Welcome to the Town of Brookline, Vermont
A Warm and Friendly Place to Visit and Live
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 visit and live.
BURN BAN in EFFECT
A burn ban is currently in effect for Newfane, Brookline, Williamsville and South Newfane. Please do not burn while the ban is in effect.
Dry conditions, low humidity, and wind can cause fires to spread quickly and become difficult to control.
Always contact Brookline Fire Warden Mike Winot 802-258-1982 or Mike Fontaine 802-345-0976 before burning and follow all current restrictions.
Please check the Vermont Fire Danger Forecast daily: https://fpr.vermont.gov/…/wildla…/monitoring-fire-danger
Help us keep our communities safe. A small fire can quickly become a big problem!
Vermont’s General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Vote Early – drop your ballot off at the Brookline Town Office
Wed 10/28 10am-12pm
Thurs 10/29 9am-2pm
Fri 10/30 10am-12pm
Or bring your ballot with you on Nov 3rd to the Brookline Town Office 9am-7pm.
Voters who arrive to vote in-person without their mailed ballot will need to sign an “Affidavit of No Ballot Cast” before receiving a new ballot to vote then and there.
Town of Brookline, Vermont Request for Proposals (RFP) – Engineering Design Services – Grassy Brook Road Culvert
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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.
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?