Week in Review: 10/4-10/10
Water assessments go through the final steps of approval; heros recognized; Friday's football game voted NBC Game of the Week; and a round-up of this week's columns.
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As usual, the first week of the month was heavy on municipal news, including the approval of the waterline benefit assessments for individual property owners, a positive referral from the Planning Commission for a sewer line extension to Sandy Lane Village and a special information session for Zoning Commissioners.
This week in water began Monday night at the monthly Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting, where several Greenridge residents voiced their preference for the United Water plan to extend a line from Newtown to the development rather than First Selectman Bill Davidson's plan to continue the Silvermine Line down Whisconier Road. A hearing at the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) scheduled for October 6 was rescheduled for December 15 at Davidson's request, as he and water consultant Martin Handshy and CCA engineer Steve Sullivan identify whether Brookfield has enough water to support a line to Greenridge.
On Tuesday, the Selectmen held a public hearing on waterline assessments to give homeowners a chance to make the case that they will be wrongfully assessed. Of the 17 residents who spoke, 11 objected to being assessed, and one property was ultimately taken off the rolls.
Individual assessments with detailed information were mailed out on Friday afternoon, but a full list of assessments is viewable here on Brookfield Patch.
The BOS also got the wheels rolling on a new Charter Revision Commission and outlined the financial effects of Parks Referendum Round II.
In the school district, parents and students now have access to Public Portal, a website that allows them to log in and view their grades. The secure website is updated regularly for real-time tracking of academic progress.
The mother/daughter wait staff team that saved a man from choking at Fox Hill Inn in August were awarded certificates of commendation at this month's Police Commission meeting. Patty Neal-Petrillo and her daughter Samantha were recognized by the Commission and given a heartfelt thanks from the Williams.
Sports
Brookfield (and Monroe) heard the rally cry and turned the voting around in NBC Connecticut's Game of the Week online poll. Brookfield High School's technology programs were featured in a special report during the Friday morning newscast and game highlights were shown on the 11 p.m. news.
Unfortunately, the Bobcats could not keep up with the Panthers, who continued their perfect season with a crushing 49-7 win over Brookfield on Friday.
The girls swimming and diving team won their fifth straight conference meet against New Fairfield on Wednesday, improving to 7-3 overall.
For a full breakdown of the week's athletics with photo album and video highlights, check out the Weekly BHS Sports Recap first thing tomorrow morning.
Opinion
Brookfielder Ann Rodgers was the winner of last week's Photo Contest, winning a Patch tote bag for having her correct answer — Williams Park — chosen from among all correct answers. Check out week three's photo, figure out where it was taken and send your answer to Aaron@Patch.com before 8 p.m. Tuesday for your chance to win.
In this week's columns, Selectman Howard Lasser focused on explaining revaluation, which is currently being undertaken in town, and Adorable Chaos thinks about breaking down and buying a pet chicken, a new fad in the neighborhood.
In this weekend's columns, the Hiker's Guide joins Cafe Little Europa for an Oktoberfest hike in Macedonia State Park and humorist Rich Piepho gives Twenty Thoughts on Backyard Football.
Continuing along the Connecticut Wine Trail, contributor Alice Schuette ventures north to New Preston's Hopkins Vineyard, a family winery coming up on its 225th anniversary.
And finally BHS senior Matthew Goodrich writes about going to see chimp expert Jane Goodall speak in Danbury in his biweekly column Not That You Asked...
