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Federal Council Member Calls for Two-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers

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November 28, 2025

by Mark Tiler Richmond, Politics & Law Reporter and Paul B. Macro, Business & Economics Reporter

The simmering debate over new data centers in Bricklyn heated up this week when Bob Senbrick, a senior member of the Bricklyn Federal Council, announced that at the December 15th Council meeting he will introduce a resolution calling for a two-year moratorium on the construction of any new data centers within the Realm of Bricklyn.

Senbrick’s resolution cites concerns about “highly energy-intensive facilities capable of placing substantial and sustained demands on electric transmission and distribution systems,” and urges the Realm to conduct a comprehensive study before permitting new facilities.

A Lego figure sitting at a desk holding a newspaper titled 'DATA CENTER RESOLUTION', surrounded by books and a small potted plant.
Federal Council member Bob Senbrick. Credit: Bricklyn Eagle photographer Ann Tiler Anderson, with assist from Dall E3 AI.

“Why a Two-Year Pause?” — Councilor Senbrick Responds

Reached in his office, Senbrick explained his reasoning: “Data centers are arriving much faster than our transmission upgrades, our water resource planning, and our municipal regulations. A two-year pause will give us the time we need to do this right, with sound planning.”

When asked whether the resolution was anti-technology, Senbrick replied: “I’m not anti-technology, and I’m not against innovation. What’s more, the resolution does not seek to block the use of artificial intelligence. What the resolution does aim to do is ensure that our digital infrastructure remain strong, sustainable, and powered responsibly. If we don’t set clear standards now — on energy consumption, cooling methods, noise, and sensible siting of these huge data centers — we risk long-term problems that can’t easily be undone.

KCUR Headline on data center moratorium
Screenshot from KCUR web site.

“We won’t be the first community to adopt a moratorium on the permitting of data centers,” Senbrick added, noting that “it’s a step that several U.S. cities and counties have taken, including St. Charles, Missouri, LaGrange, Georgia, and Johnson County, Iowa, among others.”

Bricklyn Business Community Raises Red Flags

The Bricklyn Eagle spoke with Tom Brickorti, Director of the Bricklyn Chamber of Commerce, who expressed concern over the proposed moratorium.

Tom Brickorti of the Bricklyn Chamber of Commerce
Tom Brickorti. From Bricklyn Eagle archives.

“We appreciate Bob Senbrick’s long-time role on the Federal Council, but the message he’ll be sending to the business community with this moratorium will have a chilling impact on economic growth and on our reputation as a place where businesses can thrive.” 

Brickorti added that “businesses want predictability, not uncertainty — and uncertainty is exactly what adoption of this resolution will create.”

While Brickorti acknowledged that data centers do bring “legitimate infrastructure questions,” he emphasized that “those concerns can be handled through our existing zoning provisions and utility regulation procedures.” What’s more, Brickorti noted, “a new data center will likely generate as many as 90 permanent jobs, not to mention many more to construct the facility.”

Dunk Them Donuts Reinforces Chamber of Commerce Warnings

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David Tiler Broffman. Credit: Bricklyn Eagle photographer Ann Tiler Anderson, with assist from Dall E3 AI.

David Tiler Broffman, CEO of Dunk Them Donuts, Bricklyn’s largest private employer, added his voice to those opposing the data center moratorium:

“This moratorium could seriously undermine expansion plans our company has been actively considering. Without state-of-the-art data infrastructure, Dunk Them Donuts and other Bricklyn businesses will be operating at a significant competitive disadvantage. “

Broffman continued: “As everyone knows, Dunk Them Donuts has deep roots in Bricklyn. But — and I hate to say this — if we can’t operate efficiently here, we may be forced to grow our business in another Inland realm. I hope policymakers understand what’s at stake.”

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Jenny Brickdeur with her dog Suzi in the South Bricklyn highlands, near the Vermont border. Credit: Bricklyn Eagle photographer Ann Tiler Anderson, with assist from Dall E3 AI.

Environmental Leader Backs Proposal

The Bricklyn Eagle also spoke with Jenny Brickdeur, Director of the Bricklyn Environmental Alliance (BEA), who offered strong support for Senbrick’s resolution. She told us that “BEA’s more than 300 members — who include many small business owners — have deep concerns about the possible construction of data centers in Bricklyn.”

