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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

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News & Announcements
  • Town Wide Tag Sale returns- Saturday, May 6th
    It’s Back!  The Spring Town-Wide Tag Sale returns on Saturday, May 6th.  The first Saturday in May and October are designated as Town Wide Tag Sale days.  On these two days each year the $5 per day tag sale permit fee is waived.    
  • Somers Historical Society- Open hours, schedule for 2023
    THE SOMERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC PO Box 652 Somers, CT 06071 Museum Open Dates 2023 Museum Open Sundays 1:00-3:00 PM April 16, 1:00 PM May 21, 1:00 PM June 11, 1:00 PM July 16, 1:00 PM August 20, 1:00 PM September 10, 1:00 PM October 15, 1:00 PM November 19, 1:00 PM December 3, 1:00 […]
  • Business listings in Somers
    Businesses in Somers will be featured in a new program available on the Town of Somers website, starting on March 15. The Economic Development Commission in Somers has created a listing of all the businesses in Somers, and detailed information about each one. Information that will be available will include hours of operations, services offered, […]
  • Become a CERT Member in March- Classes March 18 & 19
    Do you or someone you know want to get involved in your community? Considered joining the Somers Community Emergency Response Team. What is CERT? Here is more information from FEMA about CERT: National CERT Here is more information about Somers CERT: https://www.somersct.gov/residents/emergency-preparedness/cert-community-emergency-response-team/ Here is the upcoming March 18th & 19th CERT training: Basic CERT Class in March […]
  • Draft Somers 2022 Annual Stormwater Report
    The annual MS4 (stormwater) report is available here: Somers 2022 Annual Report Draft. Please send any comments to Todd Rolland, Director of Public Works: trolland@somersct.gov  
  • Veterans Coffeehouse, Sat, Feb 25th at 8:30-11 AM
    SOMERS VETERANS COFFEHOUSE Somers Department of Veterans Affairs, 600 Main St. – Auditorium, Somers, CT, 06071 Sat, Feb 25, 2023 at 8:30- 11 AM The Somers Veterans Coffeehouse welcomes Middletown Vietnam veteran and first-time author Gerald E. Augustine.  Mr. Augustine recently published a book, with stories and photos detailing life before, during and after serving in Vietnam, […]
  • 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
  • Town Wide Tag Sale returns- Saturday, May 6th

    It’s Back!  The Spring Town-Wide Tag Sale returns on Saturday, May 6th.  The first Saturday in May and October are designated as Town Wide Tag Sale days.  On these two days each year the $5 per day tag sale permit fee is waived.    

  • Somers Historical Society- Open hours, schedule for 2023

    THE SOMERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC PO Box 652 Somers, CT 06071 Museum Open Dates 2023 Museum Open Sundays 1:00-3:00 PM April 16, 1:00 PM May 21, 1:00 PM June 11, 1:00 PM July 16, 1:00 PM August 20, 1:00 PM September 10, 1:00 PM October 15, 1:00 PM November 19, 1:00 PM December 3, 1:00 […]

  • Business listings in Somers

    Businesses in Somers will be featured in a new program available on the Town of Somers website, starting on March 15. The Economic Development Commission in Somers has created a listing of all the businesses in Somers, and detailed information about each one. Information that will be available will include hours of operations, services offered, […]

  • Become a CERT Member in March- Classes March 18 & 19

    Do you or someone you know want to get involved in your community? Considered joining the Somers Community Emergency Response Team. What is CERT? Here is more information from FEMA about CERT: National CERT Here is more information about Somers CERT: https://www.somersct.gov/residents/emergency-preparedness/cert-community-emergency-response-team/ Here is the upcoming March 18th & 19th CERT training: Basic CERT Class in March […]

  • Draft Somers 2022 Annual Stormwater Report

    The annual MS4 (stormwater) report is available here: Somers 2022 Annual Report Draft. Please send any comments to Todd Rolland, Director of Public Works: trolland@somersct.gov  

