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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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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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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Brookfield Town Center Update June 2020

Upon the recommendation of Greg Dembowski, Community Development Manager, at the May Board of Selectmen meeting, the BOS and Board of Finance approved Streetscape Phases 4 and 5 and the LoTCIP grant applications were submitted to WESTCOG on May 14. Phase 4 will connect the Town Center to the Newbury Village and Phase 5 will provide a new crosswalk to the proposed Food Emporium grocery store.

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Metal, Plastic & Cardboard, Oh My!

Are you ever left wondering if you’ve recycled all you can? Have you ever questioned whether you put certain items in your curbside bin that you shouldn’t have? All the recycling information is sometimes contradicting and often confusing! Connecticut has created universal Recycling Guidelines but some providers rules may vary.

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Update on Brookfield Village Phase 2

Brookfield is ringing in the new year with major advances towards the continuing development of Brookfield Town Center!  The town completed Phase 2 of the Streetscape in October and in November the Brookfield Village developer cleared the remaining vacant buildings to prepare for the construction of Brookfield Village Phase Two. On Thursday, 12/14/19, a public…

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