TownAppeal is a local website featuring a businesses directory, calendar of events, local coupons and a monthly newsletter. Currently we cover the towns of Brookfield, Roxbury and Bridgewater.
We added a blog so that we can feature new businesses, area events, hiking opportunities and travel highlights of several towns in Connecticut.
Did you know that there are 15 parks and open space in Brookfield, CT? While the Still River Greenway and Williams Park are well known, there are so many beautiful trails and open spaces to explore. TownAppeal lists the websites for all the parks and open spaces in town where you can find trail maps and additional information.
Read MoreManager John Conway and his staff are back and better than ever! Theformer 189 Sports Café is now The Market Place Tavern although it is still under the same ownership. John told us that when it was the 189 Sports Café, the food and service were excellent but they still felt that they could step…
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Need to renew/apply for a passport? Stop by Town Hall Rm 133 today, 11/8/19, between 3pm and 6pm! This Friday, 11/8 is the Brookfield Craft Center’s Holiday Sale Opening Reception from 5:00 – 8:00pm. Meet the artists and shop tax free! Food will be provided by The First Bite Catering. This must-visit sale and exhibit…
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Eighty-two years ago, brothers Paul and Frank Caiazzo opened their restaurant in Waterbury – the original Frankie’s. Initially, business was slow – they needed something different to attract more customers. Paul came up with the idea of an extra-long hot dog. Their supplier agreed to make it and their baker provided the special bun. The foot-long hot dog was an instant hit and has stayed that way. In 2011, Forbes magazine named Frankie’s as having one of the ten best hotdogs in the US.
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Happy Halloween! Loads of family fun this weekend! Want to receive weekend updates directly in your inbox? Click here to sign-up! On Friday in Brookfield there’s the YMCA Spooktacular and a Trunk or Treat at Saint Joseph Catholic Academy. The Academy is also hosting an Open House on Sunday. Guy Tino is back again at…
Read MoreTown Appeal welcomes the Mine Hill Distillery to Roxbury, CT! Owner Elliott Davis, a venture capitalist and owner of New Leaf Farm in Washington, had a vision to open a distillery. While searching for a location he met with Roxbury First Selectman Barbara Henry and she urged him to consider the former Roxbury train station, which was in urgent need of repair. Elliott purchased the property in 2015, with a plan to repurpose the existing buildings, ensuring they kept their 19th century look, while reusing as many materials as possible, even the original floor boards.
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This is the final weekend of The Big E, formally known as The Eastern States Exposition, is billed as “New England’s Great State fair”. It is the largest agricultural event on the eastern seaboard and the sixth-largest fair in the nation. Each September, close to 1.5 million people travel to The Big E. The 17-day…
Read MoreSo much to do this first weekend of Autumn! On Friday at Town Hall in Brookfield, the Police Dept will be available to check/install child car seats from 5-8pm, and the Farmers Market will be held from 3-6pm, Super Hero Night for kids ages 3-10 is at the YMCA, Teen Movie Night is being held at The Brookfield Library and be sure to see Macbeth at The Brookfield Theatre
Read MoreApple picking season got a two week early start this year! With so many apple farms in Fairfield and Litchfield counties, here’s where you can get picking! Be sure to visit the Orchard’s websites before you go to view their picking schedules and availability.
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It’s that time of the year again when you can find a variety of Country Fairs and Festivals throughout the state of Connecticut! These fairs are filled with entertainment, live music, carnival rides, animal exhibits and of course, delicious food. There is always something for everyone! Let’s start with the most famous one in this part of Connecticut…
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