be at 11:00am. There will be two classes for the mower races stock and modified. For more info. about the lawn mower races contact Gerry @ 670-8553 or @ 672-3557 and for more info. About the bike races contact Kristen @ 244-6947 or thezimmermanzoo@gmail.com.

Message from the Board of Selectmen
The town is seeking two members of the public to serve on a newly formed Website Transparency Committee. This group will, among other things, identify specific items to add to the town website that will enhance residents' access to town-related information.

To submit your name for consideration, please send an email to selectmen@brookline.nh.us The deadline for submitting your name is Friday, June 17^th.

Thank you.

Planning Board Meeting
Thursday June 16, 2011 8:00 PM “Brainstorming Session” - Mixed Use Zoning Route 130 Corridor
Moved to the Fire Station Upper Meeting Room

Message from the Board of Selectmen - seeking volunteers
to serve on the Facilities Study Committee from now through March, 2012. The committee will be evaluating ways to complete the Safety Complex (into a combined ambulance/police facility) and advising the selectmen on other related facilities issues. The committee will be comprised of seven permanent members. To submit your name for consideration, please send an email to the selectmen at selectmen@brookline.nh.us and provide a brief explanation of why you wish to serve on the committee and what experience, skills or other contribution you can make to it.
Submissions must be received by June 10th.

Brookline Community Church Bake Sale
The Brookline Community Church will be having a bake sale in front of the church on Monday, July 4 during the parade. Delicious homemade treats, drinks and tickes for a Red, White and Blue themed raffle basket. The sale starts at 9:30am.

Message from Town Clerk
The Town Clerk/Tax Collector's office is closing at noon today Thursday, June 23.

Message from the Planning Board & the Board of Selectmen
The town is seeking members of the public to serve on the Town Center / Mixed Use Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to work on a “Mixed Use Zoning Overlay District” Ordinance along the Route 130 corridor. To submit your name for consideration, please send an email to: Valerie@brookline.nh.us Deadline for submitting your name is Monday, June 27, 2011 – 2:00 pm. Thank you! For more information, please contact Valerie Maurer valerie@brookline.nh.us 673-8855 ext. 215

Spring clean up during the week of Spring School Vacation
Scheduled this year for Saturday, April 23 to Sunday, May 1st. Sign up at Transfer station or Town Hall. Contact Kristen Austin, Secretary Conservation Commission. 603-673-8855 ext. 216 for more details.

Drug Take Back Day
Turn in your unused or expired medication for safe disposal. Saturday April 30th at the Hollis Police Station 10:00am - 2:00 pm

Brookline Women’s Club Offers $1000 Scholarship
The Brookline Women’s Club offers one $1,000 scholarship to a female or male, Senior High School Student in a public or private school or a home schooled student who currently resides in Brookline and plans to attend a college or a university in 2011. The motto of the Brookline Women’s Club is “Friendship through Community Service.” The BWC will award this scholarship to the senior who best embodies our motto and demonstrates a sense of community spirit, leadership, friendship, and a commitment to volunteerism. College bound seniors may pick up scholarship applications in the guidance office or by contacting the scholarship chairwoman, Susan Santoski at mftmcg@charter.net. The application Applications are accepted until 3pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2011.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 16th at 10:00 a.m.
The Brookline Women's Club will be sponsoring their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on behind Richard Maghakian Memorial School. Children (up to age 10) are invited to visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt and collect up to 5 eggs each. Parents remember to bring your cameras for photos with the Easter Bunny. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The event is free though donations will be accepted to help fund the annual scholarship awarded to a graduating Brookline senior. Heavy rain date Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Come out and join the fun in this long standing town tradition.

Brookline Spring Clean Up Week
Spring cleanup week is April 23 - May 1. Click here for details on how you can help.

Hollis Democrats sponsor Second Community Gourmet Dinner Sat., April 30, 6 p.m
Enjoy a Community Gourmet Dinner. Be part of your community and meet new people by participating in the . The evening will start off with hors d’oeuvres at one of three homes. Diners will then go to different homes for a unique main meal. The evening ends with everyone meeting for delectable desserts, coffees and teas at the Lawrence Barn. The cost is only $30 per person for the entire evening. The dinner will be held on . Please join with people in the community for a gourmet dinner and maybe meet some new friends! This is strictly a community event with no politics involved. RSVP by April 23 – 465-2517.

