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The Brookline Select Board hit pause Tuesday night on a proposed agreement to let police access data from an electronic license plate reader being installed by a private realty company, following intense debate over privacy and ethics. After hearing objections from residents and board members, the board voted to table the decision. Board member Paul Warren said he wants to hear directly from Chestnut Hill Realty, the company installing the camera, which is made by Flock Safety.

Topping the list going into 2026 is the Public Schools of Brookline. Brookline schools earned an A+ overall Niche grade, and received individual A+ grades in academics, teachers, college prep, clubs & activities, and administration. Sports and resources & facilities each received an A grade, diversity got an A-, and food was the only category not in the "A" range, garnering a B-.