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Town Hall Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday Closed
Closed Weekends and Federal/State HolidaysMail:
Town of Somers600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071Phone:
(860) 763-8201; Selectmen’s OfficeEmail:
opsmanager@somersct.gov
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused prescription drugs and other medications. Saturday, October 27th from 10-2pm, Somers Senior Center, 19 Battle Street. Questions may be directed to the Sr. Center at 860.763.4379
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Special Town Meeting
Thursday, October 25, 2018, 7:00 p.m. Town Hall Auditorium. To consider and discuss (but not vote on) bonding resolutions of $6,000,000 for various school improvements and $4,000,000 for road and bridge improvements. Details on the following link: Appropriation Referendum Information and Explanatory Text on Road and School Improvement Projects
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Cemetery Cleanup
Cemetery Cleanup is set to commence on October 29, 2018. All non-conforming items will be placed at the rear of the cemetery in the disposal area to be disposed of at a later date. Please contact Brian Wissinger, Assistant Finance Director, at (860) 763-8217 or mailto:bwissinger@somersct.gov with any questions. Thank you.
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2018 Special-State Election Information Page
A special ‘Election 2018’ block has been created on the Town of Somers homepage. The block is located on the left sidebar, just above ‘live and recorded meetings’. Any and all information concerning the ballot and questions on the ballot is available. Questions may also be directed to the Town Clerk’s office at 860.763.8207 or […]
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Recycling Center Hours
Effective October 1, the Recycling Center hours of operation: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Sunday: 11:30 am – 4:00 pm Recycling Center Phone (860)763-8214
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Appropriation Referendum Information and Explanatory Text on Road and School Improvement Projects
The purpose of the explanatory text is to provide you with information about the Appropriation Referendum Questions that will appear on the voting ballot at the November 6, 2018 Referendum. The following narrative along with the documents in the referenced links will provide the information needed to cast an informed vote on these matters. […]
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Live Streaming and Recorded Meetings
Beginning on Thursday, July 12, 2018 Somers Residents can now watch Board of Selectmen meetings “LIVE” online by going to the Town’s website, www.somersct.gov, to “Live & Recorded meetings” streamed through YouTube. Other Boards and Commissions will be added at a later date. To be notified of a regular or special meeting please subscribe to […]
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Somers Fire Department Recruitment
Did you know that the Somers Fire Department is a combination volunteer and career fire department? In Connecticut, 80% of all firefighters are volunteer and we need your help! If you have an interest in joining the Town of Somers Fire Department, contact us for more information. Check out this video to learn more about […]
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2018 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
Somers Public Works announces the 2018 Household Hazardous Waste collection schedule. Please see the attached.
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House Numbers Required
Street Numbers Required by Ordinance The guidelines are to establish a system for the identification of specific locations within the Town of Somers. For emergency and safety purposes, the ability for the Fire and/or Police personnel to locate an address is critical. Specifics: 1. Number shall be at least three inches in height and contrast […]
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Seasonal Snow Plow Operators Wanted
POSITION JOB: Operate Commercial or Non-Commercial plow truck to plow and salt roads and parking lots. JOB DESCRIPTION: Must safely and efficiently, operate truck equipped with snowplow. PAY RATE: $15.00 to $25.00 per hour MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid CT Driver’s License • Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screening • Clean Driving History • Experience in Municipal and/or […]
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October 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday September 30, 2018 October 1, 2018
Zoning Commission
Zoning CommissionOctober 1, 2018 –
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 1 2018
6:30 PM - Somers Town HallCALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING:
- Special Use permit/Home Occupation application #18-003: Cory Twiss d/b/a CT Sealcoat, 11 Bradfield Drive, Somers OLD BUSINESS:
- Discussion/Decision: Cory Twiss d/b/a CT Sealcoat – Home Occupation
STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS: None
CORRESPONDENCE/BILLS: None
MINUTES APPROVAL: September 4, 2018
ADJOURNMENT
The Zoning Commission appreciates citizen input. Please contact the Land Use Office during Regular business hours or in writing to find out the best way to communicate your concerns.