“Data centers are are not harmless little computer buildings,” Brickdeur said, noting that “they generate massive energy needs out-of-scale with anything we’ve previously dealt with in Bricklyn.

A colorful, Lego-inspired depiction of a data center complex featuring two tall buildings and cooling towers, situated by a body of water with greenery and flowers in the foreground.
This GPT-4o AI generated rendering shows possible co-location of a data center and a nuclear power plant along the Brickooski River. Will structures like these be built in Bricklyn?

“Through their huge energy consumption,” she added, “they often trigger the need for major new energy supply sources, including nuclear generating plants. The U.S. Department of Energy has said that ‘nuclear has the potential to be a great partner for the data centers of today and tomorrow.’ … ” Does that mean we’ll also need to build a nuclear power plant in Bricklyn? Right now, we simply don’t know.

“In the absence of careful planning,” noted Brickdeur, “a new data center in Bricklyn might well jeopardize our realm’s efforts to develop a sustainable energy future.”

Brickdeur continued: “before we allow any of these facilities in Bricklyn, we need to have in place standards to ensure they are as energy efficient as possible, so we don’t end up — though their demands on Bricklyn Power & Light for capacity upgrades — sharply increasing the energy costs passed along to ratepayers, including small businesses and residents.

“In Outland communities,” she noted, “these concerns have been growing.” She shared a recent example from Maryland.

Asked about the fear raised by several business leaders that the moratorium will stifle economic growth, Brickdeur responded by saying that: “This isn’t about shutting down growth. It’s about making sure that if a data center is built, it doesn’t undermine Bricklyn’s commitment to a sustainable energy future, one of the real keys to having a strong economy.”

Next Up: 

Councilor Bob Senbrick plans to introduce Resolution No. 25-73, which calls for a two-year moratorium on the construction of any new data center in Bricklyn, at the Federal Council’s December 15th meeting. Observers expect the meeting to kick off a spirited debate. ✥

The Bricklyn Eagle has published the full text of proposed Resolution No. 25-73, as provided by the Clerk’s Office of the Realm.

See our regularly updated listing of all Bricklyn Eagle articles dealing with artificial intelligence or data centers.

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To the Editor: While I appreciate Councilor Senbrick’s effort to have a moratorium, why can’t we just say NO to the use of artificial intelligence in Bricklyn. We don’t have to be part of this race to the bottom — which is what seems to be happening in the Outland world with a mad dash to incorporate AI into every aspect of life.

Our Federal Council made a smart decision back in 2023 to ban Facebrick from the Realm due to its monopolistic practices and abuse of privacy. We should simply ban the use of AI — we’ve done quite well till recently without it. No need to spend two years searching for a solution. Let’s just call for our Federal Council to end the use of AI in in Bricklyn — and we can all then dunk a Dunk Them Donut to celebrate! — Penelope B. Landers, Bricklyn Jct., VT

Reply from the Editor: Just want to quickly note that The Bricklyn Eagle for several years has used AI to assist with preparing photos and other graphics, and also as a research tool when our reporters and correspondents prepare articles for publication.

We encourage readers to view two articles we’ve published on the use of AI in Bricklyn: “Preliminary Guidance on the Use of Generative AI by Media & Government Agencies” (March 1, 2024) and “Bricklyn Eagle Slammed for Use of AI Generated Images” (May 12, 2025). Of course, The Bricklyn Eagle abides by all requirements set by the Federal Council, and also takes into consideration reader feedback. Thank you.

To the Editor: As is too often the case in our Realm, delay seems to be the watchword whenever something new and exciting is proposed. We’re already benefitting from AI, and there will be even greater benefits as data centers ramp up in size. Will AI take over the world and end both humanity and LEGO-based peoples like us? From what I’ve read, there’s probably no more than a 10 percent chance of that happening. The odds are in our favor! — Bruce B. Berenson, Bricklyn, VT.

To the Editor: I thought a two-year moratorium would be too long to be legal. Can you tell me if I’m right? — Sarah B. Drinkwine, Bricklyn, VT.

Reply from the Editor: Good question. We’ll ask Mark Tiler Richmond, who shared the byline on the article you just read, to address your question when he next reports on the moratorium debate.

