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The latest from around Brookfield.
Frosty Sunday, Then a Warm Run Into Election Day
Frost gives way to sunshine Sunday, and the warmest days of the week land right on Election Day.
The Brookfield Brief: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Sunday is the last day of early voting, the clocks fall back tonight, and a sunny, mild stretch carries Brookfield into Election Day.
I-84 Waterbury Ramp Closure Coming Wednesday and Thursday
The Exit 21 on-ramp to I-84 eastbound in Waterbury closes November 4 and 5, with westbound left-lane closures alongside it.
Early Voting by the Numbers: October 29
Nearly 400,000 Connecticut voters had cast ballots through all methods by October 29, with early voting accounting for the large majority.
Frosty Halloween, Sunny Days Into Election Week
Halloween starts with frost and turns sunny, and the clear, mild stretch holds right through Election Day.
Daily Digest: Friday, October 30, 2026
Early voting's final weekend, a sunny but frosty Halloween, Monday's packed Town Hall calendar, and Santa's new route — here's Brookfield today.
Clocks Fall Back Sunday: An Extra Hour, and Earlier Sunsets
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 1 — set clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night.
New Milford Adds Cameras to Catch Drivers Who Pass Stopped School Buses
New Milford is launching a school bus stop-arm camera program that photographs vehicles passing buses with their lights flashing — a warning for Brookfield drivers who travel through town.
Route 7 Road Work in New Milford Starts Monday
Connecticut transportation officials will make roadway repairs on Route 7 in New Milford starting Monday, November 2 — a heads-up for Brookfield drivers who use the corridor.
Early Voting's Final Weekend: Stickers Before Snickers
Early voting in Brookfield runs Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Town Hall — and then the window closes until Election Day.
Early Voting by the Numbers: October 28
More than 349,000 Connecticut voters had cast ballots through all methods by October 28, with early voting accounting for 305,032 of them.
Sunny Friday, Frosty Halloween Weekend
A sunny 68-degree Friday gives way to a frosty Halloween weekend, with lows near freezing Saturday night.