TOWN OF SOMERS Legal Notice, Board of Selectmen, Public Hearing on Charter Revision The Somers Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 6:00pm in the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT to receive public comments on the following proposed Charter Revision questions: 1. Shall the […]
Somers Veterans Coffeehouse – “Plan Your Probate” Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 8:30 – 11:00 AM Location: Somers Town Hall Featuring: Timothy R. E. Keeney, Retired Navy SEAL, Attorney & Former Judge Learn what to expect during probate, costs, filing, and how to protect your family.
All dogs over six months must be licensed in the State of Connecticut. Dog licenses must be renewed by June 30 of each year. A $1 late penalty per month is charged for each month after that date that the license is not renewed. All dogs must have a current rabies vaccination. Dog License Fees: […]
David Marti, Town Clerk announced that Somers has implemented Cott Systems’ PropertyCheck in an invigorated effort to combat property and mortgage fraud. This 24/7 service allows residents to sign up on the Cott Systems’ RECORDhub website (https://recordhub.cottsystems.com) to receive notifications when official documents are recorded on their property. Residents can activate alerts based on their […]
On May 14, 2025, Town Clerk Posted “The Notice” in link below for the Barn located at 25 South Road. It is to remain posted on the town’s website for two weeks. To be taken down on May 29th.
Town of Somers Legal Notice Adjourned Town Meeting May 20, 2025 for Budget Referendum Vote In accordance with the Town of Somers Ordinance on Annual Budget vote, the Town Meeting of May 06, 2025 has been adjourned to Tuesday, May 20, 2025 on which date the vote by optical scan voting machine will be held […]
Date, Time and Location The Budget Referendum will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. All voting will be conducted at the Town Hall Auditorium during the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 pm. Please be prepared to present proper identification such as a Driver’s License. Absentee Ballots Absentee Ballots are available in the Town […]
Town of Somers Annual Town Meeting Minutes May 06, 202 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by First Selectmen Tim Keeney with 25 individuals in attendance. The Town Clerk was requested to read the legal notice. Legal Notice below was read. Legal Notice, Town of Somers, Annual Town Meeting, Tuesday, May 6, […]
Primary & Secondary Treatment Remains Fully Functional – Advisory to Avoid Contact with the Scantic River between Somersville & the Connecticut River Due to an ongoing improvements project taking place at the Somersville Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF), located in Somers, CT, the ultraviolet light (UV) disinfection system is currently offline. This has resulted in no […]
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Somers, CT will hold a public hearing and meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. via Teleconference to consider the following: PUBLIC HEARING: #20-010 Renee Rumore, 220 Billings Road, Somers, CT, seeking a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers […]
TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION The Somers Zoning Commission has acted on the following applications at a regular meeting held Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM via teleconference: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS: #20-009: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Article XII Earth removal and Filling, §214-70 Issuance of a Special […]
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Somers, CT has acted on the following application during a public hearing and meeting held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. via Teleconference: GRANTED: #20-010 Renee Rumore, 220 Billings Road, Somers, CT, a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers Zoning regulations, […]
LEGAL NOTICE SOMERS PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Somers, CT will hold a public hearing and meeting on Thursday, January 14, at 7:00 pm via teleconference to consider an application for the following: Gingras Development, 19 Royal Manor, Somers, CT; pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations Article XXVI, applicant is […]
The Somers Conservation Commission, at a regular meeting on January 6, 2021, voted to approve: App #739: 23 Eleanor Road. 25-Unit Housing Development in the Upland Review Area. Gingras Development II LLC/Tom Carenzo. 3 conditions. App #741: 183 Root Road. Construction of driveway with watercourse and wetland crossing, associated with construction of new house. David […]
At it’s regular meeting, the Somers Planning Commission approved a Special Use permit to allow Gingras Development to construct a 25 unit Detached and Semi-detached Housing Development at 23 Eleanor Road, Somers, CT with the following conditions: Revise Eleanor Road note on sheets 3, 4, 5, 8 & 9 from resurface to reconstruct road. Fire […]
The Town of Somers Inland Wetland Agent approved a minimal impact application for construction of a shed within the upland review area of a wetland on February 4, 2021, located at 27 Bobolink Lane.
