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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
  • 2022 Annual Stormwater (MS4) Report Notice
    The Town of Somers has prepared a draft Annual Report for the calendar year 2022 per the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems effective July 1, 2017. The Annual Report will be available for public review at the following address […]
  • Notice from the Somers Resident State Troopers Office
      The Town of Somers Police applied for and has been awarded the ARPA Rural Roads Speed Enforcement Grant with funding up to $50,000.  This grant award will be utilized to fund overtime for a speed enforcement initiative to be conducted by officers within the Town of Somers Police Department. The enforcement will begin immediately. […]
  • Somers Veteran, David McCaffrey, Inducted into 2022 CT Veterans Hall of Fame
    CT VETERANS HALL OF FAME INDUCTS SOMERS VETERAN:  On January 19th, 2023, Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi joined with Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and Adjutant General Fran Evon to induct twelve Veterans into the CT Veterans Hall of Fame recognizing their inspirational advocacy for Veterans and contributions to their communities in public, civic and charitable work […]
  • Somers Veteran, David McCaffrey, Receives Congressional Recognition
    Double recognition for our Registrar of Voters and Director of Veteran Affairs, David McCaffrey.  Along with being inducted into the CT Veterans Hall of Fame he also was honored with a Special Congressional Recognition presented by Congressman Joe Courtney.  The recognition honors Dave’s “selfless sacrifice and faithful service to our veterans and families in the […]
  • Red Cross Blood Drive: 2023 dates announced.
    The Red Cross will be sponsoring Blood Drives at Somers Town Hall from Noon to 4 pm on the following dates: Tuesday, Feb 21 Monday, April 24 Monday, June 26 Monday, August 21 Wednesday, October 4 Tuesday, December 19 Please do not hesitate to contact your Red Cross Customer Care at customercare@redcross.org
  • Notice from the Resident State Troopers Office
    The Town of Somers has approved and issued a Peddler Hawkers, Solicitors, Canvassers Permit to Trinity Solar of Cheshire, CT. The Permit is valid January 24, 2023, through February 23, 2023, with operating hours daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The Solicitor will be operating a VW Passat, color black with CT license plates. The […]
  • Get the Full Senior Community Center Presentation
    Here is the Senior Community Center presentation from Friday’s, 01/13, and last night’s, 01/17, informational sessions. Somers Senior Center Community Meeting Presentation
  • Senior/Community Center Informational Meetings
    There will be two information/discussion sessions for the proposed new Senior/Community Center, design plans will be presented during the public sessions and time will be allotted for questions and answers.   Friday January 12th at 9:00am at the Somers Senior Center, 19 Battle Street Tuesday January 17th at 6pm in the Town Hall Auditorium, 600 […]
  • Senior Community Center Survey Results
    To view the results of the Town Wide Survey for the Somers Senior Community Center, short version. Click here to download the full report: Somers Senior Community Center Survey Full Report 
  • PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF SOMERS ACCORDING TO SECTION 7-394
    PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Somers According to section 7-394 of the Connecticut General Statutes notice is hereby given that the audit of the financial statements of the Town of Somers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 is on file and is open for inspection in the office of the Town Clerk, 600 Main […]
  • 2022 Annual Stormwater (MS4) Report Notice

    The Town of Somers has prepared a draft Annual Report for the calendar year 2022 per the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems effective July 1, 2017. The Annual Report will be available for public review at the following address […]

  • Notice from the Somers Resident State Troopers Office

      The Town of Somers Police applied for and has been awarded the ARPA Rural Roads Speed Enforcement Grant with funding up to $50,000.  This grant award will be utilized to fund overtime for a speed enforcement initiative to be conducted by officers within the Town of Somers Police Department. The enforcement will begin immediately. […]

  • Somers Veteran, David McCaffrey, Inducted into 2022 CT Veterans Hall of Fame

    CT VETERANS HALL OF FAME INDUCTS SOMERS VETERAN:  On January 19th, 2023, Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi joined with Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and Adjutant General Fran Evon to induct twelve Veterans into the CT Veterans Hall of Fame recognizing their inspirational advocacy for Veterans and contributions to their communities in public, civic and charitable work […]

  • Somers Veteran, David McCaffrey, Receives Congressional Recognition

    Double recognition for our Registrar of Voters and Director of Veteran Affairs, David McCaffrey.  Along with being inducted into the CT Veterans Hall of Fame he also was honored with a Special Congressional Recognition presented by Congressman Joe Courtney.  The recognition honors Dave’s “selfless sacrifice and faithful service to our veterans and families in the […]

  • Red Cross Blood Drive: 2023 dates announced.

