Brookline, New Hampshire

Population: 2,410
Located in Hillsborough County

Brookline, New Hampshire

A small community of about 2,900 residents, Brookline is located on the Massachusetts border, just west of Hollis. It is a town that has experienced much growth in recent years, but it remains a quaint, rural village.

About 8,000 of Brookline's 13,000 acres remain undeveloped. This is despite a recent growth spurt that prompted the Planning Board to introduce an ordinance limiting the number of building permits given out each year. That ordinance has been in place since 1994 and will likely remain on the books as a way to help Brookline preserve its rural character.

Quiet country roads and homes tucked away on wooded lots define Brookline. It is this small-town appeal that has brought many new residents to the town in recent years. One result has been growing school enrollments, which have led to the expansion of Brookline Elementary School, the investigation of building a middle school in Brookline, and the construction of a new Hollis/Brookline High School.

A number of historical homes and buildings are located in the town center, including the Florence Barnaby house, which is now the headquarters of the Brookline Historical Society. The former Brookline Railroad Station, now a private home, is another historical landmark. The Talbot-Taylor Wildlife Sanctuary, Nissitissit River and Lake Potanipo are popular sites for outdoor enthusiasts.

The Brookline school system is divided into two districts, the Brookline School District, which governs grades 1-6, and the Hollis/Brookline Cooperative School District, which governs grades 7-12. Brookline is part of School Administrative Unit 41 along with Hollis. There is no public kindergarten in Brookline but the possibility is being explored.

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