I hope this finds each of you enjoying summer. We went from beautiful fair weather (with no rain) to extreme heat. Please remember Brookfield offers cooling stations during normal business hours at the Brookfield Library, Brookfield Senior Center and Greenknoll YMCA.
First and most importantly, if you're not already signed up for our Everbridge service or you need to update your contact information, instructions to sign up are on their webpage. Everbridge is our local emergency notification system used to communicate via messages sent to all standard voice and text communication devices, including landline and mobile phones and email. The Everbridge system will be used to notify residents about imminent threats to health and safety. Public safety officials may send alerts about life threatening emergencies. This is important, so please sign up!
Eversource shared a few Summer tips with municipalities across Connecticut. Please see these tips on the town website and actions customers can take now to beat the heat this Summer.
There's a flurry of activity across town with Parks & Rec programs, camps, and events at the Brookfield Lions Club, Police and Fire Department, Booster Club, Library and Senior Center – to name just a few. Please be sure to check each group’s respective social media sites for more information.
With the new fiscal year just beginning, there's been a lot of work across town hall. Brookfield Board of Selectmen passed a loitering ordinance, the marijuana moratorium for one year and the affordable housing moratorium for four years. The Charter Revision Commission was established and began their work (they meet every five years). The Streetscape projects and Still River Greenway study are underway. The town applied for a STEAP grant to address the public health and safety issue of failing septic systems which seep into the Still River at the Craft Center area. We're awaiting word on funding in support of our Town Wide Communication System overhaul from Senator Murphy’s office and our new Candlewood Lake Elementary school is on time and looking wonderful!
While we're sad that Doctor Raymond Sullivan announced his retirement and leaving as our Public Health Director, we're excited to welcome Ryan Soto to the team as our Behavioral Services Liaison.
Yours in Service,
Tara Carr
First Selectman
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2022 Charter Revision Commission
The CRC will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, August 1 at 6:00 p.m., in Meeting Room 133. The purpose of this meeting is to receive public comment concerning possible revisions of the Town Charter. All Town residents are invited to attend and offer their comments.
Board of Selectmen Meeting
Monday, August 1, at 7:00 p.m., Room 133
The meeting agenda will be posted on the town website the Friday afternoon prior to the meeting, and will be live-streamed and recorded for viewing.
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Coffee with the Community
Saturday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., at Dunkin Donuts located at 782 Federal Road. We encourage you to stop by with any questions or concerns.
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Police Department 2nd Annual National Night Out Event – All Ages Welcome
Tuesday, August 2 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Brookfield Town Hall. There will be activities, demonstrations, live music, food and raffles! See the flyer of events on the Police Department Facebook page. All proceeds to benefit the Special Olympics.
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The Brookfield Farmers Market
is open through October 21 behind Brookfield Town Hall. Join us every Friday from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Brookfield Town Hall Campus for local produce, meat, dairy, ice cream, eggs, specialty oil & vinegars, jams, baked goods, chocolate, and local crafts!
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Assessor
If you're a veteran and have a DD-214 that you've never submitted, please submit it to the Town Clerk by 9/30/22 for exemptions on your taxes for next year. If you've already submitted a DD-214, you do not need to do so again. If your income level is below $58,900 (married) or $52,700 (unmarried) you may qualify for an extra Veteran’s discount. Please see our website or contact our office for applications or more information.
If you are totally disabled or blind and have never submitted an application to the Assessor’s Office, please submit one by 10/1/22. If you have submitted one in the past, you do not need to do so again.
If you have a retrofitted vehicle (maximum of 2), every year on or before October 1 you must complete a new application. If this is the first year you own the vehicle, you will need to attach a copy of the bill of sale for the car and the retrofitting. All applications are on our website.
If you'd like to appeal your car taxes, the Board of Assessment Appeals will meet on September 17, from 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and Tuesday, September 20, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Please click here to view and print an application. You want to make sure you bring all the necessary documents to the hearing. No appointment is required.
