SUPPORT Local Business -Annual Make Your Own Wreath & Bow @ Greenhouse Gala!

Local businesswoman and Waterville Times Columnist , Tisha Vleer-Elliott,  ..now offering:

Annual Make Your Own Wreath & Bow @ Greenhouse Gala!
Short demonstration & use of foot clamp & bow maker given in each class at 10am for those that have not participated in class here before.  Real cut assorted pine branches, decorations, supplies, assorted ribbon all included. Complimentary treats and refreshments.

All participants will be automatically put into raffle basket drawing on Fri. Nov. 24th.  P/m or request to be added to our Facebook group page at " Greenhouse Gala's Crafty Classes."

Reserve a date/time, or first come first serve.  This is a fun class to get in the spirit for the holidays and spend some quality time with family and friends. 

10" Wreath   $35
20". Wreath. $45
Make a 2nd wreath (per person) and take $10 off
Cash or Check Only
Small gifts on hand for purchase

November 2017
Sat  4th. 10am -2pm closed
Sat. 11th 10am-2pm closed
Sat. 18th. 10am -2pm closed
Fri.  24th.  10am-2pm closed
Dress Warm and Comfortably! Class not recommended for small children. Picture shown is a 10" wreath

EMERGENCY TOWN BOARD MEETING - Tonight....Tenney "CASEWORKER"...curfew,

EMERGENCY MEETING
Brookfield Town Board

Monday, October 30, 2017
Brookfield Town Hall
6:30 PM

TOPIC:  Highway Truck Purchase

***Representative Tenney's New Hartford Office to provide Mobile Office Hours in the Town of Brookfield........see Special Notices/Meetings page***

****The Town of Brookfield is looking for volunteers to sit on a committee that will discuss the feasibility of new town offices. We hope to have our first meeting some time this Fall. ****

EMERGENCY MEETING
Brookfield Town Board

Monday, October 30, 2017
Brookfield Town Hall
6:30 PM

TOPIC:  Highway Truck Purchase

Mobile Office Hours Quick Guide

• Mobile Office Hours allow caseworkers to travel to various parts of the district to allow easier access to constituents needing assistance with federal agencies
• Constituents can come in during the stated time slot to request assistance from the Representative’s staff members or to express concerns with a specific issue
• The Representative will not be attending the mobile office hours
• The setting is meeting style, constituents can meet privately with caseworkers if they request it upon arrival
• Constituents are asked to sign in upon arrival before speaking to a caseworker
• Please direct all questions regarding Mobile Office Hours procedure to Representative Tenney’s New Hartford District Office, which can be reached at 315-732-0713
• Thank you for allowing us to host Mobile Office Hours in your town

Staff members from Representative Tenney’s New Hartford District Office will be offering Mobile Office Hours in the Town of Brookfield on Thursday, November 9th at the Town Hall from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.  The staff will be available to provide assistance and answer questions regarding federal agencies and programs such as VA and Social Security or help searching for federal grants.

****The Town of Brookfield is looking for volunteers to sit on a committee that will discuss the feasibility of new town offices. We hope to have our first meeting some time this Fall. ****
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LEGAL NOTICE
HALLOWEEN CURFEW 2017
TOWN OF BROOKFIELD

TAKE NOTICE THAT in accordance with Local Law No.3 of 1992, a curfew of 8:00 pm will be enforced on October 29, 30, and 31 and November 1 and 2. Violators may be subject to fine, imprisonment or both.  This law is on file with the Secretary of State.
 
 
Sherry Perretta, Town Clerk
Town of Brookfield
Dated:  October 18, 2017 & October 25, 2017

CRIME WATCH: New Section

Oneida Dispatch runs a regular "Crime Watch" section...here are reports applicable to Brookfield.  The reports are from either the Madison Co. Sheriff's office or NYS Troopers. 

MADISON CO. SHERIFF: Sunday, Oct. 22: Phillip J. Kimball, 31, of Brookfield, was charged with second-degree unlawful imprisonment.

Here is a link to the OD Crime Watch for the Week of Oct 24:
http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20171023/police-blotter-for-oct-24-2017?source=most_viewed

Magee: Legislation to lower insurance costs for agritourism businesses becomes law

Assemblyman Bill Magee (D-Nelson) announced that legislation he sponsored limiting the cost of liability insurance for agricultural tourism businesses has been signed into law (Ch. 338 of 2017). The new law protects farms that diversify their income with pumpkin patches, apple orchards, hay rides, Christmas trees and other agritourism opportunities.

