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CURRENT EVENTS
International Day of Yoga | June 21, 2022 , 7:00 PM at Emerson Park
BROOKLINE – Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and Recreation Director Leigh Jackson invite residents to attend the community yoga class hosted by the Brookline Department of Public Health and Brookline Recreation in celebration of the International Day of Yoga.
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Brookline is excited to once again gather as a community to celebrate the International Day of Yoga on June 21.
Experienced instructors from local yoga studios, including Coolidge Yoga Brookline, Down Under School of Yoga, and Healthworks, will teach the community yoga class.
The departments welcome community members of all levels of yoga experience, including those new to this type of exercise. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, bring a towel or yoga mat, as well as water.
Past Events
NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK:
PUBLIC HEALTH & THE PUBLIC HEALTH | Event Recording
TEENS & SCREENS: FINDING BALANCE IN THE NEW NORMAL (Event Recording)
Advancing Equity: Health & Wellbeing for LGBTQ+ Youth | Digital Program
Get the Facts/Get the Vax: Vaccine Hesitancy & Myths | April 7, 2021
Adult Mental Health in the time of COVID-19 | March 24, 2021
ADVISORIES & PRESS RELEASES
Town of Brookline Lifts Mask Mandate for Indoor Town-Owned Spaces Where Public Gather
BROOKLINE – Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and the Brookline Department of Public Health announce that the Town of Brookline is lifting the face-covering requirements in town-owned buildings where the public gathers effective immediately.
The decision to lift the mask requirement was based on a review of COVID-19 data including declining local case counts, hospital admissions and hospital capacity, wastewater data, Public Schools of Brookline case counts, and vaccine and testing resources. As of Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has transitioned Norfolk, Suffolk, and Middlesex Counties as a low-risk area for COVID-19 transmission. (Full release available using link above)
BROOKLINE – Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and the Brookline Department of Public Health urge the community to do their part to help prevent rodents in town as summer approaches.
Outdoor summer activities, including festivals, picnics and outdoor dining, have been found to contribute to the prevalence of rodents in public places.
The department shares the following tips for residents and business owners to help minimize the presence of rodents:
- Store rubbish/garbage in covered containers with tight-fitting lids.
- Inspect the exterior of your property to check if rodents are gaining access to or around the building. Any openings around doors, windows, drains, or cracks in foundations should be sealed.
- Should it appear that rodents are gaining access to or around your property, you should obtain the services of a licensed extermination company to carry out integrated pest management techniques.
- Residents are reminded that loose poison is prohibited in Brookline.
- Remove weeds and debris near buildings and yards.
- Stack lumber and boxes on a rack with a clean open area underneath. Get rid of unused materials.
- Do not place bird food on the ground, and clean any spillage daily.
- Clean animal waste from property frequently.
- When dining in town parks and open spaces, carry out any waste that does not fit in a waste bin. Do not leave oversized items (i.e. pizza boxes) on the ground or stacked on top of trash cans.
“Our department works hard to minimize the presence of rats in town as much as possible, especially through the summer months,” Commissioner Reiss said. “But, all those in Brookline have a responsibility to help keep the town clean as well, and we urge those who live and work here to aid in our efforts to prevent rodents. These measures will be most effective through a community-wide effort. ” (Full release available using link above)
Brookline Department of Public Health Encourages Residents to Donate Blood at Upcoming Blood Drive
BROOKLINE – Health Commissioner Sigalle Reiss and Public Health Nurse EJ Bennett are pleased to announce that the Brookline Department of Public Health is hosting a blood drive later this month in collaboration with the American Red Cross. (Full release available using link above)
The Food Coupon Program
The Food Coupon Program is an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded food assistance program implemented by BDPH. Residents are provided coupon books to purchase food products at the Brookline Farmers’ Market during the 2022 season. Individuals or households of two will receive $50 in coupons; households of 3 or more receive $100 in coupons to spend with participating vendors at the Brookline Farmers’ Market.
Eligibility
Brookline residents and households of students living outside of Brookline who attend the Public Schools of Brookline (e.g., METCO) are eligible for the program if they meet the following income guidelines:
Household size | Yearly | Monthly | Bi-weekly |
1 | $23,828 | $1,986 | $917 |
2 | $32,227 | $2,686 | $1,240 |
3 | $40,626 | $3,386 | $1,563 |
4 | $49,025 | $4,086 | $1,886 |
5 | $57,424 | $4,786 | $2,209 |
6 | $65,823 | $5,486 | $2,532 |
7+ | $74,222 | $6,186 | $2,855 |
Registration Locations | Dates & Times
Brookline Farmers' Market, Centre Street Parking Lot | Thursday, June 23, 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street | Wednesday, June 29, 10:00 am - noon
Brookline Department of Public Health, 11 Pierce Street | Wednesday, June 29, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Brookline Farmers' Market, Centre Street Parking Lot | Thursday, June 30, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Sigalle Reiss, MPH, RS/REHS
Director of Public Health & Human Services
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Public Health Department
Physical Address
11 Pierce St.
Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: 617-730-2300
Hours
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Friday
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.