FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6/29/07

For Further Information Please Contact:

Melanie Bisson
Marketing Analyst
Brookline Bank
617-730-3600 x3612

Brookline Bank Sponsors Fourth of July Activities in Newest Branch Location

Needham, MA 6/29/07- Brookline Bank announced that it is a proud sponsor of the annual Fourth of July activities in Needham, Ma, the home of its most recent branch.

Needham's Fourth of July celebration is comprised of two days of festivities. The first day, beginning on the evening of the third, a spectacular display of fireworks at Memorial Park will entertain 1,000s of spectators. On the Fourth, a parade and a variety of fun events will conclude the Independence Day activities.

Hosted by the Needham Exchange Club, the entire two day event is a 100% volunteer effort and is funded completely by the generous support of residents and businesses in the community.

"I look forward to the fireworks and parade each Fourth of July in Needham. Every year the festivities grow and get better," stated Lori Leeth, Brookline Bank Vice President Relationship Manager and Needham resident. "I am excited that Brookline Bank is helping to fund this great community event."

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About Brookline Bank

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 sixteen 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.