“New York State is ripe with agritourism,” Magee said. “The new law will create a more business-friendly environment for the small farm that wants to welcome families to pick pumpkins or apples, but has been restricted by high-priced insurance premiums.”

The law eases the financial burden on agritourism businesses by setting limits on liability risk for owners who take a reasonable level of care in preventing risks that can be associated with farmland, such as livestock, uneven ground and machinery. New York joins 26 other states with laws in place to limit liability exposure for agritourism.

Check out the MADISON COUNTY COURIER...another good source of Local News ...

See: http://madisoncountycourier.com/?p=85867

Madison County Fair Board seeks nominations for board members

The Madison County Fair is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the 2018 board of directors. Every year, nominations are opened up to fill seats left by board members whose terms are expiring or for those whose seats have been vacated. Residents of Madison County, along with our good neighboring counties (Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Oneida and Otsego) are eligible and can nominate themselves.

Nominees must be at least 18 years of age and have an interest in making Madison County Fair a success. Send nominations to the address below by Nov. 10; include contact information and how you could contribute to the success of the Madison County Fair.

If you would like to get involved and share your talents to make a difference in your community, but are not ready to commit to a seat on the board; we would still like to hear from you. We are currently seeking a candidate to serve as the superintendent for the poultry department. There is always a need for enthusiastic, energetic, hardworking and dedicated volunteers to help make the Madison County Fair the best it can be.

Send nominations, a letter of interest, suggestions or questions to Terry King, Madison County Fair Secretary, 1812 Academy Road, West Edmeston, N.Y. 13485, email madcountyfair@gmail.com or visit madisoncountyfairny.com.

Nominations must be received by Nov. 10.

REAL ESTATE Transactions - August

The ONEIDA DISPATCH prints the monthly transactions through the Madison Co. Clerk's office during August.  These are excerpts regarding Brookfield transactions. Without the Oneida Dispatch, we would have no idea as to what is going on in the county.  Here is the link:

http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20171027/august-2017-property-transfers

Curtin Dairy to Thomas Carney: 1463 Route 8, Brookfield, for $60,000
Sec Of Hud to Deborah Lemery: 2734 Route 12, Brookfield, for $28,750.
Richard Pederson to Rebecca Owen: 10990 Miner Road, Brookfield, for $54,900.
Keith Peavey to Heather Kane: 10026 Stanbro Road, Brookfield, for $34,900.
Heather Kane to William Fontaine Jr.: 10026 Stanbro Road, Brookfield, for $29,000.
Matthew VanDyke to Lindsay Bellair: 10448 Church St., Brookfield, for $24,000.

FINALLY ! School Board has MINUTES

Nice to finally see the Administration got off their derrieres and finished the Board of Education minutes which have not been seen since April...

Check them out at:
https://www.brookfieldcsd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=14&DomainID=30&PageID=388&ModuleInstanceID=693&ViewID=1e008a8a-8e8a-4ca0-9472-a8f4a723a4a7&IsMoreExpandedView=True

FLICK'S TAVERN v BOARD WITH NO BALLS

See coverage of the October meeting is in this week's Waterville Times.  Very sad to see that the Flick's Tavern fiasco continues... despite surveys and deeds, Kabana says he owns the  Town's well and has claimed the land in between is his according to a 1906 deed.  He continues to refuse to move his personal effects and vehicles. 

This issue has dragged on for years....yes YEARS...The Board has no idea what to do other than spending tax dollars to have the Town Attorney, Tina Wayland-Smith, write feckless letters $$...these letters never say they are going to charge Kabana for the cost of removing the his personal items, nor does it give him a deadline???....what the hell is the Sheriff's office for??...arrest  him for trespass??? 

No....there is "SOMETHING ELSE" going on here ....Frank must have something over the Board that they won't take action?!  Sure looks like it...wonder what Frank knows that has made cowards out of the Town Board.

Supervisor Salka's suggestion: Build a BARRIER.... or better yet, let's build a whole new TOWN HALL!  Yes, that's on his agenda with the "secret" committee to explore the idea. Hand picked and unnamed members.... Frankly, this is a fine example of why things don't work in this TOWN! NO BALLS to do the right thing! And we vote these people in again?????

BROOKFIELD Real Estate Transactions JUNE/JULY

Here are June/July real estate transaction which the ONEIDA DISPATCH post monthly...

