News - Town of Colrain, MA

Another happy Transfer Station sticker recipient - Thanks Betty!

former Library Director and prominent town resident Betty Johnson happily picks up a new transfer station sticker!

Posted: to General News on Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Updated: Mon, Sep 25, 2023

Digital Equity Listening Session and Survey

MBI (the Mass. Broadband Institute) is sponsoring a Listening Session and seeking your input via a survey - see below:

Posted: to General News on Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Updated: Mon, Sep 25, 2023

First Transfer Station Sticker issued!

resident Tim Slowinski had the honor of receiving the first Transfer Station Sticker issued! Thanks Tim!

Posted: to General News on Mon, Sep 25, 2023
Updated: Mon, Sep 25, 2023

Transfer Station Stickers Available.

VEHICLE STICKERS TO BE REQUIRED AT COLRAIN TRANSFER STATION

Posted: to General News on Wed, Sep 20, 2023
Updated: Wed, Sep 20, 2023

Fall 2023 ’’Clean Sweep’’ Bulky Waste Recycling Day

October 21, 2023, 9am-12pm at 3 Locations

Posted: to General News on Mon, Sep 18, 2023
Updated: Mon, Sep 18, 2023

From MASSDOT

Rt. 112 /Main Rd. Road Closure - Detour

Posted: to General News on Sun, Sep 17, 2023
Updated: Sun, Sep 17, 2023

Pollinator Habitat Workshop

Ad-Hoc Pollinator Planning Committee and the FRCOG to host pollinator habitat workshop.

Posted: to General News on Wed, Sep 13, 2023
Updated: Wed, Sep 13, 2023

Detour Announcement

MASSDOT will be replacing the decks of two bridges on Rt. 112/Main Rd. and has requested a temporary detour of traffic beginning on September 18th. See Map below:

Posted: to General News on Tue, Sep 12, 2023
Updated: Tue, Sep 12, 2023

Over 60 Transportation

Franklin Regional Transit Authority Providing rides for adults 60 yrs+ for medical appointments, shopping, meals and social trips.

Posted: to General News on Thu, Aug 31, 2023
Updated: Thu, Aug 31, 2023

The Town of Colrain is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator /Truck Driver/Laborer for its Highway Department.

The Town of Colrain is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator /Laborer for its Highway Department see below:

Posted: to General News on Sun, Aug 27, 2023
Updated: Sun, Aug 27, 2023

Letter of Introduction from Congressman McGovern

James P. McGovern represents the Second Congressional District in MA, which Colrain is now part of.

Posted: to General News on Tue, Aug 15, 2023
Updated: Tue, Aug 15, 2023

Congressman McGovern’s Annual Farm tour

Hello All, Please find below the schedule for Congressman McGovern’s Annual Farm Tour. The Congressman is looking forward to visiting farms in the

Posted: to General News on Mon, Aug 14, 2023
Updated: Mon, Aug 14, 2023

Colrain Achieves Complete Streets Tier 2 Status

The Town has recently achieved Tier 2 status in the MASSDOT Complete Streets Program allowing it to apply for and access Tier 3 funding.

Posted: to General News on Thu, Aug 10, 2023
Updated: Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Hazardous Waste Collection Day - September 23, 2023

Pre-Registration Required by September 15th

Posted: to General News on Tue, Aug 1, 2023
Updated: Tue, Aug 1, 2023

Town receives results of FY 22 independent audit

The towns independent auditor presented the results of the fiscal year 22 audit to the Selectboard on 7/25/23. The reports can be viewed below.

Posted: to General News on Wed, Jul 26, 2023
Updated: Wed, Jul 26, 2023

Town Seeks Equipment Operator/Laborer

The Town of Colrain is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator /Laborer for its Highway Department see below.

Posted: to General News on Tue, May 30, 2023
Updated: Tue, May 30, 2023

FY 24 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT

The Selectboard have approved the Fiscal Year Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

Posted: to General News on Wed, May 10, 2023
Updated: Wed, May 10, 2023

New Loader/Backhoe has arrived!

The loader backhoe approved for purchase at the FY 23 ATM was delivered this week. It will prove to be a valuable tool.

Posted: to General News on Sat, Apr 29, 2023
Updated: Sat, Apr 29, 2023

Congratulations to Paula Harrison!

