Brookline opening cooling centers

By Brock Parker, Town Correspondent

Brookline has declared a heat emergency and is opening cooling centers across town with high temperatures expected to be at or above 90 degrees through Wednesday.

People can cool off inside the Public Safety Building at 350 Washington Street 24-hours a day and in the Brookline Senior Center at 93 Winchester St. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. this week. Residents can also cool off at public libraries during regular hours.

Brooklines Emergency Management Team is also reminding people not to leave children, adults or pets alone in a closed, parked vehicle, and are advising people to slow down, avoid strenuous activity and avoid too much sun.