Candidates for first selectman to discuss issues
Brianna Ruocco shares with Patch why she should be elected to the Brookfield Board Of Finance.
New employment data numbers have just dropped for Brookfield via the Connecticut Department of Labor.
Phoebe Holmes shares with Patch why she should be elected as Brookfield Town Clerk.
Adam Wollowick shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Brookfield Board Of Education.
Brookfield reviews a draft affordable housing plan tied to the new POCD; public comments are due Sept. 24, with possible action Oct. 2.
Liam Enea shares with Patch why he should be elected to the Brookfield Zoning Board of Appeals.
Since Connecticut’s transition from colony to state, no governor has served three full four-year terms
The Draft Affordable Housing Plan is available on the town website
Brookfield Planning Commission adopts 2025 Plan of Conservation and Development to guide growth, zoning and future planning.
Unlike many members of his generation, Republican candidate for first selectman Karl Hinger has embraced municipal issues
Steve Dunn seeks a fifth term by supplementing canvassing with meet and greet sessions, text messages, videos, social media
Offer differing views on development along Federal Road, Laurel Hill Road
Zoning Board of Appeals chairman seeks seat on Board of Selectmen
Candlewood Lake islands will close as officials cite overcrowding and safety concerns; enforcement by CLA and police.
Former Hartford mayor tackles tough task of unseating First District Congressman John Larson
Recommended contractor indicates there would be $1.497 million in savings over 20 years from installations at the three public schools
Hinger, Dunn to discuss municipal issues at October 7 forum
Brookfield Inland Wetlands Commission approves projects, reviews violations, and sets hearing for Long Meadow Hill Road.
Republican Fifth District congressional hopeful also praises Trump platform
The Brookfield Republican Town Committee is seeking a candidate to run in the November municipal election for Brookfield Town Clerk.
Will leave position effective August 30
Table action, will seek to have ad-hoc committee develop a revised plan
"…But what kind of experience leads you to push forward a major ordinance without working with the departments it affects?"
Republican Goldstein ‘considering’ fourth run for Congress in Fourth District
Audrey Blondin, long-time Democratic official, says it also may be a reaction to Connecticut not having term limits for its governors
Governor Lamont has activated hot weather protocol through Wednesday, July 30.
Brookfield will hold a public hearing Aug. 12 on its Draft 2025 Plan of Conservation and Development at BHS Auditorium.
Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz laments that females still haven’t cracked the ‘glass ceiling’ to the White House
Selectman, former first selectman was not nominated for another term at Republican caucus
Brookfield awards EnviroConsultants contract for $528K soil and groundwater cleanup at 20 Station Road, part of $1.2M DECD grant project.
Brookfield Republican Town Committee announces endorsed candidates for November 2025 municipal election, highlighting fiscal responsibility
Brookfield Democrats unanimously back full 2025 municipal slate featuring incumbents and new candidates, "focused on community and progress.
Candidates for various boards nominated at party caucus
Monteiro says he won’t primary, but warns that Democrats will be motivated in November following Trump’s 2024 victory
First selectman urges party to address lack of national 'civility' by ‘working together’ during municipal campaign
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Economist Klepper-Smith says Trump’s tariffs, domestic ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could 'elongate' a downturn
Hinger, Monteiro run for GOP nomination for first selectman; Dunn seeks sixth consecutive Democratic nod