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Community fundraiser puts protective vests on Brookfield's police dogs
A fundraiser organized by Blue Line Jars raised $8,000 for two custom-fitted protective vests for the Brookfield Police Department's canines.
Brookfield homes are moving fast: 19 days to pending
Zillow's latest snapshot for 06804 shows a seller's market, with homes typically going under contract in under three weeks.
Fog first, then a mostly sunny stretch
Patchy morning fog gives way to a mostly sunny weekend, with highs near 60 through Tuesday.
The Daily Brief — Friday, November 6, 2026
Rain today, a busy Saturday, and a mostly sunny weekend ahead in Brookfield.
Around the Region: Badges for the Brave, a New ShopRite, and a New Milford Bakehouse
Danbury police will serve dinner for veterans next week, a new ShopRite is open in Danbury, and a gothic-inspired bakehouse has soft-opened in New Milford.
Brookfield Police Answered 1,574 Calls in October
Brookfield police handled 1,574 calls for service in October, led by 345 motor vehicle stops and 200 medical assists.
Rain Friday, Then a Mostly Sunny Weekend
A wet Friday gives way to a mostly sunny weekend in Brookfield, with highs in the low 60s.
The Brookfield Current — Thursday, November 5, 2026
Rain moves in today and runs through Friday before a mostly sunny weekend; Stephen Harding lost his Senate seat in a Democratic wave; and the Festival of Crafts fills Whisconier Middle School on Saturday.
Tactical Vehicles at the Former Center Elementary School Were Part of a Training Day
Police vehicles from outside agencies seen at the former Center Elementary School on Wednesday belonged to a Regional Tactical Team training day, not an emergency, Brookfield police said.
Around the Region: Newtown Flips Two Seats, 7 Brew Eyes New Milford, Danbury Fire Victim Identified
Democrats flipped a state Senate and a state House seat in Newtown, a drive-thru coffee chain is planning a New Milford location, and Danbury officials identified the man killed in Sunday's apartment fire.
Harding Loses Senate Seat as Democrats Take 33–3 Majority
Stephen Harding of Brookfield, the Senate minority leader, lost the 30th District seat to Aaron Zimmer, while Eric Berthel held the 32nd — part of a Democratic wave that left Republicans with three Senate seats statewide.
Rain Moves In Thursday, Then a Mostly Sunny Weekend
A wet stretch arrives Thursday and runs through Friday, with a quarter to a half inch of rain expected, before the weekend clears to mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 60s.