State Approves 175-Foot Cell Tower on Hidden Brook Drive
Connecticut's Siting Council has approved a 175-foot cell tower at 38 and 42A Hidden Brook Drive, with Verizon as the anchor tenant, ending a review that drew opposition from nearby condo owners.
New Milford Tells Residents to Stop Feeding Deer — and Brookfield Should Hear It Too
New Milford's Board of Health is reminding residents that feeding deer outdoors is illegal and dangerous — advice that applies just as much on Brookfield's side of the town line.
Sports Tonight: Girls Soccer Hosts Immaculate; Monday Results Still Pending
The Brookfield girls soccer team plays at home tonight against Immaculate, while Monday's field hockey and volleyball results against New Milford hadn't been posted as of Tuesday morning.
Sunny Tuesday, High Near 67 — Warm Stretch Before Friday's Chill
A calm, sunny stretch of weather settles over Brookfield this week, with highs in the 60s through Thursday and a cool Friday night ahead.
Monday, October 19: early voting opens, Bobcats roll, and a sunny week ahead
Your Monday briefing: in-person early voting starts today at Town Hall, Brookfield football routed Weston, the school board meets Wednesday, and sunshine is on the way.
Brookfield's mill rate is 29.97 — state data confirms the figure
Connecticut's official mill-rate database lists Brookfield at 29.97 mills for FY 2026-27 — independently confirming the figure from the Board of Finance's May minutes.
Brookfield home sales: 23 sold in September at an average of $792K — at full asking price
September's numbers show Brookfield single-family homes selling at 100% of asking price after about a month on the market — even as regional analysts say buyers are getting more selective.
At the library this week: a career coach bus, gravestones, and mah jongg
The mobile Career Coach bus pulls into the library parking lot Tuesday for resume help, and a cemetery archaeologist leads a gravestone workshop Wednesday — plus mah jongg tonight.
Bobcats roundup: football routs Weston 38-6, girls soccer wins at Pomperaug
Brookfield football rolled past Weston on Friday night, girls soccer earned a 1-0 win at Pomperaug — and today brings a pair of rivalry matchups with New Milford.
School board votes 7-0 to create a "rainy day" account for unspent education dollars
In a unanimous vote, the Board of Education created a non-lapsing account that lets unspent education funds carry over year to year, capped at 2% of the education budget.
School board meets Wednesday at its new home — vacancy decision may be on the table
The Board of Education meets Wednesday at 7 PM at Candlewood Lake Elementary, its new meeting location, and could take up the appointment to fill its vacant seat.
State grants public hearing on Iroquois compressor station expansion in Brookfield
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has agreed to hold a public hearing on Iroquois's proposed expansion of its Brookfield compressor station — but no date has been set yet.