Newly Certified Massachusetts Municipal Collector.

Posted: to General News on Tue, Apr 11, 2023
Updated: Tue, Apr 11, 2023

Five towns band together in redundant broadband network

A new broadband network for Colrain, Charlemont, Heath, Leyden and Rowe that improves the resiliency of internet access.

Posted: to General News on Tue, Mar 28, 2023
Updated: Tue, Mar 28, 2023

New Safety Railings Installed At Transfer Station!

You may have noticed new railings at the transfer station. Funding was obtained through the MIIA (Town’s Insurance Carrier) Risk Management Program.

Posted: to General News on Mon, Mar 27, 2023
Updated: Mon, Mar 27, 2023

Fiscal Year 24 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Closing Date Announced.

The closing date for the Fiscal Year 24 ATM Warrant is April 28 at 5:00PM.

Posted: to General News on Wed, Mar 22, 2023
Updated: Wed, Mar 22, 2023

Colrain Community Choice Power Supply Program

Posted: to General News on Mon, Dec 5, 2022
Updated: Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Electricity Aggregation -REMINDER

Public Announcement

Posted: to General News on Mon, Dec 5, 2022
Updated: Tue, Dec 6, 2022

Colrain Signs 10-year Agreement with WCF

From a Recent Whip-City Fiber Newsletter.

Posted: to General News on Mon, Nov 7, 2022
Updated: Mon, Nov 7, 2022

Colrain Awarded $1,000,000 MassWorks Infrastructure Program Grant

The Baker-Polito Administration recently announced the Town is the recipient of a Massworks Grant to support the rehabilitation of Greenfield Road.

Posted: to General News on Wed, Oct 19, 2022
Updated: Wed, Oct 19, 2022

Town of Colrain Seeking Applicants for Position of Highway Superintendent

Posted: to General News on Tue, Aug 16, 2022
Updated: Tue, Sep 6, 2022

MassDot Grant Supports Sanders Brook Bridge Design

The Town is the recipient of a $100,00 grant to fund the design of a bridge replacement on Adamsville Rd. over the Sanders Brook.

Posted: to General News on Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Updated: Thu, Aug 11, 2022

Fiscal Year 2021 independent Auditor Reports

On July 26, 2022 the Colrain select Board met with the Town’s Independent Auditor and voted to accept the results of the FY 21 audit.

Posted: to General News on Tue, Aug 9, 2022
Updated: Tue, Aug 9, 2022

SAVE THE DATE: Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day - September 24, 2022

Pre-registration required: begins in mid-August & ends September 16, 2022

Posted: to General News on Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Updated: Wed, Jul 20, 2022

WEST COUNTY PEOPLE SUPPORTING PEOPLE

Join the conversation Friday, June 24, 2022, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Charlemont Fairgrounds

Posted: to General News on Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Updated: Mon, Jun 13, 2022

Colrain is a recipient of an award from the inaugural Municipal Fiber Grant Program!

The Town was proud to accept a $400,000 grant award from the Municipal Fiber Grant Program at a recent award ceremony held at the Taunton City Hall.

Posted: to General News on Mon, Jun 6, 2022
Updated: Mon, Jun 6, 2022

Museum commemorates Colrain Resident’s role in Boston Tea Party

David Lyons’ headstone marked with a commemorative plaque.

Posted: to General News on Wed, May 25, 2022
Updated: Wed, May 25, 2022

ATM Warrant - Finance Committee Recommendations on Articles

The Colrain Finance Committee has voted their recommendations regarding the proposed fiscal Year 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.Warrant

Posted: to General News on Wed, May 25, 2022
Updated: Wed, May 25, 2022

Annual Town Meeting Warrant Approved and Posted

The Annual Town Meeting Warrant has been approved and posted for the meeting scheduled for June 14th.

Posted: to General News on Mon, May 16, 2022
Updated: Mon, May 16, 2022

Senior (62+) Apartments, Sunderland, MA - 33 Residential Units

Application Deadline: June 29, 2022 at 5 pm; Lottery Date: July 20, 2022

Posted: to General News on Mon, Apr 25, 2022
Updated: Mon, Apr 25, 2022

BULKY WASTE DAY - MAY 14, 2022 - 9 am to Noon

Spring "Clean Sweep" Bulky Waste - 3 Locations

Posted: to General News on Mon, Apr 25, 2022
Updated: Tue, Apr 26, 2022

Select Board sets FY 23 ATM Warrant closing date

The Select Board Has set the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant closing date as April 29, 2022.

