GAS: New York's highest court has upheld the bans on natural gas drilling

Albany -- New York's highest court has upheld the bans on natural gas drilling passed by two small Upstate towns. It is a major decision for the future of hydrofracking in New York state, where the drilling process has been on hold for more than five years. The decision allows towns to forbid fracking and other forms of gas drilling within their borders. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is still deciding whether to allow hydrofracking in New York. See the full article and decision at:     http://www.syracuse.com/

YOUR RIGHTS: Justices limit cellphone searches

Today, the US Supreme Court ruled that Police may not generally search the cellphones of people they arrest without first getting search warrants.  Because the phones contain so much information, police must get a warrant before looking through them, Chief Justice John Robert said. Read more: http://www.uticaod.com/article/20140625/News/140629692#ixzz35h356y7M

HEALTHCARE: 960,000 New Yorkers Sign Up for Obamacare!

More than 960,000 New York residents have signed up for insurance under the state's new health plan marketplace during its first enrollment period. Eighty-one percent of those who enrolled were previously uninsured. The report also says 3,100 small businesses signed up for plans during the enrollment period, which began Oct. 1 and ended April 15. The numbers show New York is on track to meet its enrollment goal of 1.1 million individuals by the end of 2016.

HANNA Defeats Tea Party Primary candidate Tenney

U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna managed to hold off a Republican primary challenge from the right Tuesday, defeating Tea Party favorite Claudia Tenney in the 22nd Congressional District. With no Democrat on the ballot in November, the win assures Hanna of returning to Congress for a third term. Hanna defeated Tenney 53 percent (15,135) to 47 percent (13,503) in the district that covers eight counties to the north, east and south of Syracuse, according to unofficial election returns with 100 percent of the vote counted.

Brookfield REPUBLICANS - Primary Vote TUES - June 24 - VOTE!

Tuesday is an important primary vote for Brookfield REGISTERED REPUBLICANS !  Ed Hanna, the US Congressional Representative is being challenged by fellow Republican Claudia Tenney (R-New Hartford).  Since no Democrat is challenging incumbent Hanna, this primary vote will essentially decide who will represent the 21st Congressional District which includes Madison County.  Polls will be open tomorrow from Noon to 9 PM... only registered Republicans may vote in this Primary.  The Syracuse Post Standard does a good job comparing the candidates -- of the two, Tenney is considered more conservative, and Hanna a moderate.  Please vote.  The winner will represent us in the US House of Representatives in Washington for a two year term. Regular poll sites will be open.

CALENDAR - Week of June 23-29

WEEK OF:		June 23 - 29
		Tuesday, June 24, 2014
5:30 -7:30 PM		Town Clerk
7:00 PM		Historical Society Regular Meeting -  Society Building
7:00 PM		Town Court - Town Hall
		Wednesday, June 25, 2014
5:30 -7:30 PM		Town Clerk
7:00 PM		BCS School Board - Regular Meeting
		Thursday, June 26, 2014
7:00 PM		Brookfield Riding & Driving - Town Hall - Regular Meeting
		Friday, June 27, 2014
4 - 8:30 PM		Town Clerk
		Saturday, June 28, 2014
8AM- Noon		Town Clerk
		Friday-Sunday / June 27-29
All Day		Competitive Trail Ride - Fairgrounds

Madison County Independence Party Endorses Salka

Brookfield Town Supervisor John Salka, Republican candidate for the 121st Assembly District, has received the endorsement of the Madison County Independence Party. He has also received endorsements from the Madison & Otsego County Republican Committees as well as the Conservative party endorsements from Madison & Otsego County. Salka will oppose incumbent Democrat Bill Magee who is also facing a challenge from fellow Democrat, Michael Hennessey.