Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall.
This Saturday, June 6th, from 10-11:30 a.m., the Colebrook Conservation Commission and the US Army Corps of Engineers are hosting a 1-mile walk around the Beaver Pond Trail. The trail is located at the scenic 388-acre Colebrook River Lake property owned and maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Learn more on the attached flyer. The Beaver Pond Walk is part of Connecticut Trails Day-a state-wide celebration of trails of all kinds. Learn more at trailsday.org<trailsday.org/>.
On Sunday, June 7th, at 3 p.m. the Colebrook Historical Society<www.colebrookhistoricalsociety.org/> will host an Open House to kick off its 2026 summer exhibit, “Honoring Colebrook Veterans.” Refreshments will be served at the open house. You may also view the exhibit and/or tour the Seymour Inn when the Historical Society opens on Saturdays and Sundays (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) beginning on Saturday, June 13th, and through the end of summer.
The Department of Public Works will be spot paving on Millbrook Road on Monday, June 8th, and Tuesday, June 9th. This past week, our paving project at the Center Firehouse was completed with striping of the parking lot there.
June is Dog License Month. All dogs over the age of six months are required by Connecticut law to be licensed. Dog license renewal is available online at the town website at (www.townofcolebrook.org/town-clerk/<(www.townofcolebrook.org/town-clerk/>). The online service is available for dogs previously licensed in Colebrook with a current rabies certificate on file and will include a one-dollar processing fee.
In-person licensing is available at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours. To renew by mail, please include a check and a self-addressed, stamped, return envelope. Please make checks payable to the “Colebrook Town Clerk.” Please contact the Town Clerk’s office (860) 379-3359, extension 203, with any questions.
Today was Community & Senior Center Co-Director Sandy Taylor’s last day with us. Sandy is leaving due to a change in her personal circumstances, and sends her best regards to everyone at the Center. We thank her for her service and wish her all the best. Looking ahead, we are initiating a search for candidates for the position, 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<mailto:bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org>.
For those of you participating in our food scrap recycling program, you’ll note that our waste hauler USA Recycling is experimenting with different compost collection bins at Town Hall and the Forge Firehouse to keep the program cost-effective, moving forward. We’ll also continue to work with USA to keep the bins as easy to use as possible, too. Finally, with bears out and about, please remember to lock the bins following each use. And, if you’d like to join our voluntary food scrap recycling program, please let me know.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be Saturday, June 20th, at the Falls Village Public Works Garage (100 Railroad St, Falls Village). Attached, please find a QR code, with which you can use to register via Eventbrite on your mobile phone. You will not need a ticket or QR code at the event. Staff on site will be able to check registrants in from a list including your first and last name.
Also attached is a flyer discussing items eligible for disposal at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Karen Odell at 860.379.3359, ext. 201, or kodell@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:kodell@colebrooktownhall.org> will be able to register those unable to do so via the QR code. The deadline to contact Karen is end-of-day on Wednesday, June 17th.
As the state concludes its management of the Torrington Transfer Station on June 30th, Colebrook is in conversation with neighboring towns through the Northwest Hills Council of Governments to plan for the future of our respective municipal solid waste and recycling programs. This will not impact our weekly curbside pickup here in Colebrook, but will reflect how our waste and recyclables are managed once they leave town.
The Northwest Regional 7 (NWR7) high school graduation will take place on Monday, June 15th, at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, and the 8th grade moving up ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 16th, at NWR7.
Colebrook Consolidated School’s (CCS) 6th grade promotion ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 18th, at the school. The final day of the school year at CCS is Friday, June 19th.
The Town Pond will open for the season on Saturday, June 20th.
Upcoming events
On Saturday, June 20th, from 9 a.m.-noon, a Monthly Veterans Coffee House will be held at the Winsted VFW Post 296 on Route 8. This is a dedicated space for Veterans to gather and socialize. Coffee, tea, bottled water, and soda, along with donuts, pastries, and cookies will be provided. For more information, please contact Timothy Sweeney at 860.459.5144, or Dan Ward at spaero.usmc@sbcglobal.net<mailto:spaero.usmc@sbcglobal.net>.
On Sunday, June 21st, from noon to 3 p.m., the Colebrook Lions Club will host a Father’s Day Fried Dough Fundraiser at Norbrook Farm Brewery. Proceeds fund Colebrook Lions college scholarships, and other worthy local and Lions charitable causes.
On Sunday, June 28th, at 4 p.m. the Colebrook Land Conservancy<colebrooklandconservancy.org/> will host “Snakes Alive!” in the Colebrook Town Hall second floor meeting room. Please join Jay Kaplan from the Roaring Brook Nature Center for a personal, up-close look at a variety of live snake species (non-venomous). This is a free event and refreshments will be served. Learn more on the attached flyer.