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Brookfield Arts Commission
Brookfield creates KINDNESS ROCKS! The Arts Commission is offering rock painting. Each family member will receive a rock and painting supplies to paint and hide for someone else to find or give to someone to brighten their day. Please place your orders by August 8. Visit the town website for further details on the flyer.
Public Works
Recently our Department of Public Works mechanics purchased an air conditioner recharge machine just in time for the hot weather. They will now be able to service the town fleet's air conditioners without using an outside service. This will save the town thousands of dollars over the coming years.
Tax Collector
The last day to pay taxes is August 1, 2022. You may view your tax bill online. Please visit the Tax Collector’s page on the Town website for additional information.
Town Clerk
Registered Republicans and Democrats are eligible to vote in the August 9, 2022 Primary. Absentee Ballots are available in the Town Clerk’s office. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Verify your Polling location here.
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Amazon Fresh opening has been pushed back to February/March 2023. Supply chain issues associated with installing their novel technology are reasons for the delay. Amazon remains committed to the project, and is working to ensure its customers will have their best experience when the store does open. Managers and associates who have been hired to work at this location have been offered work at nearby Amazon locations and training centers.
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Senior Center and Social Services |
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Home Delivered Meals – Meals on Wheels
Seniors 60 years of age and older who are homebound qualify for home delivered meals with Meals on Wheels. Prepared and nourishing meals are delivered to your home. Western CT’s Area Agency on Aging provides two meals per day and meals can be obtained one to seven days per week. To apply, please call WCAAA at 800-994-9422.
Help for Homeowners!
A new CT homeowners’ assistance program has been created using monies from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). It’s called MyHomeCT, and is available to eligible CT residents who have mortgage delinquencies or defaults that occurred as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The CT Department of Housing is the responsible entity for the program and has designated the CT Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) to administer it on its behalf. Mortgage and non-mortgage grants are awarded to eligible homeowners as either one-time assistance, which brings the homeowner’s bills current, or as ongoing assistance to pay bills going forward (up to 12 months). Non-mortgage assistance includes, but is not limited to, non-mortgaged real estate taxes and insurance, condominium or HOA fees, water and sewer liens, HOA or condominium assessments. For more information and to apply, please go to https://www.chfa.org/myhomect/ or call the MyHomeCT call center at: 877-894-4111.
Danbury Lions Club Low Vision Support Group
Monday, August 22 at 1:00 p.m.
The Lion’s Club Low Vision Support Group works in conjunction with the Lion’s Club Low Vision Center at 235 Main Street, Danbury. This support group provides a place for seniors to come together for support, education, and social interactions. This group meets on the fourth Monday of each month, except for January and February.
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Visit the Town website for the Library’s events for the month of August. Please see the Library website for details regarding dates, times, and registration for all of our programs and more. Come spend the last few lazy, hazy days of Summer 2022 with us at the Brookfield Library.
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Visit the Town website for Parks & Recreation events for the month of August with links to the “Concerts in the Park” full schedule series, V.2 Concerts in the Park Teen Band Concert Series, CT Lighthouse Cruise, the Spring/Summer 2022 Program Guide, and Facebook page.
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Click here for Dr. John Barile’s August update for the Brookfield Public Schools. Dr. Barile covers three main points in his update from the July 20 Board of Education meeting:
- BHS Pillar Committee has worked for over 10 months to analyze the mental health concerns facing our students, particularly since COVID.
- The Board heard comments from several members of the community regarding school security, including the use of School Resource Officers and Armed School Security Officers.
- Mrs. Fernandes, BOE member, provided an update on the construction of Candlewood Lake Elementary School.
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Streetscape Phase 3 construction is 60% complete and for the next 4 weeks while granite curbing is being installed on the west side of Old Route 7 that section of roadway will be closed to through traffic. Drivers wanting to access the businesses on Old Route 7 can access them from Federal Road. Attached picture shows the closure at the south end at Laurel Hill Road. |
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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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