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Government · Select Board

Select Board Votes to Remove Library Tree for ADA Parking

The Brookfield Select Board advanced a library ADA-parking project by voting to proceed with removing a Norway tree at 18 Common Street, with a public hearing set for April 2. Chair Richard A. Chaffee recused himself because he personally volunteered to cut down the tree.

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Government · Water

Brookfield Water Commission hires new plant operator

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."

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