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And on the Brookfield Patch calendar - World War 1 Re-enactment at Old Falls Village Park

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In today's newsletter:

  • What could replace Brookfield Square's J.C. Penney and wetlands area?
  • Oteil Burbridge brings John Scofield's Electrospective to Brookfield this month
  • Why Brookfield just ranked No. 2 small city in America

Also on today's calendar: World War 1 Re-enactment at Old Falls Village Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brookfield approves $28M purchase agreement for portion of Brookfield Square Mall property (gmtoday.com) — Brookfield officials just approved a $28 million purchase agreement for key portions of Brookfield Square Mall, including the J.C. Penney and nearby parcels, as they study major redevelopment options. The city now has up to 90 days of due diligence to decide whether to finalize the deal, potentially reshaping a central shopping and gathering spot for residents.
   

2. Oteil Burbridge Heads West with Oteil & Friends for March 2027 Tour (notreble.com) — Jazz fans in Brookfield can catch Oteil Burbridge with John Scofield's Electrospective tour at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center on October 17, 2026. The bassist is juggling Make-A-Wish benefit shows, Scofield dates, and a newly announced March 2027 Oteil & Friends West Coast run, giving local listeners a rare chance to see him close to home.
   

3. Midwest, Northeast towns dominate study of Best Small Cities in America (cleveland.com) — Brookfield has been ranked the second-best small city in America, thanks to a 3% unemployment rate, low poverty, and strong homeownership and credit scores. The WalletHub study compared over 1,300 cities on affordability, economic health, education, safety, and quality of life, underscoring Brookfield's appeal for families seeking stable, high-quality suburban living.
   

4. Warriors find themselves atop leaderboard, push six flights past subsectional (gmtoday.com) — Brookfield Central and Brookfield Academy are key hosts and contenders as area girls tennis teams advance multiple flights to upcoming WIAA sectional tournaments in Brookfield. Brookfield East runners also post solid finishes at the Arrowhead cross country invite, where both boys and girls squads place in the top 10 against strong regional competition.
   

5. Wisconsin elections: Legislature control up for grabs in November (fox6now.com) — Control of the Wisconsin Legislature could hinge on a closely watched 5th Senate District race that includes Brookfield, where Republican Rob Hutton is stepping down and Democrat Robyn Vining faces Republican Mike Roberts. With Democrats needing just two Senate pickups statewide, Brookfield voters will help decide which party sets policy on taxes, schools, policing, abortion, marijuana, and guns.
   

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    Also looking for an electrician to fix my outdoor light on my front door. I also need our chimney/fireplace cleaned for the season. TIA! (Nextdoor Brookfield Village)
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