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Brookfield Daily Briefing: Sep 28

100 percent chance of thunderstorms today and exactly how long is a meter (besides 100 centimeters)?

Today is Friday, September 28, the 272nd day of the year and Ask a Stupid Question Day.

Today's Headlines

Sold: Brookfield Property Transfers

Tag Sales: One in Brookfield and Several in the Area

What To Do: Find Something Fun to Do This Weekend

Today's Weather 

Friday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Events & Reminders

  • In honor of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Brookfield Pharmacy will be collecting expired medications Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click here for details.
  • Face the King and The August Infinity are headlining a full night at The Room Saturday, with doors opening at 5 p.m. See a full list of bands and find more information at the event listing.

Today in History

  • 1787: The newly completed U.S. Constitution is voted on by Congress to be sent to the state legislatures for approval.
  • 1889: The first General Conference on Weights and Measures defines the length of a meter as the distance between two lines on a standard bar of an alloy of platinum with 10 percent iridium, measured at the melting point of ice.
  • 1928: Sir Alexander Fleming notices a bacteria-killing mold growing in his laboratory, discovering what later became known as penicillin.
  • 2008: SpaceX launches the first private spacecraft, the Falcon 1, into orbit.

Weather information taken from the National Weather Service. Today in History compiled from Wikipedia and other sources.

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BuckWheat May 23, 2013 at 08:47 am
Its important the people learn how to treat our flag, many of our veterans have made the ultimateRead More sacrifice for our country and flag. Don't leave it out all night long, don't drag it on the ground while putting it up etc.
Olga Konyukhova May 20, 2013 at 01:03 pm
Thank you, I will! We all miss him and hope he'll find his way home.
Jaimie Cura (Editor) May 20, 2013 at 11:28 am
Sending all the best vibes your way. I shared your post on Facebook and Twitter. Keep us posted,Read More Olga!
BuckWheat May 19, 2013 at 04:28 pm
Oh dont you worry, were gonna vote, but not going to vote to increase taxes thats for sure. Do withRead More what you have.
Steven DeVaux May 19, 2013 at 08:16 am
I would recommend supporting an increase similar to Ridgefield's which was under 2% (1.97%). If aRead More community like Ridgefield can perform at high levels with an increase under 2%, the Board of Education, in asking for almost twice that is openly admitting that they have installed inefficient management in school administration. Further, the sewer system on the referendum will require municipal funding since it is backed by the full faith and credit of the town of Brookfield and reduces the town's borrowing ability - the advertisement for which indicated it would not impact municipal funding.
Steven DeVaux May 19, 2013 at 06:52 am
So Mandarin Chinese won't be a requirement? Perhaps Manchurin Chinese? Cantonese Chinese? MongolianRead More Chinese? Which Chinese are the British speaking these days? Their empire stretched in the Hindu speaking parts of Asia but they aren't teaching Hindu. A quandry indeed.
Steven DeVaux May 17, 2013 at 05:23 pm
The board of education's policy should pertain to all employees of the Brookfield Board ofRead More Education.
Steven DeVaux May 17, 2013 at 05:22 pm
The short answer is because they want to. If you spent twice at much they still would. EducationRead More personnel need to be monitored on social media like Patch.
Laura Orban May 17, 2013 at 12:18 pm
I will lend a hand by voting yes for the school budget this Tuesday, May 21st. Teachers should notRead More have to pay out of pocket for school supplies.