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Coffee in hand, Brookfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When will Capitol Drive finally be clear through Brookfield?
  • See what Brookfield Academy's $12 million campus upgrade could look like
  • Why did Brookfield rank second-best small city in America?

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain most of the time, with a high of 67 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 64, low: 38.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Business owners and residents ready for major Capitol Drive construction project to end (tmj4.com) — Capitol Drive's long-running construction between I-41 and Brookfield Road is finally wrapping up, with only pavement markings and cleanup left before barrels disappear in about two weeks. Brookfield businesses and nearby residents describe months of noise, safety worries, and lost customers, but many agree the smoother, safer road and upgraded crossings will ultimately be worth the disruption.
   

• Brookfield Academy Building Project Renderings (jsonline.com) — Brookfield Academy in Brookfield is planning a major new venue for arts and academics, along with a gym addition to Constitution Hall, and has launched a $12 million fundraising campaign to pay for it. Renderings show upgraded performance, lobby, and athletic spaces that would significantly enhance facilities for current and future Brookfield students and families.
   

• Two Wisconsin Cities Made This List Of America's Best Small Citie (kroc.com) — Brookfield just earned the No. 2 spot on WalletHub's list of America's best small cities, thanks to low unemployment, low poverty, and excellent median credit scores. The article highlights Brookfield's strong safety record, suburban feel near Milwaukee's job market, and how the city stacks up against other top-ranked communities like Lexington and Appleton.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, I am looking for someone to help organize a garage including tools/ putting up into the rafters outdoor furniture, patching holes in drywall in the garge.
    Just need help getting it all organized and the furniture that needs to go overhead is to heavy. Thank you. (Nextdoor Carriage Hill)
  • Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation posted a job opening for Product Marketing Manager - Plumbing, Mechanical, & HVAC in Brookfield. Apply here.
  • Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier - Cast Member in Brookfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Menomonee Falls

  • Comparing Kohl's (NYSE:KSS) and D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (NASDAQ:HEPS) (defenseworld.net)

Pewaukee

  • Ancient canoe found in Pewaukee Lake sheds light on Indigenous history (jsonline.com)
  • Shootings, Stabbings, A Kidnapping Attempt: Flock Cameras Helped Crack These Waukesha County Cases (wisconsinrightnow.com)
  • Volleyball Recap: Pewaukee's Luck Takes a Turn for the Worse on Saturday (maxpreps.com)

New Berlin

  • New Berlin Common Council holds special session on petitions to remove mayor (tmj4.com)
  • New Berlin library adds color analysis kits for checkout (cbs58.com)

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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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