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Brookfield schools ordered to fix how they track parent records requests
Which Brookfield star just led the Bobcats to a state title?
Also on today's calendar: Monticello's Two Worlds - The Roots of American Music and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Saturday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
Monday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brookfield 26-0560 (ct.gov) — A recent state investigation into a Brookfield Public Schools special education complaint found the district delayed responding to a parent’s records request by 11 school days, violating state regulations. While a meeting notice issue was cleared, the district must now create and submit a new tracking system to ensure student records are provided promptly going forward.
• The 2026 GametimeCT All-State Softball Team (thehour.com) — Brookfield softball shines on the 2026 GametimeCT All-State team, with pitcher Sydney Miller earning first-team honors after leading the Bobcats to a Class L championship. The statewide list also spotlights New Milford’s Cienna McNamara in a game played in Brookfield this April. It’s a proud moment for local high school sports, showcasing standout talent from right here in town.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Mama and baby bear in our yard —Tina Heidrich Read on Patch
Voters: Frustrated by inflation at gas pumps, supermarkets, real estate offices —Scott Benjamin Read on Patch
There is an emergency vehicle on McKinley St... There is an emergency vehicle on McKinley St reported at 7:43 AM. "Fire vehicle on scene" (Nextdoor )
ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Grade A) Salary Range $16.94 - $26.00/hr in Brookfield. Apply here.
Goodwill Industries of Western and Northern Connecticut posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Brookfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Fairfield
NFMS Gifted Students Turn Everyday Problems Into Innovative Solutions (thetowntribune.com)
Jaipore Xpress opens Brookfield location with Indian takeout and a larger dine-in area (ctpost.com)
Democratic Senate Candidate Challenges Opponent To Four Public Debates (patch.com)
CTDOT Automated Work Zone Speed Control Arriving In Newtown Next Week (newtownbee.com)
Newtown Allies Travel To Connecticut's Only African American History Museum (newtownbee.com)
Danbury
Danbury Woman Charged In 2018 Homicide Investigation (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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