    The Red Cross will be sponsoring Blood Drives at Somers Town Hall from Noon to 4 pm on the following dates: Tuesday, Feb 21 Monday, April 24 Monday, June 26 Monday, August 21 Wednesday, October 4 Tuesday, December 19 Please do not hesitate to contact your Red Cross Customer Care at customercare@redcross.org

  • Notice from the Resident State Troopers Office

    The Town of Somers has approved and issued a Peddler Hawkers, Solicitors, Canvassers Permit to Trinity Solar of Cheshire, CT. The Permit is valid January 24, 2023, through February 23, 2023, with operating hours daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The Solicitor will be operating a VW Passat, color black with CT license plates. The […]

  • Get the Full Senior Community Center Presentation

    Here is the Senior Community Center presentation from Friday’s, 01/13, and last night’s, 01/17, informational sessions. Somers Senior Center Community Meeting Presentation

  • Senior/Community Center Informational Meetings

    There will be two information/discussion sessions for the proposed new Senior/Community Center, design plans will be presented during the public sessions and time will be allotted for questions and answers.   Friday January 12th at 9:00am at the Somers Senior Center, 19 Battle Street Tuesday January 17th at 6pm in the Town Hall Auditorium, 600 […]

  • Senior Community Center Survey Results

    To view the results of the Town Wide Survey for the Somers Senior Community Center, short version. Click here to download the full report: Somers Senior Community Center Survey Full Report 

  • PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF SOMERS ACCORDING TO SECTION 7-394

    PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Somers According to section 7-394 of the Connecticut General Statutes notice is hereby given that the audit of the financial statements of the Town of Somers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 is on file and is open for inspection in the office of the Town Clerk, 600 Main […]

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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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

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Community Calendar

  • Events in February 2023

    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    January 29, 2023
    January 30, 2023(1 event)

    Board of Education

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    January 30, 2023

    Somers Board of Education Meeting
    (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw)
    Monday, January 30, 2023 7:00 PM
    Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071

    1. CALL TO ORDER
    2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. Approval of January 9, 2023 Draft Minutes
    The Board to approve the January 9, 2023 draft minutes.
    4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
    1. Whitsons Culinary Group Update
    Whitsons Culinary Group representatives will update the Board on the school year.
    2. Superintendent Report
    3. Presentation of the Superintendent's Proposed 2023-2024 Budget
    Superintendent Gagliarducci will present the proposed SPS 2023-2024 budget to the BOE.
    5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
    6. CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Warrant of January 30, 2023
    The Board will review and consent to the warrant of January 30, 2023.
    2. Board to Approve Job Share
    The Board to consent to a 2023-2024 job share for 4th grade from Mrs. Nicole Dzicek and Mrs.
    Melissa Shannon.
    7. OLD BUSINESS
    1. 2nd Warning of 2023-2024 Somers Public Schools Calendar
    The Board to approve the 2023-2024 Somers Public Schools Calendar.
    8. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Somers Elementary School Make-Up Day
    Superintendent Gagliarducci will discuss the make-up day for SES from December 23, 2022.
    9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
    1. Curriculum
    2. Policy
    3. Planning/Finance
    4. Salary & Negotiations
    10. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed.
    11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
    12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
    The Board to enter into Executive Session and invite Superintendent Gagliarducci to discuss
    Administrator's contract.
    13. ADJOURNMENT
    January 31, 2023
    February 1, 2023(1 event)

