Town of Colebrook, Connecticut

Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.

In the wake of this past weekend’s winter storm, curbside recycling and garbage pickup will be delayed one day this week. Today’s (Thursday) pickup will take place tomorrow (Friday). Friday pickup will be on Saturday.

Thank you to our Public Works team for their tireless efforts during this lengthy storm. Thank you also to residents for your help in refraining from blowing, plowing or shoveling snow into the street, especially after it has been plowed. Thank you also for your courtesy to our plow drivers

Sand mix is available at the Town Garage (43 Sandy Brook Road) for Colebrook residents, by hand bucket. Limit 2 buckets, per household, per winter storm event. Please bring your own shovel.

The Community & Senior Center is a designated warming center for the town and is open Monday- Thursday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and 8:30 a.m. to noon on Fridays.

We are currently interviewing candidates for the position of Community & Senior Center Co-Director, with duties including responsibility for Tuesday breakfasts, Thursday lunches, and support of the Labor Day and Holiday Fairs, in collaboration with our dedicated team of kitchen volunteers, and working closely with Center Co-Director Serena Brainard. The position is part-time (up to 18 hours per week for managing the kitchen, food prep, shopping and volunteer coordination). If you’re interested in learning more, please contact me at bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org.

Breakfast is available at the Center every Tuesday from 8-9:15 a.m. for $6. Lunch is served every Thursday at noon for $7 (advance registration required for lunch). When Region 7 and Colebrook School are closed due to inclement weather, the Center is also closed. Breakfast is also cancelled when Region 7 and Colebrook School have a delayed opening on Tuesday.

Taxes were due January 1st, and are considered late if not paid by Monday, February 2nd, and subject to interest from the due date. The Tax Collector’s office will be open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday. For any questions, please contact Tax Collector Laura Bartlett at 860.379.3359, ext. 204, or at lbartlett@colebrooktownhall.org.

Budget season is here. Colebrook Consolidated School (CCS) Superintendent Bob Gilbert presented the FY 26/27 Board of Education budget to the PTO and community members yesterday. Superintendent Gilbert will present the proposed budget to the Board of Finance on Thursday, February 19^th. The Board of Selectmen will present its proposed town operating budget to the Board of Finance on Thursday, February 26^th. Next week, the town Capital Improvement Program Committee will hold its kickoff meeting for this budget cycle and revisit the town’s 5-year capital plan.

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 in the Post Office.

For energy assistance, contact Karen Odell to set up at appointment at kodell@colebrooktownhall.org, or call 860.379.3359, ext. 201.

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.

Our Norbrook Coyotes fifth and sixth grade basketball team is on the road again this weekend playing at Litchfield at 4 p.m. on Satuday, January 31^st. Go Coyotes!

Upcoming events

Next weekend is the Colebrook Fire Department’s annual ice skating party. It will be held on Saturday, February 7^th, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Colebrook Recreation Area (behind Town Hall). Come skate under the lights and enjoy hot cocoa, donuts and a warm fire.

Looking ahead, the Colebrook Associates will host its “Winter Warmer” on Saturday, March 7^th, from 2-4 p.m.at Colebrook Town Hall. Admission is free. Enjoy tea, coffee, hot chocolate, light snacks and great conversation. Gift baskets will be raffled off and two special raffles are available for advance purchase. Please see the attached flyer for details.

Upcoming municipal board meetings

Rec Board – Tuesday, February 3^rd, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (second floor meeting room)

Board of Education – Wednesday, February 4^th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Consolidated School

Capital Improvement Program Committee – Thursday, February 5^th, at 5 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office)

Board of Finance – Thursday, February 5^th, at 6 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (second floor meeting room)

Planning & Zoning – Monday, February 9^th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office)

Board of Selectmen – Monday, February 9^th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (second floor 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

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

TOWN OF COLEBROOK

Board of Assessment Appeals

Notice is hereby given that all persons claiming to be aggrieved by the doings of the Assessor with regard to the October 1, 2025 Grand List must file an Application for Assessment Appeal with the Board of Assessment Appeals on or before February 20, 2026. Applications are available from the Assessor’s Office, Town Clerk office, or through the Town website at www.townofcolebrook.org under Board of Assessment Appeals. Hearings will be held at Town Hall on March 11, 2026 beginning at 5:00.

Dated this 15^th day of January, 2026 at Colebrook, CT

BAA Application

Tax Relief Program Summary 2026

Legal Notice

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS TOWN OF COLEBROOK

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Colebrook that the second installment of Real Estate and Personal Property taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2024 and Motor Vehicle Supplemental tax will become due on January 1, 2026.  If not paid/postmarked on or before February 2, 2026 the tax becomes delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 1-1/2% per month, or part of a month from January 1, 2026 to the date paid.  Minimum interest charge is $2.00 per list number.  Anyone who registered a vehicle between October 2, 2024 through September 30, 2025 should expect to receive a supplemental motor vehicle tax bill.  Failure to receive a bill does not relieve or excuse the obligation of the tax due per CT General Statute Sec. 12-130.

Checks may be mailed to:  Colebrook Tax Collector, PO Box 5, Colebrook, CT 06021 or you can pay on line at www.townofcolebrook.org.  Office hours are Mon, Wed & Thur 9:00 am-12:00, & February 2, 2026 9 am-1 pm.

Laura Bartlett, CCMC

Tax Collector

lbartlett@colebrooktownhall.org

(860) 379-3359 X204

TOWN OF COLEBROOK

Notice is hereby given that a signed copy of the Agreement between Regional School District No. 7 Board of Education and Northwestern Teachers’ Association of Regional School District No. 7 2026 – 2029 has been filed with the Town Clerk and is available for public inspection during regular office hours.

Notice is also hereby given that a signed copy of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Northwestern Administrators’ Association and The Board of Education of Regional School District No. 7 dated July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 has been filed with the Town Clerk and is available for public inspection during regular office hours.

Dated at Colebrook, Connecticut this 22nd day of December, 2025.

Debra L. McKeon, MCTC