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February 2010

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Local News & Features

Candidates see ways to cut costs, control taxes

Residents have identified taxes and city spending as major issues in this election, and the four men vying to be Brookfield's next mayor agree.

Elmbrook teacher charged with possessing child porn

Jared J. Heckenkamp has been placed on leave while the district investigates whether any criminal activity involved his school computer or schoolchildren, district officials said.

Candidates take stands on school closings, new offerings

Elmbrook School Board candidates explained their opinions about district enrollment decreases, finances, 4-year-old kindergarten, nonresident enrollment and more at a candidate forum Feb. 2.

Police News

The latest crime news from the Brookfield and Elm Grove police departments:


Police briefs | Police blotter
Going Prices

Recent home sales in Brookfield

Around the Town

Our picks from the Community Calendar
 

Active Business Leads Exchange
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 10
Come network with the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce and other chambers from 7-8:30 a.m. The event will be held at Bluemound Gardens, 11703 W. Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa. Tickets are $14 in advance or $18 at the door. For details, call (262) 786-1886.

Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage
Date: Friday, Feb. 12
Attend a seminar with a presentation by a guest speaker and learn to laugh your way to a better marriage. This event will take place at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield, 375 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield. Tickets are $99 per couple, which includes dinner. For information, call (414) 578-7535 or visit www.thinkmarriage.org

 

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Brookfield Links
City of Brookfield
Town of Brookfield
Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
Brookfield Convention and Visitors Bureau
Elmbrook School District
Brookfield Public Library


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Which mayoral candidates will survive the primary?

Speaker/Marcello

Speaker/Ponto

Speaker/Schellinger

Marcello/Ponto

Marcello/Schellinger

Ponto/Schellinger

Your Photos

From local celebrations to school events to family gatherings, share your visual memories with the rest of the community.

Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce - Brookfield , WI
This is Brookfield

This is Brookfield: Brookfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carol White shares her thoughts about why Brookfield is a great place to live, work and play.
Your Map
Click on the map, and help us plot the stores, churches, city buildings and landmarks that make Brookfield the unique community it is.
Brookfield map

A gala evening

Join the Elmbrook Education Foundation for its Games for Grants fundraising dinner on Feb. 28 at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts. The event features a catered meal, auction, gold exchange and much more. 

Details on the event | RSVP

Who will be next mayor?

Check out our special mayoral election page for candidate profiles, biographies, coverage of key issues and all the information you need to help you cast your ballot for the next mayor of Brookfield.

Photo galleries

Greater Metro Meet

 Brookfield grapplers took to the mats at the conference meet and we've got shots from the event in this photo gallery.


More local photo galleries:

 

Marquette University

Marquette salutes
local honor students

Marquette University and BrookfieldNOW.com are proud to salute the outstanding students who have made the honor rolls at our local schools. Click on a student's name for a printable honor roll certificate. Go to the honor rolls page.

Prep hoops central

Are you a basketball fanatic? Check out our prep basketball page for power rankings of 42 teams, a forum, and much more.

Elmbrook Prep Sportlight

Prep Sports SpotlightThe sports season is in full swing at Brookfield Central and East high schools and, if you're a prep sports fan, we'll have you covered in basketball and more!

Stories: NOW staff's prep coverage
Stories: JS Online's metro area prep coverage

Spotlight on Brookfield
Sky's the Limit Sky's the Limit
NOW sports writer Tom "Sky" Skibosh gives his take on the prep sports scene:
 
EBHS Unleashed EBHS Unleashed
The Elmbrook Human Society shares animal tales:
 
Every School Every Week Every School Every Week
Learn what's going on in Brookfield's public and private schools.
 
Gas Watch Gas Watch
Find out where the cheapest gas is being sold in Brookfield.
 
Family Watchdog Family Watchdog
Use the interactive map to see where sex offenders live and work in Brookfield.
 
Presidential campaign contributions Presidential campaign contributions
Find out how much your neighbors are giving to the candidates.

Data Warehouse: More searchable databases

 

Groving Reporter

The Groving Reporter
Reporter Julie Ann Marra profiles Elm Grove people, places and things in her column.
Latest column: Teamwork, cookies and games bring Scouts closer to awards (2/4)

 

Spotlight on Waukesha County

The Fur (& Feather!) Flyer The Fur (& Feather!) Flyer
The Humane Animal Welfare Society describes its efforts:

 

Close to Home
Lorayne Ritt spotlights Waukesha County's nonprofit community: Elmbrook Education Foundation Ladies' Night Jan. 28 | Photos from this event

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