Updates from The Master Plan Committee
2010 Brookline Master Plan Survey Please take the 2010 Brookline Master Plan Survey. This survey should take approximately 20 minutes to complete and will provide valuable information to the Planning Board as they update the Master Plan. http://tinyurl.com/brookline2020 here is a link to the survey.

Master Plan Forum

Information from the Master Plan Committee can be viewed from the Brookline, NH town website. It can be accessed from the TOWN GOVERNMENT page and then select MASTER PLAN or www.brookline.nh.us/masterplan.

Brookline Garden Club
The Brookline Garden Club will be kicking off it's year with a meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at 7PM at the Community Church.

Junior Cavalier Football Team and Cheerleading
The team is having a Registration/Information night Monday March 14 at 7PM in the High School Cafe, for all kids who are going to be in the 3rd thru the 8th grade this Fall. This is for football as well as Cheer and early registration begins March 1st. www.hbjrcavs.com

Upcoming Meetings
Election Day – Tuesday, March 8th from 7 am to 7:30 pm at CSDA
Brookline Town Meeting – Wednesday, March 9th at 7 pm at CSDA
H/B Coop – Wednesday, March 16th, at 7 pm at the H/B High School
Brookline School District – Tuesday, March 22nd at 7 pm at CSDA

Take the survey from Nashua Regional Plannning Commission - NRPC
How will you get around when you can no longer drive? Think of the future and plan for it!
Survey can be taken until March 15, 2011. Printed Survey Online survey

Messages from the Fire Chief
Please read these important messages: Winter Month fire Safety 2011
Building Collapse Danger Press Release 2011

The Ice Skating rink's schedule (revised):
Rink open daily from 8am - 8pm when conditions permit
Rink is one-half skating and one-half hockey EXCEPT:
Monday thru Friday 3:15- 4:15: Skating only (no sticks/pucks)
Saturdays: 9:00 - 10:30: Brookline Bandit Hockey Club
Saturdays 12:00 - 1:30: Skating only (no sticks/pucks)
Saturdays 6:00 - 8:00: Family Skate Night (no sticks/pucks)
Sundays 12:00 - 1:30: Skating only (no sticks/pucks)
Sundays 6:00 - 8:00: Full ice "pick-up" hockey

Snow Removal Reminder
Please remember that per state RSA (RSA 236:20, RSA 47:17, VII, and RSA 41:11) it is unlawful to plow, snow blow or shovel snow across any and all Town roads or to deposit snow within the travel portion of Town Roads and anyone doing so is subject to fines.

Press Releases from the Brookline Fire Departmant
Be Fire Safe during the Holiday Season

New Hampshire Observes Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month During November 2010
The New Hampshire Carbon Monoxide Work Group today announced November 2010 the state’s first Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, as proclaimed by Governor John Lynch. Carbon monoxide is a serious public safety concern, and poses the greatest risk to people in their homes. Nationally, CO is one of the leading causes of accidental poisoning deaths, and accounts for more than 50,000 emergency department visits each year in the US. Please keep yourself informed there is more information here. www.nh.gov/co

Message from the Fire Department
Recall of snow blowers and serious fire hazards to consider when starting one

Save the Date - April 30 - for the Second Gourmet Community Dinner
Sponsored by the Hollis Democrats. Hosts volunteer their homes and cook for eight people, or provide hors d'oeuvres for one-third of participants. The dinner consists of hors d'oeuvres at one of three homes, a dinner party of 8-10 people at another home, then dessert and coffee at the Lawrence Barn as a group. The menu is specific and hosts will eat for free. From approximately 5-10 p.m. All are welcome. As before, it is expected to be a well-attended and lively event, and an excuse to get together with friends and neighbors from the community.
For information, to reserve tickets, and to host a dinner, contact Katherine Drisko at 465-2517.

Conservation Commission Tuesday, February 08, 2011 7:30 pm
in the Town Hall Meeting Room. Amy Smagula Department of Environmental Services will have a presentation on Milfoil update on Brookline Lakes. Milfoil and other invasive species The NH Lake Association The challenges and what can be done by the BCC and other groups to prevent the further spread of unwanted non-native plants.

