Town of Colebrook, Connecticut

Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.

Early voting for the upcoming Democratic primary for Governor and the First District Congressional seat continues through Sunday, August 9^th, in the second-floor meeting room at Town Hall. Learn more about available hours here. No excuse absentee ballots are also available in the Town Clerk’s office from 8:30 a.m. until noon tomorrow, Friday, August 7^th, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 10^th

The Democratic primary will be held next Tuesday, August 11^th, from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. in the second-floor meeting room at Colebrook Town Hall. See also the attached flyer which discusses voting options.

July tax collection is complete. Thank you to Tax Collector Laura Bartlett and everyone who helped make the collection process a smooth one. Notably, following the town-wide referendum in December 2024 that ratified a 20-year tax stabilization agreement with Wind Colebrook South (WCS), payments totaling approximately $689,000 have now been made to the Town, and WCS remains current on its tax obligations.

Later this month, the Capital Improvement Committee will meet to discuss the status of FY 26/27 capital projects. Investments being made this fiscal year include:

• 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; turnout gear; and tools and equipment
• Department of Public Works: a mini excavator
• Community & Senior Center: money towards a new handicapped accessible van
• Town Hall: funds for minor building improvements

Planning is in the final stages for the 81^st Colebrook Labor Day Fair, to be held on Saturday, September 5^th. If you are interested in volunteering—or participating as vendor—please contact Karen at kodell@colebrooktownhall.org. Cardboard and duct tape for Cardboard Regatta participants is available at Town Hall.

The Community & Senior Center is also looking for volunteers to support its presence at the Fair, with opportunities to donate food items, pies, raffle baskets, or time. Please use the following Sign-Up Genius link to view available donation and volunteer opportunities and sign up for what works best for you: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A49A8A928AAFD0-64718002-thecolebrook.

Breakfast is served at the Community & Senior Center every Tuesday from 8-9:15 a.m. for $6. Lunch is available Thursdays at noon for $7, except when an out-to-lunch event is scheduled (advance registration is required for lunch). Bingo is held every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. Stay up to date with programming and events at the Center on Facebook.

The Colebrook Town Pond is open through the end of August with lifeguards on duty Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The gates are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with no lifeguard on duty.

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 at the Post Office

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.

Upcoming events

The summer series of Sunday evening Vesper Services and Hymn Sings continues Sunday evenings through September 6^th, at 7 p.m. at the historic Church in the Wildwood on Route 183 in North Colebrook. Everyone is welcome.

On Friday, August 21^st, at 7 p.m., the Colebrook Historical Society presents, “Backpacking  8,000 mile on the Triple Crown Trails.” Colebrook Resident Ed Kostak has hiked the Appalachian and Pacific Coast trails. His presentation will focus on his most recent trek, the Continental Divide Trail.

Upcoming meetings

Planning & Zoning – Monday, August 10^th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall

Board of Selectmen – Monday, August 17^th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall

Inland Wetlands – Tuesday, August 18^th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall

Capital Improvement Program – Thursday, August 27^th, at 5 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall

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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Notice of Principal Contract

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.

Proposed Code Projected Passed at Town Meeting.

Proposed Code Town of Colebrook

Proposed General Code Ordinance Project

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