Temporary Extension Change

Until further notice, to reach the Town Clerk Office please use extension 205.

Thank you.

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Colebrook Town Hall offices, Public Works Department, Community & Senior Center, and Food Pantry will be

closed

as of 1:00 on Thursday, July 3rd

and on Friday, July 4th

in observance of Independence Day

Normal hours will resume on Monday, July 7th.

Trash and recycling pick up will be adjusted as a result of this holiday; Friday pick up will be on Saturday. 

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News from Colebrook Town Hall

Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.
Town Hall and the Community & Senior Center will be closed tomorrow for Independence Day. Tomorrow’s curbside trash and recycling pickup will take place on Saturday.
Tomorrow, the Colebrook Associates will present, “4th of July in Colebrook,” with a talk on local history, patriotic music-and ice cream. Festivities begin at 10:45 a.m. with a bike parade that will begin at Colebrook Consolidated School and make its way to the Meeting House. The event itself will begin at 11 a.m. inside the Meeting House and will conclude with an ice cream social in front of the Colebrook Historical Society at noon.
The Colebrook Pond is open for the season. Lifeguards will be on duty on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The gate will also be open during the week this summer, with no lifeguard on duty.
The town kicked off its new fiscal year earlier this week. Of note, this past fiscal year the town earned $164,000 in interest income on its balance with the state treasurer’s Short-Term Investment Fund, an increase of $61,000 from last fiscal year. Also, town Legal expenses this past fiscal year decreased by $105,000, compared with the previous year.
This week, through an initiative sponsored by Eversource, the town kicked off a comprehensive energy audit of town buildings. Recommendations to enable us to save energy and lower costs are expected this fall.
Next week, Public Works will be shimming Sandy Brook Road, applying a leveling layer of asphalt to fill in low spots and smooth out uneven surfaces, in preparation for future roadway maintenance.
Taxes were due July 1st and are considered late, and subject to interest from the due date, if not paid by August 1st. The mill rate for Fiscal Year 25/26 is 33.7, 0.5 mill higher than two years ago, and 1.7 mills higher than this past year. In Colebrook, the current median home assessment is $175,400. A 1.7 mill increase equates to a $298/year increase for the median home.
The Tax Collector’s office is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-noon. For any questions, please contact Laura Bartlett at 860.379.3359, ext. 204, or at lbartlett@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:lbartlett@colebrooktownhall.org>.
The 80th Colebrook Labor Day Fair will be held on Saturday, August 30th. If you are interested in volunteering-or being a vendor-please contact Karen Odell at kodell@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:kodell@colebrooktownhall.org>.
An important annual fundraiser for the Community & Senior Center is their Basket Raffle at the Colebrook Fair. If you would like to contribute a basket, please contact Center Co-Directors Serena Brainard or Kate Roux at 860.738.9521. They ask that baskets in need of wrapping be dropped off by August 26th, and baskets already wrapped be dropped off by August 28th.
Last week, work began on renovating the interior of the Colebrook Store. As the non-profit organization that owns the store building on behalf of the community, the Colebrook Preservation Society is seeking financial support to achieve its restoration goal. If you would like to support this project, please send your tax-deductible donation to CPS, P.O. Box 24, Colebrook, CT 06021.
Upcoming events
On Friday, July 25th, the Colebrook Historical Society kicks off its Friday Night Gatherings series. It all begins with refreshments at the Seymour Inn at 7 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. shifts to the Town Hall second floor meeting room for the evening’s guest speaker. Local historian and author Peter C. Vermilyea will discuss, “Litchfield County and the Civil War.” Future speakers include noted WFSB meteorologist Scot Haney on September 5th, and a presentation on “Witches in Connecticut” on October 17th. There is no cost to attend, and everyone is welcome.
Upcoming municipal board meetings
Conservation Commission – Tuesday, July 8thth, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office) Planning & Zoning – Monday, July 14th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office) Board of Selectmen – Monday, July 14th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Second floor meeting room) Rec Board – Tuesday, July 15th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Second floor meeting room)
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org>, or call me at 860.379.3359, extension 202.
Have a safe and happy July 4th!
Brad Brad Bremer Colebrook First Selectman 860.379.3359 ext. 202 bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org
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Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.

Town Hall and the Community & Senior Center will be closed next Friday, July 4th, for Independence Day. Next week’s Friday curbside trash and recycling pickup will be on Saturday.

The Colebrook Pond is open for the season. Lifeguards will be on duty on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, the gate will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no lifeguard on duty.

The deadline for dog license renewal is Monday, June 30th. Renewal is available online at (www.townofcolebrook.org/town-clerk/). In-person licensing is available at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours. Renewals continue beyond June 30th, with a $1/month penalty beginning July 1st.

The Colebrook Conservation Commission is working with the state to control Japanese knotweed, an invasive weed species, on state highway rights-of-way in Colebrook.

