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    Thursdays: 8:00am – 6:30pm

    Fridays Closed

    Closed Weekends and Federal/State Holidays

    Mail:
    Town of Somers
    600 Main Street
    Somers, CT 06071

    Phone:
    (860) 763-8201; Selectman’s Office

    Email:

    Klafleur@somersct.gov

    Citizen Request Center

News & Announcements
  • Absentee Voting Information
    Absentee Voting Information Connecticut law allows you to receive an absentee ballot if, in your judgment, an absence from your town on Election Day prevents you from appearing at your polling place, or you are preventing from appearing at your assigned polling place on Election Day because of sickness or physical disability (not necessarily your … Read more
  • Connecticut Siting Council Petition NO. 1592 Santa Fuel, Inc.,
    Connecticut Siting Council Petition No. 1592 Santa Fuel Inc. petition for a declaratory ruling, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes 4-176 and 15-50K, for proposed construction, maintenance and operation of a 3.85 megawatt AC solar photovoltaic electric generating facility located at 159 South Road, Somers, CT and associated electrical interconnection .
  • Water Main Project in Ellington and Somers Starting Week of Sept. 25
    Connecticut Water Company is beginning installation of a new water main the week of Sept. 25 in Ellington and Somers on Egypt Road between Elderberry Lane in Ellington and the Somers Highway Garage in Somers. About three-quarters of a mile, or 4,000 feet, of water main will be installed at a cost of approximately $1.3 … Read more
  • NOTICE OF FALL CEMETERY CLEANUP
    NOTICE OF FALL CEMETERY CLEANUP The Somers Cemetery Committee will begin fall cleanup November 8, 2023, at the town’s three cemeteries: North Cemetery, West Cemetery, and Center Cemetery. All plot owners must remove all ornamentation before that date. After November 8th, any non-conforming items will be removed and placed in the rear disposal area at … Read more
  • CT DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS STAND DOWN 2023 FRI SEPT 22: 8AM–2PM
    CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS STAND DOWN 2023 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 8:00AM – 2:00PM The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is preparing for our annual STAND DOWN, a day event during which VA staff and volunteers provide food, clothing and health screenings to homeless and at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals … Read more
  • ITS BACK! Fall Town Wide TAG SALE returns October 7th
    Saturday October 7, will be the date our next Town Wide Tag Sale.  Two times a year the $5 Tag Sale permit fee is waived (First Saturday in May and October).  Click the link below for the application.  Return to the Town Clerk office or email to dmarti@somersct.gov.  A complete list of all participants will … Read more
  • FREE DAV Veterans Information Seminar- Thur., Sept. 21
    Don’t Miss Out! Disabled American Veterans (DAV) & Somers Dept. of Veterans Affairs  Offer FREE DAV Information Seminar Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 There is a good reason why the Department of Veterans Affairs in Somers is inviting all veterans and their family members to attend this DAV Information Seminar. Why? So many injured veterans feel confused … Read more
  • Peddlers Permit – Renewal by Andersen
    The Town of Somers has approved and issued a Peddlers Permit to Renewal by Andersen of Middletown, CT. The Permit is valid August 28, 2023 through September 26, 2023, with operating hours daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The Solicitor(s) will be operating a Chrysler Voyager, color white with CT license plates. The Solicitor(s) should … Read more
  • Somers Comes Together/Youth Voices Count Survey Data Presentation
    Youth Voices Count Survey Data Presentation Tuesday, Aug 22, 10:30 to noon Town Hall Auditorium RSVP to mcox@somersct.gov or 860-776-0214 This presentation will also be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@somerscamera5462/streams
  • LEGAL NOTICE- Water Pollution Control Facility
    TOWN OF SOMERS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY 600 Main St. Somers, Connecticut 06071 LEGAL NOTICE                         The Somers Water Pollution Control Authority held a public                         hearing at the Somers Town Hall on August 1, 2023 at 7:00 P.M.                           After hearing public comments on the proposed 2023-24 sewer                         user rates for the … Read more
  • Absentee Voting Information

    Absentee Voting Information Connecticut law allows you to receive an absentee ballot if, in your judgment, an absence from your town on Election Day prevents you from appearing at your polling place, or you are preventing from appearing at your assigned polling place on Election Day because of sickness or physical disability (not necessarily your … Read more

  • Connecticut Siting Council Petition NO. 1592 Santa Fuel, Inc.,

    Connecticut Siting Council Petition No. 1592 Santa Fuel Inc. petition for a declaratory ruling, pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes 4-176 and 15-50K, for proposed construction, maintenance and operation of a 3.85 megawatt AC solar photovoltaic electric generating facility located at 159 South Road, Somers, CT and associated electrical interconnection .

