Northwest Resource Recovery Authority hires strategic advisor for $95,000 annually. The 10-member board voted unanimously on June 24 to recommend that the Northern Highlands Council of Governments executive director hire Rachel Oster of Diversion Solutions as Strategic Advisor, funded by an NHCOG
Regional authority meets on transfer station acquisition. The five-member Northwest Resource Recovery Authority board held a special virtual meeting on April 16 to discuss legal strategies for acquiring and operating the Torrington Transfer Station and hiring a strategic advisor. Torrington Mayor
Regional waste authority expands to nine towns, selects operator. The Northwest Resource Recovery Authority welcomed five new member towns—including Colebrook—and voted unanimously to appoint Henry Tirrell of Norfolk as Secretary and Dave Barger of Canaan/Falls Village as Treasurer. The Board voted
Regional waste authority names new chair, promotes strategic advisor to operations management. Curtis Rand of Salisbury was unanimously elected chair of the Northwest Resource Recovery Authority following Dan Jerram's resignation to take a Torrington post. Strategic advisor Rachel Oster was
The Colebrook Planning and Zoning Commission deferred decisions on two horse-stable applications. Applicant Allison McCallum seeks special exceptions for commercial stables at 139 Bunnell Street, which she owns, and 61 Phelps Road, for which she is negotiating a five-year lease. During the
Colebrook approves $39,900 supplemental appropriation for school budget shortfalls in special town meeting. First Selectman Brad Bremer and Board of Finance Chairman Tom McKeon presented the request to address special education and health insurance shortfalls for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, mandated
Colebrook Conservation Commission maps 30 invasive plant sites, approves removal plans. The survey found 10 Japanese knotweed sites on state roads and 20 on town roads. Chair Joyce Hemingson welcomed new member Ted Jessup pending appointment by First Selectman Brad Bremer. An August meeting with
The Colebrook Board of Recreation convened a special meeting to plan the September 5 Labor Day Fair amid a leadership vacancy. Members unanimously approved June minutes and the treasurer's report, while Chair Tiffanie Meehan's verbal resignation awaits a signed letter before officer elections can
Colebrook Board of Finance backs $39,900 school supplemental appropriation for unbudgeted expenses. The board unanimously recommended the appropriation to cover expenses totaling $39,829 for the 2025-2026 school year. Charles N.R. Buchanan moved the authorization, with Scott T. Norton seconding;
Colebrook Board of Finance unanimously backs $39,900 in supplemental school year funding. The Board met in special session on June 25 to consider the Colebrook Board of Education's request for $39,829 in supplemental appropriations for unbudgeted 2025-2026 school year expenses. Chairman Thomas D.
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