Planning and Community Development Department

Operations during COVID

In response to the COVID 19-related State of Emergency, the Department of Planning and Community Development has transitioned to remote operations. We will be checking our voice mail and e-mail messages regularly, and will respond as soon as practicable. Please do not send correspondence to this office by facsimile or mail; it is not likely to be received timely. Due to the volume of calls and e-mail we expect to receive, we ask that you bear with us as we work through this unprecedented event. Thank you for your cooperation.

The following services directory connects you directly with a staff member. A list of online resources is provided below.

The Town of Brookline is providing frequent updates at Brookline Covid-19 News. Stay connected and sign up for AlertBrookline for text or phone messages from the Town of Brookline during an emergency.

RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19

The Town recognizes the unprecedented hardship and uncertainty Brookline’s business community is currently facing. Read more

RESOURCES FOR RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19. Click here

Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, and Preservation Commission Meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, and Preservation Commission are holding their regular public meetings and public hearings virtually using the Zoom videoconferencing platform. For more information on our procedures related to virtual public meetings and hearings, please contact Victor Panak or Karen Chavez. For meetings and hearings of the Planning Board and ZBA, please contact Victor Panak or Karen Chavez. Please contact Valerie Birmingham or Tina McCarthy for meetings of the Preservation Commission.

Guide to Virtual Public Hearings for Applicants and the Public

Department Services Contact Directory

Staff Directory

For questions about....

PERMITTING, ZONING, PRESERVATION

Review and approval of final plans for a Building Permit Polly Selkoe (Planning) at or 617-730-2126 or Tina McCarthy (Preservation) 617-730-2612 or Valerie Birmingham (Preservation) 617-730-2089
Sign off for Certificates of Occupancy Polly Selkoe (Planning) or 617-730-2126
Board of Appeals / Planning Board applications and cases Victor Panak 617-264-6482
Preservation, Local Historic District, Demolition Delay Reviews Tina McCarthy (Preservation) 617-730-2612 or Valerie Birmingham (Preservation) 617-730-2089
Sign and Facade applications and cases Victor Panak 617-264-6482
Chapter 40B applications and cases Maria Morelli 617-730-2670
Medical and recreational marijuana special permits Maria Morelli 617-730-2670
General zoning questions Polly Selkoe, Maria Morelli, Victor Panak,
Ongoing construction projects Building Commissioner Daniel Bennett, Building Department

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS

Small business support and updates during crisis
Small business facade grant, small business matters Meredith Mooney

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND BIKE SHARE

Brookline Green Electricity program Kara Brewton or 617-730-2468
BlueBikes Bike Share program Joe Viola or 617-730-2125

AFFORDABLE HOUSING, CDBG PROGRAMS

Submitting requisitions for a federally-funded program (CDBG) Ewana Lindo or 617-730-2133
Questions about the federal stimulus package (CARES Act) and how funds will be utilized in Brookline Joe Viola or Ewana Lindo
Affordable housing unit resales David Guzman or 617-730-2090
General affordable housing questions Virginia Bullock or 617-730-2124
See here for other housing-related resources and updates