  • Veterans Coffeehouse, Sat, Feb 25th at 8:30-11 AM

    SOMERS VETERANS COFFEHOUSE Somers Department of Veterans Affairs, 600 Main St. – Auditorium, Somers, CT, 06071 Sat, Feb 25, 2023 at 8:30- 11 AM The Somers Veterans Coffeehouse welcomes Middletown Vietnam veteran and first-time author Gerald E. Augustine.  Mr. Augustine recently published a book, with stories and photos detailing life before, during and after serving in Vietnam, […]

  • 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

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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 March 2023

    Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
    February 26, 2023

    BOE- Curriculum Comm


    February 27, 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, Chairperson
    Agenda
    Committee: Curriculum Committee
    Chairperson: Jan Martin
    Date: February 27, 2023
    Time: 5:45-7:00 pm
    Place: Central Office Meeting Room
    Agenda:
    1. Approval of the January 9, 2023, Curriculum Committee draft minutes
    2. Update on K-3 Reading at SES
    3. Superintendent’s K-8 Math Program Review Recommendation
    4. Mid-year iReady Data (ELA and Math) for discussion
    5. Other

    Board of Education


    February 27, 2023

    Somers Board of Education Meeting
    Monday, February 27, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw
    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 February 13, 2023 Draft Minutes
    The Board to approve the February 13, 2023 draft minutes.
    4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
    1. Superintendent Update
    2. 2023-2024 Budget Presentation
    Superintendent Gagliarducci will present the proposed 2023-2024 SPS Budget for the Board to
    approve to move to public hearing.
    5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
    6. CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Warrant of February 27, 2023
    The Board to consent to the warrant of February 27, 2023.
    2. Retirement
    Diane Czyzniak, SHS Math Intervention Teacher, will be retiring at the end of the school year after
    22 years of service at SPS.
    7. OLD BUSINESS
    8. NEW BUSINESS
    1. CHOICE Program Open Slots
    The Board to review and approve the 20 slots on the Open Choice program. This is the same
    allocation as in the 2022-2023 school year.
    2. First Warning DBS Code 5118 - Students - Non-Resident Attendance
    3. First Warning DBS Code 5118.2 - Students - Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident
    Students
    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. ADJOURNMENT

    Board of Finance


    February 28, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF FINANCE

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Town Hall – Auditorium

    Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 7:00pm

     

     

  • Call to Order
  •  

  • Members Present
  •  

  • BOE Update
  •  

  • Selectmen’s Update
  •  

  • Finance Department Strategic Plan
  •  

  • Proposed Agreement Town of Somers and Town of Stafford/Stafford Ambulance
  •  

  • CFO/Finance Department Update
  •  

  • CIP Requests FY2023
  •  

  • Capital Budget Proposal FY2024
  •  

  • Budget Update FY2024
  •  

  • American Relief Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Update
  •  

  • Transfers
  •  

  • Approval of Minutes
    • 01/24/2023 Regular BOF Minutes
  •  

  • Other Business
  •  

  • 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.

     

    Video of this meeting can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A

    Conservation Commission


    March 1, 2023

    REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023

    7:00 PM TOWN HALL

    AGENDA

    CALL TO ORDER

    OLD Business

  • CALL TO ORDER

    OLD Business

    Discussion/Possible Decision Application #785: 58 Manse Hill Lane.  Construction of garage in the Upland Review Area.  John O’Donnell.

    NEW Business

    Presentation: Scantic River – Somers Stream Team and State of the Scantic. Kirsten Martin, PhD.

    AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

     

    STAFF REPORT

     

    CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS

    Journal Inquirer bill for February public notice.

     

    MINUTES APPROVAL:  February 1, 2023

     

    ADJOURNMENT

  • EPAC


    March 2, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL

    MEETING AGENDA

     

    Thursday, March 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: February 2nd, 2023
  •  

  • Adjournment
  •  

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5:15pm


    March 2, 2023

    BOARD OF SELECTMEN

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    March 2 , 2023

    5:15 pm

    SELECTMEN’S CONFERENCE ROOM

     

  • CALL TO ORDER
  •  

  • PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  •  

  • ROLL CALL
  •  

  • EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending claims and litigation:
  •  

    Eastman vs Town of Somers, Eastman vs Zoning Board of Appeal docket No. TTD – CV20 – 6020706.