Posted: to General News on Wed, Mar 9, 2022
Updated: Wed, Mar 9, 2022

The Selectboard Voted to Rescind the Mask Mandate Effective March 9, 2022

Posted: to General News on Wed, Mar 9, 2022
Updated: Wed, Mar 9, 2022

Special Town Meeting Scheduled

The Colrain Select Board has schedules a STM to consider 3 articles on March 10, 2022 at the Colrain Central School at 7:00PM

Posted: to General News on Thu, Feb 24, 2022
Updated: Fri, Feb 25, 2022

Age- and Demential-Friendly Survey is Now Open

Posted: to General News on Mon, Feb 14, 2022
Updated: Mon, Feb 14, 2022

Washington’s Birthday - Town Offices Closed

Monday, February 21, 2022

Posted: to General News on Tue, Jan 11, 2022
Updated: Mon, Feb 7, 2022

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Town Offices Closed

Monday, January 17, 2022

Posted: to General News on Tue, Jan 11, 2022
Updated: Tue, Jan 11, 2022

Select Board Set Date for FY 23 Annual Town Meeting

The Colrain Select Board voted to hold the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Town Meeting on June 14, 2022 beginning at 5:30Pm.

Posted: to General News on Tue, Jan 4, 2022
Updated: Tue, Jan 4, 2022

Are You the Parent of a New Baby?

Contact the Mary Lyon Foundation for your Newborn gift.

Posted: to General News on Wed, Dec 8, 2021
Updated: Wed, Dec 8, 2021

Our Beautiful Holiday Tree

Thank You Clint Dodge, Johnnie Chace and Mike Slowinski!

Posted: to General News on Mon, Nov 29, 2021
Updated: Mon, Nov 29, 2021

Free Well Water Testing for PFAS

Apply for FREE well water testing TODAY

Posted: to General News on Wed, Nov 3, 2021
Updated: Wed, Nov 3, 2021

FY22 Tax Rate Certified

Posted: to General News on Wed, Oct 20, 2021
Updated: Wed, Oct 20, 2021

Village Intersection Project

To Provide additional clarity as the project progresses here is a synopsis and depiction of the final project.

Posted: to General News on Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Updated: Fri, Sep 10, 2021

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - Sept. 25, 2021

Pre-Registration Required by September 1st

Posted: to General News on Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Updated: Mon, Aug 30, 2021

Congratulations to Catamount Country Store from the Town of Colrain!

U.S. Postal Service acknowledges the extra effort that Catamount Country Store gave during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Posted: to General News on Mon, Aug 16, 2021
Updated: Mon, Aug 16, 2021

Special Election Announced

The Town will be holding a special election on September 7th to vote on a Debt Exclusion question

Posted: to General News on Wed, Aug 4, 2021
Updated: Wed, Aug 4, 2021

Colrain Seniors Upcoming Events & Newsletter - Summer 2021

Posted: to General News on Wed, Jul 14, 2021
Updated: Wed, Jul 14, 2021

Colrain Awarded Culvert Replacement Municipal Assistance Grant

The Town has received notice that it is the recipient of a $95,500 grant award through the MA Department of Fish and Game

Posted: to General News on Wed, Jul 14, 2021
Updated: Wed, Jul 14, 2021

Recycle Your Clothing and Textiles

A Salvation Army drop box for textile recycling is located at our Transfer Station

Posted: to General News on Tue, Jul 6, 2021
Updated: Tue, Jul 6, 2021

Job Opportunity - Inspector of Animals for the Town of Colrain

Interested? Please contact Kevin Fox, Town Administrator, (413) 624-6306 or bos@colrain-ma.gov

Posted: to General News on Mon, Jun 7, 2021
Updated: Wed, Mar 9, 2022

Coming This Spring!

Village Intersection Improvement Project

Posted: to General News on Wed, Jan 20, 2021
Updated: Wed, Jan 20, 2021

MassDEP Private Wells PFAS Sampling Program

A small sampling of private wells in Colrain may qualify for PFAS analysis.

