Brookfield is a classic, New England-style town located in southwest Connecticut’s Fairfield County. Residents enjoy exciting shopping centers, calming nature areas and numerous access points to both Candlewood Lake and Lake Lillinonah for fishing and boating activity. Known for its quality of life, Brookfield has much to offer anyone searching for some small-town Connecticut charm.
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Brookfield First Selectman Candidates Exchanged Verbal Blows Over Affordable Housing at Debate Tuesday
Candidates for First Selectman; Steve Dunn, Tara Carr and Austin Monteiro exchanged verbal blows and shared their vision for Brookfield's future in a debate Tuesday evening. No spectators were allowed to attend but the Chamber of Commerce live streamed the event. I highlighted some of the evening's biggest moments and provide the entire debate here.
Brookfield First Selectman Steve Dunn on Streetscape Project: ‘I Think It’s Working Great’
We asked Steve Dunn directly about Austin Monteiro's critiques of the streetscape project, he replied: "The town has been working for over thirty years, you know we have a ten year plan of conservation and development, and for thirty years the town has been trying to rebuild our downtown. You know, put in the sidewalks, put in the streetlights and make it an attractive place to go."
JJ Stacks in Brookfield to Hold Drive-In Movie Night Oct 1 Screening ‘The Goonies’
On October 1, 2021, JJ Stacks will have a drive-in movie event at 537 Federal Road, screening one of the greatest films of all-time, "The Goonies."
Brookfield First Selectman Candidate Monteiro on Streetscape: ‘We Still Have a Chance to Finish it the Right Way’
One of the talking points was the Brookfield Streetscape project, Monteiro believes there is room for improvement with that project, saying: "It's more the four corners piece that I am interested in, and with my commercial real estate background, I think I can lend a little different perspective from the Selectman seat."
Brookfield Building Homes for Heroes Event at Down the Hatch Raises Over $60K for Our Veterans
Yesterday (8/29/21) was the 7th Annual Building Homes for Heroes Fundraiser at Down the Hatch in Brookfield, CT and I-95 was on to take an inside look and be part of this wonderful event.
JJ Stacks Owner Says Restaurant Will Be Back Open Soon After Fire
There was a fire in the kitchen of Brookfield's JJ Stacks on Monday. The blaze alarmed the employees and shutdown the business but owner Joe Attonito says the doors will not be closed for long.
Authentic Italian Bakery and Pastry Shop Opens in Brookfield
A taste of Italy comes to Brookfield.
New Fairfield + Brookfield Firefighters Knock Out Intense Blaze on Vaughn’s Neck
Local firefighters from two separate Greater Danbury towns sprung to action when a large fire broke out on Vaughn's Neck set in the middle of Candlewood Lake.
Kayak, Canoe and Paddleboard Rentals in Greater Danbury + Parts of CT
Throughout the Greater Danbury area and parts of Connecticut, there are a number of places that offer rentals, tours or even just a place to launch a boat or paddleboard if you already have your own.
Brookfield First Selectman Not Sure if J. Ramen Knew CT Was Taking Land
First Selectman Steve Dunn is not sure if the owners of J. Ramen Knew the State of Connecticut had Plans to take the land they operated on for a road improvement project.