    Amy Eastman, et al. v. Town of Somers, 3:20-cv-01702-OAW. Discussion of Proposed Settlement.

     

  • Open Session: Eastman vs Town of Somers, Eastman vs Zoning Board of Appeal docket No. TTD – CV20 – 6020706.
  • Amy Eastman, et al. v. Town of Somers, 3:20-cv-01702-OAW.  Discussion of Proposed Settlement.

     

  • Adjournment
  •  

    Selectmen Board Of


    March 2, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMAN

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, March 2, 2023

    Selectmen’s Conference Room

    MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

     

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

     

    • CONSENT AGENDA

     

    • OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
    • FINANCE
  • Transfers/Appropriations
  • CFO Finance Report/Updates
  • Presentation of Scheduled Payments
  •  

    • UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

     

    • PENDING BUSINESS

     

    • NEW BUSINESS

     

    • Discussion on Settlements of Federal Cases of Eastman vs Town of Somers, Eastman vs Zoning Board of Appeals
    • Accept Resignation of Glen Reynolds

     

     

    • ADJOURNMENT
    March 3, 2023
    March 4, 2023
    March 5, 2023

    BOE- Special Meeting

    N/A
    March 6, 2023

    Somers Board of Education Special Meeting
    Monday, March 6, 2023 5:30 PM
    Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071

    1. Interview of BOE Candidate
    (This brief meeting will not be televised)

    Zoning Commission


    March 6, 2023

    MEETING AGENDA

    Monday, March 6, 2023 at 6:30pm  

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

    CALL TO ORDER

    NEW BUSINESS:

  • Application #23-002: Hillsdale College, 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers seeking a modification of the Special Use permit for operation of a religious institution, amending the conditions of approval regarding recreational use, restrictions placed on events, and possible additional events; per section 214-9.
  • MINUTES: February 6, 2023   and February 22, 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


    March 6, 2023

    SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
    Meeting Agenda
    March 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 – May 1st

    XI. Adjournment

    WPCA


    March 7, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

    600 MAIN ST.

    SOMERS, CT 06071

     REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    3-7-23

    7:00 pm

    Town Hall Meeting Room

  • Minutes (2/7/23 Regular Meeting Minutes)
  • 112 Main Street- Modern Salon – Sewer Fee
  •  WPCF Plant Upgrade: Weston & Sampson

     Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding

     WPCA 2022-2023 Budget – Reporting and Balance

     WPCA Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees

     Correspondence/Audience Participation

     Bills/Transfers – Water Leak

     Adjournment

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    Youth Services


    March 8, 2023

    Youth Services Advisory Meeting

    Scheduled for March 8th

    is CANCELED

    Next meeting April 12

    Assessment Appeals


    March 8, 2023

    Town of Somers
    Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
    Wednesday March 8, 2023
    6:00pm

    1. Call to order

    2. Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2022 Regular Grand List and 2021 Supplemental List

    3. Decisions on appeals

    4. Adjournment

    Cemetery Committee


    March 8, 2023

    Somers Cemetery Agenda March 8, 2023

    Town Hall lower level meeting room 6:30 PM

     

  • CaII to order
  • Members present
  • Public comment
  • Vote to approve January's minutes
  • Committee Reports
  • Finance - Representatives from Morgan Stanley
  • Written 60 day or quarterly report submitted from Finance office
  • Landscaping- John Guzie
  • Sexton - Jeff Buckley
  • Old Business -
  • Response to request for RFP from Brian
  • B.W has requested specific RFP ideas for expansion of Center Cemetery outer ring design. RFP has not been written. Map of outer area to be provided by B.W.

  • Buy Back Status report
  • Ordinance concerning cremated remains on town Status report
  • Finalize job description of the (One item left.)
  • Rules & Regulations subcommittee (members/working meeting date/s)
  • Goal: Rewrite/ condense rules that need updating. Write new rules as needed. Examine the need to align with the rules of cemeteries within the larger Hartford & Tolland County area. Redesign booklet as needed. (No meetings scheduled yet.)