Samuel Pech to Eric Janson: 642 Wilcox Road, Brookfield, for $350,000.
Castlerock 2017 to Austin Mikuszewski: 2112 Gorton Lake Road, Brookfield, for $56,900.
Jason Brink to The Bank Of New York: 7888 Larkin Road, Hubbardsville, for $218,412.
Utica Frog to Nicole Makuch: 2441 Route 8, Brookfield, for $109,000.
Peter Owens to Chester Dye: Skaneatles Turrpike, Brookfield, for $4,000.
John Anderson to Franklin Owen: 10223 Stanbro Road, Brookfield, for $2,000.
Federal National Mtg. to Clifford Waffle: 1949 S. Academy Road, Brookfield, for $37,000.
Seth Gardner to JPMorgan Chase: 2355 Beaver Creek Road, Brookfield, for $24,000.

4-H Livestock Group forming - Brookfield/ West Ed

Meant to post this earlier, so missed a few of the meeting dates.  In any event, thought this would be of interest locally...

Starting a livestock 4-H group

For any youth (cloverbuds can be 5 to 7 years old and regular members 8 to 18 years old) who are interested in being part of a 4H club in Southern Madison county.. You may contact Megan Wilcox or Ann Janson for any questions and if you would like to join us! 315-256-7626 (Megan) or 315-345-3560 (Ann)

Brookfield Man in Head-on Collision Sangerfield

Head-on collision injures 3 in Sangerfield (Oneida Dispatch)

Sangerfield, N.Y. >> Three people were injured in a Wednesday evening crash on Route 12 in Sangerfield.

Edmond Davis, 83, of Brookfield, was driving a 2015 Chrysler sedan south on Route 12 around 6:10 p.m. Wednesday when police say he tried making a left-hand turn onto Frog Park Road but failed to yield the right of way to another vehicle driving north. Davis’ vehicle collided head-on with a 2013 Ford sedan operated by Anna Ferrucci, 25, of Earlville. Ferrucci’s vehicle overturned and came to rest in a ditch on the east shoulder of the roadway.

Davis, Ferrucci, and Vincent Shuman, 36, a front seat passenger in Ferrucci’s vehicle, all complained of minor injuries. Davis was transported by Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance, while Ferrucci and Shuman were transported by Bridgewater Ambulance. All three were transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Utica for further treatment.

Davis was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way and is scheduled to appear in Sangerfield Town Court at a later date.

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Waterville Volunteer Fire Department, Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps., and Bridgewater Ambulance.

Check out ONEIDA DISPATCH:  http://www.oneidadispatch.com/general-news/20171006/head-on-collision-injures-3-in-sangerfield

YARD & BARN SALE - Rt 20 West of Dollar General

For those of you out looking for something to do today....there is a pretty good ...large ...yard & barn sale going on today (Saturday)..on Rt 20, just west of Dollar General (Bridgewater)... New and collectable, antique & household...great holiday (Halloween & Christmas & Easter) items..  Worth the trip ...

FLU SHOTS - at BCS TUES October 10

According to the West Winfield Star, FLU SHOTS will be given at the Brookfield Central School on TUESDAY, October 10 from 10:30AM to NOON.  For an appointment call:  (315) 366-2848 or visit:

www.healthymadisoncounty.org

OBITUARY FOR "Macky" Spooner...

Malcolm J. "Macky" Spooner, Jr.
BROOKFIELD- Malcolm J. "Macky" Spooner, Jr.,39, a life-long resident of Brookfield, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on Monday, October 2, 2017.

Macky leaves behind his three children, Isaiha Spooner, Amber Spooner and Cody Spooner, all of Waterville; his mother and step-father, Robin and Paul Hadley, of Gorton Lake; his sisters, Terry Vandyke, of Boonville and Marjorie Tanney and her husband, Jason, of Brookfield; brothers, Jean Spooner and James Spooner, both of Brookfield; his children's mother, Brandy Rice, of Waterville; and his faithful canine companion, Gizmo. Macky is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and close friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, October 7, 2017, from noon until 2 p.m., at the Paul Funeral Home, of Brookfield. Following the visitation, a Celebration of Macky's Life will be held at the funeral home. Interment will be in Brookfield Rural Cemetery.
To offer a condolence or share a memory: paulfuneralhome.net.
Published in The Observer-Dispatch from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2017

Hop Dig & Harvest Festival - Hip Hop Farm

The Waterville Historical Society Hop Dig & Harvest Festival

Thanked everyone that came out to support the second annual Hop Dig celebration!