Posted: to General News on Wed, Dec 9, 2020
Updated: Wed, Dec 9, 2020

Town of Colrain’s Hazard Mitigation Plan has received its formal approval from FEMA Region 1

Posted: to General News on Wed, Dec 2, 2020
Updated: Wed, Dec 2, 2020

Community Source Power Supply Program Rate Change Notification

Posted: to General News on Wed, Nov 18, 2020
Updated: Wed, Nov 18, 2020

The Town of Colrain Fully Funds its OPEB Liability

The Select Board is pleased to announce that the Town’s OPEB plan is "effectively fully funded."

Posted: to General News on Wed, Oct 14, 2020
Updated: Wed, Oct 14, 2020

Surplus Fill Policy

Adopted 10/13/20

Posted: to General News on Wed, Oct 14, 2020
Updated: Wed, Oct 14, 2020

Finance Committee Seeks Members

Posted: to General News on Mon, Sep 28, 2020
Updated: Mon, Sep 28, 2020

Arthur Smith Bridge Now Open to Vehicular Traffic

Following a recent Select Board vote the Arthur Smith Bridge is now open to vehicular traffic. Please observe posted signage when enjoying the bridge.

Posted: to General News on Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Updated: Wed, Sep 23, 2020

Colrain Broadband

Initial Pricing and Policies for Colrain Broadband Approved by the Select Board and MLP

Posted: to General News on Wed, Aug 5, 2020
Updated: Wed, Aug 5, 2020

Special Town Meeting - July 20, 2020 @ 6:00 PM

Posted: to General News on Wed, Jul 8, 2020
Updated: Wed, Jul 8, 2020

COVID-19 Update 7/3/20

Posted: to General News on Fri, Jul 3, 2020
Updated: Fri, Jul 3, 2020

Recycling Changes Take Effect July 1

New contract with the Springfield Materials Recycling Facility (MRF)

Posted: to General News on Mon, Jun 8, 2020
Updated: Mon, Jun 8, 2020

**COVID-19 Update 6/5/20

Posted: to General News on Fri, Jun 5, 2020
Updated: Fri, Jun 5, 2020

COVID-19 Update 5/21/20

Posted: to General News on Thu, May 21, 2020
Updated: Thu, May 21, 2020

Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Town Meeting

Posted: to General News on Wed, May 20, 2020
Updated: Thu, May 28, 2020

COVID-19 Update 5/14/20

Posted: to General News on Thu, May 14, 2020
Updated: Thu, May 14, 2020

Community Meetings with Superintendent Finalists

Message To the Community from the Mohawk Trail Regional School District School Committee

Posted: to General News on Mon, May 11, 2020
Updated: Mon, May 11, 2020

**COVID-19 Update 5/7/20

Posted: to General News on Thu, May 7, 2020
Updated: Thu, May 7, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE 5/4/20

Posted: to General News on Mon, May 4, 2020
Updated: Mon, May 4, 2020

COVID-19 Update 4/30/20

Posted: to General News on Thu, Apr 30, 2020
Updated: Thu, Apr 30, 2020

APPLICATION FOR MAIL-IN BALLOTS

Send in your applications for mail-in ballots for the June 15th town election

Posted: to General News on Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Updated: Wed, Apr 22, 2020

COVID-19 Update 4/22/20

Posted: to General News on Wed, Apr 22, 2020
Updated: Wed, Apr 22, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE 4/16/20

Posted: to General News on Thu, Apr 16, 2020
Updated: Thu, Apr 16, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE 4/14/20

Posted: to General News on Tue, Apr 14, 2020
Updated: Tue, Apr 14, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE 4/10/2020

Posted: to General News on Fri, Apr 10, 2020
Updated: Fri, Apr 10, 2020

COVID-19 Update 4/4/20

Latest Information from FRCOG

Posted: to General News on Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Updated: Sat, Apr 4, 2020

COVID-19 Update 3/31/20

Posted: to General News on Tue, Mar 31, 2020
Updated: Tue, Mar 31, 2020

FY 21 Annual Town Meeting Postponed

Posted: to General News on Sun, Mar 29, 2020
Updated: Tue, Mar 31, 2020

COVID Update 3/28/20

Valuable Information From FRCOG

Posted: to General News on Sat, Mar 28, 2020
Updated: Sat, Mar 28, 2020

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Follow the below instructions to receive automatic updates from selected Town Departments/Boards/Committees.