  • New Business -
  • Brian Wissinger has submitted a Committee Liaison job description and asked for feedback for final
  • Digital Management/ subcommittee
  • Goal: Find a system that best fits the needs of the town. B.W is requesting a special meeting of the committee to meet with a vendor he has invited to present. (Vendor not identified. Date not set.)

     

    Adjournment:

    CIP


    March 9, 2023

     

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    CIP COMMITTEE

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Town Hall

    Thursday, March 9, 2023

    4:00 pm

     

     

     

     

    CANCELLED

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 6:00pm


    March 9, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMAN

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, March 9, 2023

    6:00pm

    Town Hall Auditorium

    MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

     

    • CALL TO ORDER
    • Pledge of Allegiance
    • Roll Call
    • PUBLIC COMMENT:
    • Public Comment:

     

    • PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN

     

    • CONSENT AGENDA
    • Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:

     

    • OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS

     

    • FINANCE
  • Transfers/Appropriations
  • CFO Finance Report/Updates
  •  

    • UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION

     

    • PENDING BUSINESS
  • Discussion and Possible Action on Cemetery Buy Back Policy – Brian Wissinger
  •  

    • NEW BUSINESS
  • Discussion and Possible Action – Request use of the Somers Fire Station by Boy Scout Troop 387 for a pasta dinner fundraiser. – John Roache
  •  

  • Presentation of an Ordinance Prohibiting the Spreading of Ashes on Public Land and possible action to accept the Ordinance and set a Public Hearing Date.
  •  

  • Presentation for Senior/Community Center. – Todd Rolland
  •  

  • CIP Request – Senior/Community Center. – Todd Rolland
  •  

    • APPROVAL OF MINUTES

    Approval of Minutes of February 23, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from February 23, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

     

    Approval of Minutes of March 2, 2023, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from March 2, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

     

    Approval of Minutes of March 2, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from March 2, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

     

    • ADJOURNMENT

    Planning Commission


    March 9, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS -PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
    March 9, 2023-6:30 PM
    Somers Town Hall Lowe1·-Level Conference Room
    600 Main Street, Somers, CT

    I. CALL TO ORDER

    II. NEW BUSINESS
    DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DECISION:

    Referral from Zoning-Application #23-002 -Hillsdale College, 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers seeking a modification of the Special Use Permit for operation of a religious institution, amending the conditions of approval regarding recreational use,
    restrictions placed on events and possible additional events; per section 214-9.

    Notice of Division or Reconfiguration of Land: 41 Wood Rd

    Resubdivision Application PL# 23-001 -278 Georgewood Road

    Subdivision Application PL #23-002 -Turnpike Road & Main Street -5 Lot Subdivision

    III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 9, 2023

    IV. ADJOURNMENT

    March 10, 2023
    March 11, 2023
    March 12, 2023

    Board of Education


    March 13, 2023

    Somers Board of Education Meeting
    Monday, March 13, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw
    Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071

    1. CALL TO ORDER
    2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    3. SECRETARY MIGUEL CARDONA'S MESSAGE FOR BOE APPRECIATION MONTH
    A video message from Secretary Miguel Cardona will be shown for BOE Appreciation Month.
    4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    1. Approval of the February 27, 2023 Draft Minutes
    The Board to review and approve the February 27, 2023 draft minutes.
    5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
    1. Superintendent Update
    2. Report on Strategic Plan
    Superintendent Gagliarducci will update the BOE on the Strategic Plan as part of his goals.
    3. Monthly Budget Report
    Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
    4. Appointment of Mr. Michael Szafir as SHS Assistant Principal
    Superintendent Gagliarducci has appointed Mr. Michael Szafir as SHS Assistant Principal effective
    July 1, 2023.
    6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
    7. CONSENT AGENDA
    1. Warrant of March 13, 2023
    The Board to review and consent to the warrant of March 13, 2023.
    2. Athletic Trainer Contract
    The Board to consent to the Athletic Trainer Contract for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026.
    8. OLD BUSINESS
    1. 2nd Warning DBS Code 5118 - Students - Non-Resident Attendance
    The Board to approve DBS Code 5118 - Non-Resident Attendance.
    2. 2nd Warning DBS Code 5118.2 - Students - Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident
    Students
    The Board to approve DBS Code 5118.2 - Students - Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident Students
    9. NEW BUSINESS
    1. Approval of 2023-2024 School Budget to Move to Board of Finance
    The Board to approve that the 2023-2024 School Budget moves to the BOF.
    10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
    1. Curriculum
    2. Policy
    3. Planning/Finance
    4. Salary & Negotiations
    11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed.
    12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
    13. ADJOURNMENT

