Learn More about the Colrain Fire Department
The department is actively looking for motivated and hardworking people to join.
Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Saturday, September 21 at Greenfield Community College & the Orange Transfer Station 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Interested in Volunteering for a Town Board or Committee?
Several Boards and Committees are looking to fill vacancies.
FRCOG Regional Digital Equity Plan Ready for Resident Feedback
Public comment online form is open through July 12th.
Fiscal Year End 6/30/23 Financial Audit Results
The Selectboard was recently presented the results of the Town's FY 23 Financial Audit.
2Districts8Towns Community and Family Caregiver Survey
The survey is open to all town residents through June 24.
Griswold Memorial Library wins $10,000 grant!
The Griswold Memorial Library is one of 16 libraries to receive an ALA Building Library Capacity grant
New Tractor with Boom Mower has arrived!
The tractor and mower approved for purchase at the FY2024 Annual Town Meeting was delivered this week.
Collector's office closed
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 and Thursday, June 13, 2024
Finance Committee Seeks New Members
A note from the Town Moderator who appoints members to the Committee
Congratulations, Colrain!
Griswold Memorial Library Recognized as a 2024 Recipient of the Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
FY 25 ATM Warrant With Selectboard and Finance Committee Recommendations
The Selectboard and Finance Committee present their recommendations on each ATM Warrant Article.
Thank you Lanoue Tree & Landscaping Service!
The Town Office gardens are looking good, thanks to the crew at Lanoue's!
Fiscal Year 25 ATM Warrant Approved
The Selectboard Recently approved the Fiscal Year 25 ATM Warrant. Town Meeting is on June 4Th.
Aging in Place: Legal & Healthcare Planning
Two separate back-to-back online sessions cover the legal aspects of healthcare and durable power of attorney planning. Co-sponsored by LifePath and Greenfield Community College.
Healthy Living Workshops
LifePath's FREE Healthy Living Summer 2024 Workshops
Colrain Solar Action Information Session
Come learn about solar options for Colrain, Saturday April 27, 5:00pm at the Colrain Central School
Aging in Place: How the Internet of Things Supports Independence
The main goal of this workshop is to introduce older adults to the Internet of Things (IoT) and demonstrate how it can support their independence in various aspects of life.
Spring 2024 'Clean Sweep' Bulky Waste Recyling Day
Saturday, May 11 from 9 am to noon, drop off bulky waste at three different locations in Franklin County.
Woodlands Partnership Info Session at Colrain Central School
Inform your vote for the June 4th Annual Town Meeting
Griswold Memorial Library Receives Top Honor!
The Library has been named a FINALIST for the National Medal for Library Services from the Institute of Museum and Library Services!
Excise Tax is due April 2, 2024
Motor Vehicle excise tax commitment #1 has been mailed and is due 4-2-2024
Colrain Renewed as a Member of The AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities
After a 3-year planning process, the Franklin County & North Quabbin Age-Friendly project has completed Phase 2: Needs & Assessment & Action Planning
Fiscal Year 25 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Closing Date Announced.
The closing date for the Fiscal Year 25 ATM Warrant is April 12 at 4:00 PM.
Mohawk Trail RSD and Hawlemont RSD Launches Phase II of Sustainability Study
The Districts have partnered with BERK12 and need your input by filling out an introductory survey.
Community Preservation Act Public Information Session
The Ad-Hoc CPA Exploratory Committee invites residents to attend an information session at the Colrain Central School on March 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Proposed MTRSD FY2025 Budget Presentation
The Colrain Finance Committee is urging all residents to view the MTRSD public hearing video recording regarding the FY2025 school budget
TOWN ELECTION NOMINATION PAPERS AVAILABLE
Town Election nomination papers are available in the Town Clerk's office.
Please fill out the Library's 2024 Community Survey!
This information helps us to evaluate our library services and programs, and plan for the future!
GCC’s Cyber-Seniors Program: Technology Resources for Older Adults
Funded with a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, GCC is offering workshops for older adults in Franklin County - most are free!
CPA Ad-hoc Study Committee Information Session
The CPA Ad-hoc Study Committee will be holding a remote information session on 2/28/24 at 7:00PM.
We Want to Hear From You About Digital Equity!
Join us for the first of three community meetings.
RFQ 2023-2112 COLRAIN GRISWOLD MEMORIAL LIBRARY BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS FEASIBILITY STUDY
Now open!
Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Town Meeting Scheduled.
The Selectboard has scheduled the FY25 ATM for June 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Colrain Central School.
Colrain Awarded Dam Removal Study Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $350,000 to Support Dam Removal Studies in 7 Municipalities
Sign-up for Colrain Alert Notification System
Receive town-wide emergency and non-emergency notifications via telephone, email or text.
