Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy spoke before The General Assembly on Wednesday. Here's what he said.
The following text is the speech Gov. Dannel P. Malloy gave to the state House and Senate on Wednesday. The text was provided by the governor's office. Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Senator McKinney, Representative Cafero, my fellow state officials, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, honored members of the Judiciary, members of the clergy, honored guests, and all the citizens of our great state who are watching or listening today, thank you. Thank you for the honor of inviting me into the people’s House to address you. This is an important Connecticut tradition and a privilege for me. I’d like to thank my extended family and friends for being here, and my wife and three sons for their love and support. I’d like to recognize and …
Everything you need to know in Brookfield today.
Today is Wednesday, February 8, the 39th day of the year. How to Claim Your Business Listsings on Patch Include Your Voice in Four Corners Vision Planning Job Hunt: Five Openings in Brookfield Slight chance of snow, mostly cloudy, high near 37 degrees F. Snow chance of snow showers before 2 a.m. Low around 21 F. Start Here: Weather information taken from the National Weather Service. Today in History compiled from Wikipedia and other sources.
After last year's snowpocalypse, this winter's relatively warm and dry weather is a relief to some and a disappointment to others.
Think back to a year ago. Snowstorm after snowstorm had accumulated in January like layers of a frozen parfait until we were all half-blinded by the drifts and shuttled into narrow lanes on the roadways. It was frustrating, it was dangerous and it was epic — one of those winters we'll all remember. Take a look outside today. Not a flake to be seen. The grass, if not exactly green, still has some color to it. The flowers are confused; the birds are dysfunctional; and we won't even begin to talk about the bears. So did the universe just decide we'd had enough after 2011's terrible trifecta: White-Out Winter, Tropical Storm Irene and Snowtober? Not exactly. Weather experts have laid the Lower 48's mild winter at the door of a phenomenon known…
Claiming your listing gives you extra bonuses.
When Brookfield Patch launched in March 2010, editors and contributors ventured to local businesses to collect information for our directory. The result: Patch Places. Patch Places is the spot to find descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods and more for spots around town. You can even see what your neighbors think of a business before you try it or write your own review. But local businesses get extra bonuses when they claim their free listing. Owners or managers can sign in and search for their business. Underneath the photos, there is a box with the question: Do you own or manage this location? Claim it! Just click Claim it! and a form will pop up asking for contact information and authorization to claim it. Within a few days, …
Land Use and FHI are asking interested residents to join focus groups to develop new vision for Four Corners.
The town of Brookfield signed a contract with planning firm Fitzgerald and Halliday Inc. (FHI) mid-January to begin the process of designing a vision for the intersection of Federal Road and Whisconier Road, known locally as Four Corners or the Town Center District (TCD). A major component of the process, and one of the main reasons FHI was chosen over other firms, will be public participation, in the form of public information sessions, taste surveys and focus groups made up of specific interest groups. As means of achieving this last goal, the town, and in particular Community Development Director Katherine Daniel, is asking interested residents and stake-holders to contact the Brookfield Land Use Department to let the town know they …
A weekly listing of companies hiring in Brookfield.
Unity Scientific is looking to hire an Engineering Documentation Specialist to work in their Brookfield offices. According to the job posting, the position will "work closely with the Documentation Manager to review engineering documentation and work as a liaison between appropriate departments." The position requires a degree in technology, science, engineering or communications and three-plus years experience in engineering or manufacturing. Bassett Furniture is seeking a Delivery Associate to deliver and set up newly purchased furniture at customers’ homes. The job requires a cheerful disposition, neat appearance and the ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds. High-tech manufacturing firm Photronics, Inc. is hiring a professional to …
Ears? What ears?
Adoption Status: Looking for a Home Age: Under 2 Gender: Male Size: Medium (25-50 lbs) Mickey may have hug ears (we know you were thinking it), but he’s a very handsome Shepherd mix that’s about one year old. A very happy and friendly guy, he absolutely loves making new friends (both two- and four-legged). Mickey never had any real training, so he’ll need some help with that, but he loves treats so as long as you have some of those you’ll be fine. He has lots of energy and loves to play. An active family with a fenced-in yard where he could run would be best. Contact the Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) if you're intrested in adopting.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Brookfield needs a controller after New Britain woman takes back offer, citing commute and personal reasons.
Brookfield municipal officials had a new Town Controller on Monday to replace departing Town Controller Jay Wahlberg. But, Lisa Carver, who was announced as the new Controller, resigned her position. First Selectman Bill Davidson's office announced on Tuesday that Carver took back the offer. "Lisa cited the commute and personal reasons for rescinding her acceptance of our offer," according to an email from the First Selectman's office. At a Board of Selectmen's meeting Monday, Brookfield municipal officials said incoming Carver has both the financial and interpersonal skills to effectively manage a municipal budget of more than $55,000,000. “We wanted to offer her the job before she left the building during the interview,” said Selectman …
Brookfield residents recognized for fundraising efforts.
On January 30, 2012 The American Diabetes Association (ADA) held its Annual Recognition Dinner at the Marriot in Rocky Hill, where two Brookfield residents were honored for their efforts to combat diabetes. Beth O'Connor, the school nurse at Center Elementary School (CES), was honored as the coordinator of a Diabetes Walk held last spring at CES. This event raised $10,710.50. She received two awards during this ceremony — one of the recognitions was for CES fundraising efforts ranking in the top 20 schools nationwide in the fight to stop diabetes; the other award recognized her efforts as being the top second school in the state raising funds for the ADA. Kyle Rosa (second grader at Huckleberry Hill Elementary School) was also honored as …
This is my comic strip about my job as a tour guide to an alien thats visit Brookfield.
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8:35 am on Thursday, February 9, 2012
Most police cars are lo jacked which means their location is monitor 24/7, that’s a indicator to top brass who's doing what and where. As for teachers I go by my kids progress. more ›