A thriving community for most of its history, with stage coach stops, railroad stations, taverns, hotels, mills, factories, farms and shops, Brookfield today is one of the fastest growing communities in the Greater New Milford area. Notwithstanding its progressive development in recent years, the town has remarkably managed to maintain its small-town friendliness and rural character. Much of Brookfield's quality of life is attributable to the varying styles of homes, convenience and abundance of shopping facilities, along with its wealth of natural resources, not the least of which is Lake Candlewood.
Originally established as the Parish of Newbury in 1754, following a petition by settlers from Danbury, New Milford, and Newtown, the town of Brookfield came into being by resolution of the General Assembly in May 1788. The town was named in honor of Reverend Brooks, who was ordained and installed as permanent minister of the town in 1757, and who had guided its destiny for 30 years. The present Congregational Church, located at the intersection of Routes 25 and 133, was the site of Brookfield's first meetinghouse. Over the past century, the current Town Hall has also served as a center for civic affairs and Joyce Memorial Library. The Brookfield Historical Society leased the building in 1975, after which it was refurbished and officially dedicated and opened on July 4, 1976 as a highlight of the Nation's Bicentennial celebration. The Society uses it as a center for the preservation of the town's historical past.
Brookfield is governed by a Board of Selectmen and conducts town meetings on a regular basis. The Board of Finance oversees the town's fiscal affairs.
Students in the community are well served with Center Elementary School (PK-1), Huckleberry Elementary School (Grades 2-4), Whisconier Middle School (Grades 5-8), and Brookfield High School (Grades 9-12). All are excellent public schools, The town also offers several private/parochial schools including St. Joseph's Parochial School and Montessori Community School, among others.
Brookfield Zip Code: 06804
Facts of Interest
Year Town Incorporated: May 1788
Form of Government: Board of Selectmen/Town Meeting
Geographic Location: SW Corner of the Region
Public Safety: Police Department
Geographic Area: 20.2 sq. miles
Brookfield Town Hall
Town Hall and Departmental Information
Pocono Road
Brookfield, CT 06757
Area Code 203 Telephone 775-7300
Office hours vary by department
*Emergency 911 - Area Code for Brookfield is 203
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