Brookfield Water Commission hires new plant operator

Water · Meeting of February 11, 2026

BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield Water Commission confirmed a new primary operator starts February 23 under a three-year contract, ending a staffing gap left by the prior operator. New Town Administrator Bob Ayers, attending his first water meeting, said "I'm here to help the town. I'm not here to hurt anybody." Commissioners said a town change cutting the department's solar-credit allocation from 14 percent to 7 percent forced a new $10,000 utility line item, and warned of a rate increase likely this fall after a spring public hearing.

Grant writer Lynn outlined a possible $150,000 USDA grant for a water-line connection to East Brookfield and a $10,000 "Maya" grant for pump-station security cameras. Commissioner Bob Barnes remains out after fracturing his hip. The commission voted unanimously only to adjourn at 12:50 p.m.

In the full story:

• The Full Story
• [00:31:56] — Don, Water Commission
• [00:18:51] — Bob Ayers, Town Administrator
• [00:45:34] — Don, Water Commission
• Why It Matters
• Key Motions & Votes
• Source
• Brookfield's community access TV: Water Commission meeting, February 11, 2026
• The complete report: 839 words

Source: the Water meeting of February 11, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript. It was corrected where it differed.