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First Selectman's Report: 12/12 – 12/16/2022

Posted on: December 16, 2022 - 4:42pm
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1.    Local Wreaths Across America volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at Westchester Cemetery are honored this December as part of National Wreaths Across America Day this Saturday, December 17th, at Noon.  estchester Cemetery Association, in collaboration with Troop 109, is helping to coordinate the event.   hope to see everyone there!!

2.    On Sunday, December 18th, Hanukkah begins after sundown. I wish the eewish community a wonderful eight days of celebrating the Festival of Lights.

3.    Congratulations to Kate Byroadetown'stown’s Cragin Memorial Library Director, for being selected to serve as the Connecticut LiAssociation'stion’s representative to the American Library Association.

4.    Holiday Homecoming 2022 with Santa, carolers, hot chocolate, and the festive atmosphere was a tremendous su cess.  hank you to everyone who came out for the fun on December 4th!

 

5.    A big thank you to our mystery fan for donating this wonderful gingerbread set to Town Hall!  here is nothing like the holidays

6.    The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved for the Town of Colchester to award a bid to JB Roofing for a new Salt Shed Roof in the amount of $13,955

7.    The Youth Services 18th Annual New Year’s Day Resolution Run 5K Race is just two weeks away!  Here is the link to registration: https://raceroster.com/events/2023/66058/colchester-youth-services-resol...

8.    Weekly Farm Spotlight: Hop Culture Farms & Brew located on 144 Cato Corner Road will have their first ever SantaCon on Saturday, December 17th. This is a free event and a food truck from Square Peg Pizzeria will be available.

Schedule of Events
•    12 PM Check In
•    1PM Santa Race up to the hop fields and back
•    2PM Santa Costume Contest
•    2PM - 7PM Fireside Seating
•    3PM Doggy Santa Costume Contest
•    3PM - 6PM Live MuRavin' Ravin' Dave


For those attending please consider donating to the Hop Culture Holiday Col ctiveyear's year’s Holiday Collective will be accepting unused non-expired products that are not provided by government assistance programs such as: personal hygiene products, body soap, shampoo, diapers, bathroom supplies, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, cleaning supplies, pet food, paper products (tissues, toilet paper, napkins, paper towels), and cosmetics.