To the Editor: What’s this AI really all about? The way I see it, AI’s only going to cost all of us a s**t load of money. The billionaire class is aiming to drug us with AI so we just sit at home all day twiddling our thumbs while watching AI-generated videos. That’s not what I signed up for. — Thomas B. Doomer, South Bricklyn, VT.

To the Editor: Your article quotes the head of the Chamber of Commerce touting 90 permanent jobs likely to be created by a new data center. He should know that those 90 jobs are peanuts compared to the number of jobs that will likely be lost due to the spread of artificial intelligence and robotics. — Angela Tiler Agard, Bricklyn, VT.

To the Editor: We definitely need this moratorium. But I do have one suggestion. I looked online, but did not see the Realm of Bricklyn listed as a signatory on the Center for AI Safety’s Statement on AI Risk? Here’s their simple and straightforward statement:
“Mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war.” Yes, “extinction.” Council member Senbrick, in his Resolution, should also call on the Realm of Bricklyn to endorse this statement and join its group of signatories from around the globe. — Cy Westbrick, Bricklyn Jct., VT.

Reading about Venice in Bricklyn

Venice in Bricklyn: The New Canal District Takes Shape

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A LEGO replica of a Venetian-style building with gondolas on a canal, featuring minifigure characters in traditional attire.
Illustration provided by Bricklyn Planning Department, prepared with assistance of Dall E-3 AI.

Sept. 10, 2025

by Paul B. Macro, Business Reporter for The Bricklyn Eagle

Bricklyn’s long planned Canal District — referred to by the moniker “Venice in Bricklyn” — is bearing its first fruits with the completion of several Venetian-style palazzi and case alongside a newly constructed canal.

Bricklyn Planning Director Tim Brickedy describes Venice in Bricklyn as “a vision to bring a beautiful part of the world to Bricklyn, while making use of a large former industrial site that, just a few years ago, was being considered for locating a nuclear power plant. … We’re gratified that Phase 1 of the redevelopment project is now underway.”

A LEGO model of two Venetian-style buildings with a small bridge in front, showcasing intricate architectural details and minifigures, representing the Canal District in Bricklyn.
A model of a possible palazzo (on right) and smaller casa (on left) for Venice in Bricklyn. Photo by Tim Brickedy, Bricklyn Planning Department. See Bricklink Venetian Houses.

Brickedy, along with Bricklyn architect Moshi Saftbrick and donut mogul David Tiler Broffman, made the long trek to Venice, Italy, four years ago to learn about Venetian architecture and building techniques, and to evaluate whether a slice of Venice could be replicated in Bricklyn.

A LEGO figure with a mustache and beard holds a decorated donut while examining blueprints on a table.
Moshi Saftbrick
Bricklyn Planning Director Tim Brickedy by Zoning notice sign.
Tim Brickedy
Broffman in front of his Ferrari 250 GTO
David Tiler Broffman
Nighttime view of Venice's canals featuring historic buildings lit up, with a purple water taxi navigating the water.
Palazzi and smaller case line Venice’s Grand Canal. Photos by Wayne Senville.
View of Venetian-style buildings along a canal, with gondolas docked in the foreground.

According to Saftbrick, “the idea was never to copy brick-for-brick Venetian buildings, but to learn whether it might be possible to re-interpret Venice’s styles — which were obviously built at human scale — for our LEGO-scaled Realm.” Saftbrick added that, “it was critical that the design appeal to Bricklyn homebuyers, while at the same time enhancing the community as a whole.”

Architectural illustration of a Venetian-style building with intricate details, positioned by a canal, featuring arched windows and a stepped entrance.
Schematic of one of the planned palazzi provided by Moshi Saftbrick;
with assistance from Dall E-3 AI.
A detailed LEGO model depicting a picturesque Venetian-style building alongside a canal, featuring colorful balconies, street lamps, and figures recreating daily life in a vibrant, urban setting.
Models of two of the proposed Venetian-style case above; a palazzo on the right. From Moshi Saftbrick, & Dall E-3 AI.
A detailed LEGO model of a Venetian-style building alongside a canal, featuring minifigures, lamps, and a gondola.

