Brookfield Planning Board streamlines gravel pit oversight to meet state deadline. The board unanimously approved a simplified permit form for two existing grandfathered pits on Governor's Road and Moose Mountain Road, requiring only basic operator information and minimal state-mandated items under
Brookfield selectmen hold brief nonpublic session on confidential matter. Chair Ed Gauthier and Selectman Rich Zacher voted unanimously to enter executive session at 9:01 am under RSA 91-A:3II(c), which covers matters involving personal reputation or applications for assistance based on inability
Brookfield Conservation Commission organizes April 18 Earth Week cleanup event. Chair Frank Frazier directed the commission to coordinate with the Selectmen to request free trash disposal from Wakefield, as in past years, and to partner with the Agricultural Commission on a companion seed swap.
Selectmen approve tax collector payment account, schedule elections and Town Meeting. With Chair Ed Gauthier and Selectman Austin Fifield present and Selectman Rich Zacher absent, the Board unanimously authorized Treasurer Joanne Dolbear to open a bank account at Profile Bank for the Tax Collector
Brookfield Selectmen authorize tax-collector bank account, flag $91,520 in unpaid property taxes. With Selectman Rich Zacher absent, Chair Ed Gauthier and Austin Fifield voted 2-0 to approve a dedicated bank account at Profile Bank for tax-collector credit card payments, with Treasurer Joanne
Brookfield Selectmen weigh bridge repair funding, approve online tax payments. Chair Ed Gauthier presented options for funding Moose Mountain Bridge repairs through the town's unassigned fund balance, but the two-member board deferred any decision pending financial analysis and state approval. The
Planning Board unanimously approves subdivision regulation updates for state compliance. Chairman Ed Ingalls moved to adopt town attorney recommendations regarding HB 413, extending development vesting periods from two to three years, and HB 1359, revising the definition of abutters to include
Brookfield Conservation Commission will help Planning Board draft new water extraction ordinance in 2026. Chair Frank Frazier reported the Master Plan is nearing completion. The commission heard a presentation from applicant Luke Hurley on a wetlands application for a Camp Road property that would
Brookfield Selectmen hire custodian, approve police officer appointment. Chair Ed Gauthier led a 3-0 vote to approve the swear-in form for full-time Wakefield Police Officer Justin Wix, authorizing him to patrol and serve Brookfield. The board announced the hiring of Bailey Champy as custodian of
Selectmen unanimously appoint new police officer to Wakefield dispatch and town custodian. Chair Ed Gauthier and Selectmen Rich Zacher and Austin Fifield approved swear-in documentation for Justin Wix as a full-time Wakefield Police Officer authorized to patrol and serve Brookfield on a three to