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Morning Brookfield! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new trail network could change getting around Brookfield
  • See how Brookfield's Dolly Parton corn maze honors kids and reading.
  • Meet the Brookfield keeper named among Connecticut's top players

Also on today's calendar: American Genius - New Milford and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Regional Trail Network Could Connect 7 Western CT Towns (patch.com) — Brookfield officials are advancing a major regional trail project that would extend the Still River Greenway north and south and link Brookfield to six neighboring towns. Planners are asking residents how the expanded network should serve local commuting and recreation needs before they pursue grants and construction funding. This could significantly change how you walk, bike, and travel around Brookfield and western Connecticut.
   

2. Dolly Parton Corn Mazes That Have Been In The Works For Nearly Three Years Will Be All Across The Country This Fall (whiskeyriff.com) — Brookfield residents can visit a Dolly Parton–themed corn maze at The Corn Field this fall, part of a nationwide tribute to the late country icon. The maze is one of 20 across North America donating a portion of proceeds to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which provides free books to young children and has already distributed hundreds of millions worldwide.
   

3. Here are 25 CIAC girls soccer players to watch during the 2026 season (newstimes.com) — Brookfield girls soccer fans will want to watch senior goalkeeper Gabriella Chronakos, who earned all-conference honors and recorded 14 shutouts for the Bobcats last season. She's listed among 25 top CIAC players statewide and is committed to play at Rochester. The roundup also spotlights other standout athletes your team may face this fall.
   

4. Connecticut schools prepare for swatting threats after hoax calls (newstimes.com) — Brookfield schools were among several across Connecticut that received swatting threats in June, prompting statewide training for educators, police, and the FBI to respond more effectively this year. Officials stress that while the threats are hoaxes, the fear and disruption for students and families are very real. New protocols aim to ensure quicker, more coordinated responses if calls hit Brookfield again.
   

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  • Knickerbocker says Public Benefits electricity charge helps keep the grid operating —Scott Benjamin Read on Patch
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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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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