Department of Public Works Services

Rules, regulations and commercial permit applications for using leaf blowers in Brookline.

Brookline's Zero Waste Program seeks to divert Brookline's waste from incineration and landfill.

Brookline Bicycle Advisory Committee, bicycling safety, BlueBikes, and safe bicycling routes.

Browse transportation alternatives including BlueBikes, MBTA Greenline, MBTA Bus services, special services for the elderly, car sharing, ride sharing, and more.

Learn more about Brookline's plans for roadway safety improvement, how to request a traffic calming policy, and more.

View current public bids released by the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works.

Town Public Works projects that are currently in-process.

Information and regulations on keeping our storm drains clear and pollutant-free.

Learn more about the Private Project Review process including, policies, procedures, submittal requirements, standard specifications, and permitting.

Learn more about transportation & mobility programs for low income, disabled, elderly, and other residents

Learn more about the Town's publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations and planned expansion projects.

Despite Brookline's urban character and proximity to Boston, the town has a substantial and diverse park system, ranging from small neighborhood playgrounds to large historic landscapes and natural areas.

The 45-acre Walnut Hills Cemetery landscape is designed to enhance the beauty of native trees, shrubs, grave areas, glacial boulders and the unique Roxbury Puddingstone.

Read about the responsibilities of the Parks and Open Space Division and Conservation Commission.

The Forestry element of the Parks and Open Space Division preserves and maintains all shade trees along public ways, parks, school grounds, cemeteries, and all other public grounds.

Information on reading, paying and getting exemptions to water and sewer bills.

Apply for water and sewer permits online.

Information and tips from the Mass. Water Resources Authority, which supplies water to Brookline.

Rules and guidelines for installing an irrigation system.

As stormwater from rain and snowmelt flows over ground surfaces, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants.

Information on unintentional discharges of untreated wastewater.

Frequently Asked Questions for the Water and Sewer Division