As many of you know, Robert G. Silvaggi, former First Selectman of Brookfield from
2007 - 2009, passed away on August 20 in South Carolina where he resided. Our condolences go out to his wife, Rebecca, and their family.
There are vacancies on a number of boards and commissions including the Housing Authority, Inland-Wetlands, Planning and Zoning Commissions. Please contact my office at 203-775-7301 or email firstselectman@brookfieldct.gov if you are interested in serving our community as a volunteer on one of these boards or commission.
Steve Dunn
First Selectman
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
Monday, September 13, at 7 p.m. Virtual Meeting this month
Zoom details will be on the BOS Agenda on the town website.
Household Hazardous Waste
Drop-off Event
Saturday, September 11 from
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Brookfield High School,
45 Long Meadow Hill Road
See the town website for What to Bring and What NOT to Bring
(as well as other details).
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Coffee with the Community
Saturday, September 25, from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Chick-fil-A located at 156 Federal Road. We encourage you to stop by with any questions or concerns. This event is scheduled on the last Saturday of each month at different locations.
Brookfield Farmers Market
Open every Friday from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. until October 22 at 100 Pocono Road. Visit the Farmers Market Facebook page here.
MODERNA Third Dose Clinic
Town of Brookfield Residents
FOR IMMUNOCOMPROMISED ONLY
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED
Friday, September 10
from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Brookfield Senior Center at
100 Pocono Road
Additional information is on the town website.
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Assessor
If you are a veteran and never submitted a DD-214, please submit it to the Town Clerk by September 30 for exemptions on your taxes for next year. If you already submitted it, you do not need to again.
If you are totally disabled or blind and never submitted an application to the Assessor’s Office, please submit one by October 1. If you have submitted one, you do not need to 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 need to attach a copy of the bill of sale for the vehicle and for the retrofitting. All applications are on our website.
If you would like to appeal your car taxes, the Board of Assessment Appeals will meet on September 18 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. first come, first served basis in Room 133 in Town Hall. The application can be found in the Board of Assessment appeal tab in the Assessor’s department.
Health Department
The Brookfield Health Department has received innumerable questions about the safety of children in Schools. We have seen a considerable uptick in cases of Covid-19 here in Brookfield in recent weeks. The picture has changed dramatically over the past month. Fortunately, due to rising vaccination rates, we have had no deaths from the Delta variant. We encourage every eligible resident to get vaccinated, or if not possible, to get tested often. Please see the Science Brief from the CDC for excellent information on masking, vaccination and the disease itself.
Town Clerk
Absentee Ballots for the November 2, 2021 Municipal Election become available on October 1, 2021. Please visit the Town Clerk’s Elections page for applications for absentee ballots and to learn more.
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Click here to view the Brookfield Library’s great activities for all ages as they welcome the month of September.
Broadway in Brookfield - At the Brookfield Theater
Join The Brookfield Library Foundation on October 1, 2 or 3 for Broadway in Brookfield for the play "LOVE LETTERS".
See the attached flyer for additional information.
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The Town Beach remains open the weekend of September 4-5-6; 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day. The last day of our operating season is Labor Day, Monday, September 6. Brookfield residents who do not have season passes have the option of paying the daily guest fee at the gate ($10 per person) with no charge for residents under age 2 or over age 65. Please bring proof of residency (driver's license) with you to the gate.
Fall tennis lessons begin the week of September 15. More information available here.
We are finalizing details on our other fall programs and special events. Be sure to check our website and Facebook page throughout the month of September for updates.
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Click here to view the Brookfield Broadcast Fall Newsletter.
Click here to view the Brookfield Public Schools 21 -22 Opening Plan.
Click here for the Enrollment Update and Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Ruby’s update to the Board on two key items at the August meeting.
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CEAP
Applications for the CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will begin on September 15. If your income is no more than $37,645 (individuals) and $49,228 (couples), you may be eligible for assistance with your heating bills. In order to apply, you must show current income information, including the last four weeks of pay-stubs if you are employed. Please contact Brookfield Social Services at 203-775-7312 for more information.
VA Services
If you are a U.S. veteran, navigating the complex VA system has just become as simple as a phone call. By calling 800-My VA 411 (800-698-2411), you can speak to a live person who can lead you to the services you are looking for, including, but not limited to health care, pensions, home care, education, etc.
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Live Well with Chronic Conditions Telephone Workshop: Join us for this FREE 6-week workshop starting Monday, October 18. Learn to manage your ongoing health conditions. You can do this from the comfort of your own home. All you need is a phone to join the one-hour group conference call with the Senior Center facilitator. Call Brookfield Senior Center at 203-775-5308 for more information.
Tuesday, September 14 at 1 p.m.
Presenting Ollie and Stress Relief
Georjean Lubus, Director of the Christian Counseling Center of Danbury, will present with PAWS and Breathe! During the hour, Ms. Lubus will introduce us to stress relief and is bringing Ollie to the Center to assist her. Call Brookfield Senior Center at 203-775-5308 for more information.
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Grasso Companies has been approved as the lowest cost, qualified bidder and was awarded the construction contract for Streetscape Phase 3. Construction is planned for the spring of 2022. We chose to delay the start of construction until next spring because we did not want to have a partially completed roadway through the winter months. |
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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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