Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: Town of Brookline
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 12
- Current Vacancies: 0
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townwide | Judith Goleman | Elected | May 7th, 2024 — Present | Not Verified | Chair |
| Townwide | Kristin J. Hung | Elected | May 7th, 2024 — Present | Not Verified | Secretary |
| Townwide | Carol Troyen Lohe | Elected | May 7th, 2024 — Present | Not Verified | Treasurer |
| Townwide | Sassan Zelkha | Elected | May 7th, 2024 — Present | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Michael A. Burstein | Elected | May 6th, 2025 — Present | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Judith A. Vanderkay | Elected | May 6th, 2025 — Present | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Batia Charpak Bloomenthal | Elected | May 6th, 2025 — Present | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Felina Silver | Elected | May 6th, 2025 — Present | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Chris Chanyasulkit | Elected | May 5th, 2026 — Present | Not Verified | Vice Chair |
| Townwide | Marissa Farland Vogt | Elected | May 5th, 2026 — Present | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Petra G. Bignami | Elected | May 5th, 2026 — Present | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Amy Isikoff Newell | Elected | May 5th, 2026 — Present | Not Verified | — |
Official Resources
- Massachusetts General Laws chapter 78, section 10 — elected library trustees
- Town of Brookline official Annual Town Election results, May 7, 2024
- Town of Brookline official Annual Town Election results, May 6, 2025
- Town of Brookline official Annual Town Election results, May 5, 2026
- Public Library of Brookline — Trustees
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: August 25, 2026
- Massachusetts General Laws chapter 78, section 10 — elected library trustees — General Law (Checked August 25, 2026)
- Town of Brookline official Annual Town Election results, May 7, 2024 — Election Record (Checked August 25, 2026)
- Town of Brookline official Annual Town Election results, May 6, 2025 — Election Record (Checked August 25, 2026)
- Town of Brookline official Annual Town Election results, May 5, 2026 — Election Record (Checked August 25, 2026)
- Public Library of Brookline — Trustees — Current Official Roster (Checked August 25, 2026)
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