The 2021 – 2022 Town of Brookfield Budget Passed! Thank you to those who voted either at the polls or by absentee ballot at our May 18 Budget Referendum for the Town and School Operating and Capital Budget. The budget is available for review at the Town Clerk's office and the town website.
Steve Dunn
First Selectman
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
In Person Meeting
Monday, June 7, at 7:00 p.m. in
Room 133
You can view the agenda and attachments to the meeting packet on the town website. As in the past, the meeting will also be livestreamed and recorded for viewing.
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Coffee with the Community
In Person Meeting
Saturday, June 26, from 9 – 10:30 a.m.
at 4 Corners Chocolate and Coffee at
1 Tucks Road across from the Craft Center. We encourage you to stop by with any questions or concerns. This event is scheduled on the last Saturday of each month.
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Board of Selectmen Public Hearings – In Person Meetings
There are two public hearings on Monday, June 7 in Room 133 prior to the BOS meeting:
6:30 p.m. - the BOS welcomes public comment and opinion on Section 127-3 Peddling Licenses in Chapter 127 of the Town Ordinances – this section is outdated and this subject is governed by existing Chapter 171 Peddling and Soliciting. Legal Notice on town website. The BOS will discuss and vote on repealing the ordinance at their regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
6:45 p.m. - the BOS welcomes public comment and opinion on proposals submitted by the Regional YMCA of Western CT at 2 Huckleberry Hill Road, Brookfield, and by WestCOG Foundation, Inc. at 1 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook, requesting 2021 Neighborhood Assistance Act funding (NAA). The NAA is a State program whereby eligible proposals are able to receive donations and those donating can receive a tax credit. Legal Notice on town website. The BOS will discuss and vote on the proposals at their regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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Public Works
The Department of Public Works (DPW) completed the installation of a new generator at the Police Station in May to provide uninterrupted power to the building in the event of a power outage. It replaced the older antiquated unit that will be kept as a backup. It's critical that we keep this building running in a town emergency. In addition to it being the Police Station, it being the Police Station it is also houses the 911 call center and the town's Emergency Operations Center.
Recycling Oil at the Public Works Building halted
The resident waste oil recycling tank located at the town garage on Gray’s Bridge Road has been shut down indefinitely due to a dumping incident - a liquid containing PCBs was dumped into the tank. PCBs are highly regulated and require special handling to dispose of safely. If we can reopen the recycling tank, we ask that all residents use it to dispose of oil only. A cleanup plan is being put into action.
Tax Collector
If you are interested in being sent an email reminder that taxes are due, please complete the form found on our website.
Generic reminders will be sent out several times for the July and January billings.
Tax bills will be sent out in June. Real estate and personal property taxes have two installments and both payment stubs will be included in the mailing. Motor vehicle bills are due in full for the July installment. If you registered a car after October 1, 2020, you will receive a supplemental bill in December 2021 that it will be due on January 1, 2022.
We accept personal checks, bank checks, and money orders. Online options include ECHECKS and credit/debit card payments. Additional fees apply to online services. We only accept up to $500 in cash per visit.
Please visit our website page for more information.
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Still River Greenway
A section of the Greenway in the town business district will be closed for the construction of a driveway for the grocery store that is going to be built. This project is to begin on June 14 and is expected to last two weeks. There will be ongoing traffic crossing the Greenway for construction and once completed there will be an intersection to allow access to the site.
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Assessor
PROPERTY REVALUATION
On November 19, 2020, the 2021 real estate revaluation began. The inspectors will be measuring and taking exterior photos of homes and outbuildings. They will not be entering homes. The inspectors will be wearing yellow vests and ID tags. This process will take several months to complete. Please refer to our website which details the roads that are being inspected.
Note to all commercial building owners: You should have received an income and expense form for the 2020 grand list in the mail. If you have not, please print one from our website. Income and expense forms are due in our office no later than June 1, or there will be a 10% penalty. Please note that if you own an apartment building, you must include a list of all residents and their apartment numbers.
If you are closing a business, visit our website for information and paperwork needed. We are accepting Personal Property paperwork by mail only, so copy all the forms for your records and mail the originals.
Town Clerk
June is Dog Licensing Month.
Registrations/Renewals for July 1 2021 – June 30, 2022 begin on June 1, 2021. Please visit the Town Clerk’s webpage to learn more.
