Local News for Brookfield, Connecticut

Union Savings Bank Foundation Donates $260,000 to 22 Connecticut Organizations

The Union Savings Bank (USB) Foundation recently awarded $260,000 in funding to 22 organizations in Connecticut as part of the 155-year-old, community bank’s ongoing effort to give back to those it serves. Award recipients provide a wide-range of services to the community, including: supporting people with disabilities; providing educational and job-training opportunities; cultivating the arts; READ MORE.

Masks in Brookfield schools? Officials looking for clarity from Lamont on COVID rules

After nearly an hour of public testimony opposing mask-wearing and other protocols, the board sent a letter to the governor asking for clarity and a rapid decision Read the rest of the article on newstimes.com READ MORE.

Brookfield Library: This week the Brookfield …

This week the Brookfield Library has 14 new books. New items include Freed and Boyfriend Material. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Live Concert on Brookfield Library Lawn on Sunday: The Silver Fox Trio featuring Rhonda Denet

The Silver Fox Trio featuring Rhonda Denet will perform on the lawn of the Brookfield Library this Sunday, June 27 at 4pm! Live concerts are back at the Library! Join us on the North Lawn at 4 pm on Sunday, June 27, for The Silver Fox Trio featuring vocalist Rhonda Denet. You might remember Rhonda READ MORE.

Brookfield Craft Center hosts “US All” an exhibition highlighting Diversity and Inclusion

Recognizing art as a catalyst for social protest and promoting harmony and unity, Brookfield Craft Center is proud to present “US All”, an exhibition focused on showing the diversity that binds us and is woven into the fabric of our country. Read the article on cawct.org READ MORE.

Police: String of Westport burglaries linked to Brookfield man

About six businesses in the same complex were reportedly burglarized in May, police said. Read the rest of the article on westport-news.com READ MORE.

BrookfieldAthletics: Anyone who is interested …

Anyone who is interested in gymnastics please email Mr. Baldwin at baldwins@brookfieldps.org Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

US All, a Diversity & Inclusion Exhibition

Opening June 19, 2021. Recognizing art as a catalyst for social protest and promoting harmony and unity, Brookfield Craft Center is proud to present “US All”, an exhibition focused on showing the diversity that binds us and is woven into the fabric of our country. Opening Juneteenth (June 19th) in the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery READ MORE.

Brookfield sees $1.1 million in municipal budget surplus after a year filled with financial strain

First Selectman Steve Dunn said that the town is seeing additional revenue this year combined with fewer expenses than they initially expected. Read the rest of the article on newstimes.com READ MORE.

Brookfield sees $1.1 million in municipal budget surplus

First Selectman Steve Dunn said that the town is seeing additional revenue this year combined with fewer expenses than they initially expected. Read the rest of the article on newstimes.com READ MORE.

Brookfield Library: June at the Brookfield …

June at the Brookfield Library Art Gallery – Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Brookfield Library: This week the Brookfield …

This week the Brookfield Library has 137 new books and 35 new movies. New items include The Last Thing He Told Me. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

DPH Announces First Cases of Powassan Virus Infection

See attached for more information. Read the article on brookfieldct.gov READ MORE.

Craft Center Will Open New Exhibition

BROOKFIELD – Recognizing art as a catalyst for social protest, harmony and unity, Brookfield Craft Center will open US All, focused on showing diversity, Saturday, June 19, in the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, in the Brookfield Craft Center’s Mill Building,… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Lightning strike sparks tree fire in Brookfield

Firefighters said they found a large tree with an active fire in it during a Monday morning thunderstorm. Read the rest of the article on newstimes.com READ MORE.

Brookfield’s farmers market to open this week

The market will officially open for the season on June 18 Read the rest of the article on newstimes.com READ MORE.

Brookfield resident Michael Lynch graduates from Wooster School!

Congratulations to the Graduates of the Class of 2021! Wooster School held its Commencement Exercises on Friday, June 11, 2021 to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2021. These seniors join more than 3,000 alumni who have graduated since Wooster’s founding in 1926. President of the Wooster School Board of Trustees, Leon Weaver offered READ MORE.

New COVID 19 Advisory from the Surgeon General

The Surgeon General is warning that Unvaccinated individuals are now at increasing risk for contracting one of the ne Read the article on brookfieldct.gov READ MORE.

During a strange year, Brookfield’s Teacher of the Year helped create memories for seniors

District Teacher of the Year Chris Buckley has spent his year helping Brookfield students reconnect and celebrate their achievements Read the rest of the article on newstimes.com READ MORE.

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event on Saturday, June 12 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Bethel High School – Attached flyer

See the attached flyer for the Household Hazardous Waste Day Event at Bethel High School, 300 Whittlesey Drive, and W Read the article on brookfieldct.gov READ MORE.