Holiday Closing
Town Offices will be closed on Friday, February 12 for Lincoln’s Birthday and Monday, February 15 for Washington’s Birthday.
COVID-19
Brookfield’s Health Department has held two very successful vaccination clinics at Brookfield Senior Center over the last two weeks. We are grateful to our dedicated volunteer nurses, doctors, and administrators who made this effort possible. We are pleased that Brookfield is able to offer these clinics locally for our senior and disabled residents. We will continue holding clinics at Brookfield Senior Center every Thursday and Friday through March as long as we can get supplies of the vaccine.
We have been updating you regularly in a number of ways. Please see my latest COVID-19 update and if you meet the criteria of over the age of 65 or immune compromised, you can register for our Covid19 Vaccination interest list on the town website in the red banner Also, please consider signing up for Code RED notifications on the town website. Click on the CodeRED logo on the bottom of the main town web page and you can choose to receive automatic voice mails, emails, and text updates. We usually send these notices out on Friday evening and you can cancel at any time.
Town Hall offices are still closed to the public and open by “appointment only” visits from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To ensure safe behavior and social distancing are maintained, we encourage residents to contact departments by email or phone, if possible, as an in-person visit may not be necessary. Most transactions can be handled by mail, email or phone. See the department phone listing on the town website for department phone numbers.
Steve Dunn
First Selectman
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
7 p.m. Monday, February 1
View the meeting on YouTube or connect by phone to participate in public comment. YouTube link and phone number can be found on the BOS agenda on the town website.
Town Budget Process
The town’s budget process for 2021 – 2022 is underway. A joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance for the Board of Education’s presentation of its proposed budget is scheduled on February 3 at 7 p.m. with residents able to view the meeting on the YouTube link on the town website. In mid-February, the Board of Selectmen will begin its deliberations on the First Selectman’s recommended budget.
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Special Town Meeting
Streetscape Phase 4 Project on February 2 at 7 p.m. at the Brookfield High School Auditorium. See the attached Notice of Special Town Meeting and further information on the town website.
Brookfield Food Pantry
Help the Lion’s Club fill the Brookfield Pantry on Saturday, February 6 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Brookfield Market at 277 Whisconier Road. See the Lion’s Club Flyer for additional information.
American Red Cross
Blood Drive Sponsored by
Brookfield Lions Club
Held at Brookfield High School in the Gym
Wednesday, February 24 from
1:30 - 6:30 p.m.
For Red Cross contact info,
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Assessor
If you are 65 or older as of December 31, 2020 or are a veteran that served during wartime, you may be eligible for a state and/or town tax benefit. If you are already receiving benefits, you should receive the paperwork in the mail the first week of February. If you have never applied before, you will be able to find the paperwork online beginning February 1. Please remember that when applying, we will need a copy of your tax return and proof of all your income including social security. If you have any questions, please call our office at 203-775-7302.
On November 19, 2020, the 2021 real estate revaluation began. Please refer to the town website which details the roads that are being inspected.
Public Works
The 2021 Road Ratings are complete and have been posted to the town website. Ratings are used to help develop our annual pavement management plan.
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Tax Collector
LEGAL NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS AND COVID DEFERMENT FORM APPLICATION
The last day to pay taxes without an interest penalty is February 1, 2021.
The deadline to apply for Covid-19 relief is February 1, 2021.
To view the Tax Deferment Form application click here.
Town Clerk
Please join me in congratulating Brookfield’s newly appointed Justices of the Peace. For the term we welcome back many experienced Justices of the Peace along with many new Justices of the Peace. To learn more, please our website.
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Economic Development
The 5 BEST decorated store front Winners for the Ultimate Holiday Showcase was announced on January 7. See the 1st – 5th Place winners on the town website.
Connecticut Department of Transportation Comprehensive Pedestrian Safety Strategy
After a decade of steady progress developing strong pedestrian policies and building a more pedestrian-friendly transportation infrastructure, the CT DOT is shifting its focus to put more emphasis on pedestrian safety. The shift is a response to the rising risks posed to pedestrians from traffic crashes. Brookfield’s Streetscape is featured on pages 15 and 18 in DOT’s report on the town website.
Grand Opening
Andiamo Wood Fired Pizza celebrated the opening of their first restaurant at 14 Candlewood Lake Road on January 11 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Owners and Brookfield residents Ana and Franco DeRose decided to open a restaurant after receiving encouragement and support from customers who enjoyed their food truck service last summer. “We are excited to bring wood-fired NY style pizza to Brookfield” said Franco DeRose.
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Pictured: left and right, Marie Miszewski and Jacqueline Salame, Chamber of Commerce, and center, owners Ana and Franco DeRose. |
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Housatonic Resource Recovery Authority
Residents will now be able to recycle glass in our new glass recycling container which arrived today (see photo below) and is located in the gravel parking lot next to the Fire Station on Pocono Road. This container is for recycling glass only and there are instruction signs on the container and further details on HRRA’s website.
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Although our building remains closed to the public, we continue to offer curbside service for materials. The library also has many online resources that you can access with your library card. We have many great virtual programs coming in February! Please see our website for dates, times and registration details. Check us out!
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Wait until you see what our Children’s librarians have done to put a COVID-safe spin on our 16th Annual Teddy Bear Sleepover and Take Your Child to the Library Day! Let’s just say there will be the usual mischief with the stuffed creatures, and you do-nut want to miss the fun!
- In honor of American Heart month, a “Lunch and Learn” about reducing your sodium intake.
- More great activities for kids! We’ll have storytimes, a grab and go craft, a Zoom science activity, and Yoga bedtime stories, all with different themes … something for everyone!
- For teens: personalized book recommendations, book talks, and a grab & go activity kit.
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For teens and older: Need some calm and perspective in your life right now? Join our weekly guided Mindfulness sessions! Or perhaps you’re looking for stimulating conversation in a COVID-safe environment? Participate in an interesting discourse via Zoom during Community Conversations, where the important topic of International Humanitarian Law will be discussed.
- We’ll continue important conversations in separate programs about dementia and sexual violence.
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More virtual programs for adults: a knitting and crocheting group, a Women & Money Roundtable, and Preparing for the Unexpected: A Financial Discussion.
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A Science in the News talk about Earth’s history with three scientists from Yale.
- Need tech help? Make an appointment via Zoom! Curious about Ebooks and audiobooks? Learn to how to use our app so that you can give them a try!
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Don’t forget about our great Zoom book clubs! This month we’ll introduce a new group that is not centered around one book entitled: Books over Coffee
Love our Library? Has it enriched your life? If you have fond memories of our building or if you have ideas about what your dream library would look like, send your story and be entered in a drawing to win a canvas bag, car magnet and a gift card from Byrd’s Books. See the website for details!
Please note: The Library will be closed for curbside service on Friday, February 12, for Lincoln’s Birthday, and Monday, February 15 for Washington’s Birthday.
We hope to see you soon!
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Click here to see the Brookfield Public Schools February updates that include the 2021 – 2022 Education Budget, New School Update, the new school name is announced, Back to In Person Learning, and the school’s COVID-19 information.
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Our Winter 2021 Program Guide is available online and registration is underway.
New programs and events this winter include:
Sky-Orienteering at Happy Landings
Wildlife in Winter: Walk at William’s Park
Winter Wanderland Snowflake Hunt
Brookfield’s Cardboard Classic
Snow Day ‘Grab & Go’ Kits
and so much more!
Due to the fluid nature of programs at this time, we will not print and mail out copies of the guide this winter. Information will continue to be updated on our website and Facebook page and is also available by calling the Parks & Recreation Office at 203-775-7310.
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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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