COLRAIN ENERGY PROGRAM ANNOUNCES NEW RATES
The Town of Colrain has signed a twenty-four month contract with its current supplier, Dynegy Energy Services.
Franklin County Bikeway Road Sign Installation
FRCOG has secured funding to install wayfinding signs on the Franklin County Bikeway network
Transfer Station Stickers Available at the Town Office
VEHICLE STICKERS TO BE REQUIRED AT COLRAIN TRANSFER STATION
Colrain Awarded $1,000,000 Massworks Grant
These funds will be used to fund the construction costs to repair Jacksonville Rd. engineering and permitting is underway.
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Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Colrain Residents
Test Kits Available at the Town Office
ATTENTION: Whip City Subscribers with Phone Service
Whip City phone service subscribers will see a $2.25 increase to monthly bill.
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!
First Transfer Station Sticker issued!
resident Tim Slowinski had the honor of receiving the first Transfer Station Sticker issued! Thanks Tim!
Over 60 Transportation
Franklin Regional Transit Authority Providing rides for adults 60 yrs+ for medical appointments, shopping, meals and social trips.
Letter of Introduction from Congressman McGovern
James P. McGovern represents the Second Congressional District in MA, which Colrain is now part of.
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.
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.
Quarterly Taxes
Colrain has moved to Quarterly Taxes.
Town Seeks Equipment Operator/Laborer
The Town of Colrain is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator /Laborer for its Highway Department see below.
New Food and Paper Waste Compost Program at the Colrain Transfer Station
In May 2023, the food and paper waste compost program began at the Colrain Transfer Station on Charlemont Rd.
Free Compost Bins Available
Colrain residents can get a backyard compost bin at no cost. Inquire at the transfer station.
FY 24 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
The Selectboard have approved the Fiscal Year Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
2023 Town Election Results
Edited to include final tally
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.
Request a Vote By Mail Ballot for Annual Town Election
Apply by 5pm on Tuesday 4/25
Congratulations to Paula Harrison!
Newly Certified Massachusetts Municipal Collector.
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.
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.
Fiscal Year 25 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Closing Date Announced.
The closing date for the Fiscal Year 25 ATM Warrant is April 12 at 4:00PM.
High Speed Internet Guidelines for New Construction from Whip City Fiber
Tips for your contractor when planning a new home or renovation
Press Release
Whip City Fiber and Colrain Sign a 10-year Contract for Gigabit Internet
Electricity Aggregation -REMINDER
Public Announcement
Colrain Signs 10-year Agreement with WCF
From a Recent Whip-City Fiber Newsletter.
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.
Regional Mattress Recycling Program Begins October 24, 2022
Bring all clean & dry mattresses & box springs to our Transfer Station for Recycling - Cost $35
2022 State Election Early Voting and Election Day Dates & Hours Posted
Posted on Town Clerk page
FY23 1st half Tax Bills have been mailed
FY23 Real Estate, Personal Property, Fire District RE and PP were mailed October 5, 2022
Free Rapid Covid-19 Tests and N95 4-ply Masks
Covid-19 tests and N95 masks are available free to residents at the Town Offices M-Th 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Primary Results Posted
Results for the midterm Primaries are posted.
Early Voting Hours Posted
Please go the Town Clerk’s page to see when Early Voting hours occur.
Collector’s office closed
Collector’s office closed Thursday, August 25th
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.
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.
SAVE THE DATE: Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day - September 24, 2022
Pre-registration required: begins in mid-August & ends September 16, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccination & Booster Clinics August Dates
Register Online at frcog.org/covid
Free Well Water Testing
Board of Health
WEST COUNTY PEOPLE SUPPORTING PEOPLE
Join the conversation Friday, June 24, 2022, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Charlemont Fairgrounds
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.
Collector’s hours
Collector’s hours for Thursday, May 26, 2022 will be 11 am to 4 pm
Museum commemorates Colrain Resident’s role in Boston Tea Party
David Lyons’ headstone marked with a commemorative plaque.
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
Annual Town Meeting Warrant Approved and Posted
The Annual Town Meeting Warrant has been approved and posted for the meeting scheduled for June 14th.
Spring Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics in Franklin County
Colrain Elementary School - Friday, May 12, 3 PM - 6 PM
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION RESULTS
Here are the results of the annual town election for Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Senior (62+) Apartments, Sunderland, MA - 33 Residential Units
Application Deadline: June 29, 2022 at 5 pm; Lottery Date: July 20, 2022
BULKY WASTE DAY - MAY 14, 2022 - 9 am to Noon
Spring "Clean Sweep" Bulky Waste - 3 Locations
Tax Bills for 2nd half of FY22 have been mailed.