Posted: to General News on Fri, Mar 27, 2020
Updated: Fri, Mar 27, 2020

GOVERNOR ORDERS NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES TO CLOSE

Posted: to General News on Wed, Mar 25, 2020
Updated: Fri, Mar 27, 2020

FY 21 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Closing Date Announced

Posted: to General News on Wed, Mar 18, 2020
Updated: Wed, Mar 18, 2020

FCTS to Provide Meals for All Students Who Attend FCTS

Posted: to General News on Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Updated: Tue, Mar 17, 2020

COVID-19 Update from Senator Comerford’s Office

Posted: to General News on Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Updated: Tue, Mar 17, 2020

Food Distribution to MTRSD Families

See Below

Posted: to General News on Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Updated: Tue, Mar 17, 2020

Corona virus update March 17, 2020

see latest update below

Posted: to General News on Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Updated: Tue, Mar 17, 2020

Be aware of e-mail scamming re: Coronavirus

Scammers are working overtime. Please read below:

Posted: to General News on Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Updated: Mon, Mar 16, 2020

Coronavirus: COVID-19

Update From the Town office

Posted: to General News on Fri, Mar 13, 2020
Updated: Mon, Mar 16, 2020

Invitation for Bids - CANCELLED

PV Solar for Colrain Highway Garage

Posted: to General News on Mon, Feb 3, 2020
Updated: Thu, Mar 5, 2020

Public Libraries Bridge the Digital Divide

Recorder article by Chelsea Jordan-Makely, Library Director

Posted: to General News on Thu, Dec 5, 2019
Updated: Thu, Dec 5, 2019

Colrain Proceeds with Broadband Make-ready Work

The Greenfield Reporter article of 11/29/19

Posted: to General News on Mon, Dec 2, 2019
Updated: Mon, Dec 2, 2019

FY 20 Tax Rate Certified

The Town’s FY 20 Property Tax Rate has been certified by the Department of Revenue at $19.93 per thousand. This represents a $.64 decrease from the previous year.

Posted: to General News on Mon, Oct 21, 2019
Updated: Mon, Oct 21, 2019

MASS DOT RELEASES ROAD SAFETY PLANNING STUDY FOR GREENFIELD ROAD

Posted: to General News on Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Updated: Wed, Oct 16, 2019

The First New Pole!

Pictured Here Is The First Of Approximately 136 New Poles To Be installed Over The Next Few Weeks as a Milestone Step Towards Constructing The Towns New Broadband Network

Posted: to General News on Wed, Jul 24, 2019
Updated: Wed, Jul 24, 2019

Colrain recognized by DER for successful completion of culvert replacement project on Adamsville Rd.

Posted: to General News on Mon, Jul 8, 2019
Updated: Mon, Jul 8, 2019

Congratulations To Colrain on Recently Becoming a Green Community

The DOER Commissioner and other Green Community officials came to the Colrain Town Office to award us our first Green Community Grant of $129,888

Posted: to General News on Wed, May 15, 2019
Updated: Sat, Jun 15, 2019

Colrain 2018 Annual Report

The Town is pleased to provide it’s residents with the 2018 Annual Report. Hard are also available at the Town Office.

Posted: to General News on Tue, Mar 26, 2019
Updated: Wed, Jul 10, 2019

Colrain Congratulated For Successfull Completion Of Community Compact Best Practices Grants

Please Read the Attached Letter Congratulating the Town for Successfully Implementing Two Best Practice Initiatives Funded through the Commonwealth’s Community Compact Program!

Posted: to General News on Mon, Feb 25, 2019
Updated: Mon, Feb 25, 2019

Fiscal Year End Audited Financial Statements and Accompanying Reports

The Town is Pleased to Report the Results of The Fiscal Year End June 30, 2018 Audit For Your Review.

Posted: to General News on Wed, Feb 13, 2019
Updated: Wed, Feb 13, 2019

Municipal Electricity Aggregation Plan Petition

Notice of Filing and Public Hearing

Posted: to General News on Mon, Dec 10, 2018
Updated: Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Colrain Designated a Green Community!

Thanks to a tremendous effort by the Town’s Energy Committee Colrain has recently achieved Green Community Designation. Please read the attached official notification letter.

Posted: to General News on Thu, Nov 8, 2018
Updated: Thu, Dec 27, 2018