Brookline was founded in 1705, and presently has a population of approximately 65,000 residents. It is a town based on a Governmental structure, buts its population and neighborhoods are diverse and cosmopolitan in many ways. Graced with amongst the best public school system in Massachusetts, Brookline is one of the few systems that run K through 8, 9 through 12, eliminating the middle school system. There is a pre-school system, 8 elementary schools, 6 private schools and 1 comprehensive High School. Washington Square Clock Brookline is influenced by its close proximity to Boston. The area is rich in history and culture. Located just west of Boston, minutes from Fenway Park, and the world renowned Longwood Medical Area, filled with some of the best hospitals and facilities in the nation. Financial centers and major universities are a short commute as well. Brookline, itself, is home to many world class businesses along with many smaller independent firms. 1600 Beacon Street, “Washington On The Square” is located in the heart of Brookline, known as the Washington Square area, located at the crossroads of Beacon and Washington Street. The area is filled with character and charm, mixed with an urban flair. The new 18 foot Victorian restoration clock cannot be missed. Washington Square is a true neighborhood, with an old fashioned hardware store, European style bakery, pharmacy, cobbler, dry cleaners, neighborhood coffee shop, and an array of fine restaurants and grocery stores. The Driscoll Elementary School and playground at your doorstep. The Washington Square neighborhood is the center of Brookline, with Brookline Village and Coolidge Corner to the east. To the south are historic Pill Hill and the “Emerald Necklace” park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, featuring Jamaica Pond, the Arnold Arboretum and scenic walking paths. Neighborhoods to the West include the fine homes of Fisher Hill and Sargeant Estates.        View from the 9th Floor Transportation is easily accessible from 1600 Beacon Street, with a Green Line trolley stop, only steps away. The public transportation system of the MBTA, known as the “T” to calls, can carry you from throughout the area to points as far as the beach known as “Singing Beach”, in Manchester. Route 9 leads into Boston and also out to Route 128, making Boston and the surrounding communities very reachable by car as well. When driving Route 9 leads to downtown via the Museum of Fine Arts or west past the Atrium and Chestnut Hill Malls to Route 128, the Mass Pike and beyond.