The Brookline Community Aging Network

 
A Job Fair for Mature Workers
Wednesday, May 16th, 1-4:00 PM
Brookline Senior Center
93 Winchester Street, Brookline
Women dancing & laughing - Photo by Mimi Katz

Welcome

We believe that Brookline's older residents should remain in the homes they cherish and among the friends and neighbors who care about them, and whom they care deeply about.

The twofold purpose of BrooklineCAN is to

  • Promote services and activities — some existing, some new — to enable independent living
  • Ensure that all older Brookline residents have the opportunity to remain a vital part of the town's social, cultural and civic life.

This website is a clearing house of information detailing Brookline's extensive network of services and activities that help make our town an eminently livable community. Here you will find the abundance of social, educational, and recreational programs that can enrich our lives, build a sense of community, and make our town an even better place for all.

Hot Topics

Caregiver Parking on Brookline Streets

In April 2012, the Brookline Transportation Board revised its regulations for temporary on-street parking to improve options for providers of in-home care. The revised regulations reflect recommendations from BrooklineCAN's Livable Community Advocacy Committee. Click here for key features of the regulations.

Guide to Residential Buildings with elevators

See our new guides to Condominiums and Apartments for detailed information on over 80 rental and condominium buildings in Brookline with 20 or more units and elevator access.

Public Forum on MBTA Cutbacks

The Brookline Council on Aging and BrooklineCAN hosted a forum on Monday, March 5 at the Brookline Senior Center to discuss proposed MBTA fare increases and service reductions. Click here for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Brookline Community Aging Network is seeking three volunteers to lead important functions. Click the links below to read more.

New April events (click here)

New Material

New material for the Links page--six articles and twelve web sites/blogs.

Public Restrooms

BrooklineCAN's Livable Community Advocacy Committee has just added seven restaurants to the existing list of 17 public restrooms. These restaurants have agreed to make their restrooms available to BrooklineCAN members even when they are not customers.

Click here for map
Click here for Restroom List
Click here for Press Release (pdf)

New Service for BrooklineCAN members

  • Screened service providers listed
    • Computer Support
    • Electricians
    • Home Contractors
    • Handyman Services
    • Painters (added April 14)
    • Plumbers
    • Roofers (added March 26)
    • Snow Removal (added April 14)
  • Licenses & references checked
  • click here for more