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🌱 Patch AM: How would a gas-tax holiday backed by Brookfield’s senator affect you?

And on the Brookfield Patch calendar - Pumpkin Festival

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Good day Brookfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How would a gas-tax holiday backed by Brookfield's senator affect you?

Also on today's calendar: Pumpkin Festival and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Clouds, then sun; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 69 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CT GOP leadership lobbies for gas, diesel tax holiday (westfaironline.com) — Connecticut Republican leaders, including Brookfield's state senator Stephen Harding, are pushing Governor Ned Lamont and Democrats to suspend state gas and diesel taxes through year's end to ease high fuel costs. They argue the transportation fund has enough reserves, while Lamont's camp counters that Republicans are echoing ideas he previously proposed without giving credit.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Two Police Unions Endorse Martin Foncello in Campaign for Re-Election —Campaign Press Read on Patch
  • 39th Annual Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show at Historic Merwinsville Hotel —Lori Meehan Read on Patch
  • 39th Annual AutumnArts & Fine Craft Show at Historic Merwinsville Hotel —Lori Meehan Read on Patch
  • Great sandwiches on fresh rolls at great prices.
    And the nicest people ever ! Best deli (breakfast sandwiches, and lunch sandwiches) in the area by far! (Nextdoor Stony Hill)
  • I use Grub Hub to have food delivered.
    I order from the Brookfield grill at least twice a week. The food is always great!! (Nextdoor Lake Lillanonah)
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Health and Beauty Clerk (Grade A) Salary Range $16.94 - $26.00/hr in Brookfield. Apply here.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Brookfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Fairfield

  • New Fairfield has a new burger spot serving smash burgers and 'dirty dogs' (ctpost.com)
  • NF BOS Discuss Margerie Trail Updates (thetowntribune.com)
  • NF PBC Progresses on Bus Lot Project, Propane Fixes, and Fire Tank Leak Solution (thetowntribune.com)

Newtown

  • Newtown Restaurant & Business Appreciation Week Kicks Off With Inaugural 'Sip & Savor' Event (newtownbee.com)
  • Good Luck Charm(s) And Solid Play Boost Hawk Booters En Route To First Victory (newtownbee.com)

Monroe

  • Monroe Receives State Grant For Recreational Trail Project (patch.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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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