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Also, don’t miss Summer Reading Kick Off: "Digging It" with Science Heroes! on the Brookfield Patch calendar

Sunday June 21st Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Got a surprise package in Brookfield? Here’s why not to plug it in
  • See what Brookfield homes just sold for this month

Also on today's calendar: Summer Reading Kick Off: "Digging It" with Science Heroes! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a cow with no legs? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 72, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Mystery Package Shows Up At The Door. Police Say The Device Inside Could Be The Trap (wealthofgeeks.com) — Brookfield police are urgently warning residents about mystery packages containing USB drives, chargers, or other small electronics that could install malware and steal personal or financial data if plugged in. Officers say these “brushing” scams may also include dangerous QR codes that lead to phishing sites, and they urge residents to leave any unknown device or code unused, verify orders through trusted accounts, and report suspicious activity to retailers and the FTC.    

• CT real estate sales: What to know, town by town, house by house (courant.com) — If you live in Brookfield, you can see exactly what homes in your town just sold for, including addresses like Eden Court, Tower Road, and Brookfield Meadows with prices ranging from about $53,000 to $535,000. This statewide real estate roundup lists hundreds of recent June 2026 property transfers, but the Brookfield section offers a clear snapshot of your local housing market’s current activity and values.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - CSA/Carts Clerk (Grade A) Salary Range $16.94 - $18.50/hr in Brookfield. Apply here.
  • Connecticut REAP posted a job opening for Classroom Teacher / Social Studies in New Fairfield. 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)
  • A Visit to The Little Red Schoolhouse (thetowntribune.com)

Newtown

  • Friends Of The C.H. Booth Library Book Sale Turns 50 (newtownbee.com)
  • CTDOT Automated Work Zone Speed Control Arriving In Newtown Next Week (newtownbee.com)
  • Hawley Elementary School Returned To 5 Church Hill Road For Annual Walking Tours (newtownbee.com)

Ok Brookfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ground Beef (Thank you Deb S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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