Brookfield Down the Hatch Event Raises $60k For Veterans

Building Homes for Heroes is an organization that does it right, all the way, giving back to the folks that sacrifice for the rest of us, US military veterans. They gift homes, mortgage free to veterans that are severely injured. Veterans go through an application process and, if selected are given a home to call their own.

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.

It was the perfect family day, hopefully we will see you there next year.

Lou Milano

Insanely Difficult Mini Golf Hole in Brookfield Destroys All Who Dare to Face It

JJ Stacks in Brookfield bills itself as the perfect summer food and entertainment family destination. The restaurant located at 537 Federal Road in Brookfield has a bit of everything from burgers, dogs and fries to adult beverages. They also have a slogan that goes "JJ Stacks, where family fun is a hole in one."

Vacant Putnam Lake Properties

Putnam Lake is a Hamlet of the Town of Patterson In Putnam County, NY. Originally, the community was a vacation getaway for city folks who wanted Lake property in the country. Today, it’s not any kind of weekend or destination getaway but a great place to live, I would know, I grew up there. Like any small town, Putnam Lake, NY has its setbacks. It’s difficult to open any business and even harder to keep the doors open. These are some of the long vacant commercial properties of “The Lake.”

Brewster Gas Station Vacant for Years Could Now Be Brought Back to Life

Currently, gassing up in Brewster is a monumental pain in the ass. With a few exceptions, the gas stations in Southeast and the Village of Brewster are at best, inconvenient. The funny part is that most of them have convenience store attached to their name. In both the Village and Southeast the majority of the gas stations are either difficult to pull into or out of. Basically, trying to make a left in this town is impossible. Things may get better soon, thanks to a project that is underway to fix an old gas station.

Complete Walk Through Guide to Not Smash Your Roof at This Danbury Parking Garage

I wanted to hang with my wife and grab some grub at a Danbury's Mothership on Main, it sounds simple enough but I can take the smallest thing and make it way more difficult than it needs to be. My family and I ended up on a rollercoaster of emotion, experiencing everything from joy, to embarrassment, to laughter and finally, gleeful dining. This is what not to do when parking your car at Mothership.