Lone Disclosed Sale Closes at $404,000 as Other Prices Stay Hidden

North Brookfield recorded nine property transfers between June 26 and July 25, but only one deed disclosed a sale price: $404,000, sold July 2 by James R. and Sandra E. Staney to James Lockwood. The other eight transactions, on Sunset Drive, Bell Road, Barrett Road, Green Road, West Bro…

Obituary notices, week of July 13 through July 19, 2026

North Brookfield's obituary notices this week include two residents: MendalaJr, James E., 27, who died July 17, 2026, and Peterson, Arthur F. "Butch," 84, who died July 18, 2026. Both notices were posted this week via Echovita, with funeral arrangements for both handled by Pillsbury Fun…

Two Disclosed Sales Span $170,000 to $325,000 in North Brookfield Deeds

North Brookfield recorded 10 property deeds between June 19 and July 18, but only two disclosed a sale price: $170,000 for 147 Ward St. and $325,000 for a transfer without a listed address, setting the period's median at $247,500. Smith Hanson Road saw the most activity, with three sepa…

North Brookfield Select Board Appoints Three-Member Fire Chief Search Committee

NORTH BROOKFIELD — June 30, 2026 — North Brookfield Select Board names a three-person fire chief search panel and works through a round of year-end transfers. At its June 30 meeting the board unanimously appointed Brookfield Fire Chief Pete Martel, North Brookfield Police Chief Ryan Daly, and firefighter Mario Polanco

Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026

Two North Brookfield obituaries were published during the week of June 22–28, 2026: Berard, Anna (died June 22, 2026, age 86) and McMenemy, Sandra L. (died June 23, 2026, age 74). No publicly noted professional or civic role was specified in the available source text for either individu…

Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026

Two North Brookfield obituaries were published during the week of June 22–28, 2026: Berard, Anna (died June 22, 2026, age 86) and McMenemy, Sandra L. (died June 23, 2026, age 74). No publicly noted professional or civic role was specified in the available source text for either individu…

This Week in North Brookfield: Jun 15 - Jun 21

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Obituary notices, week of June 15, 2026 through June 21, 2026

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North Brookfield School Committee Votes to Hire Full-Time Spanish Teacher for Junior-Senior High School

NORTH BROOKFIELD — June 15, 2026 — North Brookfield School Committee authorizes Spanish teacher hire, citing student demand for world language. The committee voted unanimously Monday to direct Superintendent Timothy McCormick to recruit a full-time Spanish teacher for the junior-senior high school, to be funded from school choice reserve funds

North Brookfield School Committee Sets $6.83 Million FY27 Budget Request 2-1

NORTH BROOKFIELD — June 3, 2026 — North Brookfield School Committee passes $6.83 million FY27 budget request 2-1, sending it to town meeting. The committee voted Wednesday at its annual budget hearing to set its fiscal year 2027 school budget request at $6,833,824 inclusive of transportation, forwarding the

North Brookfield School Committee elects Grant as chair, hears district-future briefing

North Brookfield School Committee reorganizes with new leadership after spring elections.

North Brookfield Closes Madbrook Road Bridge, Seeks Solar and Road Bids

NORTH BROOKFIELD — April 21, 2026 — North Brookfield closes Madbrook Road Bridge and launches two new competitive bidding processes at busy Select Board session. The Select Board voted unanimously April 21 to close the Madbrook Road Bridge over Horse Pond Brook after a MassDOT Highway District 3 letter dated April 7

North Brookfield Special Town Meeting Approves All 29 Warrant Articles in 31 Minutes

North Brookfield's 2026 Special Town Meeting approved all 29 warrant articles in 31 minutes Friday, directing roughly $762,000 in mid-year fund transfers across municipal departments.

Select Board Reclaims Little Park, Forms Memorial Committee After Months of Dispute

North Brookfield Select Board unanimously voted to remove the town's "little park" from Parks and Recreation Committee oversight and create a new North Brookfield Memorial Park Committee.