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Planning Board Updates Subdivision Regulations for State Law

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

Conservation Commission to help draft water resources ordinance

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

Selectmen hire police officer, town custodian unanimously

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

Selectmen approve $98,600 in manifests and authorize new computers

Brookfield Selectmen approve $98,600 in manifests, authorize computer purchases. With Chair Ed Gauthier absent, Selectmen Rich Zacher and Austin Fifield unanimously approved town spending totaling $98,576.90, including payroll and final 2025 expenses, plus new computers for the Town Clerk's Office

PLANNING BOARD APPROVES EIGHT ZONING WARRANT ARTICLES

Planning Board approves eight zoning amendments for town meeting. Chair Ed Ingalls presided over a public hearing on six state housing law amendments and one local proposal affecting signs. All eight articles passed unanimously 6-0, including modifications that increase permitted sign size to 10