  • Water Main Project in Ellington and Somers Starting Week of Sept. 25

    Connecticut Water Company is beginning installation of a new water main the week of Sept. 25 in Ellington and Somers on Egypt Road between Elderberry Lane in Ellington and the Somers Highway Garage in Somers. About three-quarters of a mile, or 4,000 feet, of water main will be installed at a cost of approximately $1.3 … Read more

  • NOTICE OF FALL CEMETERY CLEANUP

    NOTICE OF FALL CEMETERY CLEANUP The Somers Cemetery Committee will begin fall cleanup November 8, 2023, at the town’s three cemeteries: North Cemetery, West Cemetery, and Center Cemetery. All plot owners must remove all ornamentation before that date. After November 8th, any non-conforming items will be removed and placed in the rear disposal area at … Read more

  • CT DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS STAND DOWN 2023 FRI SEPT 22: 8AM–2PM

    CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS STAND DOWN 2023 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 8:00AM – 2:00PM The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is preparing for our annual STAND DOWN, a day event during which VA staff and volunteers provide food, clothing and health screenings to homeless and at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals … Read more

  • ITS BACK! Fall Town Wide TAG SALE returns October 7th

    Saturday October 7, will be the date our next Town Wide Tag Sale.  Two times a year the $5 Tag Sale permit fee is waived (First Saturday in May and October).  Click the link below for the application.  Return to the Town Clerk office or email to dmarti@somersct.gov.  A complete list of all participants will … Read more

  • FREE DAV Veterans Information Seminar- Thur., Sept. 21

    Don’t Miss Out! Disabled American Veterans (DAV) & Somers Dept. of Veterans Affairs  Offer FREE DAV Information Seminar Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 There is a good reason why the Department of Veterans Affairs in Somers is inviting all veterans and their family members to attend this DAV Information Seminar. Why? So many injured veterans feel confused … Read more

  • Peddlers Permit – Renewal by Andersen

    The Town of Somers has approved and issued a Peddlers Permit to Renewal by Andersen of Middletown, CT. The Permit is valid August 28, 2023 through September 26, 2023, with operating hours daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The Solicitor(s) will be operating a Chrysler Voyager, color white with CT license plates. The Solicitor(s) should … Read more

  • Somers Comes Together/Youth Voices Count Survey Data Presentation

    Youth Voices Count Survey Data Presentation Tuesday, Aug 22, 10:30 to noon Town Hall Auditorium RSVP to mcox@somersct.gov or 860-776-0214 This presentation will also be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@somerscamera5462/streams

  • LEGAL NOTICE- Water Pollution Control Facility

    TOWN OF SOMERS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY 600 Main St. Somers, Connecticut 06071 LEGAL NOTICE                         The Somers Water Pollution Control Authority held a public                         hearing at the Somers Town Hall on August 1, 2023 at 7:00 P.M.                           After hearing public comments on the proposed 2023-24 sewer                         user rates for the … Read more

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Notes and Comments
  • Legal Notice – Somers ZBA

    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 … Read more

  • Legal notice – Zoning Commission

    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 … Read more

  • ZBA Legal notice

    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, … Read more

  • Legal Notice – Planning Commission

    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 … Read more

  • Legal Notice – Conservation Commission

    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 … Read more

  • Legal Notice – Planning Commission

    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 … Read more

  • Legal Notice – Conservation Commission

    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.

  • Legal Notice – Conservation Commission

    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.

  • Legal Notice – Zoning Commission

    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 … Read more

  • Legal Notice – Zoning Commission

    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 … Read more

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Community Calendar
  • Events in October 2023

    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    October 1, 2023

    Zoning Commission


    October 2, 2023

    AGENDA

    Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:30pm  

    Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

     

    CALL TO ORDER

    NEW BUSINESS:

  • Application #23-004: Somers Zoning Commission, application for text amendments, removing regulations for home group daycares per CT Public Act 23-142, corrections to Sections 214-3 and 214-4 errors made during 2021 rewrite; and change Section 4.3A3 Offices from prohibited in the Industrial Zone to permitted with a Zoning Permit.
  • DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:

  • Application #23-003: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 359 Mountain Road, Somers seeking a modification of the Special Use permit and Site Plan; for operation of farm winery, amending the conditions of approval:
  • #3 regarding parking, increasing the number of parking spaces 195,

    #4 allow food trucks,

    #5 outdoor amplified music and

    #6 pop-up tents maximum size of 12’ x 12’; and

    allow an 8’ x 40’ storage container at the rear of the Sugar House.

