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 our town.

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

closed on Friday June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Trash and recycling pick up will not be affected by this holiday. 

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June is Dog License Month!

All dogs over the age of six months are required by Connecticut law to be licensed. See link to application below.

Dog license renewal is available online at the town website at (Online renewal). The online service is available for dogs previously licensed in Colebrook with a current rabies certificate on file and will include a one-dollar processing fee.

In-person licensing is available at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours.

To renew by mail, please include a check and a self-addressed, stamped, return envelope. Please make checks payable to the “Colebrook Town Clerk.”

Please contact the Town Clerk’s office (860) 379-3359, extension 203, with any questions.

Dog license application

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News from Colebrook Town Hall

Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.
Town Hall will be closed next Friday, June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Federal holiday. Trash pickup will be on a normal schedule next week.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be next Saturday, June 20th, at the Falls Village Public Works Garage (100 Railroad St, Falls Village). Attached, please find a QR code, with which you can use to register via Eventbrite on your mobile phone. You will not need a ticket or QR code at the event. Staff on site will be able to check registrants in from a list including your first and last name. Karen Odell at 860.379.3359, ext. 201 or kodell@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:kodell@colebrooktownhall.org> will be able to register those unable to do so via the QR code. The deadline to contact Karen is end-of-day next Wednesday, June 17th.
The Colebrook Pond will open for the season beginning on Saturday, June 20th. Lifeguards will be on duty on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The gates will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no lifeguard on duty.
Last week, Colebrook Consolidated School Superintendent Bob Gilbert announced his intent to retire at the end of the calendar year. Bob’s six-year tenure with us has been marked by consistently high rankings for student performance, as compared with districts across the state. As Superintendent, he oversaw significant investments in the school’s physical plant, including our long-awaited HVAC system. During the next few months, the Board of Ed will consider and develop a succession plan. Closer to his retirement, there will be an opportunity for the community to thank Bob for his service to our town.
The Community & Senior Center is seeking to fill a Co-Director position with responsibility for managing the kitchen, which includes food preparation, shopping and volunteer coordination. The position is part-time (up to 18 hours per week). If you’re interested in learning more, please contact me at bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org>. While we look to fill the position, breakfasts will continue to be served at the Community & Senior Center on Tuesdays between 8 and 9:15 a.m. Our next Thursday lunch will be June 25th, when we’ll celebrate June birthdays. Also, with temperatures on the rise, please remember that the Community & Senior Center is a designated cooling center and is open Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.-noon on Friday.
During June, all dogs over the age of six months are required by Connecticut law to be licensed. Dog license renewal is available online at the town website at (www.townofcolebrook.org/town-clerk/<(www.townofcolebrook.org/town-clerk/>). In-person licensing is available at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours. To renew by mail, please include a check and a self-addressed, stamped, return envelope. Please make checks payable to the “Colebrook Town Clerk.” Please contact the Town Clerk’s office (860) 379-3359, extension 203, with any questions. See details on the attached flyer.
