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JOHN “DAVE” HOLDCRAFT CONVICTED OF WITNESS INTIMIDATION AFTER DAYLONG JURY TRIAL

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JOHN “DAVE” HOLDCRAFT CONVICTED OF WITNESS INTIMIDATION AFTER DAYLONG JURY TRIAL EAST BROOKFIELD — A jury found John D. Holdcraft guilty Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, of felony witness intimidation following a daylong trial involving months of voicemails, a harassment prevention proceeding and a Feb. 20, 2025 encounter between Holdcraft and former Brookfield Select Board member […]

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MassWildlife Plans Prescribed Fires at Quaboag Wildlife Management Area

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MassWildlife Plans Prescribed Fires at Quaboag Wildlife Management Area Controlled burns are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday north of Long Hill Road in Brookfield. BROOKFIELD — MassWildlife plans to conduct prescribed fires at the Quaboag Wildlife Management Area on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 15 and 16. The controlled burns are planned for sections of the

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BROOKFIELD’S WETLANDS DOUBLE STANDARD

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BROOKFIELD’S WETLANDS DOUBLE STANDARD Mountains of asphalt millings and fill are being staged beside one of Brookfield’s largest natural resource areas. No wetlands application has been filed in recent years — even though, according to a Conservation Commission member, MassDEP previously said an RDA was required for similar activity at the same location. By Christopher

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Second Chance Celebrates 100,000 Spay and Neuter Surgeries

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Second Chance Celebrates 100,000 Spay and Neuter Surgeries NORTH BROOKFIELD, MA – Second Chance Animal Services is celebrating a major milestone in its commitment to improving the health and well-being of pets: 100,000 spay/neuter surgeries performed. Atlas, a four-year-old Golden Retriever, had the special honor of being the 100,000th patient when he received his neuter

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BREAKING NEWS: BROOKFIELD DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER UNSANCTIONED GRASS CUTTING

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BREAKING NEWS: BROOKFIELD DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER UNSANCTIONED GRASS CUTTING BROOKFIELD — Chaos erupted Tuesday after local resident Shelby O’Day Hill allegedly attempted to improve the appearance of the Town Common before Memorial Day weekend. According to totally reliable Facebook sources: • Chief Blanchard immediately activated the Massachusetts State Police Tactical Lawn Response Unit•

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Brookfield Residents Encouraged to Participate in Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday

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Brookfield Residents Encouraged to Participate in Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday By Christopher Kelleher BROOKFIELD — Residents across Brookfield will have an opportunity tomorrow to help local families in need during the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The Brookfield Examiner spoke with staff at the Brookfield Post Office, who confirmed that both

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Southbridge ATV crackdown draws swift backlash hours after announcement

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Southbridge ATV crackdown draws swift backlash hours after announcement By Christopher Kelleher SOUTHBRIDGE, Mass. — Just eight hours after the Southbridge Police Department announced a “zero tolerance” approach to ATV-related noise complaints, the policy is drawing attention for its broad scope — including its application to private property and its lack of time-of-day limits. The

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Brookfield Business Faces Lengthy Process to Sell Prepackaged Food

Community News, Food and Dining, Local Government

Brookfield Business Faces Lengthy Process to Sell Prepackaged Food BROOKFIELD, MA — What began as a simple plan to offer food products at a local retail shop has turned into a complicated, months-long permitting process involving multiple applications, shifting requirements, and repeated requests for clarification, according to the owner of Post Road Trading. Bonnie Toomey,

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White’s Landing permit delay resolved after Board of Health review

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White’s Landing permit delay resolved after Board of Health review BROOKFIELD — A long-established seasonal business in town will be able to open on schedule after a delay in its annual Board of Health permit prompted discussion at a recent public meeting. White’s Landing, which has operated in Brookfield for approximately 25 years, had its

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Citizen Petition Seeks to Allow Firearms in Brookfield Town Hall Amid Safety Concerns