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Finance board reviews 11.6 percent school budget increase proposal

Colebrook Board of Finance reviews 11.6 percent school budget increase. Superintendent Robert Gilbert presented the Colebrook Board of Education's 2026-2027 proposed budget of $2,516,488, an increase of $262,247 from the current year. General operating expenses would rise $103,834, or 4.6 percent,

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Colebrook schools seek 11.6 percent budget increase for 2027

Colebrook schools propose $2.5M budget for 2027 with an 11.6 percent increase. Superintendent Robert Gilbert presented the 2026-2027 spending proposal to the Board of Finance, requesting $262,247 more than current spending for a total of $2,516,488. General operating expenses would increase

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Board of Finance elects McKeon chairman, strikes legal fees

Colebrook Board of Finance elects new leadership. Thomas D. McKeon was elected chairman and Mark Masslon as vice chairman, both unanimously, during the board's February 5 meeting. The board also voted unanimously to remove a $20,000 legal fees line item from its 2026-2027 budget planning worksheet,

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Colebrook Board of Finance elects new leadership for 2026

Colebrook Board of Finance elects new leadership in routine February meeting. The board unanimously elected Thomas D. McKeon as chairman and Mark Masslon as vice-chairman. Members Kathleen Q. Adams, Charles Buchanan, Scott T. Norton, and Diane Johnstone also attended; First Selectman Bradley N.

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Colebrook Planning Commission unanimously approves new zoning enforcement officer

Colebrook Planning and Zoning Commission approves new enforcement officer. The commission unanimously approved Jeremy DeCarli of Tyche Planning and Policy Group as the new Zoning Enforcement Officer, with Chairman Todd Correll proposing and Will Sweeney seconding. The commission also unanimously

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Zoning commission approves new enforcement officer

Colebrook Planning and Zoning Commission votes to approve new enforcement officer. The commission unanimously voted to appoint Jeremy DeCarli of Tyche Planning and Policy Group as the town's new Zoning Enforcement Officer. In related business, the five-member commission unanimously adopted a new

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Planning and Zoning Commission approves shed, sign, and garage

Planning and Zoning Commission approves three applications after addressing compliance issues. The Commission unanimously approved a shed at 1 Center Brook Road following a public hearing with neighbor support, a sign at 320 Colebrook River Road, and a garage addition at 166 Pinney Street. Property

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Authority endorses Strategic Advisor position with grant funding

Authority unanimously backs Strategic Advisor position with Sustainable Materials Management grant funding. The Northwest Resource Recovery Authority voted unanimously on a motion by Secretary Michael Magistrali, seconded by Treasurer Elinor Carbone, to endorse the proposed position and support the

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Safety Committee approves minutes; seeks DPW radio funding

Colebrook Safety Committee approves prior meeting minutes, prioritizes public works radios. The committee unanimously approved minutes from its September 25, 2025 meeting and received updates on departmental safety needs. The Department of Public Works reported adequate stocks of general safety

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