Connecticut Veterans Affairs, Connecticut VA Healthcare System<www.facebook.com/VAConnecticut?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZY3EPV1bGa8_2cHjp1mTxcEZcc3Lj5KDOn_fRIXlf0zU3ISeLPP6Rd7F0zwUIcIz1D24vdnjL7au4oqHrmlzHLnAHpyLj6pzuulpveZVqWFZcbM93XNsdDFadQuaSwip1TwQPOjXFDVtgavWVTGzUp…>, and the Veterans Benefits Administration<www.facebook.com/VeteransBenefits?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZY3EPV1bGa8_2cHjp1mTxcEZcc3Lj5KDOn_fRIXlf0zU3ISeLPP6Rd7F0zwUIcIz1D24vdnjL7au4oqHrmlzHLnAHpyLj6pzuulpveZVqWFZcbM93XNsdDFadQuaSwip1TwQPOjXFDVtgavWVTG…> are hosting a Claims Clinic and Resource Fair next Wednesday, June 17th, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Affairs campus at 287 West Street in Rocky Hill. Learn more from the attached flyer.
Planning is underway for the 81st Colebrook Labor Day Fair, to be held on Saturday, September 5th. Volunteers are needed. If you are interested in volunteering-or being a vendor-please contact Karen at kodell@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:kodell@colebrooktownhall.org>.
Last night, the Colebrook Lions Club honored four Colebrook graduating high school seniors at their annual scholarship dinner. Congratulations to Braylen D’Amore, Roger Hill, Cody Pound and Harmini Thomas.
The Northwest Regional 7 (NWR7) high school graduation will take place on Monday, June 15th, at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, and the 8th grade moving up ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 16th, at NWR7.
Colebrook Consolidated School’s (CCS) 6th grade promotion ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 18th, at the school. The final day of the school year at CCS is Friday, June 19th.
Upcoming events
This Saturday and Sunday, June 13th and 14th, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the Colebrook Historical Society<www.colebrookhistoricalsociety.org/> 2026 summer exhibit, “Honoring Colebrook Veterans,” will be available for viewing. The exhibit will be on display, and the Historical open for tours, each weekend throughout the summer.
On Saturday, June 20th, from 9 a.m.-noon, a Monthly Veterans Coffee House will be held at the Winsted VFW Post 296 on Route 8. This is a dedicated space for Veterans to gather and socialize. Coffee, tea, bottled water, and soda, along with donuts, pastries, and cookies will be provided. For more information, please contact Timothy Sweeney at 860.459.5144, or Dan Ward at spaero.usmc@sbcglobal.net<mailto:spaero.usmc@sbcglobal.net>.
On Sunday, June 21st, from noon to 3 p.m., the Colebrook Lions Club will host a Father’s Day Fried Dough Fundraiser at Norbrook Farm Brewery. Proceeds fund Colebrook Lions college scholarships, and other worthy local and Lions International charitable causes.
On Sunday, June 28th, at 4 p.m. the Colebrook Land Conservancy<colebrooklandconservancy.org/> will host “Snakes Alive!” in the Colebrook Town Hall second floor meeting room. Please join Jay Kaplan from the Roaring Brook Nature Center for a personal, up-close look at a variety of live snake species (non-venomous). This is a free event and refreshments will be served. Learn more on the attached flyer.
On Saturday, July 4th, the Colebrook Associates present their annual July 4th Celebration. As outlined on the attached flyer, festivities kick off with a bike parade (lineup at Colebrook Consolidated School at 10:45 a.m.). The program will begin at 11 a.m. at Colebrook Church and feature Historian Stan Svek, who is back by popular demand. The event will conclude with a free Ice Cream Social on the front lawn of the Colebrook Historical Society.
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.
Cordially,
Brad Brad Bremer Colebrook First Selectman 860.379.3359 ext. 202 bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org

