Land Record Fraud Alert

Town of Colebrook Launches Fraud Alert to Notify Property Owners of New
Transactions

Through IQS, the Colebrook Town Clerk is providing a free new tool to help property owners protect one of their most valuable assets.

With Fraud Alert, you can sign up to receive alerts whenever a document, such as a
deed or mortgage, is recorded under your name. Documents can be viewed online or at
the Clerk’s Office.

“This is an easy way for homeowners to have peace of mind,” said Town Clerk, Debra
McKeon.

You can sign up now at https://searchiqs.com/fraudalert/?CC=CTCOL.
Please note there may be other property owners in the town that share the same name.

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Informational Emails

Would you like to receive reminders of delays in trash pick up due to holidays?

Would you like to receive notifications of road closures in town due to construction?

Would you like to receive information regarding community events?

Emails are sent out from the 1st Selectman’s office with this type of information and more as appropriate. If you would like to be on the list to receive these emails, contact Karen Odell at 860-379-3359 x 201 or kodell@colebrooktownhall.org.

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News from Colebrook Town Hall

Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.

Repaving work was completed this week on Pine Road and at the Forge Firehouse parking lot. This follows the completion last week of repaving on Old Forge, Robertsville and Eno Hill Roads. Driveway aprons have also been finished—and curbs will be added next week.

This year, 3 miles were repaved in Town (in addition to the Forge Firehouse lot). The majority (78%) of the cost was paid for by a Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant from the State, with the Town picking up the balance.

This repaving work follows chip sealing of 9 miles of roads during June (an investment borne exclusively by the Town). Our goal is to chip seal roads every five years to maintain their longevity, and we budget accordingly.

With the paving and chip sealing season drawing to a close, our Public Works crew will shift their focus to roadside maintenance, including mowing and drainage projects.

On Monday, the Board of Selectmen received an update from the Prock Hill Road project contractor and the resident paying for the work. We want to thank residents who attended to learn more about the project, and share their thoughts. The goal is to make the intersection of Route 183 and Prock Hill Road safer. As noted, the work is being exclusively done in the State’s right-of-way and has been approved (and the safety of its design certified) by the State Department of Transportation. The project is expected to be completed during the second half of July, weather permitting.

Work has begun on the Colebrook Consolidated School HVAC project, with the installation of a new inside-the-building hatchway to provide safer access to the school’s attic, both for this project, and other attic access infrastructure needs. We’ll provide updates as the HVAC project continues.

Tomorrow, the Boards of Finance and Selectmen will meet in Executive Session with representatives from Wind Colebrook South regarding their multi-year tax appeal.

The Colebrook Labor Day Fair will be held on Saturday, August 31st, with many volunteer opportunities available. If you’re interested in volunteering, reach out to Karen at kodell@colebrooktownhall.org.

Bulk waste pickup is available every week for items that will not fit in your bin. Call 860.379.1662 by Thursday of each week for Friday morning pickup.

Upcoming Town events:

 On Friday, July 26th, the Colebrook Historical Society will begin its 2024 Friday Night Gathering speaker series. These events begin with refreshments at the Seymour Inn at 7:00 p.m., followed by the evening’s presentation in the upstairs meeting room at Colebrook Town Hall.

 The topic on July 26th will be “The Hidden History of Litchfield County.” Local historian/author Peter C. Vermilyea will share stories of some forgotten moments in Litchfield County, from Native American legends to Cold War relics. Everyone is invited to attend.

Two future gatherings have been scheduled: “You Can Judge a Book by its Cover” (Aug.16th), and “The Civilian Conservation Corp – Its History and Work in CT.” (Oct. 18th).

 Upcoming municipal board meetings:

Joint Board of Finance-Board of Selectmen (Executive session) – Friday, July 12th, at 3 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (upstairs meeting room)

Affordable Housing Committee – Tuesday, July 16th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (upstairs 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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Republican Primary Legal Notice

Primary Legal Notice

Notice is hereby given that a Primary of the political party listed below will be held in your town on August 13, 2024 for nomination to each office indicated below.

Notice is also hereby given that the following are the names of the party-endorsed candidates, if any, for nomination to each office indicated, together with the street address of said candidate. The party endorsed candidates, if any, are indicated by an asterisk. Additionally, the following are the names of all other candidates who have filed their certificates of eligibility and consent to primary or have satisfied the primary petitioning requirement in conformity with the General Statutes as candidates for nomination to each office indicated, together with the street address of candidates.

Office Party Candidate Address
United States Senator Republican

*Gerry Smith 163 Laskey Rd., Beacon Falls, CT 06403
Matthew M. Corey 181 Center St., Manchester, CT 06040

Dated at Hartford, Connecticut, this 21st day of June, 2024.