The Town of Somers Inland Wetland Agent approved a minimal impact application for construction of an overhang within the upland review area of a wetland and associated watercourse on March 9, 2021, located at 51 South Road.
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Somers, CT has acted on the following application during a public hearing and meeting held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. via Teleconference: GRANTED: #ZBA21-001 Steven and Joan Ellis, 35 Colonial Drive, Somers; seeking a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers Code […]
The Somers Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the in the Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, OR via Zoom Teleconference, to receive public comments on the following: #21-001: Mark and Karen Murdoch; application for a Text Amendment to the following sections of the […]
Request to create an Ad Hoc Senior Center Building Committee and Appoint the following 9 members.
Maryann Phillips,
John Kelleher
Tim Welch
Monica Newcity,
Vito Riccio,
Kevin Charette, Member to be named,
Maureen Parsell – non-voting,
Todd Rolland – non-voting
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,500,000 FOR ROAD AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS and THE FINANCING OF SAID APPROPRIATION BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000, AS WELL AS ESTABLISHING A DATE FOR A REFERENDUM
Notice of Special Town Meeting and Referendum
Provisionally call for a Special Town Meeting to be held at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm to consider and discuss, but not vote on the resolution.
Removes the resolution from the agenda of the Town Meeting and approve vote by voting machine and set the date for referendum on November 4, 2025, with early voting to begin on October 20, 2025.
Authorize the preparation and printing of explanatory text and other materials in accordance with section 9-369b.
Discussion and Possible Action on the Somers Fire Fighters, Local 4282, IAFF Union Contract.
ADJOURNMENT
Special Joint Meeting Board of Selectmen and Charter Revision 5pm
– July 1, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AGENDA w/ CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION
I. Minutes (6/3/25 – Public Hearing - Regular Meeting Minutes)
II. WPCA Plant Upgrade – Weston & Sampson
III. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding
IV. WPCA 2024-2025 Budget – Reporting and Balance
V. WPCA 2025-2026 Budget
VI. WPCF Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees – Hazardville Water Meter Reads
VII. WPCA Draft Ordinance Change – Challenges
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
Conservation Comm
– July 2, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER II. OLD BUSINESS
1. SHOW CAUSE HEARING - ORDER TO CEASE VIOLATION (continued). 183
King Road. Regulated activity within 100 feet of a wetland or watercourse. Nicholas
Turnberg.
2. SHOW CAUSE HEARING - ORDER TO CEASE VIOLATION (continued). 122
Watchaug Road. Site work causing erosion and sedimentation of watercourse.
Oakridge Dairy, LLC.
3. Application #817: 42 Dillenback Road. Grading and installation of septic system in the
Upland Review Area, associated with construction of new home and barn. David
Luginbuhl.
4. Application #818: 75 Brittany Lane. Vegetation removal and minor grading for home construction, per prior subdivision approval (expired). Roulier & Associates. III. NEW BUSINESS
None IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION V. STAFF REPORT VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: June 4, 2025 VIII. ADJOURNMENT
EPAC
– July 3, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday,
July 3, 2025
8:00 AM at the Fire Station
1. Call to Order: 2. Members’ Present 3. Old Business
a. Human Services
b. Police
c. Fire
d. Board of Education
e. CERT
f. DPW 4. New Business
a. General Discussion 5. Approval of June Meeting Minutes 6. The next meeting is on August 7, 2025 7. Adjournment
Selectmen Board Of- CANCELED
– July 3, 2025
Independence Day-Offices Closed
N/A July 4, 2025
5July 5, 2025
6July 6, 2025
Zoning Commission - cancelled
– July 7, 2025
**JULY 7, 2025 MEETING IS CANCELLED DUE LACK OF PENDING APPLICATIONS**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2025 at 6:30pm.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
Town of Somers
Special HVAC Building Committee Meeting
Monday, June 30, 2025 4:00 pm
Selectman's Conference Room
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Set Meeting Schedule for 2025
4. Review of Project to Date
5. Discussion with Consulting Engineering Services (CES) on project
6. Discussion of Committee's Next Steps
7. Adjournment
Ethics Commission
– July 9, 2025
Town of Somers
Ethics Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Selectmen’s Executive Conference Room, Somers Town Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Election of Officers
3. Executive Session - Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes §1-210; Review and Discussion Regarding Ethics Complaint
4. Adjournment
Please note: The Commission may enter into Executive Session as provided by law. No formal action will be taken during the Executive Session.