Broffman, who was the erstwhile developer of the unbuilt Dunk Them Donuts tower, noted that, “Moshi and I learned some hard lessons from that project. It made us realize even more than we had previously the importance of working closely with citizen groups and elected officials to have development that reflects peoples’ desires and values. While our new Canal Estates palazzi and case have modern conveniences and contemporary interior features, we wanted to create a harmonious streetscape — or should I say, ‘canal-scape’ — something that the entire community will be proud of.

A detailed map of the Canal District in Bricklyn, featuring colorful sections and waterways, highlighting the layout of the planned Venetian-style neighborhoods.
Map from Bricklyn Plan for Canal District. Prepared by the Bricklyn Planning Department, with assistance of Dall E-3 AI.

Planner Brickedy noted that the canals and bordering walkways would be open to the public and integrated into the existing bike and pedestrian network.

As Brickedy added, “Our Canal District plan and accompanying zoning ensures all development in Venice in Bricklyn will be accessible to the public, and not result in any restricted enclaves.”

Brickedy also noted that “the Federal Council incorporated inclusionary provisions in the Canal District Plan and accompany zoning regulations that will provide for a significant amount of affordable housing which will be integrated into the new Bricklyn in Venice neighborhood.”

A scenic view of a canal in Venice, Italy, showcasing Venetian-style buildings with colorful facades, a boat docked along the canal, and a bell tower in the background under a clear blue sky.
Houses along the Rio di Sant’ Agostino in Venice’s Castello district. While many large palazzi line the Grand Canal, smaller residences (case) border the city’s many smaller waterways. Photo by Wayne Senville.

Brickedy observed that “while much of the focus has understandably been on the beautiful residences being planned, it’s important to realize that Venice in Bricklyn will also include commercial and office space, as well as several campi providing valued open space with areas for children to play and adults to sit and chat with their neighbors.”

A lively square in Venice, featuring people relaxing near trees, a central fountain, and charming Venetian architecture in the background.
Campo Bandiera e Moro in Castello sestieri (district) of Venice could serve as a model for the two campi planned for Bricklyn’s Canal District. See also A Pattern Language, Chapter 61, Small Public Squares. Photo by Wayne Senville.
A Lego figure holding a brochure titled 'BRICKLYN Canal Estates' featuring a black and white illustration of Venetian-style buildings and a canal.

Developer Broffman said he was “quite pleased” with Bricklynites’ initial reaction to his Canal Estates development, and that deposits had already been placed on eight of the planned canal-side residences.

Broffman also reported that a grocer and (perhaps not surprisingly) a Dunk Them Donuts shop have also signed long-term leases.

Within the next three years Phase 1 should result in the completion of 24 case; five palazzi; and six commercial and office sites — all to be built by the development arm of Broffman’s Dunk Them Donuts.

“Developers have not yet been selected for the next two phases of Venice in Bricklyn,” said Planning Director Brickedy, “and it is certainly possible that multiple developers will be involved. Phase 2 is slated to move forward in 2028. Ultimately, we are looking for a maximum neighborhood population of 500, as recommended in the Canal District Plan.” 📍

📍For readers interested in neighborhood planning, the Canal District Plan draws heavily on standards set out by Alexander, Ishikawa, and Silverstein in their invaluable text, A Pattern Language: Towns – Buildings – Construction. See Chapter 14, “Identifiable Neighborhoods.”

A scenic view of a canal in Venice featuring traditional buildings, a bridge, and outdoor dining areas with red awnings. Several boats are moored along the water's edge.
A ristorante bordering the Rio del Greci canal in Venice’s Castello district. The Bricklyn Canal District Plan calls for restaurants and other commercial uses to be mixed with residential buildings.
Photo by Wayne Senville.

It should be noted that the Canal District will not be open to Outland tourists as it is in that part of Bricklyn located outside the Great Wall. This will, however, help avoid “overtourism” that has plagued Venice, Italy, where day-tripping tourists often swarm across the city, especially during Summer months.

LEGO figurine dressed as a police officer speaking to three other LEGO figures in a scenic, Venetian-style backdrop.
Photo of Commissario Bricketti meeting with Tim Brickedy, Moshi Saftbrick, and David Plater Broffman.
credit: The Venice Gazzetino, with assistance of GPT-40 AI.

Detective Bricketti of the Venice Polizia

During their stay in Venice, the three Bricklyn visitors set aside time to meet with renowned Venice police detective Leon Bricketti at the Campo Lorenzo, a few minutes walk from the Questura (police headquarters).

