Welcome to the Town of Brookline, Vermont

A Warm and Friendly Place to Live and Visit

Situated between the West River and Putney Mountain, Brookline, Vermont is a small, rural town with a little more than 500 residents. The famous Round Schoolhouse sits across from the Town Office. Brookline may not have a “downtown,” gas station, or shopping center, but it does offer a warm and friendly place to live and visit.

Warning for 2026 Brookline Town Meeting

The legal voters of the town of Brookline are hereby warned to meet in the multipurpose room of the former Brookline School Building in said Town of Brookline on Monday the 2rd of March 2026 at 6:00 PM. See Warning for 2026 Brookline Town Meeting.

Notice to Voters

For Brookline Town Meeting
Voting from the Floor
Monday, March 2, 2026, 6pm
See Notice to Voters for more information

The Voter Checklist is posted at the Town Office as of January 27, 2026. If your name is not on the checklist, then you must register to vote.

Property Taxes are due February 10th, 2026

Upcoming Meetings/Events:

Learn about our history….

The Round Schoolhouse

In 1822, the Round Schoolhouse was built and used as a school until 1929 when it was replaced by the present school building. The Round Schoolhouse served the Town from 1929 to 1989 as a Town Hall for various town functions.

The Brookline Meetinghouse

In 1836 the Brookline Baptist Church was erected. It is currently known locally as The Historic Brookline Meetinghouse.

The Stone Arch Culvert

On October 23, 2025, the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted to list the Brookline Stone Arch Culvert in the State Register of Historic Places, the state’s official list of historic properties significant to the history of Vermont.

FactTV for Brookline, Vermont
FIND OUR VIDEOS:

Brookline Selectboard, and other committee meetings, are recorded and posted on Fact TV Government Programming or on our Town of Brookline YouTube channel.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

JOIN A BOARD OR COMMISSION

Are you interested in helping out with programs or services in our town? Do you have a skill set or relevant experience you’d like to share with us? Want to get to know your neighbors better and become more involved in your community?

Visit our Elected Town Officers and Appointed Town Officers to see open positions (listed as “Vacant”). Elected positions are voted in at Town Meeting each year.

Town Meeting is held each year in early spring. Visit the Events Calendar to see the date.

Sign up for the Town Newsletter to stay informed for town news and upcoming events, such as Green Up Day, Fundraising at the I-91 Vermont Welcome Center, Baking/Cooking for Town Meeting or Town Picnics, as well as lots of other opportunities to get involved throughout the year.