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Columns

Brookfield Common

By Chris Goodrich
The First Straw (House)
Hopper on the Hudson
A River Bends Through It
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Adorable Chaos

By Amy Landisman
How to Find a Reliable Sitter
Tales from the Trail
Chop Wood, Carry Water
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What's Happening in Brookfield

By Howard Lasser
Lasser Report: Meetings and Budget Meetings
Lasser Report: CRC Recommendations
Lasser Report: Meeting Highlights and Reval
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The Neighborhood Files

Sponsored by Pepsi Refresh Project
Two Moms Organize 'Uncork a Cure' for Childhood Cancer This Weekend
WMS Vies for Pepsi Refresh Grant
Photography Exhibit Gives Teens' Work Exposure
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Brookfield Hiker's Guide

By Brookfield Hikers
Brookfield Hiker's Guide: Happy Landings Farm
Brookfield Hiker's Guide: Bear Mountain Reservation
Brookfield Hiker's Guide: Macedonia Brook State Park
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Not That You Asked...

By Matthew Goodrich
A Brookfield Story
Idyllic Indolence
In With the New
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Brookfield Banter

By Rich Piepho
The 'Cleaning Out My Car' Spring 2011 Catalogue
It's Minor League Baseball Season!
My Paunch: An Intimate Look
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Meet the Chef

By Lee Elkins
Dip, Finger Food, Chili — Super Bowl
Holiday Treats Bring Out the Baker at Home
Some Like it Crispy, Some Like it Fresh
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Mailbag

By Aaron Boyd
Letter to the Editor: 'Board of Finance has been fiscally responsible'
Letter to the Editor: 'They should all be proud'
Letter to the Editor: 'Your vote will count'
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Photo Contest

By Aaron Boyd
Send in Your Icicle Shots
Vote for Your Snow Shots
This Photo is of...
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This Week in Brookfield

By Amy Landisman
Art for Kids, Tech Help for Adults
Fresh Activities to Warm Up Your Winter
Countdown to the New Year
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WMS Photography Club Album of the Month

By Cynthia Hathaway and Tara Reilly
WMS Photography Club: What's Your Spark?
Laurie Klein visits the WMS Photo Club
WMS Photography Club Photos of the Week
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Holiday Eats

Cocktail Recipes for the Holidays
Last-Minute Food Gifts
How to Gift Wrap Holiday Treats
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HHES Photography Club Album of the Month

By Monica Walsh
HHES Photography Club Photos of the Month
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Best of Brookfield 2010

The Top 10 Stories of 2010
Top Cop Stories of 2010
Top Videos of 2010
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Legal Ease

By Richard Hastings
Proposed Legislation: Avoiding Tractor Trailer Accidents
Don't Fall for Snow and Ice
Wasted and Wired: A Deadly Combination
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Tips from the Joyful Organizer

By Bonnie Joy Dewkett
Craft Room Organization
Get Moving!
Five Minutes or Less
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5 Things To Do This Weekend

5 Things To Do This Weekend
5 Things To Do This Weekend
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Sold!

Nine Property Transfers Top at $675K
Seven Property Transfers Top at $371K
11 Property Transfers; Highest $716K
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Weekly BHS Sports Recap

By Scott Lewis
Season Recap: Bobcats Earn All-Conference Honors
Weekly Recap: McKeever Takes Runner-Up at State Open
Weekly Recap: Lady Bobcats Upset Kolbe in SWC Quarterfinals; Wrestling, Track & Field, Hockey
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Whiz Kids

Brookfield Whiz Kids: National Merit Scholars
Brookfield Whiz Kids: Team 1099
Brookfield Whiz Kid: Brian Coleman
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Daily PatchCast

PatchCast: Train Kills Man; Overcrowding in Schools
PatchCast: Dogs Running Out of Time; Tiger's Caddy
PatchCast: Rape Reported in Lot, Catching Thieves
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Grab & Go: Hay Rides, Nature Hike and Pumpkin Picking
Grab & Go: Apple Picking, Crafts and a Free Movie
Grab & Go: Harvest Festival, Puppets and Teen Movies
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Get Out

Get Out to a Book Sale, a Tag Sale or a Rush Tribute
Get Out to the Irish Festival, Canoe Race or a Night of Burlesque
Get Out for a Dance Party, Sept. 11 Ceremony or Karate Open House
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Great Escape

Great Escape: Time Out for Mom
Great Escape: Laugh and Play
Great Escape: Wine Tasting
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Patch Picks

Patch Picks: Staycations
Patch Picks: Surrounded by Spas
Patch Picks: St. Patrick's Day
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Frugal Family

