Government · Select Board
Brookfield Hires New Treasurer, Extends Radio License
Brookfield hired a new treasurer at a fraction of the contracted rate and kept Apple Country Radio on a short leash.
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Select Board
Members: Richard A. Chaffee (Vice Chair), Sarah Campbell (Chair), Beth L. Coughlin (Clerk)
Government · Select Board
Brookfield Posts Highway Superintendent Job at Up to $92,000 Amid Department Crisis
BROOKFIELD -- June 15, 2026, Brookfield Select Board moves to hire highway superintendent and stabilizes depleted department budget. The board voted unanimously at its June 15 meeting to post both interim and permanent highway superintendent
Government · Select Board
Select Board Shifts Highway Wages to Cover Shortfall
Brookfield's Select Board shifted highway payroll into a road account after finding the highway department had no money left to pay bills. Board members said the department owes vendors, with one saying, "They're out of money.
Government · Select Board
Board tables interim administrator's $85 pay rate
Brookfield's Select Board tabled a proposed $85-an-hour pay rate for an interim town administrator after a member objected it wasn't on the agenda.
Government · Select Board
Select Board opens warrant, names interim administrator
The Brookfield Select Board appointed Blythe Robinson as interim town administrator and opened the warrant for the town's June 4 annual town meeting.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Appoints TA Search Committee
The Brookfield Select Board appointed a five-member search committee to find a permanent town administrator and put off a vote on an interim hire for one more week.
Government · Select Board
Select Board votes down interim administrator pick
The Brookfield Select Board voted down a motion to appoint Blythe Robinson as interim town administrator, splitting 1-2 after interviewing finalist Eric Weiss. Clerk Beth L. Coughlin cast the lone vote in favor, calling Robinson the candidate with "the strongest experience directly in the role."
Government · Select Board
Select Board Approves Two Grid Pole Installations
Brookfield Select Board approved two National Grid utility pole installations tied to a reconductoring project along Quaboag Street. The board voted 2-0 with one abstention to approve a pole near 47 South Maple Street after a member disclosed the site was near family property.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Interviews Candidate for Top Job
Brookfield Select Board interviewed a finalist for interim town administrator and flagged a staffing crisis in the treasurer's office.
Government · Select Board
Select Board interviews Blythe Robinson for interim TA
The Brookfield Select Board interviewed a candidate for interim town administrator amid ongoing town hall turmoil.
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