Next Door in New Milford: Same-Day Registration Runs at Town Hall Today
New Milford voters go to the polls from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, and residents who still need to register can do so at Town Hall's lower level, not at their neighborhood polling place.
Leaf Season: Yard Refuse Drop-Off Runs Saturdays Through December 5
Brookfield's yard refuse center on Pocono Road takes yard waste on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through December 5, with a free permit from the Public Works office.
Disaster Loans for September Flooding: Applications Due December 1
Homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits affected by the September 13 storms and flash flooding have until Tuesday, December 1, to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans.
I-84 This Week: Mowing Crews, Then a Waterbury Ramp Closure
A forestry mowing operation is under way on I-84 from Plainville to Waterbury, and the Exit 21 eastbound on-ramp in Waterbury closes Wednesday and Thursday.
Early Voting by the Numbers: 505,973 Connecticut Ballots Already In
The final early-voting totals show 455,169 early votes and 50,804 returned absentee ballots statewide before Election Day, with 20,854 absentee ballots still outstanding.
Election Day Today: Polls Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, absentee ballots must reach the Town Clerk by 8 p.m., and in-person absentee applications are open until 10 a.m.
Election Day Sun, Then Showers by Thursday
Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies and 69 degrees for Election Day, Wednesday turns sunny and warmer, and rain arrives Thursday into Friday.
The Brookfield Brief: Monday, November 2, 2026
Election eve in Brookfield: absentee deadlines land today and tomorrow, the Selectmen meet tonight, the Bobcats host Immaculate at 5 p.m., and the week warms up before Thursday's rain.
Library Heating and Cooling Bids Due November 12
The town is seeking sealed bids to replace two air handling units and related heating and cooling equipment at the Brookfield Library, with bids due at 11 a.m. on November 12.
Weston Wins a Second Straight Conference Title, 4-0 Over New Milford
Weston High School beat New Milford High School 4-0 on Sunday at Western Connecticut State University to repeat as Southwest Conference boys soccer champions, days before Weston visits Brookfield.
At the Library, November 5 to 8: Teen Makers, Two Book Groups, a Film, and a Classic Musical
The Brookfield Library's second half of the week brings Teen Makers and two evening book discussions on Thursday, a Friday film, and a Sunday movie matinee.
Candlewood Lake's Deep Drawdown Season Is Open: Docks Out Before the Ice
FirstLight will begin this winter's deep drawdown of Candlewood Lake after November 1, targeting 418 feet, so shoreline owners should get docks, lifts, and structures out of the water.