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🌱 Patch AM: Brookfield doctor charged after disturbing allegations from a juvenile patient
Also, don't miss Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop on the Brookfield Patch calendar

Greetings Brookfield! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Brookfield doctor charged after disturbing allegations from a juvenile patient
- See what Brookfield homes just sold for on your street
Also on today's calendar: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop and 11 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 46.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Doctor arrested on sexual assault charge in Brookfield (newportdispatch.com) — Brookfield police have arrested local natural-medicine doctor Jose Mahfoud after a months-long investigation into allegations involving a juvenile patient at Sophia Natural Health Center in town. Investigators say he provided methamphetamine and engaged in a sexual relationship with the minor, communicating via Telegram. Mahfoud faces charges of second-degree sexual assault and distributing a controlled substance to someone under 18, and the center cooperated with authorities.
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• Check out every recent, town-by-town real estate transaction in CT. All in one place (courant.com) — Brookfield's latest property transfers include several notable sales, from a $1.15 million home on Hamlin Court to multiple Lake Shore Drive and Bayberry Drive deals, giving residents a clear snapshot of current prices in town. Compiled from statewide records, this town-by-town list lets you see how Brookfield compares with nearby communities and what buyers are paying across Connecticut neighborhoods right now.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brookfield
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★ Featured events ★
- Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel
6:15 pm - Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
7:30 pm - Inherit the Wind Opens September 18 at 8:00 PM →
Sherman Players, 5 CT-39, Sherman
8:00 pm - Sidewalk Sale - September 18th-20th →
Newbury Place, 41 Oak Tree Rd, Southbury
9:30 am - Not Just Blues & BBQ Festival →
Patterson Fire House, 13 Burdick Rd, Patterson
12:00 pm - MOTHER (and me) - Merryall Center →
Merryall Community Center, Inc., 8 Chapel Hill Rd, New Milford
7:30 pm
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- 🍞🌿 FALL FLAVORS @ Celtic Cottage Bakery - Scones, Sourdough, Sweet Treats & Organic Veggies too! →
4 Dingle Brook Rd, Brookfield
8:00 am - High Holidays in Litchfield: No Membership Required, Everyone Welcome →
69 West St, Litchfield
10:00 am - One Town, One Read: Cakemaking →
The Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd, Brookfield
1:00 pm - Vanderbilt Mansions of the Gilded Age →
The Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Rd, Brookfield
6:30 pm - Women's Torah & Tea →
Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
11:30 am - High Holidays in Litchfield: No Membership Required, Everyone Welcome →
69 West St, Litchfield
6:00 pm - High Holidays in Litchfield: No Membership Required, Everyone Welcome →
69 West St, Litchfield
10:00 am - Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
The United Church of Christ Southbury, 283 Main St N, Southbury
7:30 pm
Sunday September 13
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
📣 Brookfield Shout Outs!
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- Twins BBQ Co — (203) 395-1237
- Salt 2.0 — (203) 546-7278
- GxG Builders — (203) 994-6490
- Coldwell Banker — (203) 240-0624
- The Corn Maze at Twins BBQ — (203) 395-1237
- William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty, N. Fairfield County Brokerage — (203) 796-7700
- Candlewood Drugs — (203) 312-9999
- Second Sight Coaching LLC — (203) 240-0193
- Cool Cookster, LLC
- Twinsbbqco — (203) 395-1236
- Busy Bee Village at Honey Tree — (860) 556-2007
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Even with a higher minimum wage, tax cuts, Connecticut is unaffordable —Scott Benjamin Read on Patch
- BOGO Deal happening right now!
Give Rinse & Wash a shout and see how much you could save! Rinse & Wash to the RESCUE! - (203)917-0545 RinseAndWashCT.com (Nextdoor Lake Lillanonah)
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🗞 Nearby News
New Fairfield
- New Fairfield is Happily Painting the Town Purple Again to Support Alzheimer's Research and Awareness (thetowntribune.com)
- New Fairfield Dental Celebrates 50 Years in Business (thetowntribune.com)
- NF Zoning Hear Concerns About 8-30g Project Proposed Off Milltown Road (thetowntribune.com)
Newtown
- Restaurant Week Returning To Newtown With A New Twist (patch.com)
- Virginia Department of Education issues $12M for school security upgrades (pilotonline.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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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