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The CHIP organizes strategies into four priority areas:
- Financial security (economic stability, jobs and childcare access),
- Access to social and health services (a new human services navigator role and community health workers),
- Housing stability (coordination with Brookline Housing Authority and legal services for tenants), and
- Mental and behavioral health (expanded community‑based locations, telehealth and promotion of belonging).

Pashinski said the plan emphasizes racial equity as a cross‑cutting priority and includes measurable objectives and a year‑one implementation table identifying lead organizations, resources and timelines. For example, the plan calls for exploring guaranteed/portable income pilots (with community foundations as potential implementers), increasing no‑ and reduced‑cost childcare slots, and creating a human services navigator position that will centralize referrals and resource navigation.

Board members asked for clarity about achievable numeric goals and funding sources; staff said the plan is a living document and that many initiatives will rely on partnerships, grants and targeted town funding requests. The department said it will stand up steeering and working groups to lead implementation and return to the Select Board with a year‑one action plan and budget ties.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Brookline Select Board Work Session - March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Town health staff presented a Community Health Improvement Plan that lays out a five‑year, equity‑centered agenda to address core social determinants of health, and proposed near‑term actions including a human‑services navigator and childcare capacity initiatives.","taxTitle","Town of Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",79239,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6114914,"Select Board reviews proposed 'Road to 2030' internal roadmap to translate plans into measurable actions",1136,4708000,5844000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741093-e63018b2e89e67c76ab643aa1aded13f&start=4708&end=5844","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741093-e63018b2e89e67c76ab643aa1aded13f/thumbnail_4708000.jpg","/articles/6114914/Massachusetts/Select-Board-reviews-proposed-Road-to-2030-internal-roadmap-to-translate-plans-into-measurable-actions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114914-bc376c59abe5e5b73e95925a93eeb7cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007033&Signature=IDpCsRBDdtOu3nRPC4RaD87cWuT2rlC2kDkYZ8BXhq3B5d8qrLDoiHyyX6dFvlVTrNsHkwRxGJOqSRur-8bLWPVxJTbwSTG4JdWEetWmebjBXWDemvBfJ~B30n9LcKyS0EuH0yexvnr9yeWprs8gJLUfZAvjzaXbFevdGry3prx3TdtQuXcz5Kl0o3VTOO9fpzsL7S0vYn4DD7ivu~ahIa-ptx2uS-5~f0mwew2U-tlm2SXcPUNaXFeiAOmEfKVaEfRcUa93XiNXkKarTYtB3k23joD0bWGOKhRcN6Z~ZizsGDfgT5mWQQKYIjFNRm7gp94iTKwd2vm03TJENCPAqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town staff presented a pared‑down proposal for a 'Road to 2030' strategic roadmap during the March 18 work session, saying the product is meant as an internal management tool linking long‑range plans (including the comprehensive plan and climate work) to prioritized objectives and measurable actions.

Tiffany (town staff) described the model as adapted from the UNC School of Government's Strategic Public Leadership approach and said the emphasis is on defining objectives, action steps and measurable indicators that departments can track over a 4–5‑year horizon. \"The core of the work is really gonna be on the defined objectives, action steps, and measures of success,\" she said.

Select Board members praised the emphasis on measurable outcomes and continuity across changing boards, but asked staff to clarify the consultant market, who would implement work, and how the roadmap would be resourced and tied to the CIP and annual goal‑setting.

Staff said initial funding is proposed in the select board budget and that they will request three quotes from qualified firms and share a refined scope for the board before procurement.","Town staff proposed a 'strategic public leadership' model to convert long‑range plans into an internal, operational road map with objectives, measures and management accountability; board members asked for clarity about funding, KPIs and consultant pool.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6114917,"Brookline comprehensive‑plan team presents early vision, themes and public outreach results",1238,922000,2160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741093-e63018b2e89e67c76ab643aa1aded13f&start=922&end=2160","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741093-e63018b2e89e67c76ab643aa1aded13f/thumbnail_922000.jpg","/articles/6114917/Massachusetts/Brookline-comprehensiveplan-team-presents-early-vision-themes-and-public-outreach-results","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114917-82da488ae05725ab1307105a1f89c0c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007033&Signature=SYRmVvbEOZ77CqIvi9ubhkL2RKiVbd2cpFtayWWLAcMOTP0adsXUvIHHPO4A8Zo8HKNuxOa7sUln547IM45UDua4U544F2qNTvJwqNKoe974VBA0mSA1MseKnd2fkYioER3ZG3WKBj7gO~ngr3S1z~j4axS6fUNfQVyMDM-w~4dSB0rkoDYn4XqcYRaGWVjA1CNvZrEGJDXuJLvfi2IILOPipJ-2nrXprx9Ut3ETc86fMPf449pn-9vsBD6uk8DdvKIpI~2~Jk02Pfoegcm0omRA0VHCHED5NVj9q0Blb7IIjw24O91JIEL274YKar3voyRDgC12qeu6S~Vt-bv4ww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Select Board and Planning Board received an update March 18 from Agency Landscape + Planning and its consultants on the Town of Brookline’s comprehensive plan, a 15‑year vision and roadmap currently in the visioning and data‑analysis phases.