Bricketti spoke of how the Venice police have dealt with youth gangs, an emerging concern in parts of Bricklyn.

➤ Detective Bricketti is sometimes mistaken for a fictional detective also based in Venice. ✥

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To the Editor: The Bricklyn Chamber of Commerce offers its congratulations to David Tiler Broffman and all the others who have worked so hard to make Venice in Bricklyn a realty. While, as your reporter mentioned, Outlanders will not be able to visit our Venice (at least for now), it will surely draw visitors from other Inland realms. Fortunately, improvements to both Brick Air and Brick Rail services will help make Bricklyn much more accessible. Again, kudos to Team Bricklyn! — Tom Brickorti, CEO, Bricklyn Chamber of Commerce.

To the Editor: While I love Venice, Italy, I have serious reservations about this attempt to recreate Venice here in Bricklyn. The magic that makes the real Venice so special simply cannot be replicated elsewhere, as other efforts to do so have already shown (see, for example, Venice Water City in Dalian, China). Instead we should be improving the design of our existing neighborhoods and filling in empty lots with buildings consistent with Bricklyn’s well-established architectural styles. I’m afraid that the commanding influence of a super wealthy Bricklyn donut mogul has led Bricklyn planners and elected officials to move forward with a copy cat effort that misses the mark. — Lewis Brickford, Bricklyn Jct., VT.

Reply from “Venice in Bricklyn” Architect Moshi Saftbrick: While I appreciate respected writer Brickford’s comments, I must note that, as Mr. Brickford is surely aware, very few Bricklynites can afford a trip to Venice, Italy. By providing them a slice of Venice right here in Bricklyn, they can partake in some of the timeless beauty of Venetian architecture, as well as the pleasures of having in the newly built canal an enjoyable and publicly accessible amenity.

To the Editor: I find it ironic that now that Bricklyn has become part of the French Republic we embark on a project to bring Italian style buildings here. Hope we at least get a good pizzeria! — Marcel B. Maçon, South Bricklyn, VT.

To the Editor: So many naysayers out there who can’t see a great thing when it’s right before their eyes! Venice in Bricklyn is just the shot in the arm our Realm needs, especially during these trying times. Thank you to the talented folks who have worked tirelessly on brining this creative development to Bricklyn. — Polly Plater Popover, Bricklyn, VT.

New Brick City, Rhode Island delegation is welcomed to Bricklyn, Vermont.

New Brick City Delegation Visits Bricklyn: Key Takeaways

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August 10, 2025

by Mark Tiler Richmond, Politics & Law Correspondent

A delegation from New Brick City, Rhode Island, has just wrapped up its first visit to the Realm of Bricklyn, Vermont.

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From left to right in Bricklyn’s Historic Throne Room:
Bricklyn Welcome Committee: Bricklyn Eagle Editor Walt Brickman; Bricklyn Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Brickorti; Bricklyn Federal Council President Hilma Plater-Zybrick; and Bricklyn Federal Chancellor Malter Thurnbrick (wearing hat) // New Brick City Delegation: Mayor Clark Brickson (with Key to New Brick City); DR & Co. CEO Lisa Brickman; and New Brick City YouTube influencer BlitzBriks.

Northside residential development.
Bricklyn’s Northside Complex. All photos in this article unless otherwise noted are by Bricklyn Eagle’s Ann Tiler Anderson.

During their visit to Bricklyn this week, members of the New Brick City delegation focused their attention on key issues that Bricklyn has faced.

Mayor Brickson and others in the New Brick City delegation expressed particular interest in Bricklyn’s transportation initiatives and its innovative bicycle and pedestrian network (the “red tile pathway”) that links all key locations within the Tripartite Realm of Bricklyn.

The visitors also saw the controversial Bricklyn Loop Monorail, and were briefed on the challenges in its construction.

Also discussed were issues related to housing affordability and economic development.

Broffman in front of his Ferrari 250 GTO
Dunk Them Donuts CEO David Tiler Broffman. Photo by Ann Tiler Anderson with assistance of Dall E AI.