Tax bill have been mailed (3-24-2022) and are due Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Upcoming Rabies Clinics for Dogs and Cats
Clinic Locations are Turners Falls and Heath
TRANSFER STATION NEWS
Tuesday afternoon hours--5:30 PM - 7:30 PM--will start MAY 3, 2022.
TRANSFER STATION Bulky Waste Opening
Bulky Waste at the Transfer Station will open Saturday, March 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.
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
Excise tax #1 Mailed
Excise tax #1 mailed and are due Tuesday, March 15, 2022.
Washington’s Birthday - Town Offices Closed
Monday, February 21, 2022
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Town Offices Closed
Monday, January 17, 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.
No Rapid Covid Test available at this time
All Rapid Covid Tests have been distributed and there are no more available at this time.
Are You the Parent of a New Baby?
Contact the Mary Lyon Foundation for your Newborn gift.
Our Beautiful Holiday Tree
Thank You Clint Dodge, Johnnie Chace and Mike Slowinski!
Colrain’s town-wide broadband project nearing completion
The Recorder article 11/15/21
FY2022 Tax Bills mailed
FY2022 Real Estate, Personal Property, Fire District RE and Fire District PP were mailed Friday, Oct 29, 2021.
Free Well Water Testing for PFAS
Apply for FREE well water testing TODAY
Transfer Station TUESDAY HOURS End October 5!
Tuesday hours at the Transfer Station will resume NEXT MAY 2022
Village Intersection Project
To Provide additional clarity as the project progresses here is a synopsis and depiction of the final project.
Special Town Election Results 09/07/2021
See the results for the Debt Exclusion vote held on 09/07/2021
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day - Sept. 25, 2021
Pre-Registration Required by September 1st
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.
Excise demand #2 due 8-19-2021
Excise demand #2 due Thursday 8-19-2021. Collector’s office will be open Thursday, 8-19-2021 from 9 am to 4 pm
Special Election Announced
The Town will be holding a special election on September 7th to vote on a Debt Exclusion question
Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Residents and businesses must pre-register by September 17!
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
Recycle Your Clothing and Textiles
A Salvation Army drop box for textile recycling is located at our Transfer Station
The Lifeline Benefit
A federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone and internet.
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
Annual Committee Appointments
Residents interested in joining a town committee.
Coming This Spring!
Village Intersection Improvement Project
MassDEP Private Wells PFAS Sampling Program
A small sampling of private wells in Colrain may qualify for PFAS analysis.
New Ballot Box
A new ballot drop box has been installed in the Town Office Entranceway
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."
Surplus Fill Policy
Adopted 10/13/20
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.
Colrain Broadband
Initial Pricing and Policies for Colrain Broadband Approved by the Select Board and MLP
Annual Report
Copies of the 2021 Annual Report can be picked up at the Town Office in the front entrance.
How to pay Taxes while the Town Office is closed to the public.
(No Cash accepted at this time) Online payments, USPS or Town office mail slot are accepted at this time.
Recycling Changes Take Effect July 1
New contract with the Springfield Materials Recycling Facility (MRF)
Community Meetings with Superintendent Finalists
Message To the Community from the Mohawk Trail Regional School District School Committee
APPLICATION FOR MAIL-IN BALLOTS
Send in your applications for mail-in ballots for the June 15th town election
Real Estate and Personal property due date moved to June 1, 2020.
The Board of Selectmen voted to move RE and PP due date to June 1, 2020.
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATE AND VOTING CHANGES
Mail-in ballots available for Elections
Excise interest and penalties waived
Interest & penalties on excise will be waived to June 30, 2020.
COVID-19 Update 4/4/20
Latest Information from FRCOG
COVID Update 3/28/20
Valuable Information From FRCOG
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*Food Distribution to MTRSD Families*
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Corona virus update March 17, 2020
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Excise Due Date Extended
Excise due date extended to Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Be aware of e-mail scamming re: Coronavirus
Scammers are working overtime. Please read below:
Coronavirus Update 3/15/20
Please see below the latest update regarding information and guidance for residents regardinf the Coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: COVID-19
Update From the Town office
Invitation for Bids - CANCELLED
PV Solar for Colrain Highway Garage
Public Libraries Bridge the Digital Divide
Recorder article by Chelsea Jordan-Makely, Library Director
Colrain Proceeds with Broadband Make-ready Work
The Greenfield Reporter article of 11/29/19
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.
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
Colrain recognized by DER for successful completion of culvert replacement project on Adamsville Rd.
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
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.
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!
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.
Municipal Electricity Aggregation Plan Petition
Notice of Filing and Public Hearing
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.
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.