Brookfield Finance Board Reviews Grants, Capital Needs and Cell Tower Concerns

Brookfield’s Board of Finance discussed new grants, school facilities, capital needs, cell tower concerns and budget pressures.

Hard-hat Democrat

Southington’s Jack Perry grew up on welfare, pushes progressive platform in bid for congressional seat

Brookfield Scores $659K State Grant For Still River Greenway Connector In Latest Transportation Awards

Brookfield receives $659K for a Still River Greenway connector as Connecticut awards $12M for local transportation upgrades.

Balloon Float Planned In Brookfield For Proposed Wireless Tower On Hidden Brook Road

Homeland Towers will conduct a balloon test this month in Brookfield to show visibility of a proposed 175-foot wireless tower.

Dunn, Belden win; Hinger nabs other seat on Board of Selectmen

Democrats capture top elected position for seventh time in the last nine municipal elections

Brookfield Election Results 2025: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here are the vote totals for every candidate that ran in the Brookfield local elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Brookfield Election Results 2025: Projected Winner Revealed In First Selectman Race

Brookfield residents cast their ballots for several key local races on Election Day. Here are the latest results.

Brookfield Election 2025 Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's what you need to know regarding the Brookfield municipal election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.

Dunn says over the last decade running Brookfield has become “more complex”

Democratic incumbent indicated there are more rules, it is tougher to secure grants

Hinger says, by comparison, early voting turnout has been meager

GOP candidate for first selectman says Election Day votes are now more crucial

Afford­able hous­ing doesn’t have to ruin Brook­field’s charm

Originally published in the News-Times, October 29, 2025.

Cleanup Complete At Former Brookfield Dry Cleaners, Clearing Way For Future Housing

More than 1,300 tons of contaminated soil removed from 20 Station Road in Brookfield, marking completion of a long-term cleanup.

Brookfield debate to air on Community TV 192

Forum between Hinger, Dunn discusses municipal issues

Brookfield Receives Nearly $7,000 In Latest ‘Nickel-Per-Nip’ Environmental Distribution

Brookfield earned $6,998 through Connecticut’s Nickel-Per-Nip program, which funds local environmental projects.

Instead of being on the front lines, Gilchrest has advocated for the cause

West Hartford state representative in crowded field to win congressional seat

The Early Voting Drill

First Selectman candidates Hinger, Dunn are contacting voters earlier and more often

Brookfield Election 2025 Voter Guide: Candidates, Polling Places

Here's what you need to know regarding the Brookfield municipal election, including the candidates, polling places, voting hours, and more.

Belden: Bipartisanship in Brookfield; friction in Washington

Longtime elected official seeks second term as selectman on Democratic ticket

Patch Candidate Profile: Joy Greenstein For Brookfield Board Of Education

Joy Greenstein shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Brookfield Board of Education.

Patch Candidate Profile: Jeffrey Murphy For Brookfield Town Clerk

Jeffrey Murphy shares with Patch why he should be elected as Brookfield Town Clerk.

Hinger, Dunn Differ On Putting New Police Headquarters At Former Center School site

Candidates for first selectman discuss municipal issues at Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce debate

Patch Candidate Profile: John Mascolo For Brookfield Board Of Finance

John Mascolo shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Brookfield Board of Finance

Brookfield Pediatrician Named Connecticut’s 2025 Immunization Champion

A Brookfield doctor has been honored as Connecticut’s 2025 Immunization Champion for leadership in promoting vaccines.

Cleanup Advances At Former Brookfield Dry Cleaners

State-funded cleanup at former Brookfield dry cleaners site removes hazardous soil; project to include affordable housing.

Patch Candidate Profile: Michael Barnes For Brookfield Board Of Finance

Michael Barnes shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Brookfield Board of Finance.

Patch Candidate Profile: Jeffrey Bronn For Brookfield Board Of Assessment Appeals

Jeffrey Bronn shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Brookfield Board Of Assessment Appeals.

Patch Candidate Profile: Joseph Levanti For Brookfield Board Of Finance

Joseph Levanti shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Brookfield Board of Finance.

The go-to guy on fiscal, energy issues aims to take GOP gubernatorial nomination

Fazio will clear $100,000 in campaign fund-raising in his first quarterly report

Hinger, Dunn to debate October 7

Candidates for first selectman to discuss issues

Patch Candidate Profile: Brianna Ruocco For Brookfield Board Of Finance

Brianna Ruocco shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Brookfield Board Of Finance.

Here's How Brookfield's Unemployment Numbers Have Changed, New Data Released

New employment data numbers have just dropped for Brookfield via the Connecticut Department of Labor.

Patch Candidate Profile: Phoebe Holmes For Brookfield Town Clerk

Phoebe Holmes shares with Patch why she should be elected as Brookfield Town Clerk.

Patch Candidate Profile: Adam Wollowick For Brookfield Board Of Education

Adam Wollowick shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Brookfield Board Of Education.

Brookfield Planning Commission Reviews Draft Affordable Housing Plan, Opens Public Comment

Brookfield reviews a draft affordable housing plan tied to the new POCD; public comments are due Sept. 24, with possible action Oct. 2.

Brookfield Patch Candidate Profile: Liam Enea For Zoning Board of Appeals

Liam Enea shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Brookfield Zoning Board of Appeals.

A need for term limits?

Since Connecticut’s transition from colony to state, no governor has served three full four-year terms

Town Of Brookfield Sets Public Information Session On Affordable Housing Plan

The Draft Affordable Housing Plan is available on the town website

Brookfield Planning Commission Adopts 2025 Conservation And Development Plan

Brookfield Planning Commission adopts 2025 Plan of Conservation and Development to guide growth, zoning and future planning.

A millennial makes his case

Unlike many members of his generation, Republican candidate for first selectman Karl Hinger has embraced municipal issues

Contacting voters through multiple platforms

Steve Dunn seeks a fifth term by supplementing canvassing with meet and greet sessions, text messages, videos, social media