Thanks to Michael's Fine Food & Spirits for providing all the delicious food and Roc-Star Ice Cream for their special edition hop ice cream!

Thanks to the Corbin Family Hip Hops Farm from Brookfield for sharing their story with guests.

Check out HUB OF THE HUDDLE blog...activities for all ages - in Waterville and surrounding communities...

http://hubofthehuddle.blogspot.com/

KATE PEERMAN for Brookfield Town Board

I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce you to a fresh, new face in the race for Brookfield Town Board:   KATE PEERMAN, President of the Gorton Lake Association. 

Here is a bit of background on Kate and I'm sure we will be hearing from and seeing more of  Kate.   

 KATE PEERMAN - CANDIDATE For Brookfield Town Board 

Kate is  running because she believe the council could use a fresh perspective. Her campaign motto is:

Respect for the past.
Hope for the future.
Positive action for now.

Kate's Navy and corporate experience have afforded her the opportunity to lead and develop people, manage large operating budgets and solve complex problems.

Kate proudly served in the US Navy for 22.5 years and reached the rank of Master Chief.  Kate held several leadership positions throughout the Navy Recruiting Command.

After retiring from the Navy,  Kate worked for a large defense contractor (Northrup Grumann) for 14 year and retired as a Director of Talent Acquisition.

Kate, has lived at Gorton Lake for five years, the past three as President of the Gorton Lake Association while her ties to the community go back over a decade.

                                                                         

RIP Spooner, Malcom J. “Macky”

Very sorry to hear...
Spooner, Malcom J. “Macky”, 39, of Brookfield, died October 2, 2017. Arrangements by Paul Funeral Home, Brookfield.

FOOD For THOUGHT...

“As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.” — H. L. Mencken

Newspaperman H.L. Mencken wrote these words that were published by the Baltimore Evening Sun on 26 July 1920.  The words were written 97 years ago, coming true in 2017.

FOOTNOTE:  Henry Louis Mencken (September 12, 1880 – January 29, 1956) was an American journalist, satirist, cultural critic and scholar of American English.[1] Known as the "Sage of Baltimore", he is regarded as one of the most influential American writers and prose stylists of the first half of the twentieth century. He commented widely on the social scene, literature, music, prominent politicians and contemporary movements.  (Thanks, Wikipedia)

When will we stand UP AGAINST ASSAULT weapons....

The new constitution ....the RIGHT to  bear AUTOMATIC ASSAULT WEAPONS to wipe out hundreds.  Thanks NRA.  ONE man's "right" vs. HUNDREDS dead, injured and emotionally traumatized.  Imagine your CHILD or LOVED ONE in that concert!...It is NOT GOING TO STOP...unless YOU make it STOP.  Stand up against ASSAULT WEAPONS.

9-MILE SWAMP PADDLE! ROGERS CENTER - OCT 7th - 9am

Don't Miss this Great Opportunity to Explore The Swamp!!!! and maybe see the ghosts of the Loomis Family...and their horses!!!

9-MILE SWAMP PADDLE!                                            ROGERS CENTER - OCT 7th - 9am
Happiness is paddling a kayak! Or a canoe.....Sign up for our scenic fall foliage paddle.
A guided paddle through beautiful 9-Mile Swamp in Hubbardsville.
Perfect for all experienced levels.
Bring your canoe/kayak and call for further info!!!
Pre-register by Friday, October 6th
Call 607-674-4733     
Rogers Center - Rt 80 - Sherburne

TAXES DUE - MONDAY - October 2 Last Day .....BUT NO Board Minutes since FEBRUARY!??.

Brookfield Central School taxes are due on MONDAY - Oct 2...last day before PENALTIES....tax rate this year is a whopping $17.79 per $1,000 of assessed value.  You can pay your taxes on Monday from 6-8PM at the School's Main Office.

NOTE:  For that we can't even get SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES...NO MINUTES SINCE FEBRUARY !! What's going on???? Been told for MONTHS now by Superintendent  Jim Plows that they would be done...Still NO MINUTES.... Sloppy, Sloppy... hasn't the Board recognized they don't have MINUTES!!! More B-S from the Admin? They want our money without telling us what they are doing with it....typical .