Brookline
Almost entirely encompassed by Boston, Brookline has managed to maintain its own identity. Brookline is a diverse mix of busy streets, pedestrian oriented boutique shops, secluded countryside, large estates, spectacular apartment buildings and brownstones. Brookline is a wonderful escape from the bustling Boston areas offering both a city atmosphere and a feeling of being in the country, all-in-all making Brookline a highly desirable area to live in.
Brookline has a population of almost 55,000 people, and it is one that full of diversity. The mix includes people of all ages from the elderly to young working professionals and college students. There are immigrants from all over the world. In fact, it is said that Brookline High School students represent over 70 different nationalities.
The Public Schools of Brookline provide education to pre-school through twelfth grade students in eight elementary schools and one comprehensive high school. In addition to traditional academic programs, the Public Schools of Brookline offer continuing education courses, summer school, enrichment programs, and numerous athletic opportunities.
Brookline High School reflects the high value the town holds for education. BHS has established a tradition of extraordinary achievement and cutting edge innovation which has earned a national reputation. Brookline High School takes tremendous pride in its large Career and Technology Education Department and its renowned Performing and Visual Arts Departments. There are also three alternative programs that address the interests and needs of the student community: School-Within-A-School, Opportunity for Change, and Winthrop House. BHS also has the largest inter-scholastic athletics program in New England, with 71 teams in 40 different sports. 85% of Brookline High School graduates continue on for further education. Brookline is a host to many colleges and universities including Newbury College, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, and the Hebrew College.
Brookline is a community that supports the arts. The Brookline Arts Center is a wonderful, and valuable asset to the community striving to educate both children and adults through free programs and quality cultural events. The BAC provides free art classes for low-income populations through scholarships and the ARTreach program. The ARTreach program was founded to connect communities together through visual arts by providing free classes that are open to all who are interested in the world of art.
The Coolidge Corner Theater is one place to find art from throughout the world. One of Brookline’s most treasured landmarks, the theater is a restored Art Deco cinema. It features one of America’s last original big screens, with the classic elegance and style of a recessed theatrical stage. The Coolidge offers film from independents, classic revivals, and a large selection from foreign cinema. The Coolidge also provides cultural events such as the Boston Jewish Film Festival, the Human Rights Watch Film Festival, the Boston International Festival of Women’s Cinema, and live performances including the Kids Variety Show, film discussion panels, and musical performances.
Brookline has a rich and truly American history. Brookline's evolution from an agricultural to a suburban residential community began when wealthy merchants purchased large farms and built summer homes. When Route 9 was paved in 1806 it provided an essential route for commerce and access to Boston for residents outside the city.
Near Coolidge Corner is the birth place of President John F. Kennedy. Frederick Law Olmsted was also a Brookline resident, and considered to be the founder of landscape architecture in America. The Brookline Country Club is the oldest country club in the nation. In 1913, fame was thrust upon The Country Club with it hosted the U.S.Open. The victory by the unknown American Francis Ouimet over two British legends, sparked an interest in golf in the United States that has never died.
The convenient location Brookline has to the City of Boston makes Brookline a wonderful commuter’s location. Serviced by C and D Green T lines, Brookline is just a few minutes train ride to the heart of Boston. There are also a number of MBTA bus lines running through the town. Logan Airport is accessible by T, at the Airport stop off of the Blue Line. From there Logan Airport offers free shuttle services to the terminals. North Station and South Station are major hubs for MBTA Commuter lines to the surrounding suburbs, and also for Amtrak trains. Route 9, the original Boston-Worcester Turnpike is a major road that services Brookline residents.
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