Colebrook Town Hall offices, Community & Senior Center, and the Food Pantry will be closed on Monday, January 25th due to Storm Benjamin.  

Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.

With possibly significant snowfall predicted for Sunday night and into Monday, Public Works is making plans to make sure we’re ready to go for winter storm Benjamin, and will bring on additional help, if/as needed. During last weekend’s storm, two of our plow trucks were out of commission for a time. Heading into this weekend, all of our vehicles are ready to go, and we have plenty of salt in stock.

If the most severe predictions (e.g., 4-5 inches per hour) come to pass, plowing will be paused during periods when visibility is deemed to be unsafe. Parking lots will be plowed at the conclusion of the storm.

Please refrain from blowing, plowing or shoveling snow into the street, especially after it has been plowed. These areas re-freeze and the snow blown into the road creates a hazard for those traveling on the roads. When driving, please extend courtesy to our plow drivers.

Sand mix is available at the Town Garage (43 Sandy Brook Road) for Colebrook residents, by hand bucket. Limit 2 buckets, per household, per winter storm event. Please bring your own shovel.

At this week’s Inland Wetlands Agency meeting, the town submitted an application to correct and restore five culverts to improve drainage on Pisgah Mountain Road. This project is part of a long-term maintenance plan being developed by the Pisgah Mountain Road Advisory Committee to protect and preserve this historic and scenic roadway. Also, beginning with the FY 26/27 budget, and reflecting additional state funding for roadway maintenance, the town will have a line item specifically for maintenance of our 4.75 miles of unimproved (i.e., dirt/gravel) roads.

Colebrook Consolidated School Superintendent Bob Gilbert will be presenting the FY 26/27 Board of Education budget to the PTO and any interested community members on Wednesday, January 28^th. at 7 pm in the school library.

Community & Senior Center Co-Director Kate Roux’s last day was January 15^th. We are currently interviewing 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.

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.

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.

Taxes were due January 1^st, and are considered late if not paid by Tuesday, February 2^nd, and subject to interest from the due date. During January, the Tax Collector’s office will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until noon, and 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday, February 2^nd. For any questions, please contact Tax Collector Laura Bartlett at 860.379.3359, ext. 204, or at lbartlett@colebrooktownhall.org.

For energy assistance, contact Karen Odell to set up at appointment at kodell@colebrooktownhall.org, or call 860.379.3359, ext. 201.

The Colebrook Volunteer Fire Department is looking for new members to join their ranks and help our community. There are many ways to serve, everyone is welcome, and no prior training is needed. For more information, contact Todd Correll at 860.459.0292.

Our Norbrook Coyotes fifth and sixth grade basketball team (a collaboration between Colebrook and Norfolk) will be playing Barkhamsted (White) on Saturday, January 24^th, at 9:30 a.m. at Northwestern Regional 7. Go Coyotes!

Upcoming events

On Saturday, January 24^th, Karaoke hosted by Tyler Rae will be held at the Community & Senior Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Original music is welcome. This is a free event.

Ice conditions are looking good for the Colebrook Fire Department’s annual ice skating party on Saturday, February 7^th, 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.

The Colebrook Associates will host its “Winter Warmer” on Saturday, March 7^th, 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 off and two special raffles are available for advance purchase. Please see the attached flyer for details.

Upcoming municipal board meetings

Board of Education – Wednesday, February 4^th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Consolidated School

Capital Improvement Program Committee – Thursday, February 5^th, at 5 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office)

Board of Finance – Thursday, February 5^th, at 6 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (second floor meeting room)

Planning & Zoning – Monday, February 9^th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office)

Board of Selectmen – Monday, February 9^th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (second floor meeting room)

Rec Board – Tuesday, February 10^th, at 7 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

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 17^th day of January, 2026.

Debra L. McKeon, Town Clerk

TOWN OF COLEBROOK

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 15^th day of January, 2026 at Colebrook, CT

BAA Application

Tax Relief Program Summary 2026

Legal Notice

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS TOWN OF COLEBROOK

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Colebrook that the second installment of Real Estate and Personal Property taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2024 and Motor Vehicle Supplemental tax will become due on January 1, 2026.  If not paid/postmarked on or before February 2, 2026 the tax becomes delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 1-1/2% per month, or part of a month from January 1, 2026 to the date paid.  Minimum interest charge is $2.00 per list number.  Anyone who registered a vehicle between October 2, 2024 through September 30, 2025 should expect to receive a supplemental motor vehicle tax bill.  Failure to receive a bill does not relieve or excuse the obligation of the tax due per CT General Statute Sec. 12-130.

Checks may be mailed to:  Colebrook Tax Collector, PO Box 5, Colebrook, CT 06021 or you can pay on line at www.townofcolebrook.org.  Office hours are Mon, Wed & Thur 9:00 am-12:00, & February 2, 2026 9 am-1 pm.

Laura Bartlett, CCMC

Tax Collector

lbartlett@colebrooktownhall.org

(860) 379-3359 X204

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

NOTICE

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