Greetings from Colebrook Town Hall
Town Hall will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, 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 12th, 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 20th.
Congratulations to our Colebrook 3rd and 4th 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 11th, at 2 p.m. at Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery at 317 Bow Lane in Middletown.
On Thursday, November 12th, at 11:30 a.m. the Colebrook Community & Senior Center will host a Veterans Lunch, with admission free for Veterans. Please RSVP by November 9th 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 20th through the 22nd. Learn more at the attached flyer.
The Colebrook Historical Society will host their annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 6th, 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 13th, 6-8 p.m.
- An Ornament Painting/Embellishment Class taught by Pam at The Silver Nutmeg on Sunday, December 6th, 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 6th, 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 15th, 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 5th (tonight), at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall
Planning & Zoning Commission – Monday, November 9th, at 6:30 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall
Board of Selectmen – Monday, November 9th, at 7 p.m. at Colebrook Town Hall
Rec Board – Tuesday, November 10th, 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
