The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is developing plans to improve the intersection of Route 190 and Route 83 in Somers. The project involves realigning the southern approach of Route 83 (South Road) with the northern approach (Springfield Road) and installing a modern roundabout. The purpose of this project is to improve traffic flow, improve […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Call for Volunteers: Join the America250 Committee to Celebrate the Nation’s 250th Anniversary Somers, CT —In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the Town of Somers is proud to announce the formation of a local America250 Committee and is seeking passionate volunteers to help plan […]
Town of Somers Department of Public Works 93 Egypt Road, Somers, CT 06071, (860)763-8238 [email protected] LEGAL NOTICE THE TOWN OF SOMERS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN ITS STORAGE FACILITY FROM: 491 Main Street Somers, CT 06071 THIS PUBLIC AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON August 18, 2025, AT 10:00 AM SOMERS RECYCLING […]
Somers, CT — The Somers Department of Veterans Affairs invites all veterans and their guests to attend the Somers Veterans Coffeehouse on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT. This month’s coffeehouse will feature Vic Musante, a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran, […]
Town of Somers LEGAL NOTICE: A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidates available at Town Clerks office A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Somers for election as First Selectman, Selectmen, Town Clerk, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Board of Education (Two Year Term), Library Board Full is on file […]
Town of Somers LEGAL NOTICE: A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidates available at Town Clerks office A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Somers for election as First Selectman, Selectmen, Town Clerk, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Board of Education (Two Year Term), Library Board Full is on file […]
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.
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 […]
Board of Selectmen Public Hearing on Charter Revision
– July 29, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
Legal Notice
Board of Selectmen
Public Hearing
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:
Shall the Town Clerk become an appointed rather than an elected position?
Shall the Board of Selectmen appoint a Town Administrator who reports to them and oversees day-to-day operations of the Town?
Shall the Zoning and Planning Boards be combined into a single appointed body?
Shall the dollar amount over which a special appropriation exceeds thus requiring approval by vote of a Town Meeting be revised?
Shall appointments to fill mid-term vacancies change from “until the next election” to “the end of the elected term”?
Said proposed questions are on file in the Town Clerk’s office of the Town of Somers, Somers Town Halll. At this hearing, interested persons may be heard and written communications may be sent to [email protected].
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 14th day of July, 2025.
Separation Payout for Andrea Vitrano. Brian Wissinger
Accept the Resignation of Somers Health Director, Melissa Pierce effective August 25, 2025. Todd Rolland
Request to appoint David Lenart, Somers Fire Chief, as the Emergency Management Director for a two-year term expiring 12/22/27. Todd Rolland
Request to appoint Frank Poirier as the Deputy Emergency Management Director for a two-year term expiring 12/22/27. Todd Rolland
Request To Change the Town of Somers E-Waste vendor from Take 2 to New Tech. Todd Rolland
Somers/Ellington Recycling Center Shared Services Pilot Program Update. Todd Rolland
Discuss and act on motion to terminate the agreement between the Somers Public Schools and Colliers Project Leaders USA NE, LLC with an effective date of September 30, 2025.
Approval of Minutes of July 24, 2025, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special
Meeting from July 24, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
HVAC Committee
– August 5, 2025
Town of Somers
Regular HVAC Building Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:00 pm
Somers Elementary School
1.) Call to Order
2.) Members Present
3.) Public Comment
4.) Building Tour: Somers Elementary School
5.) Follow-up items from STV: Angela Cahill
6.) Discussion of Project Next Steps
7.) Approval of Minutes
June 30, 2025 – Special Meeting
July 22, 2025 – Regular Meeting
8.) Adjournment
WPCA
– August 5, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
I. Minutes (7/1/25 – 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
VIII. Maple Ridge Community Sewer - Repairs
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
Senior Center Building Comm
N/A August 6, 2025
Town of Somers
Senior Center Ad Hoc Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 06, 2025,
1:00 pm in the Senior Center
AGENDA
1.) Call to Order.
2.) Members Present.
3.) Approval of prior meeting minutes (07/09/25).
4.) General discussion.
5.) Opportunity to add agenda items.
6.) Our next meeting is on September 03, 2025.
7.) Adjournment.
Conservation Comm- CANCELED
– August 6, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
CANCELED
The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for
August 6, 2025 at 7:00pm has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is September 3, 2025.
EPAC
– August 7, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday,
August 7, 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 August Meeting Minutes 6. The next meeting is on September 4, 2025 7. Adjournment
Selectmen Board Of Cancelled
– August 7, 2025
8August 8, 2025
9August 9, 2025
10August 10, 2025
11August 11, 2025
Zoning Board of Appeals
– August 12, 2025
Zoning Board of Appeals MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 -6:30PM
Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. PUBLIC HEARING-DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
1. ZBA25-001: Nicholas Turn berg, 183 King Road, Somers, CT, appeal of cease and desist order issued by Zoning Enforcement Officer; for commercial operation/vehicles and
Earthwork.
2. ZBA25-003: Frank Poirier, 9 Robert Street, Somers, CT, appeal of Notice of Violation from the ZEOregarding vehicle classification per section 214-3.3B of the Somers Zoning Regulations.
3. ZBA25-004: Christopher Jez, 15 Lacabana Road, Somers, CT, requesting a variance
from section 214-3.4 minimum side yard setback of25 feet, to allow construction of a
detached garage 15 feet from the side property line in the A-1 Residential Zone.
D. MINUTES: June 10, 2025
E. ADJOURNMENT
13August 13, 2025
Planning Commission-CANCELLED
– August 14, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
***August 14, 2025 REGULAR MEETING CANCELLED***
A Special meeting will be held Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00pm.
The next regular meeting will be September 11, 2025.
Questions or concerns should be directed to the Land Use Office (860)763-8220.
15August 15, 2025
16August 16, 2025
17August 17, 2025
Planning Commission - Special meeting
August 18, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 18,2025 – 5:00 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Reconfiguration - Application #433: Lot reconfiguration for David Tullock, 330 South Road and John Lippe, 527 Billings Road, Somers.
Introduction to Plan of Conservation and Development 2025 update – Tyche Planning & Policy Group LLC, Vernon, CT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 10, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
HVAC Committee
– August 19, 2025
Housing Authority- CANCELED
– August 20, 2025
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting August 20, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street
Meeting Cancellation
The August meeting of the Somers Housing Authority is cancelled
