First Selectman’s Report: 01/02 - 01/06/2023

1. Last night, the Board of Selectmen awarded a construction bid with BRD Builders, LLC, in the amount of $8,625,000 for the new Senior Center. The contract is expected to be ready for review by the Board of Selectmen and the public next week.

 

2. As promised, here is the transcript of the Judge's ruling on the Senior Center Project: https://www.colchesterct.gov/home/news/senior-center-project-transcript-judges-ruling 

 

3. Last night, the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the Fire Marshal Mutual Aid Services agreement. This partnership will provide resources for emergency responses where a fire investigation is needed and local resources are not available. The five communities that are involved in this partnership are Colchester, Bozrah, Salem, Lebanon, and Franklin.

 

4. Youth Services Community Conversation Series-Internet Safety for Parents

Thursday, January 12th 

5:30 PM Free Pizza

6:00 -7:00 PM Presentation on Internet Safety for Parents 

Presented by School Resource Officers Craig Scheel and Karen Aleshire

In Person at Town Hall Room One and Virtually via Zoom Webinar 

Webinar ID: 861 1078 0357

Register here: https://forms.gle/Nvbv4RBEMTquwavJ7 

 

5. C3 Offers People Empowering People Program

The Collaborative for Colchester's Children, C3, will be offering UCONN's People Empowering People program on Wednesday mornings beginning on January 18-March 22. This free 10-week course is an innovative personal and family development program with a strong community focus, designed to build on the participants' unique strengths and life experiences by engaging in profound discussion and self-discovery. PEP emphasizes the connection between individual and community action. The class will take place at Bacon Academy, and free childcare is available for participants. To learn more and to register, go to ColchesterC3.org 

 

6. Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

Location: Colchester Town Hall (127 Norwich Ave) in Meeting Room 1

Time & Date: 9 AM – 2 PM on 1/30

Details: No Appointment Needed – Ages 12 years and older

FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS ARE OFFERED ON-SITE 

Identify your risks of chronic disease 

And take steps to improve your health 

Please bring a health insurance card and photo ID if you have them, but it is not necessary to have health insurance or ID to receive the vaccine. No one will be turned away for lack of insurance or ID.

 

7. Colchester Commission on Aging Educational Programming Survey

The Commission on Aging is in the process of planning educational programming for 2023 and would like your feedback on several topics. The survey is live and will extend until January 14th.

To take the survey, please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GT2LT2W 

The Commission on Aging shall assist and support the needs of citizens 55 and older in the areas of nutrition, employment, economic, and physical well-being, social services, housing, and any other areas of concern; develop and implement programs; advocate for this population and collaborate with the Colchester Senior Center and the community.