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News from Colebrook Town Hall

Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.
This Saturday, June 6th, from 10-11:30 a.m., the Colebrook Conservation Commission and the US Army Corps of Engineers are hosting a 1-mile walk around the Beaver Pond Trail. The trail is located at the scenic 388-acre Colebrook River Lake property owned and maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Learn more on the attached flyer. The Beaver Pond Walk is part of Connecticut Trails Day-a state-wide celebration of trails of all kinds. Learn more at trailsday.org<trailsday.org/>.
On Sunday, June 7th, at 3 p.m. the Colebrook Historical Society<www.colebrookhistoricalsociety.org/> will host an Open House to kick off its 2026 summer exhibit, “Honoring Colebrook Veterans.” Refreshments will be served at the open house. You may also view the exhibit and/or tour the Seymour Inn when the Historical Society opens on Saturdays and Sundays (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) beginning on Saturday, June 13th, and through the end of summer.
The Department of Public Works will be spot paving on Millbrook Road on Monday, June 8th, and Tuesday, June 9th. This past week, our paving project at the Center Firehouse was completed with striping of the parking lot there.
June is Dog License Month. All dogs over the age of six months are required by Connecticut law to be licensed. Dog license renewal is available online at the town website at (www.townofcolebrook.org/town-clerk/<(www.townofcolebrook.org/town-clerk/>). The online service is available for dogs previously licensed in Colebrook with a current rabies certificate on file and will include a one-dollar processing fee.
In-person licensing is available at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours. To renew by mail, please include a check and a self-addressed, stamped, return envelope. Please make checks payable to the “Colebrook Town Clerk.” Please contact the Town Clerk’s office (860) 379-3359, extension 203, with any questions.
Today was Community & Senior Center Co-Director Sandy Taylor’s last day with us. Sandy is leaving due to a change in her personal circumstances, and sends her best regards to everyone at the Center. We thank her for her service and wish her all the best. Looking ahead, we are initiating a search for candidates for the position, with duties including responsibility for Tuesday breakfasts, Thursday lunches, and support of the Labor Day and Holiday Fairs, in collaboration with our dedicated team of kitchen volunteers, and working closely with Center Co-Director Serena Brainard. The position is part-time (up to 18 hours per week for managing the kitchen, food prep, shopping and volunteer coordination). If you’re interested in learning more, please contact me at bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org>.
For those of you participating in our food scrap recycling program, you’ll note that our waste hauler USA Recycling is experimenting with different compost collection bins at Town Hall and the Forge Firehouse to keep the program cost-effective, moving forward. We’ll also continue to work with USA to keep the bins as easy to use as possible, too. Finally, with bears out and about, please remember to lock the bins following each use. And, if you’d like to join our voluntary food scrap recycling program, please let me know.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be Saturday, June 20th, at the Falls Village Public Works Garage (100 Railroad St, Falls Village). Attached, please find a QR code, with which you can use to register via Eventbrite on your mobile phone. You will not need a ticket or QR code at the event. Staff on site will be able to check registrants in from a list including your first and last name.
Also attached is a flyer discussing items eligible for disposal at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Karen Odell at 860.379.3359, ext. 201, or kodell@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:kodell@colebrooktownhall.org> will be able to register those unable to do so via the QR code. The deadline to contact Karen is end-of-day on Wednesday, June 17th.
As the state concludes its management of the Torrington Transfer Station on June 30th, Colebrook is in conversation with neighboring towns through the Northwest Hills Council of Governments to plan for the future of our respective municipal solid waste and recycling programs. This will not impact our weekly curbside pickup here in Colebrook, but will reflect how our waste and recyclables are managed once they leave town.
The Northwest Regional 7 (NWR7) high school graduation will take place on Monday, June 15th, at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, and the 8th grade moving up ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 16th, at NWR7.
Colebrook Consolidated School’s (CCS) 6th grade promotion ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 18th, at the school. The final day of the school year at CCS is Friday, June 19th.
The Town Pond will open for the season on Saturday, June 20th.
Upcoming events
On Saturday, June 20th, from 9 a.m.-noon, a Monthly Veterans Coffee House will be held at the Winsted VFW Post 296 on Route 8. This is a dedicated space for Veterans to gather and socialize. Coffee, tea, bottled water, and soda, along with donuts, pastries, and cookies will be provided. For more information, please contact Timothy Sweeney at 860.459.5144, or Dan Ward at spaero.usmc@sbcglobal.net<mailto:spaero.usmc@sbcglobal.net>.
On Sunday, June 21st, from noon to 3 p.m., the Colebrook Lions Club will host a Father’s Day Fried Dough Fundraiser at Norbrook Farm Brewery. Proceeds fund Colebrook Lions college scholarships, and other worthy local and Lions charitable causes.
On Sunday, June 28th, at 4 p.m. the Colebrook Land Conservancy<colebrooklandconservancy.org/> will host “Snakes Alive!” in the Colebrook Town Hall second floor meeting room. Please join Jay Kaplan from the Roaring Brook Nature Center for a personal, up-close look at a variety of live snake species (non-venomous). This is a free event and refreshments will be served. Learn more on the attached flyer.
Upcoming meetings
Colebrook Fair Planning Committee – Monday, June 8th, at 6 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office) Planning & Zoning – Monday, June 8th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (second floor meeting room) Board of Selectmen – Monday, June 8th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (selectmen 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.
Cordially,
Brad Brad Bremer Colebrook First Selectman 860.379.3359 ext. 202 bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org

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2026 Town Budget

Colebrook Town budget vote passed: 82 Yes; 14 No

Region 7 budget vote passed Colebrook: 81 Yes; 15 No

Region 7 budget vote passed in district.

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Beech Hill Road (Dirt Portion) Reopened for Season

The dirt portion of Beech Hill Road has been reopened for the season.
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Proposed General Code Ordinance Project ~ Passed

Proposed Code Projected Passed at Town Meeting.

Proposed Code Town of Colebrook

Proposed General Code Ordinance Project

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NOTICE

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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US Postmark Rule Change

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