Delegates toured the Northside mixed-use complex, and also gained an in-depth look at the key role that Dunk Them Donuts has played in Bricklyn’s economy,

The delegation met with Dunk Them Donuts CEO, David Tiler Broffmans and visited several Dunk Them Donuts facilities, including its state of the art donut production plant. See photo below.

Dunk Them Donuts workers in Bricklyn Junction using the donut extruders to insert fillings.
Dunk Them Donuts workers in Bricklyn Junction using the donut extruders to insert fillings.
Photo by Ann Tiler Anderson with assistance of Dall E AI.
EMS crew tends to a head pop-off in Bricklyn. Photo by Walt Brickman.

The New Brick City delegation also witnessed — with some bafflement — an event apparently unique to Bricklyn: a “head pop-off.” This occurs when teenagers race in front of Brick Rail trains in order to be hit by the train engine, often resulting in their head popping off their body.

Medical crews are located nearby. But given the rigid plastic nature of LEGO minifigures, serious damage very rarely occurs, and the boy’s (or girl’s) head can be quickly popped back on — resulting in only a mild headache. Unfortunately, however, this teenage dare-you game can lead to delays in Brick Rail service, inconveniencing many Bricklynites.

Mayor Clarkson concluded the group’s visit by presenting Bricklyn Federal Council President Hilma with a ceremonial Key to the City, and inviting her and others from Bricklyn to visit New Brick City this Fall.

Key to New Brick City
New Brick City Mayor Clark Brickson gives hefty Key to New Brick City to Bricklyn Federal Council President Hilma Plater-Zybrick. Photo by Ann Tiler Anderson taken in the wood-paneled Tom Swiftbrick meeting room inside the Bricklyn Federal Office Building.

Before the New Brick City delegation headed back to Rhode Island, the Bricklyn Eagle spoke with three of the New Brick City visitors.

The Bricklyn Eagle (Mark Tiler Richmond): Mayor Brickson, you were recently elected on a “smart growth” platform. What does that mean for New Brick City’s future?

Mayor Brickson: The previous City administration, unfortunately, ignored smart growth principles. We were headed in the wrong direction by lowering taxes too much.

While this was popular with a number of residents it had unfortunate consequences for the city. It harmed our ability to construct desperately needed affordable housing. It also prevented the city from implementing needed transit upgrades, negatively impacting New Brick City’s economic development and future growth. When voters elected me as mayor last November, they showed their support for a dynamic, smart growth agenda.

Our aim is to provide more housing, and allow for higher density development. Two new skyscrapers, which will also have include retail uses on the ground floor, are already on the drawing board.

Better transit options are also essential to not only support new housing, but also to help our local businesses grow.

A LEGO figurine of a businesswoman holding a briefcase and an umbrella, wearing a blue suit and smiling.
Lisa Brickman, CEO of DR & Company in New Brick City.

Lisa Brickman (CEO of DR & Company): Let me add my agreement with what the Mayor just said. Our company develops a wide range of high-tech products. We want to grow our business.

In fact, we are grateful that our visit to Bricklyn has resulted in an invitation to become a member of the League of Inland Cities, an organization founded by Bricklyn that focuses on fostering commerce and the flow of goods between LEGO cities and realms.

Mayor Brickson: To add a note to what Lisa just said, we’re pleased to announce that Dunk Them Donuts will be opening a deluxe donut shop in New Brick City. We hope this is one modest indicator of the benefits New Brick City will receive through its inclusion in the League of Inland Cities. I’m looking forward to signing a resolution from our governing body in the coming weeks authorizing us to join the League.

The Bricklyn Eagle: We’ve heard that New Brick City fosters ethnic diversity, and that you, BlitzBriks, as a young LEGO influencer have been at the forefront of this effort.

BlitzBriks (LEGO influencer): Yes, we’re proud that we’re an inclusive, ethnically diverse city. One area that has taken off is the variety of ethnic food offerings now found in New Brick City.

Inside the new Dunk Them Donuts shop.
A Deluxe Dunk Them Donuts shop may soon open in New Brick City. Photo provided by Dunk Them Donuts, with assistance from Dall E AI.

Most recently that has included a new sushi shop; a fantastic pizzeria; and a a Middle Eastern kebab restaurant.

That’s all in addition to a beautiful burger bar; a delightful deli; and a powerfully potent pub.