Upcoming meetings
Colebrook Fair Planning Committee – Monday, June 8th, at 6 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office) Planning & Zoning – Monday, June 8th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (second floor meeting room) Board of Selectmen – Monday, June 8th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (selectmen 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
This Saturday, June 6th, from 10-11:30 a.m., the Colebrook Conservation Commission and the US Army Corps of Engineers are hosting a 1-mile walk around the Beaver Pond Trail. The trail is located at the scenic 388-acre Colebrook River Lake property owned and maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Learn more on the attached flyer. The Beaver Pond Walk is part of Connecticut Trails Day-a state-wide celebration of trails of all kinds. Learn more at trailsday.org<trailsday.org/>.
On Sunday, June 7th, at 3 p.m. the Colebrook Historical Society<www.colebrookhistoricalsociety.org/> will host an Open House to kick off its 2026 summer exhibit, “Honoring Colebrook Veterans.” Refreshments will be served at the open house. You may also view the exhibit and/or tour the Seymour Inn when the Historical Society opens on Saturdays and Sundays (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) beginning on Saturday, June 13th, and through the end of summer.
The Department of Public Works will be spot paving on Millbrook Road on Monday, June 8th, and Tuesday, June 9th. This past week, our paving project at the Center Firehouse was completed with striping of the parking lot there.
June is Dog License Month. All dogs over the age of six months are required by Connecticut law to be licensed. Dog license renewal is available online at the town website at (www.townofcolebrook.org/town-clerk/<(www.townofcolebrook.org/town-clerk/>). The online service is available for dogs previously licensed in Colebrook with a current rabies certificate on file and will include a one-dollar processing fee.
In-person licensing is available at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours. To renew by mail, please include a check and a self-addressed, stamped, return envelope. Please make checks payable to the “Colebrook Town Clerk.” Please contact the Town Clerk’s office (860) 379-3359, extension 203, with any questions.
Today was Community & Senior Center Co-Director Sandy Taylor’s last day with us. Sandy is leaving due to a change in her personal circumstances, and sends her best regards to everyone at the Center. We thank her for her service and wish her all the best. Looking ahead, we are initiating a search for candidates for the position, 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<mailto:bbremer@colebrooktownhall.org>.
For those of you participating in our food scrap recycling program, you’ll note that our waste hauler USA Recycling is experimenting with different compost collection bins at Town Hall and the Forge Firehouse to keep the program cost-effective, moving forward. We’ll also continue to work with USA to keep the bins as easy to use as possible, too. Finally, with bears out and about, please remember to lock the bins following each use. And, if you’d like to join our voluntary food scrap recycling program, please let me know.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be Saturday, June 20th, at the Falls Village Public Works Garage (100 Railroad St, Falls Village). Attached, please find a QR code, with which you can use to register via Eventbrite on your mobile phone. You will not need a ticket or QR code at the event. Staff on site will be able to check registrants in from a list including your first and last name.
Also attached is a flyer discussing items eligible for disposal at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. Karen Odell at 860.379.3359, ext. 201, or kodell@colebrooktownhall.org<mailto:kodell@colebrooktownhall.org> will be able to register those unable to do so via the QR code. The deadline to contact Karen is end-of-day on Wednesday, June 17th.
As the state concludes its management of the Torrington Transfer Station on June 30th, Colebrook is in conversation with neighboring towns through the Northwest Hills Council of Governments to plan for the future of our respective municipal solid waste and recycling programs. This will not impact our weekly curbside pickup here in Colebrook, but will reflect how our waste and recyclables are managed once they leave town.
The Northwest Regional 7 (NWR7) high school graduation will take place on Monday, June 15th, at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, and the 8th grade moving up ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 16th, at NWR7.
Colebrook Consolidated School’s (CCS) 6th grade promotion ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 18th, at the school. The final day of the school year at CCS is Friday, June 19th.
The Town Pond will open for the season on Saturday, June 20th.
Upcoming events
On Saturday, June 20th, from 9 a.m.-noon, a Monthly Veterans Coffee House will be held at the Winsted VFW Post 296 on Route 8. This is a dedicated space for Veterans to gather and socialize. Coffee, tea, bottled water, and soda, along with donuts, pastries, and cookies will be provided. For more information, please contact Timothy Sweeney at 860.459.5144, or Dan Ward at spaero.usmc@sbcglobal.net<mailto:spaero.usmc@sbcglobal.net>.
On Sunday, June 21st, from noon to 3 p.m., the Colebrook Lions Club will host a Father’s Day Fried Dough Fundraiser at Norbrook Farm Brewery. Proceeds fund Colebrook Lions college scholarships, and other worthy local and Lions charitable causes.
On Sunday, June 28th, at 4 p.m. the Colebrook Land Conservancy<colebrooklandconservancy.org/> will host “Snakes Alive!” in the Colebrook Town Hall second floor meeting room. Please join Jay Kaplan from the Roaring Brook Nature Center for a personal, up-close look at a variety of live snake species (non-venomous). This is a free event and refreshments will be served. Learn more on the attached flyer.
Upcoming meetings
Colebrook Fair Planning Committee – Monday, June 8th, at 6 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (Land Use office) Planning & Zoning – Monday, June 8th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (second floor meeting room) Board of Selectmen – Monday, June 8th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall (selectmen 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
Beaver-Pond-Walk-Flyer.pdf
