Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.
Tonight at 7 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room at Town Hall, the Planning & Zoning Commission will host an informational meeting to discuss options for cannabis regulations for the Town of Colebrook.
Saturday, October 19th, is household hazardous waste collection day at the Torrington Water Pollution Control Facility at 252 Lower Bogue Road in Harwinton. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. You must have a ticket to participate. Contact Karen at Town Hall (kodell@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:kodell@colebrooktownhall.org>), or get your ticket here<www.eventbrite.com/e/nhcog-household-hazardous-waste-dropoff-event-tickets-1014883372487?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=>. Learn more about eligible items here<file://cth-fs1/redirectedfolders/bbremer/My%20Documents/Brad%202024/241019_HHWEventFlyerFrontUPDATED.png>.
At our annual Town Meeting on Monday, October 21st, at 8 p.m., we will vote on candidates for member and alternate positions on the: Planning & Zoning Commission (3 positions); Zoning Board of Appeals (3 positions); Recreation Board (3 positions); and Historic District Commission (2 positions).
As noted earlier, this week we are crack sealing approximately five miles of roads in town-specifically McClave, Prock Hill and Wolford Hill Roads-to help prevent potholes and extend the pavement’s useful life. These roads will be chip sealed next summer.
With flu season approaching, the Community & Senior Center in conjunction with the Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County is sponsoring a clinic on Thursday, October 24th. Flu vaccine shots will be available from 9-11 a.m. Please bring your medical insurance card. Learn more here<file://cth-fs1/redirectedfolders/bbremer/My%20Documents/Brad%202024/CSCC_Flu%20Clinic.pdf>.
Are you looking to declutter? The Community & Senior Center is hosting an indoor tag sale on Saturday, October 19th from 8 am-1 p.m. To reserve a table for $20, call 860.738.9521, or contact seniordirector@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:seniordirector@colebrooktownhall.org>. The Center will be hosting a baked goods table and donations are welcome. Learn more here<file://cth-fs1/redirectedfolders/bbremer/My%20Documents/Brad%202024/CSCC_October%20Tag%20Sale.pdf>.
Colebrook Consolidated School (CCS) is hosting a Textile Drive during October. The CCS Class of 2028 will receive a donation for every pound collected. Proceeds benefit their 6th grade class trip to Nature’s Classroom. Learn more here<file:///C:/Users/bbremer/Downloads/2024%2520Textile%2520Drive%2520Dates.pdf>.
Upcoming community events
This Sunday (September 29th) at 2:00 p.m. the Beardsley Library will be hosting its 150th anniversary celebration at the Little Red Barn brewery in Winsted. You can learn more here<www.beardsleylibrary.org/> and purchase tickets here<link.edgepilot.com/s/4465d58d/VCyPO77XxEugdjBnY1KhDQ?u=https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/495a35e5-7bb0-44d7-9bb3-6894063cdab7>.
On Saturday, October 5th, the Colebrook Consolidated School (CCS) fifth grade class will host its annual Pumpkin & Mum Sale from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the school parking lot. Proceeds benefit the CCS 2026 class trip. Learn more here<file://cth-fs1/redirectedfolders/bbremer/My%20Documents/Brad%202024/CCS_Pumpkin%20&%20Mum%20Sale.pdf>.
Later that day, the Colebrook Associates will present their annual Oktoberfest from 4-6 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall. Tickets are $30 and can be reserved by calling 860.469.2208, or by emailing colebrookassociates@gmail.com<mailto:colebrookassociates@gmail.com>. Learn more here<file://cth-fs1/redirectedfolders/bbremer/My%20Documents/Brad%202024/Colebrook%20Associates_Oktoberfest.pdf>.
On Friday, October 18th, at 7 p.m., the Colebrook Historical Society presents, “The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).” The presentation by Marty Podskoch, a retired teacher and author of 11 books, will discuss the CCC’s history and their work in Connecticut. Learn more here<file://cth-fs1/redirectedfolders/bbremer/My%20Documents/Brad%202024/CHS_Friday%20Night%20Gathering_CCC.pdf>.
Mark your calendar for Camp Jewell’s Halloween Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 26th, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Camp Jewell. Details to follow.
Upcoming municipal board meetings
Board of Education – Wednesday, October 2nd, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Consolidated School Planning & Zoning – Tuesday, October 15th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall Inland Wetlands – Tuesday, October 15th, at 6:30 p.m. (if needed) at Colebrook Town Hall Board of Selectmen – Tuesday, October 15th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall
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
Tonight at 7 p.m. in the upstairs meeting room at Town Hall, the Planning & Zoning Commission will host an informational meeting to discuss options for cannabis regulations for the Town of Colebrook.