Cemetery Comm
– July 9, 2025
Pension Committee
– July 10, 2025
PENSION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 10, 2025, THURSDAY 9:00 AM
TOWN HALL
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF 5-1-25
REPORT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SOMERS CFO BRIAN WISSINGER AND ASSISTANT TREASURER MIKE MARINACCIO:
Report from the Office of Finance and Treasury
Town Fund: cash and benefit payment needs
Firefighters Fund: cash and benefit payment needs
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: KEVIN NICHOLS:
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND:
KEVIN NICHOLS:
Investing the 40,000 from the ADEC
ADJOURNMENT:
Planning Commission
– July 10, 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 6:30 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Reconfiguration - Application #437: Lot reconfiguration for Jeffrey Krol, 145 Parker Road and Edward & Eileen Krol, 141 Parker Road, Somers.
Reconfiguration – Application #438: Lot reconfiguration for Erik & Chelsea Michael, 8 Franklin Woods Drive and Jesse V. Schold, 116 Turnpike Road, Somers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 11, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
11July 11, 2025
12July 12, 2025
13July 13, 2025
Board of Ed
– July 14, 2025
15July 15, 2025
Housing Authority
– July 16, 2025
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting July 16, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order 2. Attendance 3. Discussion with individual residents 4. Old Business
4.1. Management of Property
4.1.1. Apartment Rental – Update
4.1.1.1. Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I
4.1.2. Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders
4.1.3. Review Financial Condition
4.1.4. Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
4.2. Other 5. New Business
5.1. Other 6. Approval of minutes from June 18, 2025 7. Resident Questions/Concerns 8. Adjournment
Selectmen Board Of Cancelled
– July 17, 2025
Ethics Commission Meeting 7:00pm
– July 17, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
Ethics Commission
Thursday, July 17, 2025
7:00pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
Call to order
Members present
“Closed Session: Discussion on pending complaints”
Approval of Minutes of the July 9, 2025, meeting.
Adjournment
18July 18, 2025
19July 19, 2025
20July 20, 2025
21July 21, 2025
HVAC Committee
– July 22, 2025
Town of Somers
Regular HVAC Building Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 22, 2025 4:00 pm
Selectman's Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Public Comment
4. Discussion and Possible Action to recommend Board of Selectman enter into an Agreement with STV and Project Executive Angela Cahill for project consulting services.
5. Discussion and Possible Action to make recommendations to Board of Selectman regarding Colliers.
Discussion and Possible Action to make recommendations to Board of Selectman regarding Gil bane.
6. Discussion of Project Timeline
7. Discussion of Project Next Steps
8. Approval of Minutes
a. June 16, 2025 - Special Meeting
b. June 30, 2025 - Special Meeting
9. Adjournment
Board of Finance
– July 22, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 7:00pm
Call to Order
Members Present
Board of Education Update
Board of Selectmen Update
CFO/Finance Department Update
CIP Project Approval
Somers Elementary School, Somers High School, and Field Road Park Parking Lots
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,500,000 FOR ROAD AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS and THE FINANCING OF SAID APPROPRIATION BY THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000
Establishment of ‘250th Anniversary of America Fund’
Other Business
Approval of Minutes
6/24/2025 Regular BOF Minutes
Adjournment
This meeting is also being live-streamed and video-recorded and will be available for viewing on the Town’s website in both real-time and after-the-fact.
