Whether you're a visitor, resident, or business owner in Brookline, you'll find it is one of the most rich and diverse communities in the Commonwealth. Brookline, like Boston, is a town composed of neighborhoods, each with unique characteristics and a strong sense of identity.

Brookline borders Boston, and is a mere 10 minutes from Boston's central business district. Because of the proximity to Boston, Brookline residents have an easy commute via an extensive public transportation network (the famed 'T'). A shared goal of Brookline businesses, town departments and the Chamber of Commerce is to rival Boston in the number and variety of its services, restaurants, entertainment venues and cultural events, and to encourage residents and visitors alike to patronize Brookline businesses.

It is the partnership between residents, businesses, town and elected officials that make Brookline a truly united community. It would be hard to miss the improvements made possible by the Town and the Chamber when visiting Brookline's commercial neighborhoods. It is the ongoing mission of these organizations to beautify and maintain the greenspace and physical area of Brookline, and to preserve the historic flavor and culture of each of its neighborhoods.