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🌱 Patch AM: Iconic Candlewood Lake Restaurant Sold, New Owners Plan Reopening

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Good morning to you Brookfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Beloved Candlewood Lake spot Down The Hatch set to reopen
  • How does Brookfield's nepotism policy compare to Region 12's new rules?

Also on today's calendar: Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Sunshine and pleasantly warm, with a high of 75 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Iconic Candlewood Lake Restaurant Sold, New Owners Plan Reopening (patch.com) — Brookfield residents eager for lakeside dining news can look forward to Down The Hatch reopening under new local ownership on Candlewood Lake. The longtime seasonal favorite at 292 Candlewood Lake Road, plus an adjacent property, has been sold to an experienced restaurant group that plans to continue its waterfront tradition and welcome loyal customers back.
   

• Region 12 changes nepotism policy, allowing board members' relatives to work in schools (ctpost.com) — A regional school governance shake-up could interest Brookfield families, as Region 12 has loosened its nepotism rules while districts like Brookfield still bar supervisors from overseeing relatives. The change follows years of inconsistent enforcement and an anonymous complaint, raising fresh questions about how local boards balance fairness, transparency, and the realities of small-town school staffing.
   

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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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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