Stephanie Thomas
SECRETARY OF THE STATE

The foregoing is a copy of the notice which I have received from the Office of the Secretary of the State, in accordance with Section 9-433 of the General Statutes. As provided such primary will begin with early voting on August 5, 2024 through August 11, 2024, and the primary of the referenced party for nomination to the state or district offices therein specified will be held on August 13, 2024. The hours of voting during early voting and at said primary and the location of the polls will be as follows:

Early Voting – Hours of Voting: Location: 562 Colebrook Road, 2nd Floor, Colebrook, CT

August 05, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
August 06, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
August 07, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
August 08, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
August 09, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
August 10, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
August 11, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Primary Day, August 13, 2024- 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Primary Day Voting District Location: 562 Colebrook Road, 2nd Floor, Colebrook, CT 06021

Absentee ballots will be counted at the polls, 562 Colebrook Road, 2nd Floor, Colebrook, CT 06021

Dated at Colebrook, Connecticut, this 25th day of June, 2024.
Debra L. McKeon, Colebrook Town Clerk

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Smith Hill Road Bridge Project

Smith Hill Road will be reduced to one lane, with alternating one-way traffic, during working hours through Friday, August 16th. The road may also be temporarily closed at times.
For more information, please call the Winchester Public Works Department at 860.379.4101.

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TOWN OF COLEBROOK

Notice is hereby given that a signed copy of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Committee for Shared Services and The Shared Services Teachers’ Association dated 2024 through 2027 has been filed with the Town Clerk and is available for public inspection during regular office hours. 

Dated at Colebrook, Connecticut this 3rd day of June, 2024

Debra L. McKeon, MCTC

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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, 2023 in excess of $100.00 are due and payable in two installments as follows: first installment due July 1, 2024  and second installment due January 1, 2025.  If the first installment is not paid on or before August 1, 2024, the tax becomes delinquent and subject to interest from the due date.  The second installment becomes delinquent if not paid on or before February 1, 2025 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, 2024 and must be paid by August 1, 2024 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, 2024 (9:00 am-1:00 pm).  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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ROV and JP Legal Notice

Town of Colebrook

Legal Notice

A certified list of Democratic and Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Colebrook for election as Registrar of Voters will be on file with the Office of the Secretary of the State, 165 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut and copies thereof will be available for public distribution.

A certified list of Democratic and Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Colebrook for election as Justices of the Peace is on file at the office of the Town Clerk,562 Colebrook Road, Colebrook and is available for public distribution.

A Primary will be held August 13, 2024 if the required primary petition(s) for opposition candidate(s) is filed, pursuant to Sections 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes, not later than 4:00 p.m. on June 11, 2024. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules, may be obtained from the Registrar of Voters: Sherri Gray, Republican and Karen Odell, Democratic at 562 Colebrook Road, Colebrook, Connecticut. 

Debra L. McKeon, CCTC, MCTC

Town of Colebrook

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Budgets Passed

Town Budget passed: 96 to 17

Region 7 Budget passed 96 to 18

Region 7 Budget passed in district

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF COLEBROOK

TOWN BUDGET FY 2024 – 2025

and

REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7

REFERENDUM VOTE

Pursuant to Sections 7-7 and 10-51 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, Revised notice is hereby given to the electors and citizens qualified to vote in town meetings of the Town of Colebrook that a referendum will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 for the purpose of voting for the approval or disapproval of the following questions:

“Shall the general budget of the Town of Colebrook for the fiscal year from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 in the amount of $7,025,209 and the Town’s Reserve Fund for Capital and Non-recurring Expenditures (Town’s Capital Improvement Projects) budget in the amount of$380,000 be approved as recommended by the Board of Finance?

“Shall the Regional School District No. 7 Annual Budget for the fiscal year                             commencing July 1, 2024 be accepted?”

Optical scan voting machines will be used.  A vote of “YES” being a vote for approval, and a vote of “NO” being a vote for disapproval.  Absentee Ballots will be available at the Office of the Town Clerk as provided by law.

Voting will take place at the Colebrook Town Hall, Meeting Room (2nd floor) 562 Colebrook Road, Colebrook from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Dated at Colebrook, Connecticut, this 22nd day of April, 2024.

Debra L. McKeon

Town Clerk

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LEGAL NOTICE

Party-Selected Delegated to Conventions

A certified list of party-selected candidates for the Republican Party in the Town of Colebrook for participation as DELEGATES to the convention(s) of said Party specified below is on file in the Town Clerk office at 562 Colebrook Road, Colebrook, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution. 

CONVENTION(S)

  • 2024 U.S. Senate State District 1 Convention
  • 2024 State Senate District 8 Convention
  • 2024 State House District 63 Convention
  • 2024 CT GOP State Congressional Convention

April 1, 2024

Debra L. McKeon, CCTC

Colebrook Town Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE

Party-Selected Delegated to Conventions

A certified list of party-selected candidates for the Democratic Party in the Town of Colebrook for participation as DELEGATES to the convention(s) of said Party specified below is on file in the Town Clerk office at 562 Colebrook Road, Colebrook, Connecticut and copies are available for public distribution. 

CONVENTION(S)

  • 2024 Congressional Convention District 1
  • 2024 State Senate Convention District 8 
  • 2024 State Assembly Convention District 63
  • 2024 Democratic State Party Convention District 8  

April 1, 2024

Debra L. McKeon, CCTC

Colebrook Town Clerk

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Utility Bill Payment Assistance

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