Message from Town Hall
The agenda for the budget hearings on Jan. 24th and 26th.
Budget packets are available in the town hall.

Rotary Brunch - Superbowl Sunday Feb 6th
In Hollis - read more

Filing For Town Elections
The filing period for Town and School Offices is January 19, 2011 - January 28, 2011. You may file for town offices with the Town Clerk (until 5PM, January 28). File for School Offices with Marcia Farwell, the School District Clerk. For a full list of available positions click here

Brookline Community Church
Two new initiative programs

Keeping hands heads and feet warm
The Brookline Lions Club will be collecting new children’s hats, mittens, scarves and socks starting on Oct. 1, 2010 and ending on Jan 15, 2011. Details

Message from the Brookline Transfer Station
Christmas at your Transfer Station
Brookline Historical Society is Selling Christmas Trees
Junior FIRST LEGO League Tournament at HBHS On Saturday, December 11, 2010,
The HBHS FIRST Robotics Team 1073, The Force Team, will host the Junior FIRST LEGO League Tournament at Hollis Brookline High School. The junior tournament is for children aged 6 to 9, and FIRST LEGO League is designed to get children excited about science and technology. This year’s challenge theme, received in early September, is “Body Forward,” where teams explore the cutting-edge world of Biomedical Engineering. Junior FIRST LEGO League competitors present a self- created project exploring and developing an innovative solution to a real-world problem scientists face today. The tournament will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Hollis Brookline High School gymnasium. The public is welcome and admission is free.

Come see what the great minds of tomorrow are creating right now! For more information, contact Sue Hay at sue.hay@sau41.org.
Breakfast with Santa
Call to reserve your seats at the 16th Annual Breakfast with Santa to be held on 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. Tickets for adults are $6; $4 for children. Call Anita at 672-0956 for tickets. Space is limited so call today! For further information, please visit www.bwc-nh.weebly.com.
Hollis Democrats Meeting on Tuesday, November 30
All members of the communities of Hollis and Brookline are invited to a meeting of the Hollis Democrats, at the Hollis Social Library. Dinner is served at 6 p.m.; the business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. You don't have to be a registered Democrat to attend. Discussion will center on the recent election results and on planning for the Community Dinner scheduled for April. Pizza, salad and soda will be available for purchase. For more information, visit the Hollis Democrats’ Web site at www.hollisnhdemocrats.org or call 465-7587.
Brookline Blood Drive - Monday, Nov 22nd from 1:00-6:00
The Brookline Women’s Club and Brookline Ambulance Service are co-sponsoring a blood drive at the Brookline Safety Complex. All presenting donors will receive a coupon for $5 off at the Weathervane and a long sleeve tee. The Brookline Women’s Club will also be collecting food donations to benefit SHARE at the blood drive. Not only will you have the opportunity to give the gift of life with your blood donation but you can also help feed families in need with your food donations. For further information, please visit www.bwc-nh.weebly.com or contact Diane Stephens at 672-5880.
The Brookline Women’s Club Annual THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE for S.H.A.R.E.
Members of the Brookline Woman’s Club traditionally donate food for the Thanksgiving baskets and gift certificates for turkeys. They invite the community to join them in their efforts. Every year they organize a food donation collection service throughout the community of Brookline for S.H.A.R.E. which serves the communities of Brookline, Mont Vernon, Amherst and Milford.
Drop baskets have been placed at the elementary schools (RMMS and CSDA-Peanut/nut free), town hall, library, and TD Bank for donations from the general public. Donations will be accepted Nov 8th thru the 19th at the above collection sites. Donations beyond that date may be brought to the Brookline Safety Complex during the Brookline Women’s Club sponsored blood drive on November 22nd between 1-6pm. SHARE needs the usual Thanksgiving fare: pumpkin and other pie fillings, cranberry sauce (jelly and whole berry), canned gravy, stuffing, pie crust mix, muffin and quick bread mix, cake mix, brownie mix, frosting, pudding, Jell-o, canned peas, corn, beans, fruit, olives, mashed potato flakes, juice in plastic bottles and other non-perishables. Any donation of fresh produce (like apples, etc.) can be dropped off to the SHARE pantry between 9am-11am on the 11/23 and 11/24 to be included in the baskets. The new pantry location is 1 Columbus Avenue, off Elm Street, in Milford. For donation of gift cards or further information, please contact Committee Chairwomen Joy Brett at 672-3228 or Carol Cherian at 672-8960 or visit www.bwc-nh.weebly.com.
FIRST LEGO™ League Tournament at HBHS - TOMORROW- Saturday Nov. 20th
Come see 9 to 14 year olds compete in the FIRST LEGO™ League Robotics tournament at Hollis Brookline High School, sponsored by HBHS FIRST Robotics Team 1073, the Force Team. FIRST LEGO™ League is designed to get children excited about science and technology. Each team will compete in two events – the Robot Game and the Project. This year’s challenge, received in early September, is “Body Forward” where teams explore the cutting-edge world of Biomedical Engineering. In the Robot Game teams use an autonomous robot that they’ve built to score points in 2.5 minute matches on a themed playing field. In the Project teams explore an actual problem that today’s scientists are trying to solve, develop an innovative solution and share their findings.
The tournament will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Hollis Brookline High School gymnasium on Saturday, November 20. Admission is free. Come join the fun! For more information, contact Sue Hay at sue.hay@sau41.org
Interim School Board member needed. The Brookline School Board is looking for volunteers interested in filling an interim position on the board until the March election. Anyone interested in the position should contact Doris Lindgren at the SAU office (465-7118, PO Box 1588, Hollis, NH 03049 ) by Friday, November 5.
The Town Clerk/ TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND FOR THE STATE GENERAL ELECTION
Office will be open regular business hours Wednesday, November 3rd.

