FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
02/06/06

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Brookline Bank Donates $25,000 to the Brookline Education Foundation

Brookline, MA, 02/06/06 - Brookline Bank is donating $25,000 to the Brookline Education Foundation to support the foundation’s grant and awards programs.

“Brookline Bank takes pride in supporting the communities that we serve. The Brookline Education Foundation plays a vital role in helping Brookline Public School teachers provide their students with innovative and high quality learning experiences. We are pleased to help the foundation continue its commitment to excellence in the Brookline Public Schools,” stated Richard P. Chapman, Jr., Brookline Bank Chairman and CEO.

“Brookline Bank understands the important role we play in the lives of children in the Brookline community. We are grateful for this generous donation,” stated Skye Kramer, Brookline Education Foundation Executive Director.

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Brookline Bank is the sole subsidiary of Brookline Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: BRKL), headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts. Brookline Bank is a full-service community bank serving Greater Boston with branches in Arlington, Bedford, Brookline, Lexington, Malden, Medford, Newton and West Roxbury. To find out more about Brookline Bank, visit our website at BrooklineBank.com or call us at 1-877-668-2265.