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Candlewood Lake Road Water Main Extension for New School Project
Ten (10) bids were received for the construction of the Candlewood Lake Road Water Main. The town is in the process of qualifying the lowest cost bidder that will be recommended to the Department of Public Health for approval to proceed to contract. Construction is scheduled to be completed before the end of this calendar year.
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Farmers Market
The Farmers Market opens for business starting on Friday, June 18 from 3 – 6 p.m. at 100 Pocono Road. See the flyer on the town website for further details.
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Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA)
For many Brookfield sewer customers on Federal Road north of the cornfield, this June 1 Benefit Assessment bill may be your last – the 28-year financing for this district is retiring. Similarly, for most Sandy Lane customers, this is the final of ten Benefit Assessment payments. Upon final payment, the WPCA will release outstanding property liens.
Did you know that Brookfield has 14 sewer pump stations that must be maintained and updated as growth around town occurs? We will be doing an infrastructure upgrade at the pump station on Route 133 at the cornfield within the next few months. We’re also looking into sewering the properties around the Brookfield Market and Craft Center. Check out our website for more information
In your June 1 Sewer Use bill, you will notice a rate increase. This is the first Use Rate increase since June 2017, and even though the rate is going up, rates are still below the CT average. See the discussion online at brookfieldwpca.org/rates.
Reminder to sewer use customers – flushable wipes ARE NOT flushable and must be thrown in the garbage. These wipes do not break down when disposed of in your toilet or septic system. Clogged pipes in household plumbing and the sewer collection system are costly and result in sewer backups.
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June 2021 at the Brookfield Library
As restrictions ease, we are ready to welcome summer and all of the activities it brings. Summer Reading will kick off on June 15 for all K — 12. This year’s theme is Tails & Tales. There will be an outdoor kick-off party with a magician, a visit with goats, as well as a new Storywalk. Wait until the kids see this summer’s perplexing Search and Find puzzle. Summer readers will earn beads for prizes. There will also be cooking classes for kids and teens. Teens will also have a Chalk Art Party and an online game night.
The fun is not limited to the kids – there will be great offerings for the adults, too! June programs include a virtual gardening event, and another informative Women and Money Roundtable. Our Open Mic Night is moving to the Library lawn. While our popular coloring program remains virtual, we are hopeful to be in-person soon. There will also be an outdoor “Knit in Public” event.
We continue to offer curbside service for your personal convenience. The Library also has many online resources that you can access with your library card, either in the building or remotely.
Please see our website for dates, times and registration details for the many exciting virtual and outdoor, in-person programs we are offering in June. Don’t forget about our great Zoom book clubs. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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CONCERTS IN THE PARK
The Newtown Savings Bank Concerts in the Park series kicks off on Friday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. Full schedule available here.
Our Spring/Summer 2021 Program Guide is online and includes a variety of programs for you to choose from.
In June, adults can look forward to outdoor programs including:
Sky Orienteering at Happy Landings
Shakespeare’s Garden Walking Tours
Golf Leagues and Golf Lessons
Yoga, Tennis and a new co-ed Cornhole Concert Series League on Friday nights.
Children can choose from programs including:
Introduction to Fishing Class (with an adult).
Tennis Lessons
Golf Lessons
Father’s Day 'Grab & Go' Craft Kits and Craft Workshop and a wide array of summer camps including day camps, sports camps, dance camps, nature camps, art camps and STEM camps that will make you wish you could be a kid again.
Summer in Brookfield
Beach passes are on sale. (For more information on prices and hours of operation click here).
Tennis passes for the Har-Tru clay courts at William’s Park are available for purchase.
Be sure to watch for more information on the return of our outdoor movie nights this summer.
Visit our website and Facebook page for continued updates; there is so much to look forward to in Brookfield this summer!
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Click here to see the Brookfield Public Schools June updates that include the following:
- Candlewood Lake Elementary School construction update, view the Ground Breaking Event Ceremony and the live stream cameras, and the new school webpage.
- District Teacher of the Year
- BHS Boys’ Locker Room Project
- Remote Learning Decision for 2021 – 2022
- American Rescue Plan Elementary & Secondary Education Recovery
- District COVID Updates
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Town Boards and Commissions
Visit our website regularly for updates and schedule of upcoming meetings.
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Town Events and Activities
Follow town department social media pages for all that is going on around town!
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