    BOE- Public Hearing


    March 13, 2023

    Somers Board of Education - Public Hearing
    Monday, March 13, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmk1vpzcl6uVHjQcvtWcNNw
    Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071

    1. Presentation of 2023-2024 BOE Budget
    Dr. Gagliarducci will present the proposed 2023-2024 BOE Budget to the public.

    Cultural Commission


    March 13, 2023

    SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
    March 13, 2023 - 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall

    1. Guest Welcome, Pledge and Call To Order
    2. Secretary's Report - P. Sachetti
    a. Approval of February 13, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes - P. Bachetti
    b. Correspondence - P. Bachetti
    c. Nomination & vote for SCC Treasurer - A. Levesque
    3. Treasurer's Report
    a. Financial Accounts Report - A. Levesque
    b. Bills for Approval/Pay - A. Levesque
    4. Other Items for Discussion at this meeting
    5. Old Business
    a. Update: 3rd Piedmont Coffeehouse w/ The Healys - A. Levesque
    b. Update: 2023 Outdoor Concert Bookings - A. Levesque
    c. Update: D. Bynack Bequest - A. Levesque
    d. Need for 1 more sec member
    e. Update: 2023 Holiday Fest on Dec 9/KC Sisters - A. Levesque
    f. Update: 2023 Sponsor Campaign - A. Murphy
    g. Stipend Increase for Concert Entertainers - A. Levesque
    6. New Business
    a. Art Corridor project at Somers Town Hall - D. Marti/N. Connell
    b. An Invitation to all SCC members, friends and families to view Neil Connell's excellent public Art Exhibit at the Longmeadow Adult Center, 211 Maple Road, Longmeadow, MA for the month of March. Best to call ahead of time because because there may be classes held in the rooms where Neil's paintings are exhibited and viewers are not allowed into the rooms while these classes are going on. Phone# 413-565-4150, hours open are Mon - Fri 8 AM to 8 PM and Sat 9-1 pm. According to front desk receptionist, best to call day of or day before going to Neil's show.
    7. Adjournment - next regular mtg., Mon., April 10, 2023, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall

    Senior Advisory Committee-CANCELED


    March 14, 2023

    MEETING CANCELED

    due to weather

    Board of Finance Special Meeting - CANCELLED


    March 14, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF FINANCE

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Town Hall – Auditorium

    Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 7:00pm

     

     

    CANCELLED

    Zoning Board of Appeals-CANCELED


    March 14, 2023

    CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

     

    MEETING AGENDA     Tuesday, March 14, 2023 – 7:00 P.M., Town Hall

    CALL TO ORDER

    ROLL CALL

    ELECTION OF OFFICERS

    NEW BUSINESS:

  • ZBA23-001 – Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, Mark and Karen Murdoch, 359 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Cease and Desist order for February 14, 2023 Valentine’s Dinner event.
  • ZBA23-002 – Somers Mountain Properties, LLC, Mark and Karen Murdoch, 359 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Cease and Desist order for February 16, 2023 Date Night Dinner event.
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    PUBLIC HEARING / DISCUSSION / DECISION on each application:

  • Cont’d from 1/17/2023 ZBA22-010 – Somers Mountain Properties LLC, 359 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Cease and Desist Order issued by Zoning Enforcement Officer dated October 31, 2022 regarding parking and lighting.
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  • Cont’d from 1/17/2023 ZBA22-011 – Ken Prior, 364 Mountain Road, Somers – Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision that a special event held on November 17, 2022 was allowed under Special Use permit from 2000.
  • APPROVAL OF MINUTES:   January 17, 2023

    ADJOURNMENT

     

    Housing Authority- CANCELED


    March 15, 2023

    CANCELED

    due to lack of quorum

    Assessment Appeals


    March 15, 2023

    Town of Somers
    Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
    Wednesday March 15, 2023
    6:00pm