Consultant Bree Hensold, principal and co‑founder of Agency Landscape and Planning, said the team is ","Consultants and the steering committee briefed the Select Board and Planning Board on a 15‑year comprehensive plan vision, six emerging themes and engagement findings; next steps include growth‑and‑change alternatives and targeted public outreach this fall.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6114900,"Select Board establishes Real Property Asset Board to review town property holdings and acquisition priorities",915,10085000,11000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741093-e63018b2e89e67c76ab643aa1aded13f&start=10085&end=11000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741093-e63018b2e89e67c76ab643aa1aded13f/thumbnail_10085000.jpg","/articles/6114900/Massachusetts/Select-Board-establishes-Real-Property-Asset-Board-to-review-town-property-holdings-and-acquisition-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114900-cb1237a506970ec89310bc214e89daa4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007033&Signature=iKjF-YXPFfjUgqpMLkTaWmrpWCA2I6lZdLCrY76AQqE7pPKxmB~OXrcawGBkYf~-e-Qp4LaGNv7FB3KF1u8Psg-eMDdGqo68uTbEPPDx2h1w3wCZ7g-hoZDHV67JLBpeUkxgo~HDbLfqdGpZ3NzXi59A8Vswe4OINYTXN-gl9JWNd3vXdcgWZOt8WKLj7RCAjnamD0X-q8JYvvcaK-dI9ympZlzo-TvmOqyDrFSJabfs7dkteGFpxW2GEqjN~aH7o16Knzptl6j2mSfrgIgQUl4jJrJvMUNvCo5ssntOc-jPPjft2zzpXx8h8FNyKP7nx5~TQtZ32VqN8HeGpiD9vQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On March 18 the Select Board voted unanimously to create a Select Board Real Property Asset Board to advise the Select Board on Town‑owned real property, acquisitions and disposition priorities. The board’s charge directs it to compile an inventory of Town properties and to recommend policies and priorities for acquisition, disposal and use.

The board will include members selected by the Select Board and representatives from key commissions; members will include town staff liaisons from planning and finance. During discussion Select Board members emphasized the need for a broad inventory (not only buildings) and recommended that the Select Board retain flexibility in appointing members with institutional knowledge; the motion as approved included language encouraging (but not mandating) that one appointee have deep institutional knowledge of town boards and processes. Staff will provide the full town property inventory and an initial work plan for the new board.","The Select Board voted to create a Select Board Real Property Asset Board to inventory Town‑owned assets and recommend acquisition/disposition priorities; the board will include staff liaisons and community representatives and report back with an initial inventory and recommended work plan.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6114905,"DPW unveils data‑driven pavement management program, updates Complete Streets and traffic‑calming policies",1163,6517000,7680000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2741093-e63018b2e89e67c76ab643aa1aded13f&start=6517&end=7680","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2741093-e63018b2e89e67c76ab643aa1aded13f/thumbnail_6517000.jpg","/articles/6114905/Massachusetts/DPW-unveils-datadriven-pavement-management-program-updates-Complete-Streets-and-trafficcalming-policies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6114905-678f2e7f3d5cab9d6ffc1aefdd0f2fba/orig.mp4?Expires=1771007033&Signature=AuJ-zrrycO9N6fKm2lDOdScm2lJFo9u9CsWjI8X1l4-qRm9u~w25kxuw~-TDvL2JiPmx9GkZCeHmMuIM3H8aLC2Bg0Lf4phloYI0FBzh-E0XZbc6h1UO4tjlQ3mQEiCN522kyzEzt4pf6duH8wOmRH~JAl~3XApkYzzQFXv-S5v9tq-7A8RUXWZ8IDE0w1M04axl5VnfQF4YQAGRf25j-A93I1eh0w71l0j0Al2zxhGAbx-2sKCFDvP58fRibVdWR9XHSgfxD6kCtkQsBNUGmkx8Z~IvsuZgXfrM5n48QtROuJ4NAFkuPytAr0zhzfHWMiD23gk0ygFnWOpDr5bU0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Department of Public Works presented a comprehensive, data‑driven approach March 18 to manage Brookline’s roads, sidewalks and streetscape. Commissioner Erin Chute and staff described a pavement management program that uses a pavement condition index (PCI), traffic volume and unit‑cost life‑extension estimates to prioritize work across the town’s roughly 99.5 center‑line miles.

DPW emphasized preservation: cheaper preventive treatments (bonded wearing course; thin overlays) maintain higher PCI roads and delay costly reconstruction. The department presented three budget scenarios and a five‑year program: at current unit costs a $5.5 million annual program will not arrest network deterioration; calibrated unit costs and inclusion of ADA and complete‑streets elements push the break‑even funding need higher (staff estimated $7.5–9.0 million depending on scope).

DPW proposed four policy updates to support the program: a new Pavement Preservation, Maintenance & Management policy to prioritize treatments by cost‑benefit; an updated Complete Streets policy that focuses capital investment on a priority network; a revised Traffic Calming policy that uses existing traffic/crash/speed datasets and quick‑build interventions to reduce the backlog of requests; and a Sidewalk & Ramp policy that prioritizes replacement by pedestrian use, ADA need and proximity to schools rather than tying sidewalk funding strictly to pavement projects.

Commissioner Chute said the department has published a public dashboard showing road condition, planned years and treatment categories and will present the policies for Select Board action at the next meeting. Board members praised the transparency, asked for clearer public navigation to the dashboard and raised utility restoration and long‑term funding questions.","The Department of Public Works proposed a pavement management program that prioritizes preservation treatments using a cost‑benefit metric (pavement condition index × traffic volume × unit cost), updated Complete Streets/traffic‑calming/sidewalk policies, and a five‑year work plan and online dashboard; staff will seek Select Board approval next","actionData","errors"]

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Health department unveils five‑year Community Health Improvement Plan focused on equity, housing and mental health

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Brookline comprehensive‑plan team presents early vision, themes and public outreach results

Select Board establishes Real Property Asset Board to review town property holdings and acquisition priorities

DPW unveils data‑driven pavement management program, updates Complete Streets and traffic‑calming policies