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Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.
Town Hall will be closed Monday, February 16th, in recognition of Presidents’ Day. Curbside trash and recycling pickup will remain on the regular schedule next week.
At this week’s Board of Selectmen meeting, the Board voted to accept a proposal by Environmental Systems Co. to implement a lighting/energy efficiency program for Town Hall and the Community & Senior Center.
The Board also voted to adopt a mission statement for the town as a result of the Community Resilience Building workshop conducted last fall by the Nature Conservancy.
Our new statement is as follows: “The mission of the Town of Colebrook is to serve our residents with integrity, transparency and dedication—preserving the rich heritage of our rural community while fostering growth, environmental stewardship, and civic participation. We strive to ensure a high quality of life for all by maintaining essential services, supporting local traditions and businesses, and planning thoughtfully for the future of the town.”
At last week’s Capital Improvement Program committee meeting, the following Fiscal Year 2026/27 capital projects were discussed:
- Colebrook Consolidated School: a new phone system, security enhancements , information technology investments, a lavatory upgrade, and ongoing air conditioning expansion
- Colebrook Fire Department: Center Firehouse heating system upgrade; a breathing air compressor, high-band radios, and turnout gear
- Department of Public Works: a mini excavator
- Community & Senior Center: money towards a new van
- Town Hall: funds for minor building improvements
Colebrook Consolidated School Superintendent Bob Gilbert will present the Board of Education’s proposed FY 26/27 operating budget to the Board of Finance on Thursday, February 19th. The Board of Selectmen will present its proposed town operating budget to the Board of Finance on Thursday, February 26th.
Recently, the Assessor’s office sent letters to residents who saw a net assessment increase resulting from the Governor’s actions during January regarding classification of farm and forest land for tax purposes. If you wish to challenge your net assessment increase, you may do so by the end of next week (Friday, February 20th). Forms are available in the Assessor’s office.
Office hours for Tax Collector Laura Bartlett for the rest of February are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-1 p.m.
Breakfast is available at the Community & Senior Center every Tuesday from 8-9:15 a.m. for $6. Lunch is served every Thursday at noon for $7 (advance registration required for lunch). When Region 7 and Colebrook School are closed due to inclement weather, the Center is also closed. Breakfast is also cancelled when Region 7 and Colebrook School have a delayed opening on Tuesdays.
The Grief Support Group at the Center meets every other Wednesday at 6 p.m., and will next meet on Wednesday, February 18th.
The Colebrook Associates food pantry, located in the vestibule of the Community & Senior Center, is open Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Donations may be left at the pantry, or in the collection bin in the Post Office.
Our undefeated Norbrook Coyotes fifth and sixth grade basketball team takes on Barkhamsted Red this Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Northwestern Regional 7, as they enter the most challenging portion of their schedule in a very competitive league. Meanwhile, our third and fourth grade team hosts Housy 1 at Botelle School on Saturday at 11 a.m. Go Coyotes!
Upcoming events
The Colebrook Fire Department’s annual ice skating party will be held on Saturday, February 21st, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Colebrook Recreation Area (behind Town Hall). Come skate under the lights and enjoy hot cocoa, donuts and a warm fire.
On Saturday, March 7th, the Colebrook Associates will host its “Winter Warmer” from 2-4 p.m.at Colebrook Town Hall. Admission is free. Enjoy tea, coffee, hot chocolate, light snacks and great conversation. Gift baskets will be raffled and two special raffles are available for advance purchase at the attached flyer.
Upcoming municipal board meetings
Inland Wetlands – Tuesday, February 17th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office)
Board of Finance – Thursday, February 19th, at 6 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (second floor meeting room)
Board of Finance – Thursday, February 26th, at 6 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (second floor meeting room)
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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TOWN OF COLEBROOK
Notice is hereby given that the audited Financial Statements for Regional School District No. 7 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 17th day of January, 2026.
Debra L. McKeon, Town Clerk
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Board of Assessment Appeals
Notice is hereby given that all persons claiming to be aggrieved by the doings of the Assessor with regard to the October 1, 2025 Grand List must file an Application for Assessment Appeal with the Board of Assessment Appeals on or before February 20, 2026. Applications are available from the Assessor’s Office, Town Clerk office, or through the Town website at www.townofcolebrook.org under Board of Assessment Appeals. Hearings will be held at Town Hall on March 11, 2026 beginning at 5:00.
Dated this 15th day of January, 2026 at Colebrook, CT
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TOWN OF COLEBROOK
Notice is hereby given that a signed copy of the Agreement between Regional School District No. 7 Board of Education and Northwestern Teachers’ Association of Regional School District No. 7 2026 – 2029 has been filed with the Town Clerk and is available for public inspection during regular office hours.
Notice is also hereby given that a signed copy of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Northwestern Administrators’ Association and The Board of Education of Regional School District No. 7 dated July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 has been filed with the Town Clerk and is available for public inspection during regular office hours.
Dated at Colebrook, Connecticut this 22nd day of December, 2025.
Debra L. McKeon, MCTC
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TOWN OF COLEBROOK
Notice is hereby given that a signed copy of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Colebrook Board of Education and the Colebrook Teachers’ Association for the period of July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029, is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office for public inspection during regular office hours.
Dated at Colebrook, Connecticut, this 25th day of November, 2025.
Debra L. McKeon
Town Clerk
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