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The Brookfield Examiner Returns—With a Clear Eye, a Strong Voice, and a Love for This TownBy Christopher KelleherEditor-in-Chief, Brookfield Examiner It’s been a long time since you’ve heard from us. The Brookfield Examiner last went to press in January 2024. A lot has happened since then—both in this town, and in my life. And while …

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Town Hall has been rattled by a series of alarming incidents, sparking concerns and raising questions about the current state of local governance and public decorum.   Election Day Altercation: A Startling Beginning The week of disturbances began on Tuesday Election Day, casting a shadow over the democratic process. A First Amendment auditor, asserting his …

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The small town of Brookfield is once again at the center of an unusual controversy, with local figure John David Holdcraft, known as the “Yellow Sign Guy,” escalating his public campaign against Select Board member Brad Kadelski. Unrelenting Signs and Calls The saga, which has been the talk of Brookfield since last month’s threatening calls …

Continued Turbulence in Brookfield: “Yellow Sign Guy” Intensifies Campaign with Harassment and New Confrontation Read More »

In the mystical land of supermarket aisles, a new form of mathematics reigns supreme, one where numbers defy logic and conventional arithmetic. Welcome to the world of paper towel math, a place where the ordinary rules of counting are as absorbent as the product itself. Here, a pack of six rolls boldly claims to equal …

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A recent incident involving a local resident has raised questions about the lengths some will go to achieve their goals. John David Holdcraft, known locally as ‘The Yellow Sign Guy,’ has made headlines once again, this time for a series of allegations of confrontations and threats that have left the community divided. The trouble began …

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Unedited, Real-Time Broadcasts to Empower Brookfield Citizens with Direct Insight into Local Governance   Brookfield, November 3, 2023 – The Brookfield Examiner has taken a significant leap forward in promoting open government and community engagement by announcing the live streaming of various town board meetings, a move set to initiate a new chapter of transparency …

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