Brookfield residents seek permits for Halloween trunk-or-treat and private events; board requests detailed applications

Residents seeking to hold neighborhood events in Brookfield outlined plans to the Selectboard and were told to submit more detailed applications before formal approval.

Caitlin, who identified herself as living at 25 Curry’s Way, described a neighborhood Halloween event on Oct. 26 (rain date Oct. 27) that would close part of a road for trick-or-treating and include a hayride, a police-and-fire 'touch-a-truck' and a one-way traffic pattern to improve pedestrian safety. Caitlin said the police chief had approved the one-way plan and she was awaiting the fire chief’s written sign-off.

Another resident (speaker 9) described a Halloween celebration tied to a banquet application and an engagement party needing an extended liquor-license area. The resident said the fire chief approved an outdoor area for 40 people and that the property’s maximum capacity, per construction approval, is 200 for outdoor activities and 300 on-site. The resident noted liquor and food-service rules may limit serving in the seated outdoor area and said she would submit a detailed map and descriptions as requested by the board.

Board members asked for specific written descriptions, a detailed map showing road closures or red-lined service areas, and any required inspections or sign-offs from police and fire. S2 asked the applicants to be specific about what they are requesting; both applicants said they would provide the fuller applications for consideration at the next meeting.

No formal permit votes were recorded in the transcript; the board indicated it would review submitted documentation and return the items to the agenda for action.