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Hi there, Brookfield! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Brookfield contractor allegedly left homeowners with unfinished, costly projects
  • What you'll find at this weekend's Milcopex stamp show in Brookfield

Also on today's calendar: Pilates & Plump and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 people say this Brookfield contractor scammed them. He's still taking jobs. (jsonline.com) — Brookfield residents are being warned about a local contractor accused by multiple clients of taking thousands of dollars for home projects he never finished, often after connecting through Nextdoor. The story details complaints, prior charges, and how police and prosecutors have responded, offering important context so Brookfield homeowners can better protect themselves when hiring contractors.
   

• Milwaukee Philatelic Society to host Milcopex Sept. 25-26 (linns.com) — Brookfield residents can explore stamp collecting close to home when Milcopex comes to the Brookfield Conference Center Sept. 25-26, with free admission and parking. The show features dealers, exhibits, talks, youth activities, and a U.S. Postal Service first-day ceremony unveiling new squirrel and chipmunk stamps.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday September 24
  • WOW Book Club →
    Joney Cafe, Shaker House Building, 17700 W. Capitol Drive, Suite 20, #3, Brookfield
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Wish me luck!
    It's 5 AM and I haven't slept a wink. On my way for breast cancer surgery. I know it very treatable and my prognosis is pretty good - but I'm still… (Nextdoor Westwood Hills)
  • Linde Engineering North America, Inc. posted a job opening for Cylinder Handler in Brookfield. Apply here.
  • CSM Corporation posted a job opening for Houseperson, Full Time | Country Inn & Suites, Brookfield in Brookfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brookfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Menomonee Falls

Pewaukee

  • Pewaukee issues drinking water notice after well exceeds PFAS limits (wtmj.com)
  • Volleyball Recap: Neenah Rolls to Its Ninth Straight Win (maxpreps.com)

Ok Brookfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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