
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
Want to Receive Automatic Updates?
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
Volunteers Wanted
The Selectmen are seeking residents willing to participate in a new ad-hoc committee to study possible waste water solutions / options for the Town.
Posted: to General News on Tue, Sep 11, 2018
Updated: Tue, Sep 11, 2018
Aggregation Plan - Community Choice Power Supply Program
Posted: to General News on Thu, Jun 28, 2018
Updated: Thu, Jun 28, 2018
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Posted: to General News on Mon, Jan 22, 2018
Updated: Mon, Jan 22, 2018
Colrain Takes First Steps for fiber Broadband Project
Posted: to General News on Mon, Oct 23, 2017
Updated: Mon, Oct 23, 2017
state grants to aid in critical West County bridge repairs
Posted: to General News on Wed, Oct 18, 2017
Updated: Wed, Oct 18, 2017
Three county towns get state aid for roads, bridges
Posted: to General News on Thu, Oct 12, 2017
Updated: Thu, Oct 12, 2017
Compassionate Community
Posted: to General News on Thu, May 18, 2017
Updated: Mon, Jun 22, 2020
FY017 fixed Assets & Capital Improvement Program
Posted: to General News on Thu, Apr 27, 2017
Updated: Thu, Apr 27, 2017
Making a Request for Public Records in Massachusetts
Posted: to General News on Tue, Dec 6, 2016
Updated: Tue, Dec 6, 2016
Wired West Refund Information
Posted: to General News on Thu, Jun 30, 2016
Updated: Thu, Jun 30, 2016
Online Payment Notice
Posted: to General News on Mon, Nov 10, 2014
Updated: Mon, Nov 10, 2014
Town Center Preliminary Sanitary Sewer Report
Posted: to General News on Mon, May 5, 2014
Updated: Wed, Oct 23, 2019