Brookline

Brookline voters overwhelmingly approve tax override to avoid school, public safety cuts

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Nearly 60% of voters approved Brooklyn Question 1, with 8,859 yes votes and 5,826 no votes, according to official results shared with Boston.com. The Town of Brooklyn overwhelmingly approved the tax override, averting cuts to hundreds of public safety jobs, school positions and education programs, the town said. Nearly 60% of voters approved Brooklyn Question … Read more

Brookline schools would see more than 200 layoffs if override fails, officials say

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Local news District leaders warn the schools could become “unknown” within three years if the funding measure does not pass. Brooklyn High School facade. Lynn Turner/Global Staff Brooklyn school officials warn that the district could face sweeping cuts — including more than 200 layoffs — over the next three years if voters reject a proposed … Read more