Town Government
Boards, budgets, and votes — what was decided, and what it means.
Clear the Garage Before November 7: Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Returns
The household hazardous waste drop-off runs Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brookfield High School, for Housatonic region residents.
Monday, November 2: Waterline Bills Due, Energy Help Begins, and Selectmen Meet
Three items land on Monday, November 2: waterline assessment bills are due at the Tax Collector's office, state energy-assistance fuel deliveries begin, and the Board of Selectmen holds its regular meeting.
This Week at Town Hall: Wetlands, Police, Parks, and the Library Board
Eight boards and committees meet at Town Hall and around town this week, from the Arts Commission on Monday to the Library Board of Trustees on Wednesday.
A Full Week at Town Hall: Arts, Wetlands, Police, and Parks
The week ahead brings a full slate of Brookfield boards and commissions to Town Hall, from the Arts Commission on Monday to the Library Board on Wednesday.
Your New Property Assessment Arrives in November — Here's What to Know
Brookfield's town-wide revaluation wraps up this fall, with new assessment notices headed to mailboxes in November and a chance to question your number before it becomes final.
Clear out the garage: hazardous waste drop-off at the high school Nov. 7
Brookfield will host a household hazardous waste drop-off on Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brookfield High School — a rare chance to clear out paints, chemicals, and old fuels the right way.
Ten Meetings, Eight Days: Your Guide to the Week at Town Hall
From the school board tonight to the sewer authority next Wednesday — ten public meetings in eight days, all open to residents.
Brookfield's First Revaluation in Five Years Is Happening Right Now
The town is revaluing every property for the October 1, 2026 Grand List — the first revaluation since 2021. Here's what that means for your tax bill, and when you'll see it.
Waterline Assessment Bills Due November 2
Waterline assessment bills have been mailed, and the last day to pay is Monday, November 2 — with a few payment rules to know before you go.
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.
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.
This week at Town Hall: early voting all week, plus boards and commissions
Early voting runs daily at Town Hall through Sunday, and the Planning & Zoning Commission returns Thursday — here is what is on Brookfield's municipal calendar this week.