If you are unable to attend this meeting, PLEASE CALL the Land Use Office at 860 763-8220
**Commission must have a quorum to meet. Thank You**
Economic DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentOctober 1-2, 2018 –
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
P.O. Box 308
Somers, Connecticut 06071
Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 1, 2018 - 7:00 PM
Somers Town Hall – Lower Level
1. Call to Order Richard Cheney
2. Minutes Sarah Maskill
3. Members Richard Cheney
4. Correspondence Vicki Clark
5. Old Business
a. Directory App/Town Website Training Vicki Clark
b. EDC Marketing Materials Proposal/Pricing David Marti
c. Social Media: Status Report Vicki Clark
d. 2019 Business Directory Progress Report Richard Cheney
e. Strategic Town Development Richard Cheney
i. Mill Site
f. Business Questionnaire programing project David Marti/Sarah Maskill
g. Communication Seminar Project Vicki Clark
6. New Business
a. New Businesses - Report Vicki Clark
7. Chairman’s Comments Richard Cheney
8. Adjournment
Richard Cheney
Chairman
Somers Economic Development Commission
Recreation CommRecreation CommOctober 1, 2018 –
SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
October 1, 2018 7:00 PM
Kibbe Fuller Community Center
I. Call to Order
II. Members Present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes
V. Recreation Report
VI. DPW Report
VII. New Business
a. Somers Soccer Association Shed Request
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – Monday, November 6
XI. AdjournmentOctober 2, 2018
Economic DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentOctober 1-2, 2018 –
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
P.O. Box 308
Somers, Connecticut 06071
Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 1, 2018 - 7:00 PM
Somers Town Hall – Lower Level
1. Call to Order Richard Cheney
2. Minutes Sarah Maskill
3. Members Richard Cheney
4. Correspondence Vicki Clark
5. Old Business
a. Directory App/Town Website Training Vicki Clark
b. EDC Marketing Materials Proposal/Pricing David Marti
c. Social Media: Status Report Vicki Clark
d. 2019 Business Directory Progress Report Richard Cheney
e. Strategic Town Development Richard Cheney
i. Mill Site
f. Business Questionnaire programing project David Marti/Sarah Maskill
g. Communication Seminar Project Vicki Clark
6. New Business
a. New Businesses - Report Vicki Clark
7. Chairman’s Comments Richard Cheney
8. Adjournment
Richard Cheney
Chairman
Somers Economic Development CommissionOctober 3, 2018
Special Board of Selectmen Meeitng 8:30am CancelledSpecial Board of Selectmen Meeitng 8:30am CancelledOctober 3, 2018 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Special Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
8:30 AM
Selectmen’s Conference Room
Cancelled
CANCELLED-Sr. Advisory SubCommitteeCANCELLED-Sr. Advisory SubCommitteeOctober 3, 2018 –
Conservation CommissionConservation CommissionOctober 3, 2018 –
Conservation Commission
REGULAR MEETING - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #720: 132 Wright’s Brook Drive. Above-ground pool in upland review area. Dwight and Deborah Denley.
2. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #721: 109 Parker Road (formerly 119). Proposed Driveway and stormwater drainage in upland review area, associated with construction of a new house. Mark Krasinski and Kristin Stewart.
3. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #722: 200 Root Road. Proposed Driveway and grading in upland review area, associated with construction of a new house. Dennis and Marianne Barlow.