We’re also looking forward to Dunk Them Donuts opening up and providing their mouth-watering treats to New Brick City residents.

Donuts being loaded onto plane for shipment to more distant Inland cities.
Dunk Them Donuts has the capacity to quickly ship donuts from its Bricklyn Junction facility to LEGO cities throughout North America. Photo provided by Dunk Them Donuts, with assistance from Dall E AI.
A LEGO representation of TJ's diner with a sign overhead. Two figures are standing in front, one holding a burger, while a third figure is seen at the counter inside. The scene features a vibrant LEGO city backdrop.
BlitzBriks on right holding a New Brick City king-sized burger.

I also had the opportunity to have lunch at TJ’s trolley car diner while in Bricklyn, and learned how Chef TJ and his crew converted a vintage Bricklyn trolley into a busy take out location.

As you can see, I also brought along samples of some tasty New Brick City burgers which Chef TJ defrosted and grilled to perfection!

Finally, I do need to mention the wild head pop-off we witnessed yesterday along Brick Rail’s main line, close to TJ’s diner.

Photos of two head pop-offs by Ann Tiler Anderson of The Bricklyn Eagle.

While it was kind of exciting to see, I’m not going to recommend it to my followers since it can really have a big negative impact on train service, when EMS workers need to take the time to go onto the track to scoop up the head and body, and then reconnect them.

The Bricklyn Eagle: Thank you all for speaking with us — and for those Bricklyn Eagle readers who would like to follow New Brick City influencer BlitzBriks, you can find him on his YouTube channel. ✥

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To the Editor: So glad to see the forward thinking of New Brick City’s Mayor Brickson. Good planning is essential to having a healthy, vibrant city or town!

As my Realm (Brickover, New Hampshire) is a member of the League of Inland Cities (LIC), I look forward to New Brick City’s entry into the LIC. By the way, the LIC through its Inland Sports League (ISL), sponsors an active program of friendly inter-city competition. I heard that New Brick City influencer BlitzBriks is also an active youth league soccer player. Every year the ISL runs exciting tournaments among its member cities in soccer, baseball, basketball, and even pickleball. — Jonathan Bricklegs, Brickover, NH.

To the Editor: To follow up on your reporting, the League of Inland Cities has formally added New Brick City, RI, as its newest member! We look forward to NBC’s participation in LIC activities. — Respectfully yours, Lars Brickmussen, Presiding Official, League of Inland Cities.

To the Editor: The Bricklyn Chapter of the Alliance Française is delighted to hear that New Brick City values diverse cultures and foods. New Brick City residents who visit Bricklyn will delight in the joie de vivre and fine cuisine represented in Bricklyn by both the highly rated Étoile du Nord restaurant in South Bricklyn overlooking the Great Bricklyn Chasm and Pastries by Patsy in downtown Bricklyn. While Bricklyn is best known for its donuts, don’t lose sight of our French dining locales — which will only be enhanced now that Bricklyn has become part of the French Republic! — Bill Tiler French, South Bricklyn, VT.

Members of the Bricklyn Chapter of the Alliance Française inside Pastries by Patsy.
Pastries By Patsy
Chef Christophe with his special take on Bouillabaisse à la Marseillaise.
Kitchen of the Étoile du Nord

Photos above by Bricklyn Eagle’s Ann Tiler Anderson, with assistance of Dall E AI.

Two LEGO figures outside a police station: a police officer holding a baton and a handcuffed man who is Homer Simpson who stole some donuts.
Homer Simpson arrested for stealing donuts from Bricklyn Police Station. Photo by Bricklyn Eagle photographer Ann Tiler Anderson. August 3, 2025.

To the Editor: Why are you writing about Bricklyn and this New Brick City? Why don’t you tell your readers instead, Mr. Editor, about the terrible thing that happened here in Bricklyn to my son Homer! I know he’s a bit of a rabble rouser. But why for Pete’s sake was he arrested for taking a few donuts from the police station? I hear those hard-to-resist treats were just sitting there on the counter!

Why are we talking about shipping thousands of donuts to this New Brick City? Never even heard of that place before. We need to keep our donuts here in Bricklyn, or us Simpsons will be moving back to Springfield! — Abraham Jebediah “Abe” Simpson II, aka Grandpa Simpson, Bricklyn, VT.