Welcome to Central Village

Brookline Village is a neighborhood of Brookline, MA, at the intersection of Washington Street and Harvard Street, just couple blocks north of Boylston St. Brookline Village is made up mostly of locally owned businesses and local residents, with the Brookline Village T stop just around the corner. Brookline borders the cities of Boston and Newton. Brookline was first settled by European colonists in the early 1600s and was originally known as Muddy River. Muddy River was originally considered part of Boston until it was incorporated in 1705. Brookline has been known for two stops along the Underground Railroad, The Country Club where both the U.S. Open and Ryder Cup have been held, parts of Boston University, and most notably as the birth place of John F. Kennedy. Today, Brookline is a dynamic community with a mix of urban and suburban living, upscale shopping, recreation, apartments and large estates. It's most accessible centers include Brookline Village, Coolidge Corner, and Washington Square. Brookline is also known for its vibrant Jewish culture including authentic Jewish delicatessens and boutiques.