    Conservation Commission

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    February 1, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    Conservation Commission
    600 Main Street
    REGULAR MEETING
    WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2023
    7:00 PM TOWN HALL
    AGENDA
    I. CALL TO ORDER
    II. OLD BUSINESS
    1. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #783: 278 George Wood Road. 1-lot Subdivision, with driveway construction and fill within Wetland and Upland Review Area. Brandon Eastwood.
    2. Discussion: WP #751: 67 Pine Knob Road (New house and driveway in URA approved 8/4/21). Discuss Permanent Wetland Delineation.
    3. Discussion/Update: WP #752: 11 Tumble Brook Circle (In-ground pool, modified to include retaining wall 9/7/22). Discuss site conditions and remedy.
    III. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Application #784: 36 Northwest Drive. Construction of 5 Tobacco Barns in the Upland Review Area. Jarmoc Tobacco LLC.
    2. Application #785: 58 Manse Hill Lane. Construction of garage in the Upland Review Area. John O’Donnell.
    3. Election of Officers
    IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
    V. STAFF REPORT
    VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
    1. Journal Inquirer bill for December public notice $67.68
    VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: December 6, 2022
    VIII. ADJOURNMENT
    February 2, 2023(3 events)

    EPAC

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    February 2, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

    MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

    8:00 AM

    Fire Station

     

  • Call to Order
  • Members Present
  • Old Business
  • Sanitarian
  • Social Services
  • Police
  • Fire
  • DPW
  • Schools
  • New Business
  • CERT Report
  • General Discussion
  • Approval of Minutes: January 5th, 2022
  • Adjournment

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    Special BOS Agenda 5:15pm

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    February 2, 2023

    BOARD OF SELECTMEN

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    February 2, 2023

    5:15 pm

    SELECTMEN’S CONFERENCE ROOM

     

  • CALL TO ORDER

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  • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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  • ROLL CALL

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  • EXECUTIVE SESSION “Discussion in Executive Session: Pending Claims and Litigation. AFL-HBAN v. Town of Somers”

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  • Discussion and Possible Action on Finance Reorganization

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  • ADJOURNMENT

    • Selectmen Board Of

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    February 2, 2023

    • CALL TO ORDER
    • Pledge of Allegiance
    • Roll Call
    • PUBLIC COMMENT:
    • Public Comment:
    • PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN

     

    • CONSENT AGENDA
    • Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
  • Appointment of Marilyn L. Gaskell to the Senior Advisory Committee with a term expiring on 12.22.23.
  • Appointment of Rob Wilson to serve on the IT Governance Committee.
    • OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
    • FINANCE
  • Transfers/Appropriations
  • CFO Finance Report/Updates
  • presentation of Scheduled Payments
    • UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION
    • PENDING BUSINESS
    • NEW BUSINESS
  • Discussion and Possible Action on Authorizing the First Selectman to execute a Drainage Easement from Laure Goolsby of 255 Billings Road and Kevin and Kimberly Roberts of 449 Billings Road to the Town of Somers.
  • Discussion and Possible Action on adding Interested Residents to the Sidewalk Ad Hoc Committee
  • Accept Resignation of Scott MinGuy with Possible Transition to Part Time Status. John Roache
  • Discussion and Possible Action to Waive the Demolition Fee for Property at 118 Whatchaug Road. John Roache
  • Discussion and Possible Action Supporting the following Proposed three Bills. John Roache
  • Proposed Bill No. 421 – An Act Increasing Medicaid Payment Rates to Not Less Than Ninety Per Cent of Medicare Rates.
  • Proposed Bill No. 6539 – An Act Concerning the Sharing and Analysis of Emergency Call Response Data.
  • Proposed Bill No. 553 – An Act Concerning A State Emergency Medical Service Dashboard.
  • Budget Presentations:
  • Recreation and Leisure Services Proposed Budget Presentation – Maureen Parsell
  • Finance Office Proposed Budget Presentation and Reorganization – Brian Wissinger
    • APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    Approval of Minutes of January 26, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 26, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

    • ADJOURNMENT
    February 3, 2023
    February 4, 2023
    February 5, 2023
    February 6, 2023(4 events)

    BOE-Planning/Finance

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    February 6, 2023

    S O M E R S P U B L I C S C H O O L S
    1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, Connecticut 06071
    (860)749-2270 Fax (860)763-0748
    Somers Board of Education
    Anne Kirkpatrick, Chair
    Agenda
    Committee: Planning/Finance
    Chairperson: Kim Radziewicz
    Date: February 6, 2023
    Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
    Place: Central Office Conference Room
    1. Discuss budget

