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Originally established as the Parish of Newbury in 1754,
following a petition by settlers from Danbury, New Milford
and Newtown, the town of Brookfield came into being by resolution
of the General Assembly in May 1788. The town was named in
honor of Reverend Brooks, who was ordained and installed as
permanent minister of the town in 1757, and who had guided
its destiny for 30 years. The present Congregational Church,
located at the intersection of Routes 25 and 133, was the site
of Brookfield's first meetinghouse. Over the past century,
the first Town Hall from 1796 has also served as a center for
civic affairs. The Brookfield Historical Society and Museum
leased the building in 1975, after which it was refurbished
and officially dedicated and opened on July 4, 1976 as a highlight
of the Nation's Bicentennial celebration. The Museum uses it
as a center for the preservation of the town's historical past.
Brookfield is governed by a Board of Selectmen and conducts
town meetings on a regular basis. The Board of Finance oversees
the town's fiscal affairs.
The students in the community are well served with Center Elementary
School (K-2), Huckleberry Hill Elementary School (3-5), Whisconier
Middle School (6-8) and Brookfield High School (9-12). All
are excellent public schools. The Town also offers several
private/parochial schools including St. Joseph's Parochial
School (Grades K-8).
Brookfield is a thriving community and is today one of Fairfield
County's fastest growing towns. Notwithstanding its progressive
development in recent years, the town has remarkably managed
to maintain its small town friendliness and rural character.
Much of Brookfield's quality of life is attributable to the
varying styles of homes, convenience and abundance of shopping
facilities, along with its wealth of natural resources, not
the least of which is Candlewood Lake.
| FACTS OF INTEREST: |
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Year Town Incorporated: May 1788 |
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Geographic Area: 20.4 sq. miles |
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Current Population: Est. 17,254 |
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Total Households: 7,420 |
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Assessor: 203-775-7302 |
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Board of Education: 203-775-7700 |
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Community Center: 203-775-5308 |
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Fire Marshal: 203-775-7306 |
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Historical Society & Museum: 203-740-8140 |
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Library: 203-775-6241 |
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Parks & Recreation: 203-775-7310 |
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Police Department: 203-775-2575 |
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Post Office: 203-775-2717 |
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Selectman's Office: 203-775-7300 |
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Tax Collector: 203-775-7304 |
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Town Clerk: 203-775-7313 |
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