Democrats Meetings
All members of the communities of Hollis and Brookline are invited to a meeting of the Hollis Democrats on Thursday, October 21, at the Hollis Social Library. Dinner is served at 6 p.m.; the business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. You don't have to be a registered Democrat to attend. The topic will be the Nov. 2 general election. Pizza, salad and soda will be available for purchase. For more information, visit the Hollis Democrats’ Web site at www.hollisnhdemocrats.org or call 321-0827.
Election Hours
The Election is being held at Captain Samuel Douglass Academy 24 Townsend Hill Road Tuesday November 2, 2010 from 7am-7:30pm.
Please note - HALLOWEEN HOURS
Trick or Treat in Brookline is October 31, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm.
Hollis Brookline Rotary Club
Announces a Candidates Forum on Sunday, October 31, 2-4 pm Learn More
Brookline Lions Club Penny Sale Nov 6th
Annual Penny Sale being held at Richard Maghakian Memorial School, doors open at 6:00. All Proceeds go to Share and other local charities. If you would like to donate an item for the Penny Sale please contact Cindy Gorgoglione 765-2529 (cindy@absolutemechanical.com).
FINAL Household Hazardous Waste Collection of 2010
The Nashua Regional Planning Commission is holding this on Saturday November 6 in Nashua.
Checkout Hollis Arts Society - Holiday Gala
November 13-14 - 9:30-4:30 - Free - Details
A new police chief has been selected - contact Town Hall for details.
HBHS - FRIDAY Night Football
Hollis Brookline is hosting Bedford for their ONLY Friday night home game! The game will be held on October 15th, 2010 at 7:00pm Learn More
Brookline Fire Department Fund-Raiser
Duck Race, Open House and Comedy Night Dinner
Saturday, Oct 2nd - Open House: 1:00 to 3:00 - Duck Race: 3:00 PM - Dinner: 5:00 PM, Show: 8:00 PM. For more info: www.brooklinefd.com
Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday October 2
In cooperation with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission in Nashua. Please help spread the word More details
To the Residents of Brookline from the Chief of Police Search Committee
Please note that meeting minutes are available below. Comments are invited, and may be sent via e-mail with the subject line CHIEF SEARCH COMMITTEE to selectmen@brookline.nh.us.

