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And on the Brookfield Patch calendar - American Genius - New Milford

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Greater Danbury sports figures are entering the Old Timers Hall?

Also on today's calendar: American Genius - New Milford and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Danbury Old Timers Hall of Fame awards banquet to honor 10 in Class of 2026 (newstimes.com) — Brookfield gets a nod in this year's Danbury Old Timers Hall of Fame, as honoree Al Almeida is recognized in part for 16 years coaching youth soccer in Brookfield and Danbury. The Sept. 24 banquet will celebrate 10 athletes, coaches, and community leaders with deep Greater Danbury ties, including veterans, longtime volunteers, and standout local players.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Polar Oil in Monroe is $4.
    84 a gallon. Anyone know of anybody lower at the moment this is for delivery in Brookfield (Nextdoor High Ridge)
  • I had a post on a couple of weeks ago about storing a small Fiat convertible for the winter time.
    I had a couple responses but when I responded to the response, I didn't hear back from anybody so I'm putting it out there again thank you (Nextdoor High Ridge)
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  • Big Y Foods, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Chief in Newtown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newtown

  • Runners Take On Hilly Course In Newtown's First Half Marathon (newtownbee.com)
  • Fun At Newtown Academy Of Performing Arts' 'Toy Story Adventure Camp' (newtownbee.com)
  • Booth Library Holds Annual Ice Cream Social (newtownbee.com)

Danbury

  • Loaded gun found in backpack at Connecticut store after owner left it behind, police say (newstimes.com)
  • Connecticut lawmakers admit difficult stopping ICE from wearing masks (nbcconnecticut.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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