     

    STAFF REPORT

    MINUTES: September 5, 2023

    ADJOURNMENT

     

    Recreation- SPECIAL


    October 2, 2023

    SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
    Special Meeting Agenda
    October 2nd, 2023
    7:00 PM
    Kibbe Fuller Conference Room

    I. Call to Order
    II. Members Present
    III. Audience
    IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes - 8/7/2023
    V. Recreation Report
    VI. Parks Report
    VII. New Business
    • General Discussion
    • Fall Sports
    • 2024 Proposed Meeting Dates
    VIII. Correspondence
    IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
    X. Next

    WPCA


    October 3, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

    600 MAIN ST.

    SOMERS, CT 06071

     REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    10-3-23

    7:00 pm

    Lower Level Meeting Room

    Agenda

  • Minutes (9/12/23 - Regular Meeting Minutes & 9-18-23 Special Meeting Minutes)

  • WPCA Plant Upgrade – Weston & Sampson

  • Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding

  • WPCA 2023-2024 Budget – Reporting and Balance

  • WPCF Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees

  • WPCA Draft Ordinance Change

  • Correspondence/Audience Participation

  • Bills/Transfers

  • Adjournment
  • Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82143886220?pwd=VGRKUlgySUROektMb0ZFcXN2c0hhUT09

    Meeting ID: 821 4388 6220
    Passcode: 871255

    Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.

    IT Governance


    October 4, 2023

    Conservation Commission


    October 4, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    Conservation Commission

    600 Main Street

    REGULAR MEETING

    WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2023

    7:00 PM TOWN HALL

    AGENDA

  • CALL TO ORDER
  • OLD BUSINESS
              None
  • NEW BUSINESS
  • Jurisdictional Determination/Application #794: 359 Mountain Road. Installation of dry hydrant within pond.  Town of Somers.
  • Application #795: 39 Pheasant Run. Construction of house with septic system and associated grading within the Upland Review Area.  Daniel Jasminski.
  • AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
  • STAFF REPORT
  • CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
  • Journal Inquirer bill for $55.09 – August public notice.
  • MINUTES APPROVAL: August 2, 2023
  • ADJOURNMENT
  • EPAC


    October 5, 2023

    Selectmen Board Of


    October 5, 2023

    October 6, 2023
    October 7, 2023
    October 8, 2023

    Columbus Day-Offices Closed

    N/A
    October 9, 2023

    Senior Advisory Committee


    October 10, 2023

    Board of Education


    October 10, 2023

    Cultural Commission


    October 10, 2023

    Zoning Board of Appeals


    October 10, 2023

    ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - MEETING AGENDA

    Tuesday, October 10, 2023 – 7:00 P.M., Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

    CALL TO ORDER

    ROLL CALL

    NEW BUSINESS:

    PUBLIC HEARING:

  • ZBA23-004 – Kenneth Prior, 364 Mountain Road,Somers – Appeal of ZEO’s decision regarding “DIY” workshops being held at Worthington Winery, while the tasting room is open for business.
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    2 . ZBA23-006 – 120 Watchaug Road LLC, 120 Watchaug Road, Somers – Application for a variance of an original 1972 variance, granted for an approx. 3500 square foot utility building/hanger; variance revision requested to construct a 76’ x 105’/ approx. 7980 square foot utility building.(contd from 9/12/2023)

    3. ZBA23-005 – 120 Watchaug Road LLC, 120 Watchaug Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s denial of application to construct a 76’ x 120’/ approx.. 9000 square foot utility building replacing an approx.. 3500 square foot demolished utility building.

     

    PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION:

  • ZBA23-004 – Kenneth Prior, 364 Mountain Road,Somers – Appeal of ZEO’s decision regarding “DIY” workshops
  • ZBA23-005 – 120 Watchaug Road LLC, 120 Watchaug Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s denial of application.
  • ZBA23-006 – 120 Watchaug Road LLC, 120 Watchaug Road, Somers – Application for a variance.
  • APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 10, 2023

    APPROVAL OF 2024 MEETING SCHEDULE Meeting dates and start time.

    ADJOURNMENT

    Youth Services


    October 11, 2023

    Planning Commission


    October 12, 2023

    October 13, 2023
    October 14, 2023
    October 15, 2023

    Open Space and Trails


    October 16, 2023

    Sidewalk Ad Hoc Committee


    October 17, 2023

    Public Library


    October 17, 2023

    Housing Authority


    October 18, 2023

    Pension Board


    October 19, 2023

    Selectmen Board Of


    October 19, 2023

    October 20, 2023
    October 21, 2023
    October 22, 2023

    Board of Education


    October 23, 2023

    Board of Finance


    October 24, 2023

    EDC


    October 25, 2023

    CIP


    October 26, 2023

    October 27, 2023

    Veterans Coffee House


    October 28, 2023

    Veterans Coffee House

    Auditorium Town Hall

    8:30 am to 11 am

    October 29, 2023
    October 30, 2023
    October 31, 2023

    Conservation Commission


    November 1, 2023

    EPAC


    November 2, 2023

    Selectmen Board Of


    November 2, 2023

    November 3, 2023
    November 4, 2023
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