Town Departments
The Merrick Public Library Board of Library Trustees, has the legal responsibility for the provision of library services, custody of library property, appointment of the library director, expenditure of funds, and determination of library policy to ensure that library services effectively meet community needs.
The Brookfield Assessors office sets valuations of all property in town, sets the tax rate, visits properties as required, maintains the auto excise program and updates tax maps as needed.
The Highway Department is responsible for maintaining town roads, sidewalks and the fleet of equipment to maintain the roads. It also mows and trims the Common, Lewis Field, Mill Station Park, the Washington Monument, Police Station, the overlook at the Murray Bridge and South Pond.
The Brookfield Fire Department provides fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials responses on a 24 hour basis, in addition to code enforcement inspections and fire prevention activities.
The Cemetery Commissioners preserve, care for, and maintain the historic Brookfield Cemetery, issue burial permits, adopt regulations relative to the Cemetery, and seek funds for historic preservation of the Cemetery stones, arches and other elements.