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Town announces summer block party, restaurant week, fireworks and addresses tick concerns
Summary
Economic Development Commission events (block party June 7 and restaurant week June 11) and a June 26 fireworks plan for Brookfield’s 250th were announced; a resident raised tick concerns at CLA and was told the health director coordinated perimeter spraying and grass-cutting rather than broad spraying of play areas.
Brookfield officials used the June 1 Board of Selectmen meeting to announce several upcoming community events and to update residents on a public-health concern.
Greg Nowski, speaking for the Economic Development Commission, described the sixth annual block party on Sunday, June 7, with a redesigned layout, expanded food court and 20 additional tent vendors, and announced a restaurant-week kickoff on June 11 at St. Margarit Hall, with about 30 participating local restaurants. Registration information was provided for the sip-and-saver event and other kickoff activities.
The board also updated plans for Brookfield’s 250th anniversary: a fireworks display is planned for Friday, June 26 (the weekend before July 4). Officials said parking is the lead operational concern and staff are exploring shuttle options using nearby private lots; residents were urged to monitor the town website for final details.
During public comment, resident Ellen Gallow (Brookfield Meadows) asked about a tick problem at CLA. Meeting participants said the town coordinated with schools, parks and the health director; actions taken included perimeter spraying near wooded areas and trimming long grass, with a stated intent to avoid broad spraying of grassy play areas. No estimate from outside contractors was reported because work was done within town resources.
The board encouraged residents to sign up for the monthly spotlight newsletter and Everbridge emergency notifications and listed vacancies on multiple boards and commissions.
