All of us at Town Hall wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!
Due to the rise in COVID-19 infection rates, Town Hall offices will be 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. Please see the department phone listing on the town
website for department phone numbers.
We have been updating you regularly in a number of ways. Please see my Update #37
on COVID-19.
CDC Information – This Holiday Season Do What’s Best for you and your Loved Ones – click here.
Steve Dunn
First Selectman
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Health Department
The town has seen a dramatic uptick in Covid-19 positive cases in the last few weeks. The Health Department is seeking everyone’s cooperation in reducing our infection rate. If we do not, there may be forthcoming extensive business closures throughout the state by Governor Lamont, by Executive Order. Under a declared emergency, such executive orders have the force of law.
Each business was required to register with and sign a self-certification agreement through the State Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), if it chose to remain open during the pandemic. The agreement bound a business to legally obey the Sector Rules issued by the DECD, and more importantly, required businesses and individuals to be bound by the Governor’s Executive Orders, or face significant fines and penalties, up to and including business closure.
Executive Order #7NNN requires that ALL individuals wear a face covering in public, unless exempted for medical reasons. In the latter case, an exempted individual must carry evidence of such exemption from a licensed healthcare provider, on his/her person at all times while in public.
The Health Department stresses the serious nature of the pandemic and its devastating effect, particularly on our most vulnerable populations. And we seek your complete cooperation with enforcement of sector rules and executive orders in the interest of keeping all of Brookfield residents safe from exposure during this most difficult time.
The Health Department is seeking licensed active and retired nurses, other healthcare providers and EMTs qualified to give injections who would be willing to volunteer their services in providing vaccinations against Covid-19 to our Critical Work force and to those at high risk for contracting the disease. Vaccinations could start as early as late December and extend into the spring. Please call the department at (203) 775-7315, if you are willing to offer your services.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation and have a safe Holiday season.
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Remember to mark your calendar and bring a toy or gift card to the
Brookfield Police Department’s
6th Annual Stuff-A-Cruiser Toy Drive to be held on December 12
between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
84 Federal Road – parking lot next to Five Guys/Kohl’s
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NOTICE TO WPCA SEWER USERS OF BROOKFIELD
SEWER USE BILL NOTICE
Semi-annual use bills are mailed December 1 and are delinquent after January 4. The WPCA office remains closed to visitors. All customers are encouraged to sign up for auto-pay for safety and to ensure payment is never missed. There is no convenience fee for bills paid by check. Register at Invoice Cloud from the WPCA website at
If your business situation has changed, such as the number of employees or seating capacity, it is your responsibility to notify the WPCA. Have a great holiday season.
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Assessor
The 2021 real estate revaluation has begun. Inspectors will be measuring and taking exterior photos of homes and outbuildings, but will not be entering homes. The two inspectors will be wearing yellow vests and ID tags, and their vehicles will have signs. This process could take several weeks to complete. Please refer to the link here which details the roads that are being inspected.
If you have recently disposed of a vehicle or have received a bill for a vehicle that you no longer own, please supply us with acceptable forms of proof, which can be accessed through this link here You can email us Assessor@brookfieldct.gov or fax us at (203-740-3871) or drop off in an envelope in the black drop off box in front of Town Hall.
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Public Works
The last Saturday for brush and leaf drop off at our Residential Brush yard will be Saturday, December 5. The yard will be open on January 9 and 16, 2021 for Christmas Tree disposal only.
The yard is located behind the Firehouse on Pocono Road. The hours are from
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Tax Collector
Supplemental Motor Vehicle Tax Bills will be mailed at the end of December. Second installment real estate, personal property (bills were mailed in June) and motor vehicle supplemental bills are due January 1, 2021. The last day to pay is February 1, 2021. We will NOT be accepting cash for this collection. You may make payment by check or through our payment portal. Please see our website page for additional information.
Please note all older bills from the 2016 and 2017 Grand List will be forwarded to Tax Serv for collection on January 1, 2021. To avoid additional fees please pay them in December.
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The Fairfield County Yellow Pages Directory will be delivered to residents. Residents have until 12/20/20 to opt-out of the upcoming directory. Please see additional
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Let's light up the Town!
For additional info and to register please see the town website.
Home for the Holidays is a festive and safe way for our community to celebrate the holiday season.
Join the fun by decorating your home with an outdoor light display for others to enjoy from the comfort of their cars.
Brought to you by the Arts Commission and Parks & Recreation.
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Ultimate Holiday Showcase –
Support Brookfield’s local businesses!
Vote for the 5 BEST decorated store fronts! All locally-owned retail businesses & restaurants in Brookfield are eligible. Prizes awarded and winners will be announced. See the town website for additional info and how to vote!
Sponsored by the Town, Chamber of Commerce, EDC, Arts Commission & Town Center Business Association.
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The Town’s Advisory Committee for the I-84 Project is planning changes to reduce congestion between exits 3 to 8. Residents interested in learning more can do so on the I-84 Interactive Project Map here. On the right side of the home page there are several links to social media outlets – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Residents can sign up there to receive news and information and as project progresses. In addition, there are several other navigational features discussing the project, videos, newsletters and documents. Residents can also go here and sign up to provide comment and receive project information via their email. A fall newsletter will be posted in a couple weeks.
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Although our building is now closed to the public, we continue to offer curbside service for materials and many wonderful virtual programs!
There is a lot going on at the Library!
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Weather permitting, Miss Debbie and Miss Meg’s Outdoor Storytimes at Miss Mary Way will continue on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
- For kids, we’ll also have a grab and go ornament craft and a Zoom science activity.
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During winter break, join us for “Seasons Change: Where Do the Animals Go?”, a virtual reptile program, as well as a New Year’s Eve Party Hat craft.
- For adults, there’s a knitting and crocheting group, a virtual program on the transportation crisis in Connecticut, post-Covid, and a Community Spotlight on the services offered by the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury.
- Additionally, on December 17, attend another Virtual Open Mic Night, hosted by our town’s Poet Laureate, Atom Rush. All creative performers of music, dance, acting and art are invited to perform attend.
- Don’t forget about our great book club that have been a huge success, also via Zoom.
- Many things for teens to do, too: personalized book recommendations, book talks, Grab & Go Activity Kits, a Baby Yoda bookmark craft, a story chat and mindfulness programs.
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For all of the above programs, check our calendar or registration and details.
Please note: The library will be closed on Friday, December 25 and Saturday, December 26 for the Christmas Holiday. Additionally, we will be closed on Friday, January 1 for New Year’s Day.
We hope to see you soon!
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December 2020 features several special events including:
Letters to Santa
Holiday “Grab & Go” Craft Kits
Kids Holiday DIY Gift Kits
Virtual Jukebox BINGO
We hope that you’ll join us for one or more. Full details available on our website.
The Annual Tree Lighting at Town Hall, sponsored by the Brookfield Girl Scouts, is “drive in” style this year and scheduled for Saturday, December 5 at 5 p.m. Full details on website.
The Brookfield Lions Club is sponsoring the 34th Annual Run for Sight 4-Miler, the first event in the Four Seasons Challenge Series. More details here.
Stayed tuned for our Winter 2021 programs. Be sure to visit our website and Facebook page for updated information.
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Click here to see the Brookfield Public Schools December updates that includes the New School Project; BOE Statement Regarding Equity; Celebration of Digital Learning; Our Most Vulnerable Students Excelling; World Kindness Day; Veteran’s Day and Technology.
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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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