News from Colebrook Town Hall

Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.
On Monday, December 9th, there will be a brief special town meeting at 8 p.m., adjourning to referendum on Tuesday, December 10th, when taxpayers will have an opportunity to consider a proposed 20-year, $4.9 million tax stabilization agreement with Wind Colebrook South. Polls will be open on Tuesday, December 10th, from noon to 8 p.m.
Absentee ballots are available in the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today through Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-noon on Friday; and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Monday). Requests must be made in person and will only be issued for the individual making the request, except in the case of illness rendering the applicant unable to appear. Details are available through the Town Clerk’s office.
The special town meeting adjourning to referendum (similar to the process we follow for the approval of our annual town and Region 7 budgets in May) is a statutory requirement and does not allow for public discussion of (or a vote on) the referendum question.
Unlike municipal, state and federal elections, any property owner with $1,000 in assessed value is eligible to vote on December 10th.
Please let me know if you have any questions at (860) 379-3359, ext. 202, or contact Town Clerk Debi McKeon at dmckeon@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:dmckeon@colebrooktownhall.org>.
The Department of Public Works reports that Beech Hill Road is now closed for the winter.
Upcoming community events and fundraisers
Colebrook’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party with Santa will be held this Saturday (December 7th) from 1-3 p.m. at the Colebrook Center Firehouse at 31 Bunnell St. Bring your little ones birth through 5th grade for a visit and receive a gift from Santa. Refreshments and light snacks provided. Feel free to bring a plate of snacks to share. Sponsored by the Colebrook Center Ladies Auxiliary for 61 years!
The Colebrook Historical Society is hosting its Holiday Open House and Silent Auction on Sunday, December 8th, from 3-5 p.m. Music and refreshments will be provided. The event will conclude with the lighting of the trees on the Green.
The Colebrook Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, December 14th, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The day will include breakfast with Santa, a Holiday Fair with vendors, Cookieland, the Holiday Café, and more. You can donate items now for the Children’s Shopping Table at the Fair by placing items in the collection bin next to the elevator on the lower level of Town Hall.
Breakfast with Santa will take place from 9-11 a.m. in the lower level of the Colebrook Congregational Church on Saturday, December 14th.
Upcoming municipal board meetings
Planning & Zoning – Monday, December 9th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use Office)
Board of Selectmen – Monday, December 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<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
Posted in Information | Leave a comment

Town Referendum for Wind Colebrook South Tax Stabilization Agreement — Voting Takes Place Tuesday, December 10th, Noon until 8 p.m. at Town Hall

On Monday, December 9th, there will be a brief special town meeting at 8 p.m., adjourning to referendum on Tuesday, December 10th, when taxpayers will have an opportunity to consider a proposed 20-year, $4.9 million tax stabilization agreement with Wind Colebrook South. Polls will be open on Tuesday, December 10th, from noon to 8 p.m.
Absentee ballots are available in the Town Clerk’s office during normal business hours (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today through Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-noon on Friday; and 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Monday). Requests must be made in person and will only be issued for the individual making the request, except in the case of illness rendering the applicant unable to appear. Details are available through the Town Clerk’s office.
The special town meeting adjourning to referendum (similar to the process we follow for the approval of our annual town and Region 7 budgets in May) is a statutory requirement and does not allow for public discussion of (or a vote on) the referendum question.
Unlike municipal, state and federal elections, any property owner with $1,000 in assessed value is eligible to vote on December 10th.
Please let me know if you have any questions, or contact Town Clerk Debi McKeon at dmckeon@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:dmckeon@colebrooktownhall.org>.
Cordially,
Brad Brad Bremer Colebrook First Selectman 860.379.3359 ext. 202 bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org
Posted in Information | Leave a comment

Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection yesterday announced that, effective immediately, the statewide burn ban for Connecticut’s State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management Areas has been lifted. This decision comes as recent precipitation has significantly improved conditions and lowered the forest fire danger level to LOW-to-MODERATE, statewide. Open burning regulations are now back to normal.

Town Hall will be closed tomorrow and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Curbside trash and recycling pickup will be pushed back one day this week.

Seventy residents attended a Public Informational Hearing earlier this week to ask questions and learn more about a proposed 20-year, $4.9 million Tax Stabilization Agreement with Wind Colebrook South. On Monday, December 9th, there will be a special town meeting adjourning to referendum on Tuesday, December 10th, where taxpayers will have an opportunity to consider the proposed agreement and approve, or disapprove. Polls will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Absentee ballots will be available in the Town Clerk’s office, as provided by law. Requests must be made in person.

Upcoming community events and fundraisers

The Colebrook Community & Senior Center Quilters & Crafters is raffling a Handmade Tulip Quilt on December 7th. Tickets are $1 each and can be purchased by contacting seniordirector@colebrooktownhall.org.

Colebrook’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party with Santa will be held on Saturday, December 7th, from 1-3 p.m. at the Colebrook Center Firehouse at 31 Bunnell St. Bring your little ones, birth through 5th grade, for a visit and receive a gift from Santa. Refreshments and light snacks provided. Feel free to bring a plate of snacks to share. This event has been sponsored by the Colebrook Center Ladies Auxiliary for 61 years!

The Colebrook Historical Society is hosting its Holiday Open House and Silent Auction on Sunday, December 8th, from 3-5 p.m. Music and refreshments will be provided. The event will conclude with the lighting of the trees on the Green.

The Colebrook Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, December 14th, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The day will include breakfast with Santa, a Holiday Fair with vendors, Cookieland, the Holiday Café, and more. Please consider donating items for the Children’s Shopping Table at the Fair by placing items in the collection bin next to the elevator on the lower level of Town Hall. Breakfast with Santa will take place from 9-11 a.m. that day in the lower level of the Colebrook Congregational Church.

Upcoming municipal board meetings

Board of Education – Wednesday, December 4th, 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.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Brad

Brad Bremer

Colebrook First Selectman

860.379.3359 ext. 202

bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org

Posted in Information | Leave a comment

Posted in Information | Leave a comment

Posted in Information | Leave a comment

Colebrook Election Results

Click here for larger image.

Posted in Information | Leave a comment

Colebrook Board of Education Agreements

NOTICE

TOWN OF COLEBROOK

Notice is hereby given that signed copies of the following Colebrook Board of Education Agreements are on file at the Town Clerk’s Office for public inspection during regular business hours:

  1. Contract of Employment Superintendent of Schools between the Colebrook Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools for the period of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027; and
  2. Professional Agreement between the Colebrook Board of Education and the Principal for the period of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026;

Dated at Colebrook, Connecticut, this 18th day of July, 2024. 

Debra L. McKeon, MCTC

Colebrook Town Clerk

Posted in Information | Comments Off on Colebrook Board of Education Agreements

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

Posted in Information | Comments Off on

Utility Bill Payment Assistance

Click here for larger version.

Posted in Information | Comments Off on Utility Bill Payment Assistance

Brush disposal

The Town Garage will no longer accept brush, tree limbs, tree trunks or any other residential yard waste. Please bear with us until we are able find a way to dispose of this waste.
Posted in Information | Comments Off on Brush disposal