Archive for July, 2010

News Times: Brookfield holds ribbon cutting for Silvermine waterline completion

by: bsundie July 30, 2010

Photo and story: Danbury News Times BROOKFIELD — Brookfield officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning at the fire department to celebrate the completion of the Silvermine water line, which brings clean drinking water to a section of Brookfield contaminated with uranium. Officials began planning for the line six years ago, and construction

“Field of Flags” in Brookfield

by: bsundie July 21, 2010

Rep. David Scribner participated in the recent “Field of Flags” ceremony at the Congregational Church of Brookfield honoring those who lost their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq. Check out this video from the Brookfield Patch.

Scribner Achieves Perfect House Voting Record

by: bsundie July 16, 2010

HARTFORD — State Rep. David Scribner this year continued his exemplary record of service to constituents by registering a 100 percent House voting record during the 2010 legislative session. Scribner, a fiscally-conservative Republican representing Brookfield and Bethel, made 271 votes on the floor of the state’s House of Representatives. Just 41 of 151 House legislators [...]

Residents can Seek Refuge in Brookfield, Bethel Cooling Centers

by: bsundie July 7, 2010

Cooling centers have been set up by local officials from Brookfield and Bethel to help residents struggling to cope with this week’s heat wave. In Brookfield , the senior center on Federal Road will serve as a cooling center between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. All are welcome, and it will be available through Friday, [...]

Scribner, Rell Promote School Bus Safety Legislation

by: bsundie July 6, 2010

ROCKY HILL — Legislation offering school districts tax credits when they buy buses outfitted with safety belts was cemented here today during a poignant ceremony attended by Rep. David Scribner. The ceremony took place at Rocky Hill High School, where Gov. M. Jodi Rell signed the legislation giving districts 50 percent reimbursement on state sales [...]