Town of Colebrook, Connecticut

Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall

Town Hall will be closed on Wednesday, November 11^th, for Veterans Day. Curbside trash and recycling pickup will run on a regular schedule next week.

During this week’s federal and state election, 791 Colebrook residents voted—approximately 72 % of all registered Colebrook voters. Two-hundred and twenty-eight residents voted early. Thank you to our poll workers, our Registrars of Voters and our Town Clerk and Assistant Town Clerk for their great work and tireless efforts!

Colebrook election results are as follows:

Governor

Lamont/Bysiewicz – 341

Fazio/Corey – 446

Representative in Congress

Bronin – 378

Chai – 387

Sanders – 11

State Senate

Honig – 395

Criss – 387

State Representative

Hall – 307

Case – 476

Secretary of the State

Thomas – 380

Lumaj – 394

Treasurer

Russell – 360

Wilms – 416

Comptroller

Scanlon – 378

Tooker – 393

Attorney General

Tong – 384

Bolton – 395

Judge of Probate

Steck – 516

Registrar of Voters

Odell – 430

Gray – 340

USA Recycling has replaced our food scrap recycling stations with bins that will be more user-friendly, with lids much easier to open and close. If you’d like to participate in our food scrap recycling program, please contact me at bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org.

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. Donations currently needed include: canned fruits and vegetables (except corn); baking mixes; rice; canned tuna or chicken; breakfast foods; coffee; and hygiene products.

The town is accepting applications for energy assistance. Please contact Karen Odell at 860.379.3359, ext. 201, or at kodell@colebrooktownhall.org.

The Colebrook Holiday Fair will be held on Saturday, December 12^th, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The day will include vendors, Cookieland, the Holiday Café, and more. During November, you can donate items for the Children’s Shopping Table at the Fair in the collection bins at Town Hall, the Community & Senior Center and the Post Office. If you’d like to participate as a vendor, contact colebrookholidayfair@gmail.com.

The Colebrook Lions Club is selling poinsettias to support scholarships and charitable outreach. Learn more at the attached flyer. Orders are due by Friday, November 20^th.

Congratulations to our Colebrook 3^rd and 4^th Grade soccer team on their undefeated 13-0 season and rec league championship—becoming only the sixth team in league history to record a perfect season!

Upcoming events

Connecticut Veterans Affairs, in conjunction with the Middletown Veterans Council, is hosting a 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11^th, at 2 p.m. at Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery at 317 Bow Lane in Middletown.

On Thursday, November 12^th, at 11:30 a.m. the Colebrook Community & Senior Center will host a Veterans Lunch, with admission free for Veterans. Please RSVP by November 9^th by calling 860.738.9521, extension 400, or email seniordirector@colebrooktownhall.org.

The fall play at Northwestern Regional High School is “Peter and the Starcatcher” and runs from November 20^th through the 22^nd. Learn more at the attached flyer.

The Colebrook Historical Society will host their annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 6^th, from 3-5 p.m. A Holiday Treasures Silent Auction will be held. If you’d like to contribute a Holiday Treasure to the Auction, please contact Diane Johnstone at dejpasta@aol.com.

In the coming weeks, the Community and Senior Center is hosting a number of events, including:

• A Cookie Decorating Class taught by Make It Sweet Bakery on Friday, November 13^th, 6-8 p.m.
• An Ornament Painting/Embellishment Class taught by Pam at The Silver Nutmeg on Sunday, December 6^th, 1-3 p.m.
• A Holiday Sing-Along and Piano Performance by Houry Yapoujian Schmeizl and her students from The Piano Academy in South Egremont on Sunday, December 6^th, 5:30-6 p.m. (following the Colebrook Historical Society Tree Lighting)
• A Classical Piano Performance and Holiday Sing Along again featuring Houry Yapoujian Schmeizl on Tuesday, December 15^th, 9-9:30 a.m. (during breakfast).

Contact the Community & Senior Center at 860-738-9521, ext. 400, or seniordirector@colebrooktownhall.org, to learn more or to sign up for classes.

Upcoming meetings

Zoning Board of Appeals – Thursday, November 5^th (tonight), at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall

Planning & Zoning Commission – Monday, November 9^th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall

Board of Selectmen – Monday, November 9^th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall

Rec Board – Tuesday, November 10^th, at 7 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

Notice of Employment Contract

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