I want to thank all of our residents for giving me the honor and privilege of serving as your First Selectman for the past six years. All of us at Town Hall wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!
Steve Dunn
First Selectman
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Ring in the Holiday Season with the Brookfield Girl Scouts
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on
Saturday, December 4, at 5 p.m., outside at Brookfield Town Hall
Police Department 7th
Annual Toy Drive
December 11 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. located at 84 Federal Rd
Look for the huge banner in the sky!
Last year 10,000 toys were donated to the Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
See the Flyer at the bottom of Spotlight for further details.
Town Offices will be closed on:
Friday, December 24 for Christmas
Friday, December 31 for New Year’s Eve and in recognition of New Year's day.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
Monday, December 6, at 7 p.m.,
Meeting Room 133
The meeting agenda will be posted on the town website t he Friday afternoon
prior to the meeting.
Marine Toys for Tots Campaign
A receptacle is placed in the front entrance of the Town Hall for new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to less fortunate children for the Holidays. The deadline for drop off of gifts is 12/15. Any questions, contact Robin Montgomery by email.
Board of Selectmen
Coffee with the Community
Saturday, December 18, from
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
At Jesters Coffee located at
331 Federal Road.
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Health Department
Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, it was announced that a new Covid-19 variant called Omicron, (Greek for the letter “O") - similar to the recent Delta variant, was discovered in South Africa. Despite a travel ban, we expect that this variant, which-like its Delta cousin- is also more contagious, will soon be in the U.S. It appears that it will be responsive to the current vaccines. Thus, it becomes ever important that residents become fully vaccinated and those who require booster doses, receive them as promptly as possible. For further information on vaccines and who should receive them, please refer to the CDC’s website.
The Brookfield Health Department offers primary and booster vaccines (Moderna and J&J), every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Lower Federal Road Project – Safety Improvements
Construction started on Route 202 (Federal Road) at 322 Federal Road, where the Ramen House restaurant was once located. The contractor is relocating an underground gas line operated by Eversource. Update #1 and future
updates can be found on the town website.
The plan of the finished roadway can be viewed here.
SBA Disaster Assistance Loans for remnants of Hurricane Ida – Presidential Disaster Declaration
The U.S. Small Business Administration offers disaster assistance to individuals and Business Owners affected by remnants of Hurricane Ida. The SBA encourages everyone in declared counties who sustained physical damages and/or loss of revenue because of Hurricane Ida to register with FEMA first then submit an SBA application as soon as possible. The News Release and Fact Sheet for program details and deadlines are on the town website.
Tax Collector
Supplemental Motor Vehicle Tax Bills will be mailed towards the end of December. Second installment real estate, personal property (bills were mailed in June) and motor vehicle supplemental bills are due January 1, 2022. The last day to pay is February 1, 2022. We will only be accepting cash up to $500. You may make payment by check or through our payment portal. Please see the town website for additional information.
Call 203-775-7304 or email the office if you have any questions.
Town Clerk
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Board and Commission Vacancies
As noted in November Spotlight, our town relies on residents to staff boards and commissions that manage various aspects of local government. The following two commissions and others are in need of volunteers:
· The Brookfield Housing Authority operates under the guidance of the CT Housing Finance Authority (CHFA). Brooks Quarry is operated by a management company under the supervision of the Housing Authority. Brooks Quarry is an affordable elderly independent living complex of thirty-five housing units located on Brooks Quarry Road near the Town Business Center. The Authority meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. Please contact the First Selectman’s office at 203-775-7301 for additional information.
Inland Wetlands Commission
(IWC) reviews development affecting designated wetland areas, streams and watercourses. They meet the first and third Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. There is a full time staff member and administrative assistant at Town Hall responsible for the day-to-day administration of the regulations and available to the public during business hours. Please contact the Land Use office at 203-775-7316 for additional information.
Assessor
If you no longer have your vehicle, please email our office the plate receipt and proof of what happened to the vehicle to assessor@brookfieldct.gov.
If you closed your business in town, instructions and forms are on the town website.
The latest property revaluation information is on the town website.
