Town of Columbia, Connecticut

06/05/2026

The First Selectman has provided a video update on several key issues. The update includes information on the issues of PFAS in the school and town buildings, the boat launch, and the FY 26/27 budget.

To access the video, please visit the Town of Columbia's YouTube channel.

A Message from the First Selectman (6/5/26)

06/05/2026

Come out and celebrate timeless elegance, food & music on Saturday, June 6th from 4 to 7 pm for the Antique Boat Show & Parade at the Town Beach.

06/05/2026

The Town Budget Referendum will be June 9, 2026 from noon to 8pm in Yeomans Hall. Please visit the Town of Columbia website for supporting budget documentation and information at https://www.columbiact.gov/finance .

The Finance Department provides financial and accounting services to the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Education. The department consists of a Finance Director who also serves as the Town Treasurer, an Accounting Assistant and Payroll Specialist. The services provided by the Finance Department...

06/01/2026

The Town Budget Meeting is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 7 PM in Yeomans Hall. This is an in-person meeting only.

06/01/2026

Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Yeomans Hall from 12 noon to 8 pm

05/26/2026

Please visit the Town of Columbia's website for information on upcoming budget meetings, budget referendum results (5/21/26), and exit poll questionnaire results.

News Release Date 05-26-2026 Back to News Please click on the document below for the information on upcoming budget meetings, budget referendum results (5/21/26), and exit poll questionnaire results. Supporting Documents Information on Budget Meetings, Referendum Results (5/21/26) & Exit Poll Result...

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

The Town Columbia is engaged in a State-Mandated Property Revaluation to establish updated real estate assessments for the October 1, 2026 Grand List (for taxes payable in July 2027). The Town has contracted with eQuality Valuation Services, LLC, a Connecticut Certified Revaluation Company, to assist the Assessor
in completing the Revaluation project. The accuracy of the data is vital to the accuracy and uniformity of the assessments.

Please note that the eQuality staff member, Asher Tanganelli is out updating photos. He is driving a 2007, Tan Toyota Avalon with plate BW62215.

05/06/2026

The Annual Town Budget Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:00 pm in the Horace Porter School gymnasium, 3 Schoolhouse Rd.

As a result of a valid petition circulated and submitted prior to the above-referenced Town Meeting, the vote on the approval or rejection of the Annual Town Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 shall be adjourned to a referendum to be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Yeomans Hall, 323 Route, from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Absentee ballots will be available from the Town Clerk’s Office during normal business hours and will become available on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

The proposed budget is available online hat www.columbiact.gov as well as in the Town Clerk's Office.

Annual Town Budget Meeting: Tue., May 12th (Horace Porter School). Referendum: Thurs., May 21st (Yeomans Hall) CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS Informational Meeting on May 7, 2026 in Yeomans Hall to Discuss Speed Traffic Cameras and Other Potential Solutions or Speed-deterrent Methods 2026 Transfer Station P...