On November 11, we honor and thank all Veterans for their service and sacrifices for our country.
On November 25, we wish all residents a Happy Thanksgiving!
Our Town relies on residents to staff boards and commissions that manage various aspects of local government. The Brookfield Housing Authority, Historic District Commission, Inland-Wetlands Commission, as well as a few others, are looking for volunteers to serve. If you're interested in finding out more about the activities and duties of a particular board, commission or committee, please call or email the First Selectman’s office at 203-775-7301 or email firstselectman@brookfieldct.gov.
Vaccine Booster Clinics Announced
The Brookfield Health Department Vaccine Booster Clinics Offering Moderna and J & J Booster doses will be every Tuesday (10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) and Thursday (3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) except holidays and election day through November, at Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road, in Room 129. Additional information is on the town website.
ARPA Funds Survey
Please take the survey on the town website to provide input on the Town's approach to using ARPA funds.
The Town will receive $5M ($5,023,169.20) via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) over the next four years to help our community recover from COVID-19. The Brookfield Board of Selectmen has appointed an Ad Hoc Committee of town citizens to make recommendations for how best to use these funds. The Committee invites residents, businesses and community organizations to provide input on community needs that have developed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Your thoughts and suggestions in this survey will help determine the Town's approach to using ARPA funds prudently and with maximum benefit to Brookfield.
Steve Dunn
First Selectman
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Tax Collector
Water Line Assessment Bills 2021
Reminder: The last day to a make payment on the Water Line Assessment is
November 1, 2021. Payment must be received or postmarked by November 1, 2021, to avoid an interest penalty. You can make a payment through our website.
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Town Clerk
Municipal Election
Please remember to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2. Polling hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church Parish Hall for District 1 and Brookfield High School for District 2. Absentee ballots are available from the Town Clerk’s office through November 1 with an application. All absentee ballots must be received by the close of polls on November 2. The Town Clerk’s office will be open until 8 p.m. on November 2 to issue emergency ballots for residents who apply for an absentee ballot because of an unforeseen illness or physical disability occurring within six days before the close of the polls or because they are patients in a hospital within that six-day period. See Sample Ballot here.
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32nd Annual Festival of Crafts
Sponsored by the Brookfield
Historical Society
Saturday, November 6, from
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
at Whisconier Middle School
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Coffee with the Community
Saturday, November 27, from
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
At Dunkin Donuts located at 756 Federal
Road (new location).
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.
Town Offices will be closed on:
Thursday, November 11 for Veterans Day
and Thursday, November 25 & 26 for Thanksgiving.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting
Monday, November 1, at 7:00 p.m.,
Meeting Room 133
Meeting information can be found on the agenda on the town website.
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American Legion Family
Wants YOU!
Hot Dog Meet & Greet
Saturday, November 6, from
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Newtown Senior Center at 8 Simpson Road
Come speak to Veteran Caseworkers from Congresswoman Jahana Hayes’ office about benefits.
Further details on the town website.
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Holiday Tree Lighting
At Brookfield Town Center
Saturday, November 27 at 4:45 p.m.
Further details on the town website.
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HEARTSafe Community
The CT Department of Public Health and the American Heart Association has recognized the Brookfield community for having met the renewal requirements of a designated HEARTSafe community. This three year re-designation recognizes the town's continued commitment to provide improved cardiac response and care to its residents using the “Chain of Survival” of early 9-1-1 access, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation and advanced care, and commending the town on its efforts to continue to save lives and improve the health of the community.
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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 completed your personal property form, please drop it off or mail it in (must be date stamped) on or before 11/1/2021. If you closed your business, please fill out the bottom section of page one of the personal property form and send that in with proof of your business closing.
For the latest revaluation information,
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Farmers Market
The Farmers Market has come to a close. Thank you to all the attendees, vendors, and Farmers Market Committee for another successful season. Keep an eye out for the 2022 season start date in June.
Health Department
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes mellitus and Prediabetes continue to put more and more Americans at risk for other disease such as HEART and KIDNEY DISEASE, VISION PROBLEMS, HARDENING OF THE ARTERIES (Arteriosclerosis) and STROKE. Black males and overweight women are particularly at risk. Yet, even the most fit may be susceptible to developing Diabetes. There is much you can do to prevent this disease from shortening your life span and from developing significant complications from this common disorder. Many people are not even aware of the fact that they have the disease or may be prone to it.
For more information on Diabetes, Diabetes prevention and Pre-diabetes on a National level, please refer to the website. You can assess your own risk for Diabetes at the American Diabetes Association’s webpage.
For information on local programs to prevent Diabetes and Prediabetes, visit the Greenknoll YMCA’s website.
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Car Seat Program – Did you know that 3 of 4 child car seats are installed improperly?
We have car seat clinics on the first and third Saturdays from 8 a.m. to Noon. The installation is free, but we do request you make an appointment. Please refer to the website.
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As the days become shorter and colder, the Department of
Public Works is checking its salt supply and preparing its equipment for the upcoming snow season.
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Click here for details of all the wonderful programs the Brookfield Library has to offer during November.
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Our Fall 2021 Program Guide is available online and registration is underway. 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.
Upcoming events include:
Williams Park Scavenger Hunt (11/13 – 11/14)
Thanksgiving Craft Workshop Ages 3-Grade 4 (11/20)
Open Volleyball for Adults – Wednesday Nights starting 11/3
Open Basketball for Adults – Monday Nights starting 11/1
US Sports Groups Pre-School Sports Classes starting 11/14
Magic Workshops after School at Center (11/19) and Huckleberry (11/9)
Youth Basketball Leagues for Grades 1-12 starting December 2021/January 2022
and much more!
Explore all of our Fall 2021 programs and events here.
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Click here to view the Brookfield Public Schools November update on the two regular Board Meetings held in October and the 2022-2023 Budget Assumptions as the first step in the budget process. A PowerPoint presentation regarding Candlewood Lake School will be provided after the November 3 Board of Education meeting and can be found on the same link above.
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RENEWAL - MOSAIC MURAL
With the support of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts, which also receives support from the federal ARPA, Joanne Hunter of The Art Spot has been awarded a state grant to complete a mosaic mural with the Brookfield Senior Center. The mural concept is being developed, and the art work will begin fabrication in November. 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 you every time you enter the Center?
Over the last year and a half, we’ve had to cancel many things and miss so much time with friends and family. This project is all about gathering safely to celebrate all we do have and our hope for the future - it is entitled “Renewal.”
Participants will work in small groups and follow all masking and social distancing protocols. Brookfield residents may sign up to work on this mural by calling the Senior Center at 203-775-5308 and registering on the phone.
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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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