Job description for Police Chief for Town of Brookline
Agendas: July 28, July 29
Minutes: June 30, July 14
From the Zoning board
The tax map is now available online 2009 Town of Brookline Tax Map

From the Planning Board
Brookline zoning ordinance 2010
Conservation Commission
Newsletter includes report for the year
Announcement from Town of Brookline Emergency Management
The Town has recently contracted with CodeRED Emergency Notification System, an ultra-high speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications and the distribution of town-wide preparedness material. Click on the CODE RED button above the menu to register or get more details. Questions can be answered by calling Brookline Emergency Management at 603-673-1742 or at wes@brookline.nh.us. ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL and available only to the local Public Safety Officials.
2010 PreK and Kindergarten and New Students in Brookline
Registration form and details
COMMUTER Rail line Parking in Ayer
Some residents of Southern New Hampshire commute to the Boston area daily through Ayer, MA, where they can catch a ride on the Fitchburg commuter rail line. In recent years, Ayer has been working with the Montachusett Area Rail Transit (MART) to use federal transportation funds to plan and build parking facilities near the station. Here is an update on the progress toward the Town’s parking goals that was prepared for the Ayer Public Access Channel and shared with Brookline.
Information about H1N1 Virus Here.
The New England Job Show is a grass-roots undertaking by a group of unemployed people who realized that the current job situation required out-of-box thinking to get a job. They created a local cable access show which is produced entirely by job seekers for job seekers. It has created a lot of excitement both locally and nationally, and most important, it has brought hope to people who are looking for professional positions in a difficult market. You can find out more about the show at http://thejobshow.blogspot.com/ or their website at www.nejobshow.org
July 31 and Aug 1st the 5th Annual Fire Department BBQ
Come down to the Brookline ballpark on Milford Street see the schedules here
Message from the Fire Department
FIREWORKS SAFETY DURING JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS
Old Home Days is coming!
JULY 23RD-31ST - plan on attending our wonderful town event more details about all the activities
Book Signing at the library May 18th 7:00 PM
Author Edie Clark - More details
Please come view - Fresh - the movie - May 21 6:30-8:30
New thinking about what we are eating. Free admission. Brookline Town Hall. Read about it here
SHARE Spring Food Drive May 10-21st - Because hunger doesn't take a vacation....
Due to the decline in donations to the food pantries during the summer months, the Brookline Women's Club will be sponsoring a Spring Food Drive to benefit SHARE May 10th - 21st. Drop baskets will be placed at both elementary schools (RMMS and CSDA-Peanut/Nut Free), the post office, town hall, and the library for donations from the public. If you would like to make a donation for a gift certificate, please contact Diane Stephens at 672-5880. SHARE needs the traditional non perishable fare, such as tuna, peanut butter, pasta, sauces, condiments, juices, cereal, pancake mix, syrup, etc.... In addition, SHARE is also in need of donated paper goods (especially toilet paper) and personal hygiene products. Thank you in advance for your generosity. More details on BWC new website.
Notice from the Library
We will be closed beginning Thursday, May 20 through Saturday, May 22 while the carpet is being replaced.
Brookline Blood Drive - May 24th from 1:00-6:00 at the Brookline Safety Complex
The Brookline Women’s Club and Brookline Ambulance Service are co-sponsoring a blood drive on . All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free day pass to a NH State Park and a chance to win a canoe from Old Towne Canoe. Food donations are being collected to benefit SHARE at the blood drive. Not only will you have the opportunity to give the gift of life with your blood donation but you can also help feed families in need during the summer with your food donations. More details on BWC new website.
Notice From The Town Clerk/Tax Collector
The office will be open Sat, May 22nd from 9am-12pm, it will be closed the last Saturday of the month, May 29th due to Memorial Day weekend .
Gardening slide show presented at the library May 25, 6:30 PM
by Gardening expert and author Robert Gillmore More details
Household Hazardous Waste Collection of 2010 on Thursday Jun 3 in Nashua.
Run by the Nashua Regional Planning Commission
The Future of Our Schools
Please come and provide your input on the future of our schools. Tonight the SAU41 Steering Committee will be holding a public meeting to present some of the thoughts and ideas that are guiding us in determining where our schools should be going over the next five years and to hear from you your thoughts on the subject. Please come and share your ideas.
TONIGHT, Tues, April 5, 7PM at CSDA

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.

SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING

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

2010 School Election Ballot

2010 School Warrant

2010School Budget

TOWN MEETING

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

2010 Town Filings

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

Girl Scout Clothing Collection
Troop 23905 will be collecting new hats and mittens for the Anne Marie House in Hudson from Nov. 16th thru Dec. 7th. There is a drop off box located inside the Town Hall. Donations will also be accepted at the Town Tree Lighting.

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

Research Reports from DOT on Paving Route 13

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

R O A D R A C E - Wednesday June 3 6:30 pm. Entries at Hollis Pharmacy Register on-line at www.hollisfast5k.com Expect traffic delays from 6:30 til 7:00 pm

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.

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

TIPS_FOR_A_FIRE_SAFE WINTER

Winter Weather Hazards

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

The Fire Department has been serving dinner from 6-7:30
Dinners will be available as needed thru the week. Contact the Fire department for 672-8531 for more information and exact hours.

DO YOU NEED WATER? They have drinking water in bottles and water for other uses obtainable - limited jugs available.

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

Saturday, December 6th Fifteenth Annual Breakfast with Santa
Support the Brookline Women’s Club and have a good time with your family. Call to reserve your seats. Breakfast to be held on 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 672-0956 for tickets. Space is limited, so call today!
Monday, December 8th Brookline Energy Project Kickoff Meeting
The Nashua Regional Planning Commission will be hosting a kickoff meeting for the Brookline Energy Project in the CSDA Art Room at 7:00PM. It is open to anyone who wants to learn about ways to reduce Brookline's energy use & save money.Contact Jill Simonetti at jills@nashuarpc.org or 424-2240 for more info.

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.

Last Hazardous Waste Collection of 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM . Nashua Public Works Garage, 6 Riverside Street, Nashua. $10 user fee per vehicle, additional charges for electronics recycling. For more information and a complete list of accepted items, please visit: http://www.nashuarpc.org/hhw or call 603-424-2240.

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.

Town Clerk / Tax Collector’s office closed Sept. 9
For the New Hampshire State Primary. We will resume normal business hours on September 10, 2008

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.

Lock Your Cars! There has been a recent rash of car breakins and vandalism around the town. Do not leave valuables in your cars and keep them locked, even in your driveway.

6th Annual Art Show at the Brooline Library
September 15 - 27. During regular library hours.
Reception - Thursday, September 18th from 6 to 8 p.m. includes live music and refreshments. Runs annually in conjunction with the Andres Art Institute and their Symposium, which includes sculptors from around the world. The Art Show showcases local artists' work as well as the work of artists from the Andres Institute. Please join us for the Reception and meet them!
Bill Owens Day - Sunday August 31st
At the Brookline Ballfield beginning at 1 pm details. Please come and show your support for a great guy!

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.

Old Home Days
July 19 through July 27. Come down to the Brookline Ballpark and have some good old fashioned FUN!!! More Details

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 Clerk/Tax collector	Patricia Howard-Barnett	582
Selectman	Linda Saari	527
	Kevin Gorgolione	183
Town Treasurer	Russel Heinselman	548
Board of Assessors	Kevin Visnaskas	525
Road Agent	Gerald G Farwell	510
Fire Ward	Charles E. Corey Sr.	537
Recreation Commission	Carol Anderson-Farwell	16
Town Moderator	Peter Webb	566
Town Trustee	Christopher Hegarty	479
Finance Commitee	Jesse "Tad" Putney	399
	Benjamin Cargill	430
	Ernie Pistor	21
Library Trustee (1 yr)	Louise Price	463
Library Trustee (2 yr)	John Lindgren	459
Library Trustee (3 yr)	Elizabeth "Betsy" Solon	317
	Helen Ballou	283
	Loring Webster	257
	Rebecca Allen	227
Supervisor of the Checklist	Patricia Rosenberg	516
School District Moderator	Peter Webb	464
	James Murphy	139
School District Treasurer	Russell Heinselman	555
School District Clerk	Mary Kay MacFarlane	5
	Cindy Ryherd	5
School Board (2 yr)	Cindy Ryherd	320
	Forrest Milkowski	253
School Board (3 yr)	David Partridge	523
Zoning Amendment 1	Yes - 429	No - 153
Zoning Amendment 2	Yes - 366	No - 217
Zoning Amendment 3	Yes - 453	No - 136
Zoning Amendment 4	Yes - 371	No - 214
Zoning Amendment 5	Yes - 205	No - 405
Zoning Amendment 6	Yes - 219	No - 390
Zoning Amendment 7	Yes - 481	No - 104
Coop School Board (2 yr)	Fred Hubert	526
Coop School Board (3 yr)	Janice Tremblay	531
Coop Budget Committee (1 yr)	Greg McHale	514
Coop Budget Committee (3 yr)	Forrest Milkowski	493

