What’s Happening in Brookfield – Interview With Greg Dembowski

Ground breaking on the Food Emporium building to start the foundation will happen soon; the developer recently received CT DOT’s approval for their driveway cut onto Federal Road. Address will be 731 Federal Rd.  The building will include an Ace Hardware, which will be a mirror image of the Food Emporium.  The building will also…

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Brookfield Village Update – May 2022

The Town of Brookfield recently completed two phases of the adjacent Streetscape portion adding new infrastructure including sidewalks, street lighting, and landscaping. The New England-style Streetscape was designed to complement Brookfield Village’s attractive architectural features. This makes the new Brookfield Village and Town Center the “go to” destination for restaurants, food services and personal service locations for many area residents. 

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Brunot Preserve  Newtown Forest Association

One of these places that I had driven by and wondered about for a while is Brunot Preserve in Newtown, less than 4 miles from my house. I was prompted to finally make the long drive over there and see what it is like after a friend forwarded a list of nearby walking locations that was sent out by her employer along with other wellness tips. So I grabbed a friend and went exploring on a mild mid-March day.

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WHAT DOES THE TOWN ASSESSMENT MEAN TO MY REAL ESTATE TAXES

               By: Linda McCaffrey, Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty There is always a lot of confusion about how the new town wide assessment will impact our real estate taxes.  The town has an independent company determine the value of all properties every 5 years.  This is the APPRAISED value.  Generally, they set the appraisal slightly…

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Brookfield Village Phase 2 Update

A ribbon cutting for Brookfield Village Phase 2 was held on October 28th, at 802 – 806 FederalRoad. Brookfield Village Phase 1 opened in March 2018 a few months after the completion ofStreetscape Phase One with the completion of buildings one and four.Alan Rothman, pictured center, from Unicorn Contracting Corp. discussed how much progress hasbeen…

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Fall Foliage In CT 2021

Connecticut’s fall foliage rarely disappoints whether you view it from one of many scenic overlooks or admire a single tree on a town green. Be prepared for a grand bouquet of colors. Better yet, Connecticut’s foliage season typically runs longer compared to northern New England states, offering travelers even more opportunities to see and experience the autumn beauty.

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What’s Happening In Brookfield

We’ve all heard various rumors about various new businesses coming to Brookfield.  To get the real scoop, we met with Steve Dunn, Brookfield Selectman. Below is a summary of what residents can expect to open in Brookfield. Dunkin’ Donuts has opened at their new location 756 Federal Rd. Check out their new drive-in window! Portobello…

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Connecticut’s Country Fairs and Festivals 2021

Country Fairs and Festivals throughout the state of Connecticut will be open this year! These fairs are filled with entertainment, live music, carnival rides, animal exhibits and of course, delicious food. There is always something for everyone!

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