    BOE- Retreat#1

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    February 6, 2023

    Somers Board of Education Retreat (#1)
    Monday, February 6, 2023 6:30 PM
    Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071

    There are no public agenda items

    Zoning Commission

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    February 6, 2023

    MEETING AGENDA

    Monday, February 6, 2023 at 6:30pm  

    Town Hall, Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

    CALL TO ORDER

    NEW BUSINESS:

  • Application #23-001: Heather Cunningham, 44 Mill Road, East Longmeadow, MA seeking a Special Use Permit for a dog grooming business at 612 Main Street in Somers, per Somers Zoning Regulations §214-4.3 permitted uses in the Village Business Zone.

    • MINUTES: January 3, 2023 and January 9, 2023

    ADJOURNMENT

    The Zoning Commission appreciates citizen input. Please contact the Land Use Office (860) 763-8220, during Regular business hours or in writing to find out the best way to communicate your concerns.

    Recreation Commission

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    February 6, 2023

    SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
    Meeting Agenda
    February 6th, 2023
    7:00 PM
    Kibbe Fuller Conference Room
    I. Call to Order
    II. Members Present
    III. Audience
    IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes - 9/12/2022
    V. Recreation Report
    VI. Parks Report
    VII. New Business
    • General Discussion
    • Spring Sports
    • Community CPR & AEDs
    VIII. Correspondence
    IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
    X. Next Meeting – March 6th
    XI. Adjournment
    February 7, 2023(1 event)

    WPCA

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    February 7, 2023

    February 8, 2023
    February 9, 2023(3 events)

    CIP

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    February 9, 2023

     

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    CIP COMMITTEE

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Town Hall

    Thursday, February 9, 2023

    4:00 pm

     

     

     

     

  • Call to Order
  • Members Present
  • FY2024 Capital Budget Proposal
  • Project Request List
  • Potential Lease Costs
  • Fund Balance Status
  • General Fund Transfer Needs
  • Potential Capital Budget Approval

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  • Other Business
  • Approval of Minutes
  • January 12, 2023 – Regular Meeting

    •  

  • Adjournment

    • Selectmen Board Of

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    February 9, 2023

    Planning Commission

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    February 9, 2023

    February 10, 2023
    February 11, 2023
    February 12, 2023
    February 13, 2023(2 events)

    Board of Education

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    February 13, 2023

    Cultural Commission

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    February 13, 2023

    February 14, 2023(2 events)

    Senior Advisory Committee

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    February 14, 2023

    Zoning Board of Appeals

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    February 14, 2023

    Application Deadline

    12/27/2022

    2/1/2023

    3/1/2023

    3/29/2023

    4/26/2023

    5/31/2023

    6/28/2023

    7/26/2023

    8/30/2023

    9/27/2023

    11/1/2023

    11/29/2023

    12/27/2023
    February 15, 2023(2 events)

    Housing Authority

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    February 15, 2023

    Youth Services

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    February 15, 2023

    February 16, 2023(1 event)

    Selectmen Board Of

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    February 16, 2023

    February 17, 2023
    February 18, 2023
    February 19, 2023
    February 20, 2023(1 event)

    Washington's Birthday-Offices Closed

    N/A
    February 20, 2023

    February 21, 2023(1 event)

    Public Library

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    February 21, 2023

    February 22, 2023(3 events)

    Blood Drive

    N/A
    February 22, 2023

    Blood Drive

    N/A
    February 22, 2023

    EDC

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    February 22, 2023

    February 23, 2023(1 event)

    Selectmen Board Of

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    February 23, 2023

    February 24, 2023
    February 25, 2023(1 event)

    Veterans Coffee House

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    February 25, 2023

    Veterans Coffee House

    Auditorium Town Hall

    8:30 am to 11 am
    February 26, 2023
    February 27, 2023(1 event)

    Board of Education

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    February 27, 2023

    February 28, 2023(1 event)

    Board of Finance

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    February 28, 2023

    March 1, 2023(1 event)

    Conservation Commission

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    March 1, 2023

    March 2, 2023(2 events)

    EPAC

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    March 2, 2023

    Selectmen Board Of

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    March 2, 2023

    March 3, 2023
    March 4, 2023
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