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.
Public Notice to the Citizens of Brookline
The Brookline Supervisors of the Checklist will be in session Monday, November 26, 2007 from 2:30 - 3 PM at the Brookline Town Hall for the purpose of registering new voters and updating/correcting the checklist for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election. (Note: No party changes will be accepted at this time.) Proof of Citizenship (Birth Certificate, Passport or Naturalization Documents), Age and Domicile are required per NH RSA 654:12.
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.)
Electronic Collection Day
Saturday October 27th, 2007 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Transfer Station. Please bring your electronic equipment for proper disposal.

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
Venture Crew 260
Yard Sale and Craft Fair, Sat. Sept. 29 8 am to 2 pm. On the field at Calvin’s Corner Brookline, NH (where Route 13 and Route 130 intersect) Call Allison Ferrell at 672-6141 to reserve your spot or to donate items! Heavy rain date Sept. 30. $20.00 per space
5th Annual Art Show –Monday, September 10th - September 29th
Run annually in conjunction with the Andres’Art Institute, this year the library is also partnering with The Big Read. In addition to local artists, and artists from the Andres’Institute, several Chinese-themed painters will show his/her work.
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 – Brookline Public Library: 2007
Spellbound Readers… Once Upon a Time
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

Keeper of the lore for the Wampanoag tribe, storyteller and author, Medicine Story, will present American Indian stories telling how society can learn from native people about healing the earth. Featured stories will include, The Praying Flute, during which he’ll play the flute. Suitable for all ages. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Brookline Lions Club. More info call: 673.3330.

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
SB2 Informational Meeting
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:

Saturday, November 4th
8 AM to 12 PM

Public Works Garage
6 Riverside Drive
Nashua, NH
Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Brookline Public Library will hold a Book & Bake Sale on Saturday, October 14th at the Kilduff-Wirtanen Legion Post, 38 Main Street. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ever popular Buck-a-Bag hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. For further information, call the library at 673-3330.
CSDA Expansion Open House
The Brookline community is invited to Captain Samuel Douglass Academy on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7PM to view the options under consideration for classroom expansion at CSDA. Public input and feedback will be encouraged.
The Opening Reception for the 4^th Annual Art Show will be held at the Brookline Public Library, on Monday, September 18^th from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Run in conjunction with the Andres Institute of Art Symposium, it will continue through September 29^th during library hours. Come and meet the artists. Refreshments will be served. All welcome! For more information contact Debra Reilly at the library at 673-3330, email debra@brookline.nh.us. Or call Andres Institute at 673-8441, email nzart@charter.net.
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!!!

Fire Dept. BBQ Rib contest
August 6th. The Fire Dept is challenging other departments to a BBQ Rib contest. See details at www.nebs.org. The Fire Dept. will also be selling Rib dinners. This is all part of Olde Home Days.
Eagle Scout Car Wash
9AM-1PM Saturday, July 15th at Caryn's Convenience Store on Route 13, Brookline. Proceeds will help fund Matt McCoy's Eagle project. Matt is currently a life scout with Troop 260 in Brookline. His project will benefit the Brookline History Committee.

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

Archived News

Scouting for Food pickup is tomorrow Saturday Nov 19th early!! Please help by
filling up a bag with canned and packaged food and leaving it outside your door

IMPORTANT!! Middle School opening day changed
Due to the renovation. Other schools start as planned.

Check out the updated library website and join in the fun with the adult summer reading program "Book Bingo". You will find all sorts of up to date, useful information about our library in an easy to navigate format.

7/28: Steep Canyon Rangers Bluegrass concert at Hollis/Brookline High School in August

Incentives are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash

HOLLIS FAST 5K

Archived News