Town of
Brookline
Massachusetts
Phone: 617-730-2200
Town Administrator:
Charles CareySelect Board:
Bernard Greene
David Pearlman
Mike Sandman
John VanScoyoc
Paul Warren
Annual Town Meeting:
May 28, 2024determined by selectmen
Municipal Election:
May 7, 2024May, either 1st or 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 62,726 | |
| Population Density | 9,293 | |
| Registered Voters | 41,110 | |
| Income Per Capita | $91,400 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $476,606 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 46.4% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $1,181,200 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,702 | |
| Total Households | 26,919 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $9.97 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $16.70 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $2,132,221,322 | |
| Total Expenditures | $313,438,393 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $281,378,162 | |
| State Aid | $23,230,992 | |
| Local Receipts | $29,525,786 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,021 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 11.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low incomeLow income |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Bordered by Boston on three sides, Brookline is a mature suburban, residential community with urban characteristics. The largest town in New England is close to job opportunities, public transportation, higher education, and neighborhoods that balance green space, historic preservation, and commercial services.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,705 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Representative Town Meeting | |
| Size of Representative Town Meeting | 255 |
Geography
| County | Norfolk | |
| Area | 6.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 107.2 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Jake Auchincloss
Mass. Senate
Cynthia Stone Creem
Mass. House
Ruth Balser
Kevin Honan
Bill McGregor
Tommy Vitolo