The Friends of the Arts of Brookfield, Inc.
The FOA is pleased to announce the installation of three granite benches at the site of “Pathways”, the three-horse sculpture by Connecticut artist Peter Busby. The FOA thanks sponsors of the benches: Linda McCaffrey; Brookfield Animal Hospital; Mary Daniel, Amanda Rubright, and the members of the FOA. The benches have been purchased from Svenson’s in Newtown, CT, who source the granite from quarries in New Hampshire. We invite the community to have a seat and enjoy the sculptures!
Public Works
The last Saturday to drop off brush at our Residential Refuse Center is December 11. The Center will be open on January 8 and 15 for Christmas tree disposal only. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Heating Assistance Awareness Month
Eversource offers a variety of programs to help with your energy bill including flexible payment plans and energy efficiency tools. Additional information is on the town website.
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Click here for details of all the wonderful programs the Brookfield Library has to offer during December that are sure to get you in the spirit of the season!
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Water Pollution Control Authority |
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Notice to Sewer Users: The semi-annual sewer use bill is due and payable on December 1, 2021. To avoid delinquent interest charges, payment must be received or postmarked no later than January 3, 2022. If you do not receive your bill, please call the WPCA office at 203-775-7319. Visit our website to pay online by credit card or e-check. The e-check fee has been waived, but a convenience charge of 2.95% will apply to payments made by credit card. Payments may be sent by mail or dropped off in person Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or through the mail slot in the front door 24/7 at the Brookfield WPCA office, 53A Commerce Rd., Unit 1. Cash payments are only accepted in person.
Reminder: “flushable” wipes ARE NOT flushable and must be disposed of 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.
Please check out the goings on of the Brookfield WPCA at www.brookfieldwpca.org.
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Our Fall 2021 Program Guide is available online and includes programs and events through December 2021. Information is updated on our website and Facebook page and is also available by calling the Parks & Recreation Office at 203-775-7310.
Upcoming programs and events include:
And don’t forget about the Annual Town Hall Tree Lighting Sponsored by the Brookfield Girl Scouts on Saturday, December 4. Festivities begin at 5:00pm sharp.
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Stop by Town Hall to see our new art exhibit by featured artist, Bridgit O'Hara. Most of the pieces are for sale. Contact information to purchase artwork is hanging at the start of the exhibit.
Show Off Your Gingerbread Houses!
Does your family like to create Gingerbread House masterpieces every year? If so, please share your creations with us so we can post on the Arts Commission Facebook page for Brookfield residents to admire! Please send your photos to brookfieldartscommissionct@gmail.com.
Let's Light Up the Town!
Home for the Holidays Light Tour brought to you by the Arts Commission and Parks & Recreation (additional information can be found in the Parks & Recreation section).
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Join local artist Joanne Hunter and friends from the Brookfield Senior Center and community to fabricate the beautiful Renewal mosaic pictured below, which will greet everyone as they enter the Center. This will be a joyful collaboration among staff, seniors, friends and families throughout the holiday season. What better gift could we give ourselves than to jointly create something beautiful to greet us every time we enter the Senior Center?
Participants will work in small groups. You don’t need any special skills or creative talent as Joanne will walk you through every step. We hope that everyone participates in at least one session and joins us for this exciting project. Please register HERE or call the Brookfield Senior Center at 203-775-5308. You can also sign up a friend or family member to join you.
The funds are made possible with the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the federal ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act).
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Click here to view the Brookfield Public Schools December update. Dr. Barile presented a plan for the Transition/Opening of the new Candlewood Lake Elementary School; Melissa Labrosciano, Principal of Huckleberry Hill Elementary School, presents this month’s Student Spotlight; Dr. Maureen Ruby, Assistant Superintendent, presents several reports, including those recording most recent Class Size, English Learners-by-Grade, and one on Home Schooling. In alignment with the Department of Public Health’s updated quarantine guidance, the school has updated its Fall Opening Plan to provide relief to students and parents on quarantine procedures.
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Town Boards and Commissions
Visit our website regularly for updates and a 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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