Saturday, October 19th, is household hazardous waste collection day at the Torrington Water Pollution Control Facility at 252 Lower Bogue Road in Harwinton. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. You must have a ticket to participate. Contact Karen at Town Hall (kodell@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:kodell@colebrooktownhall.org>), or get your ticket here<www.eventbrite.com/e/nhcog-household-hazardous-waste-dropoff-event-tickets-1014883372487?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=>. Learn more about eligible items here<file://cth-fs1/redirectedfolders/bbremer/My%20Documents/Brad%202024/241019_HHWEventFlyerFrontUPDATED.png>.
At our annual Town Meeting on Monday, October 21st, at 8 p.m., we will vote on candidates for member and alternate positions on the: Planning & Zoning Commission (3 positions); Zoning Board of Appeals (3 positions); Recreation Board (3 positions); and Historic District Commission (2 positions).
As noted earlier, this week we are crack sealing approximately five miles of roads in town-specifically McClave, Prock Hill and Wolford Hill Roads-to help prevent potholes and extend the pavement’s useful life. These roads will be chip sealed next summer.
With flu season approaching, the Community & Senior Center in conjunction with the Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Litchfield County is sponsoring a clinic on Thursday, October 24th. Flu vaccine shots will be available from 9-11 a.m. Please bring your medical insurance card. Learn more here<file://cth-fs1/redirectedfolders/bbremer/My%20Documents/Brad%202024/CSCC_Flu%20Clinic.pdf>.
Are you looking to declutter? The Community & Senior Center is hosting an indoor tag sale on Saturday, October 19th from 8 am-1 p.m. To reserve a table for $20, call 860.738.9521, or contact seniordirector@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:seniordirector@colebrooktownhall.org>. The Center will be hosting a baked goods table and donations are welcome. Learn more here<file://cth-fs1/redirectedfolders/bbremer/My%20Documents/Brad%202024/CSCC_October%20Tag%20Sale.pdf>.
Colebrook Consolidated School (CCS) is hosting a Textile Drive during October. The CCS Class of 2028 will receive a donation for every pound collected. Proceeds benefit their 6th grade class trip to Nature’s Classroom. Learn more here<file:///C:/Users/bbremer/Downloads/2024%2520Textile%2520Drive%2520Dates.pdf>.
Upcoming community events
This Sunday (September 29th) at 2:00 p.m. the Beardsley Library will be hosting its 150th anniversary celebration at the Little Red Barn brewery in Winsted. You can learn more here<www.beardsleylibrary.org/> and purchase tickets here<link.edgepilot.com/s/4465d58d/VCyPO77XxEugdjBnY1KhDQ?u=https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/495a35e5-7bb0-44d7-9bb3-6894063cdab7>.
On Saturday, October 5th, the Colebrook Consolidated School (CCS) fifth grade class will host its annual Pumpkin & Mum Sale from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the school parking lot. Proceeds benefit the CCS 2026 class trip. Learn more here<file://cth-fs1/redirectedfolders/bbremer/My%20Documents/Brad%202024/CCS_Pumpkin%20&%20Mum%20Sale.pdf>.
Later that day, the Colebrook Associates will present their annual Oktoberfest from 4-6 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall. Tickets are $30 and can be reserved by calling 860.469.2208, or by emailing colebrookassociates@gmail.com<mailto:colebrookassociates@gmail.com>. Learn more here<file://cth-fs1/redirectedfolders/bbremer/My%20Documents/Brad%202024/Colebrook%20Associates_Oktoberfest.pdf>.
On Friday, October 18th, at 7 p.m., the Colebrook Historical Society presents, “The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).” The presentation by Marty Podskoch, a retired teacher and author of 11 books, will discuss the CCC’s history and their work in Connecticut. Learn more here<file://cth-fs1/redirectedfolders/bbremer/My%20Documents/Brad%202024/CHS_Friday%20Night%20Gathering_CCC.pdf>.
Mark your calendar for Camp Jewell’s Halloween Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 26th, from 5-7:30 p.m. at Camp Jewell. Details to follow.
Upcoming municipal board meetings
Board of Education – Wednesday, October 2nd, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Consolidated School Planning & Zoning – Tuesday, October 15th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall Inland Wetlands – Tuesday, October 15th, at 6:30 p.m. (if needed) at Colebrook Town Hall Board of Selectmen – Tuesday, October 15th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall
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
