Brookfielder Impacted By Brussels Attacks; WCSU Investigates Potentially Harmful Bacteria at Candlewood Lake

BROOKFIELD, CT-- In case you missed it, here are the news stories this week on Patch.

Brookfield Resident Impacted by Brussels Terrorist Attack: A Brookfield student who is a junior at WestConn in Danbury is studying abroad in Belgium recounts her harrowing experience.

Brookfield Yard Waste Center to Open April 9: It may not feel like spring yet but it's just about time to start doing those yard clean-ups. Brookfield's yard waste center will open soon.

GreenDrop Opens First CT Donation Center in Brookfield: The new location at 15 Federal Road offers Brookfield residents the most convenient way to donate their unwanted goods.

Brookfield Historical Society Presents WWII Program: Dr. Gerard Brooker, an author who who received the Mahatma Gandhi-Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Award, will present a slideshow and lecture.

Brookfield, Candlewood Company Fire Departments Open House is April 9: An Open House is planned for Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Candlewood Company Fire House.

Last Chance for Tickets to 8th Annual Brookfield Film Festival: 'Shorts and to the Point' is presented by the Brookfield Arts Commission, Friends of the Arts and the Brookfield Senior Center.

WCSU Investigates Potentially Harmful Bacteria at Candlewood Lake: The Dept. of Biological and Environmental Sciences will test bacteria that flourish in Candlewood Lake and can carry toxins.

HVCASA Drug-Free Schools Committee Plans Workshop: HVCASA serves a wide area to include the communities of Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, Newtown, New Milford, Ridgefield, and Redding.

Opinion: 'Leasing Portable Classrooms is a Positive Step in Recognizing School Facility Problems': "The Board of Education needs to explain to residents that even if the school population declines, Brookfield schools need major work."

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