Does anyone commute to Essex County, specially to Lynn? How bad is it? I have a car but worried about all of the traffic.

I get it, you’re supposed to stay in the inner lane, and only turn into the outer lane when it’s your exit, but that only works when everyone follows it.

If one person does not, you cannot change into the outer lane, as there is a car in the outer lane, and you are stuck in the inner lane at high speeds with cars all around you.

Should really be better designed.

We just purchased a new 65” TV. It came packed between two pieces of styrofoam that at about 5’x4’.

How do I dispose of these in Brookline? They won’t fit in my trash wheelie bin. They can’t be recycled. Do I have to pay $20 for a Large Item Pickup? Can I bring them to the drop off at Skyline Park?

Thanks for any info or suggestions.

I recently moved to Brookline from Boston and have been running into serious issues with the post office (zip code 02446):

1. Informed delivery showed me that a jury duty notice was arriving soon and I didn’t get it until over 3 weeks later
2. The mail delivered to my apartment building is constantly being put in the wrong mailbox. I get mail for my apartment unit and for other people’s units all the time. There’s a huge pile of mail in our lobby from other units having the same issue!
3. I was charged $36 to mail a medium priority mail box. When I commented on how expensive it was, the clerk said “our prices are always going up.” Later I looked it up and realized the price should’ve been closer to $24. I went back in person the next day with my receipt, and the same clerk completely gaslit me by saying it probably wasn’t a priority mail box. I said it absolutely was because I didn’t have any tape so I made sure to grab the white side loading box that has the adhesive sides. Finally, the clerk admitted that she had forgotten to scan it as a flat rate box which is why I was charged so much. I had to fill out a form and the manager was extremely rude and gave ME attitude because they had to process a refund. No one ever apologized.
4. My friend sent me a priority mail package that was out for delivery last wednesday (08/10) but never arrived. There’s no update on the tracking and the only info on the tracking page was the date it left the original post office it departed from.

Are they stealing packages or are they just totally incompetent? I’ve already filed complaints on the USPS website but they didn’t really do anything. Is anyone else having these kinds of issues?? I’ve never had any issues with the post office in the 6 zip codes I’ve lived in before…

Hi, all.

Gotta move to LA for work and I haven’t really been in LA for like 15 years, so I know the neighborhood/surrounding areas have changed significantly.

- my job will be in Culver City or DTLA (depending where they have me) but generally speaking I’m already used to Boston traffic so I kind of expect a commute wherever I land or if conditions change. LA is a car city.

- 1 bedroom apt, less than 2.5k

- I really, really want the feel of Brookline. Walkable, cozy, friendly, where I can get a bagel and iced coffee and be in a neighborhood that doesn’t feel like the city.

I’ve gotten a recommendation for Sherman Oaks but my very brief research has shown that it’s more family housing than 1 bed apts - unless someone can confirm otherwise!

Thanks, fellow Brookline-ites. It’s gonna be very hard to leave.

If you were riding the Riverside green line last night at around 12:45am and got off around Reservoir, wearing a green and white striped button down and white pants, I need to know your name! Help me find him guys:)

I am so tired of the crappy mail service we get in this town. From my mail carrier coming only occasionally, to having a letter opened a week ago & the money stolen out of it, to getting Informed Delivery of a letter I was expecting over 2 weeks ago & it never showing up, to waiting in long, slow moving lines at the CC post office that no one has the time for.

I realize the postal service in general sucks but this is ridiculous.

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We are seeking a reliable, responsible, and friendly babysitter to transport one to two kindergarten-aged children from school to their after-school program on weekdays during the school year.

Position Details

• Start Date: September 8, 2026
• Duration: Through the 2026-2027 school year (excluding school holidays, vacations, and other school breaks)
• Pickup Location: Pierce School at Old Lincoln, 194 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA
• Drop-Off Location: After-school program, 1187 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA
• Children: One to two kindergarten students, depending on the day
• Transportation: Preference is for the caregiver to walk and take the Green Line or bus with the children, though use of a car can be discussed.
• Time Commitment: Approximately 25-30 minutes per trip
• Compensation: negotiable; $25+ per transport, including MBTA fare

 

Ideal Candidate

• Dependable, punctual, and attentive
• Comfortable escorting children on public transportation
• Strong focus on safety and communication
• Ability to commit to a regular schedule throughout the school year

How to Apply

If interested, please email rosenbleet@gmail.com and jveytsman@gmail.com  with a brief description of your experience, availability, and references. Thank you!

It’s my wife’s birthday this weekend and I’m looking for a babysitter to watch over my 4 year old son and 2 year old daughter this Saturday afternoon from 3 pm to 8 pm.

It would be at our apartment near Jean Waldstein park in Brookline.

If you have experience babysitting, live nearby and are interested please send me a DM! Women only.

Thank you!

Preferably with IPA on tap, asking for a friend ...

Did anyone else hear around (what sounded like) 10 gunshots? I’m in the Coolidge area.

Anyone in the Brighton/Brookline area interested in forming a mystery-solving group?

I’m looking for people who enjoy collaborative detective games and immersive mysteries, such as:

Hunt A Killer / Murder mystery game / Escape room / Detective board games

You know, sitting around a table, following clues, debating theories, and solving a case together.

The idea would be to meet about once a month at a place like Knight Moves Café (or another nearby spot) and work through a mystery over a few hours. We could also occasionally organize escape rooms or attend live murder mystery events.

No experience needed just an interest in mysteries, puzzles, and having fun with a small group.

If you’re in Brighton, Brookline, Allston, or nearby and this sounds like something you’d enjoy, comment below!

Edit : Realized I didn't introduce myself 😂 I'm 27F. I'll DM everyone on Sat 8/15! Want to get a good number of people involved so we can have consistent meetings even when somebody can't join.

Edit2: Appreciate the interest guys! I'll be sending out a DM to the people who have commented. Stay tuned :)