III. NEW BUSINESS
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: September 5, 2018
VIII. ADJOURNMENTOctober 4, 2018
Civil Preparedness Advisory CouncilCivil Preparedness Advisory CouncilOctober 4, 2018 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, October 4, 2018
8:00 AM
Fire Station
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Old Business
CERT Update
4. New Business
5. AdjournmentOctober 5, 2018 October 6, 2018 October 7, 2018 October 8, 2018
Columbus Day ClosedColumbus Day ClosedOctober 8, 2018 N/A
October 9, 2018
Advisory Committee for SeniorsAdvisory Committee for SeniorsOctober 9, 2018 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
Meeting Agenda
October 9th, 2018
1:30pm
Somers Senior Center
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of 9/11/18 minutes
3. Audience
4. Committee Updates
a. Chairman’s Report
I. Senior Center events/programs/trips/newsletter
II. Senior Resource Fairs
b. Meals on Wheels
c. Senior Support/Community Outreach
d. Senior Citizen’s Club
e. Publicity
f. Woodcrest
5. Old Business
6. New Business
7. Adjournment
Zoning Board of Appeals - CANCELLEDZoning Board of Appeals - CANCELLEDOctober 9, 2018 –
**OCTOBER 9, 2018 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2018.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
#(860)763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.
October 10, 2018 October 11, 2018
Planning Commission - CancelledPlanning Commission - CancelledOctober 11, 2018 –
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2018
7:00 P.M. TOWN HALL
AGENDA
MEETING CANCELED
Next regular meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2018October 12, 2018 October 13, 2018 October 14, 2018
Historical Library OpeningHistorical Library OpeningOctober 14, 2018 –
Historical MuseumHistorical MuseumOctober 14, 2018 –
October 15, 2018
Zoning Commission --Special MeetingZoning Commission --Special MeetingOctober 15, 2018
TOWN OF SOMERS
ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA - SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, October 15, 2018
6:30 PM - Somers Town HallCALL TO ORDER
Planimetrics, Glenn Chalder: Review and discussion of first draft of Revised Zoning Regulations
ADJOURNMENT
October 16, 2018 October 17, 2018
Sr. Advisory SubCommitteeSr. Advisory SubCommitteeOctober 17, 2018 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL SUBCOMMITTEE
Meeting Agenda
October 17th, 2018
9:00am
Somers Senior Center
1. Call to Order
2. Review/approval of 9/19/18 meeting minutes
3. Audience
4. Review of completed sections
5. Assignment of additional sections
6. Adjournment
Housing AuthorityHousing AuthorityOctober 17, 2018 –
Meeting held at 71 Battle Street Somers CT
October 18, 2018 October 19, 2018 October 20, 2018 October 21, 2018 October 22, 2018 October 23, 2018 October 24, 2018 October 25, 2018
Special Town MeetingSpecial Town MeetingOctober 25, 2018 –
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF SOMERS
NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Thursday, October 25, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Auditorium
All electors and persons eligible to vote in town meetings of the Town of Somers, Connecticut (the “Town”) are hereby warned that a Special Town Meeting of the Town is to be held at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., for the following purposes:
- To elect a moderator.
- To consider and discuss (but not vote on) resolutions to:
- authorize an appropriation of $6,000,000 for the costs of various school improvements at the Somers Elementary School, the Mabelle B. Avery Middle School and the Somers High School and the financing of said appropriation by the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 or so much as may be necessary after deducting grants therefor.
- authorize an appropriation of $4,000,000 for the costs of road and bridge improvements and the financing of said appropriation by the issuance of general obligation bonds and notes in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 or so much as may be necessary after deducting grants therefor.
The full text of the foregoing authorizing resolutions are on file and open to inspection at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, Somers, Connecticut for the use or inspection of any interested person.
Pursuant to Section 7-7 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, the Board of Selectmen by resolution adopted at its meeting on August 23, 2018, removed the foregoing resolutions from the agenda of this Special Town Meeting for submission to the voters for vote by voting machine to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at the times and at the polling places to be noticed.
- To adjourn the meeting.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 15 day of October, 2018.
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
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C.G. “Bud” Knorr, Jr., First Selectman
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Kathleen A. Devlin, Selectman
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Timothy R. Potrikus, Selectman
October 26, 2018 October 27, 2018 October 28, 2018 October 29, 2018 October 30, 2018 October 31, 2018 November 1, 2018
Civil Preparedness Advisory CouncilCivil Preparedness Advisory CouncilNovember 1, 2018 –
November 2, 2018 November 3, 2018