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A Guide to Public Schools Enrollment in Brookline, Mass.

Moving to a new town can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to enrolling your children in a new school. To help ease your transition, this article will guide you through the requirements for school enrollment in Brookline, ensuring a smooth and successful process for your family.

Brookline Real Estate Tax

Brookline voters are asked to approve a 4.2% increase to their property taxes

The proposed operating override has high stakes for Brookline’s schools. If approved, the tax increase will raise $11.98 million, phased in gradually over three years. Failure to pass the override will result in an unprecedented $3.25 million budget reduction in fiscal year 2024 for the schools, potentially leading to the loss of 43 positions across various programs.

MA Sanitary Code

MA New Sanitary Code is effective today

The Massachusetts State Sanitary Code has been updated with significant changes to the existing provisions, renumbering of certain sections, and the addition of new ones. The new version of the code will come into effect from April 1 after several years of debate, seeking input from state and local officials, landlord, and tenant groups.

The Leverett

Real Estate Market Recovery 2023

The real estate market has started 2023 on a positive note with several indicators pointing to a rebound in activity. There has been a surge in weekly mortgage applications and a drop in mortgage rates, making it more affordable for home buyers. Buyer interest and open house traffic have also increased, with sellers offering more concessions.