At its July meeting, the Board of Selectmen voted to expand Town Pond hours, beyond when lifeguards are on duty, once appropriate signage has been posted.
During August, the Pond will be open, with the gate unlocked, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday (aligned with Town Hall and the Community & Senior Center hours).
As in the past, lifeguards will be on duty, weather permitting, during normally scheduled hours, Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays from noon-6 p.m. The Pond closes for the season on Sunday, August 25th.
Local taxes are due—and are considered late if not paid by August 1st. The Tax Collector’s office will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during July, 9 a.m.-noon and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, August 1st.
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.
The Colebrook Community & Senior Center continues to offer meals throughout the summer. Breakfast ($6) is offered from 8-9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. Lunch ($7) is served at noon on Thursdays. Please reserve your spot for lunch by Tuesday of each week by contacting seniordirector@colebrooktownhall.org, or using the signup sheet at the Center.
Thank you to the Colebrook Associates for their assistance in acquiring surplus AEDs from Norfolk for use at the Colebrook Congregational Church and the Colebrook Historical Society.
Upcoming community events
Tomorrow night (Friday, July 26th), the Colebrook Historical Society (CHS) will host its first “Friday Night Gathering” of the season from 7-9 p.m. The social evening will begin at the at the Seymour Inn with conversation and refreshments.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., the group will move next door to the Colebrook Town Hall upstairs meeting room for a presentation by special guest, author/historian Peter Vermilyea entitled, “The Hidden History of Litchfield County.” A Q&A session will follow the presentation and the evening will conclude with a return to the Seymour Inn for more refreshments. All are welcome to attend.
Future topics include: “You Can Judge a Book by its Cover” (Aug.16th), and “The Civilian Conservation Corp – Its History and Work in CT.” (Oct. 18th).
The Historical Society is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. throughout the summer. “Rediscovering Colebrook River, the Town that Disappeared” and “The One Room Schoolhouses of Colebrook” are the featured exhibits this season.
On Wednesday, August 28th, Colebrook Consolidated School will host a “Back to School” Celebration. The community is invited to join staff and students on the first day of school, from 8:30-9 a.m. The program will begin with coffee and mingling in the CCS multi-purpose room. At 8:45 a.m. everyone will participate in a Flag Ceremony and Outdoor Assembly.
Coming this fall, on Sunday, November 17th, the Colebrook Historical Society and Colebrook Congregational Church are hosting a special concert, featuring world renowned violinist Stephanie Chase. Details to come.
Upcoming municipal board meetings
Town Composting Advisory Committee – Monday, July 29th, at 3 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office)
Town Public Works Advisory Committee – Tuesday, July 30th, at 4 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office)
Board of Selectmen – Monday, August 5th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Selectmen’s meeting room)
Board of Education – Wednesday, August 7th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Consolidated School
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