Deals on Books, Vitamins and Apples
Deals on Dance Lessons, Pet Vaccines and Home Furnishings
Frugal Family: Deals on Ink Cartridges, Supplements and Candles
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Moms Talk

Moms Talk: TV and Video Games
Moms Talk: Death of Bin Laden
Moms Talk: Bullying
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Viewfinder

Photo Album: Brookfield Senior Center
Photo Album: Summer fun on Lake Lillinonah
Photo Album: Warehouse Wars
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House Hunt

14 Open Houses in Brookfield; Highest $940K
Just One Open House This Weekend
Seven Open Houses, One for $875K
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From the Moms Council

One Chicken, Four Meals
Meet the Moms Council
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BHS Sports Album of the Week

Sports Album: SWC Tournament
Sports Album: Spring Season — Week 6
Sports Album: Spring Season — Week 5
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Arresting News

Arresting News: Knights Who Say 'Ni' Suspected?
Arresting News: Diplomatic Immunity; 3x Legal Limit
Arresting News: Assault by Coconut; CO Survival
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PatchTrip: Explore Connecticut

Day Hikes: Follow the Green Signs to Webb Mountain Discovery Zone
New Haven: Not Just IKEA
Day Hikes: Sleeping Giant Awakens the Hiker Within
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Mom Rules

By Amy Landisman
Mom Rule #43: Multitasking is for Maniacs
Mom Rule #105: Embrace the DNA
Mom Rule #41: Never Give Up Nap Time
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It Came to Brookfield

By Zachary Sorena
It Came to Brookfield XXXIV
It Came to Brookfield: Part XXXIII
It Came to Brookfield XXXII
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The Urban Archeologist

By Greg Van Antwerp
Urban Archeologist: Digging for Scraps
Urban Archeologist: Brimfield, Mass(ive) Antique Show
Urban Archeologist: Finding Natives of Early and Modern New England
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Brookfield 2011 Year In Review

2011 Brookfield Year in Review
YIR: Most Read Stories of the Year
YIR: Editor's Choice 2011
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Where Was This Meal Served?

By Karen Ali
Where in Danbury Was This Food Cooked Up?
Which Restaurant in Southbury Made This Pizza?
Can You Guess?
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The Traveling Plate

By Karen Ali
Where in Danbury Was This Meal Made?
Where in Newtown Was This Dish Served?
Where in Woodbury Were These Tacos Made?
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IN THE KITCHEN WITH FAY

A Romantic Valentine's Dinner At Home For Two
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Ask Suzen

By Suzen Pettit
Ask Suzen: What's the Value of a Blog Comment?
Ask Suzen: Do It Yourself SEO
Ask Suzen: Permission to Say No?
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Capitol DisPatch: CT

Legislature Will Look Into Identity Theft Protection
DCF Will Use $ 3.2 Million Federal Grant to Help Kids with Trauma
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Arresting News

Police: Airport Crash Involved Car; Video Game Arrest; Landlord Sent to Prison
Police: Online Date Leads to Sexual Assault; Candy Machine Theft; Prison for Armed Robber
Police: Man Charged Picking Friend Up From PD; ICE Charges Wanted Criminals; Prescription Fraud
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Job Hunt

Job Hunt: Food Prep and Management
Job Hunt: Sales Director, Music Teachers
Job Hunt: Cake Decorator, Associates and Assistants
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SportsBeat: Brookfield

Brookfield SportsBeat: Gunning for Lax Glory
Brookfield SportsBeat: From CT to Stanley Cup?
Brookfield SportsBeat: Down on the Farm
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Brookfield Patch In

Patch In: Mother Knows Breast
Murder in a Small Town
6-Year-Old Piano Prodigy Gains International Fame
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Eye on the Beltway: Brookfield

Brookfield Eye on the Beltway: Himes Fights 'Wreckonsillyation' Bill
Brookfield Eye on the Beltway: Malloy, Tong Endorse Murphy
Brookfield Eye on the Beltway: Senators on Postal Reform
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House Hunt Virtual

By Aaron Boyd
11 Virtual Home Tours Online
Eight Virtual House Tours Online
Six Online Real Estate Tours
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Brookfield Patch Back

By Lisa Bigelow
I Am Mom Enough
911 Tapes: Welcome to the Dark Side
How Social Conservatives Get it Wrong
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You Said It: Brookfield

'Greenwich's Loss is Ridgefield's Gain'
'I'll Drink to That!'
'They Have A Long Way To Go To Outnumber The Cougars'
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Beyond Brookfield

Top 5 Donna Summer Songs of All Time
Burlington Man Charged in Shooting of Bear
Ridgefield Author Maurice Sendak Dies at 83
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