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Hey there, Brookfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a say in Brookfield schools? Here's how to apply.

Also on today's calendar: When writing about Science is no longer just about reporting discoveries and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 60 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 71, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brookfield school board seeks applicants for vacant seat after deadlocked votes (ctpost.com) — Brookfield residents have a fresh chance to apply for a vacant Board of Education seat after earlier 3-3 deadlocked votes between two candidates. Applications, including a letter and resume, are due by Oct. 16, with interviews planned the following week. The board must choose a successor within 60 days or the Board of Selectmen will decide.
   

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  • Bysiewicz says artificial intelligence has both 'tremendous' positive and negative potential —Scott Benjamin Read on Patch
  • GOOSE IS HOME!!!
    Please help find Goose. He was last seen on Bayberry Drive on Thursday night. He is an indoor cat and got out. He is friendly, has extra toes and… (Nextdoor Elbow Hill Road)
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    Looking to get a name sewn on an item. My tailor does not embroider. (Nextdoor Stony Hill)
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Brookfield. Apply here.
  • Playa Bowls posted a job opening for Team Member in Danbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Fairfield

  • The 2026 Connecticut high school field hockey midseason report: Top teams, players and surprises (ctpost.com)

Newtown

  • CT Book Fair Newtown Author Festival One Week Out (newtownbee.com)
  • Fairfield County Residents, Including Former Newtown Resident, Are Finalists For National Podcast Awards; Readers Invited To Vote For Listener Favorite (newtownbee.com)
  • NUMC Fall Craft Fair Returning October 17 (newtownbee.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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