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Black Business Month Community Quiz

Since 2004, August has been recognized as National Black Business Month!  This month consider prioritizing support to local Black Businesses, research and read up on information that is new to you, and share this quiz with others! Take the quiz h...

REMINDER: Application deadline tomorrow for Small Business Relief Grants

Applications for the 2^nd round of Brookline’s Small Business Relief Grant program will close tomorrow (at 11:59pm).

Interested applicants should carefully review the updated grant guidelines before submitting an application.

 Applicants w...

New Diversity & Inclusion Resources for Brookline Businesses

Join Brookline's Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations (DICR), and the Economic Development Division for the launch of two new diversity & inclusion resources for Brookline businesses!Virtual Launch Event: July 8 from 9-10am...

Town of Brookline to Follow Commonwealth’s Plan to Rescind Face Cover Order on May 29

The Baker-Polito Administration announced Monday, May 17 that the Commonwealth is on track to meet the goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the first week of June and all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective May 29.

The Commonwe...

Baker-Polito Administration to Lift COVID Restrictions May 29

BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that the Commonwealth is on track to meet the goal of vaccinating 4.1 million residents by the first week of June and all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted effective...

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Updates

The SBA has announced that the Restaurant Revitalization Fund portal will accept applications beginning Monday, May 3^rd at noon.

·       Eligible businesses can submit an application online via the a...

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts will reopen some outdoor Phase 4, Step 2 industries effective May 10th and put plans in place for further reopening on May 29th and August 1st. The Administration continues to take steps ...

2021 Updated Outdoor Dining Guidelines and Regulations (Effective Apr 1, 2021)

Yesterday, the Select Board approved updated Outdoor Dining Program Regulations and Guidelines, which will go into effect as of April 1, 2021. A potential fee for this program will be determined by the Select Board at an upcoming meeting, likely on March ...

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Plans for Continued Reopening

BOSTON—Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that Massachusetts would advance to Step 2 of Phase III of the state’s reopening plan on Monday, March 1, and also announced its plan to transi...

Outdoor Seating Materials Available for Loan to Brookline Restaurants

Restaurants interested in borrowing outdoor seating materials should submit requests through this form . Once a request form is submitted, a staff member will contact you regarding next steps.

Outdoor Seating Materials Currently Available for Loan...