Bernie Dennler

Bernie Dennler serves as the First Selectman of Colchester, Connecticut, a position in which he functions as the Chief Executive Officer of the town. As First Selectman, he is elected directly by the voters and serves as a member of the Board of Selectmen, which is responsible for setting policy, entering into contracts, appointing officials and certain board members, recommending budget transfers, and other oversight activities. His duties are defined under Article III of the town charter. Dennler received his education from Hofstra University, according to his LinkedIn profile.

During his tenure, Dennler has worked with the Bacon Academy Board of Trustees to help secure grants for the restoration of Historic Bacon Academy. He has also collaborated with members of the Colchester Historical Society to install new monuments commemorating local sites on the Connecticut Freedom Trail, an initiative that brought Colchester statewide recognition. His office is located at 127 Norwich Avenue in Colchester, Connecticut, and can be reached by phone at 860-537-7220.