In a message to the Brookfield community this morning, Sarah Palmer, Emergency Management Director confirmed that the town did indeed feel the earth move this Friday morning, April 5. She said, "At 10:23 this morning USGS reported a 4.7 scale earthquake that occurred in Newark, New Jersey and a potential second in the area of Bethel, ME. At this time, there is no further information. The Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security has been contacted and will be advising as information is available. There have been no reports of damage in Brookfield or surrounding areas currently. Please call 911 for emergencies only. As always, stay safe. Again we will provide additional information when it is available."
Dr. John W. Barile, Superintendent of Schools informed the school community that the school facility personnel are assessing the buildings to ensure no damage.
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