Tax bills were mailed earlier this week. Taxes are due July 1st, and are considered late if not paid by August 1st, and subject to interest from the due date. The Tax Collector’s office is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 am-noon. For any questions, please contact Laura Bartlett at 860.379.3359, ext. 204, or at lbartlett@colebrooktownhall.org.

The town is currently in the final stages of completion of its Plan of Conservation & Development, updated by state statute every 10 years. The Planning & Zoning Commission has submitted a draft plan to the Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG) for review and expects to hold a public hearing following NHCOG approval. Once finalized, the POCD (including our newly updated Natural Resources Inventory) will be posted to the town website.

The 80th Colebrook Labor Day Fair will be held on Saturday, August 30th. If you are interested in volunteering—or being a vendor—please contact Karen at kodell@colebrooktownhall.org.

The Colebrook Associates Food Pantry in the foyer of the Community & Senior Center has added a small refrigerator to accommodate perishable food items (e.g., dairy and eggs).

Upcoming events

On Sunday, June 29th, at 11 a.m., the Town Recreation Board and the Colebrook Lions Club will be hosting their annual youth baseball awards picnic at the Town Pond.

Next week, The Colebrook Associates will present “4th of July in Colebrook” on Friday, July 4th, with a talk on local history, patriotic music—and ice cream. Festivities begin at 10:45 a.m. with a Bike Parade, starting from Colebrook School. The event itself will begin at 11 a.m. inside the Meeting House and will conclude with an ice cream social in front of the Historical Society at noon.

On Friday, July 25th, the Colebrook Historical Society kicks off its Friday Night Gatherings series. It all begins with refreshments at the Seymour Inn at 7 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. shifts to the Town Hall second floor meeting room for the evening’s guest speaker. Local historian and author Peter C. Vermilyea will discuss, “Litchfield County and the Civil War.” Future speakers include noted WFSB meteorologist Scot Haney on September 5th, and a presentation on “Witches in Connecticut” on October 17th. Everyone is welcome.

Upcoming municipal board meetings

Planning & Zoning – Monday, July 14th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office)
Board of Selectmen – Monday, July 14th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (second floor meeting room)
Rec Board – Tuesday, July 15th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Second floor meeting room)
Conservation Commission – Tuesday, July 15th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office)

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org, or call me at 860.379.3359, extension 202.

Cordially,

Brad
Brad Bremer
Colebrook First Selectman
860.379.3359 ext. 202
bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org

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Legal Notice – Tax Bills

Legal Notice

Town of Colebrook

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Colebrook that taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2024 in excess of $100.00 are due and payable in two installments as follows: first installment due July 1, 2025  and second installment due January 1, 2026.  If the first installment is not paid on or before August 1, 2025, the tax becomes delinquent and subject to interest from the due date.  The second installment becomes delinquent if not paid on or before February 2, 2026 and subject to interest from the due date.  Taxes on Motor Vehicles and taxes in the amount of $100.00 or less on Real Estate and Personal Property are due in full July 1, 2025 and must be paid by August 1, 2025 to avoid interest charges.  Interest rate is 1 ½% per month or fraction of each month from the time when the tax becomes due and payable until same is paid.  Minimum interest is $2.00.  Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve or excuse the obligation of the tax due per CT General Statutes Sec. 12-130.  The tax office will be open Monday & Wednesday (9 am-Noon), and Thursday (9:00 am-1:00 pm). OPEN August 1, 2025 (9:00 am-noon).  Please mail payments to:  COLEBROOK TAX COLLECTOR, P.O. BOX 5, COLEBROOK, CT  06021 or pay online at www.townofcolebrook.org

Laura Bartlett, CCMC

Tax Collector

860-379-3359 X204

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Town Pond Hours

The Town Pond will open for the season on Saturday, June 14th. Lifeguards will be on duty on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Monday through Friday the gate will be open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with no lifeguard on duty.

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Professional Agreements between BOE and principal available

NOTICE

TOWN OF COLEBROOK

Notice is hereby given that a signed copy of the Professional Agreement between the Colebrook Board of Education and the Principal for the period of July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office for public inspection during regular office hours.

Dated at Colebrook, Connecticut, this 6th day of May, 2025.

Debra L. McKeon, CCTC

 

(Legal notice per 10-153d of the CGS, Agreement received 05/23/17 30 days up on 06/23/17.)

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2025 Town Budget

Colebrook Town budget vote passed: 119 Yes; 38 No

Region 7 budget vote passed Colebrook: 111 Yes; 46 No

Region 7 budget vote passed in district.

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Planning and Zoning Commission Notice of Decision

Notice of Decision

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Audit of Financial Statements and the Federal Single Audit are available

NOTICE

TOWN OF COLEBROOK

Notice is hereby given that the audit of the Annual Financial Statements and the Federal Single Audit of the Town of Colebrook for the year ending June 30, 2024, as prepared by King, King & Associates, PC, are on file at the Town Clerk’s office and available for public inspection during regular office hours.

Dated at Colebrook, Connecticut, this 16th day of April, 2025.

Debra L. McKeon, MCTC

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