All the inhabitants dwelling within the territorial limits of
the Town of Brookfield, as heretofore constituted, shall continue
to be a body politic and corporate under the name of the "Town of
Brookfield," hereinafter called the "Town," and as such shall have
perpetual succession and may hold and exercise all powers and privileges
heretofore exercised by said Town and not inconsistent with the provisions
of this Charter, the additional powers herein conferred and all powers
and privileges conferred upon towns under the general laws of the
State of Connecticut.
All property, both real and personal, all rights of action and
rights of every description and all securities and liens vested or
inchoate that the Town possesses as of the effective date of this
Charter shall be continued in the Town. The Town shall continue to
be liable for its debts and obligations. Nothing herein shall be construed
to affect the right of the Town agency that would fail, lapse or fall
into breach by reason of any change in the powers, organizations or
duties of the agency resulting from this Charter shall be assumed
by the Board of Selectmen unless otherwise provided by ordinance,
resolution or the terms of this Charter.
In addition to all powers granted to towns under the Constitution
and CT General Statutes, the Town shall have all powers specifically
granted by this Charter and all powers fairly implied in or incident
to the powers expressly granted, all powers conferred by CT General
Statutes, as amended, and all other powers incident to the management
of the property, government and affairs of the Town, including the
power to enter into contracts with the United States or any federal
agency, the State of Connecticut or any political instrumentality
thereof for purposes not prohibited by law. The enumeration of particular
powers in this and any other chapter shall not be construed as limiting
this general grant of power but shall be considered as an addition
thereto.