    1. Call to order

    2. Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2022 Regular Grand List and 2021 Supplemental List

    3. Decisions on appeals

    4. Adjournment

     

     

    CIP - Special Meeting


    March 16, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    CIP COMMITTEE

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Town Hall

    Thursday, March 16, 2023

    1:00 pm

     

     

     

     

  • Call to Order
  • Members Present
  • Presentation and Approval of Senior/Community Center Proposal
  • Approval of Minutes
  • February 9, 2023 – Regular Meeting
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  • Adjournment
  • Special Board of Selectmen Meeting at 5pm


    March 16, 2023

     

     

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMAN

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, March 16, 2023

    5:00pm

    Selectmen’s Conference Room

    MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

     

    • CALL TO ORDER
    • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Roll Call
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    • PUBLIC COMMENT:
    • Public Comment:
    • NEW BUSINESS

     

  • Discussion and Possible Action to Authorize the First Selectmen to Sign the Agreement for Paramedic Intercept Services between the Town of Somers and the Town of Stafford.
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  • Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Agreement Between Ray Steadward, Enfield Building Official and the Town of Somers.
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  • Discussion and Possible Action to appoint Ray Steadward as the Town of Somers Building Official.
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  • Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Building Official/Director of Land Use Job Description and Post the Position with an Annual Salary of $100,000 - $110,000..
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  • Discussion and Possible Action to Post a Part Time Position for an Emergency Management Director with an hourly rate of $27.
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    • ADJOURNMENT
    March 17, 2023
    March 18, 2023
    March 19, 2023

    BOE-Retreat#2

    N/A
    March 20, 2023

    Somers Board of Education Retreat (#2)

    Monday, March 20, 2023 5:30 PM

    Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071

    Cemetery Committe - Special Meeting


    March 21, 2023

    Somers Cemetery Committee Special Meeting

    Tuesday 3.21.2023 11 AM Town Hall

    upstairs conference room if available, otherwise down stairs

     

     

    Agenda

    Call to order: Present:

    Public comment:

     

     

  • Finalization of job descriptions
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  • Finalization of form to record citizen interactions - complaints etc.
  • Discuss and vote on foundation pricing and start time in conjunction with the new wholesale pricing from the
  • Discuss the price adjustment from the landscaping Discuss choices moving forward.
  • Determine the timeline for the RFP (or non-bid) for the expansion of Center Cemetery's marking (pinning) of new grave
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    Adjourn:

    Sidewalk Ad Hoc Committee


    March 21, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    SIDEWALK AD HOC COMMITTEE
    MEETING AGENDA
    Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, 4:00 PM
    Department of Public Works
    Main Office

    1. Call to Order

    2. Members Present

    3. Open Discussion

    4. Approval of February Meeting Minutes

    5. Adjournment

    Public Library


    March 21, 2023

     LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

    SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY 

    TUESDAY, March 21, 2023 – 6:30 p.m. SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY – 2 VISION BLVD. – BOARD ROOM 

    AGENDA: 

    1. First Audience to Citizens a. Andy Rockett to discuss John Rockett Trust 

    2. Approval of minutes 

    3. Correspondence 

    4. Treasurer’s Report 

    5. Financial Business a. Year-to-date financial report 

    6. Committees a. Building updates – Bob Socha
    a. FOL – Joanne Nichting for Jack Kertenis

    7. Old Business a. People counter
    a. Sonitrol Lockdown/Panic Buttons

    8. New Business
    a. Landscaping contract 

  • 9. Director’s Report 

    10. Second Audience to Citizens 

    11. Adjournment 

    Board of Finance Special Meeting


    March 21, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF FINANCE

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Town Hall – Auditorium

    Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 7:00pm

     

     

  • Call to Order
  •  

  • Members Present
  •  

  • Transfers
  •  

  • Board of Finance Budget Discussion FY2024
  • Board of Selectmen
  • Board of Education
  • Capital Fund
  •  

  • FY2023 Capital Requests
  •  

  • Approval of Minutes
    • 02/28/2023 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.

     

    Video of this meeting can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A

    March 22, 2023

    Selectmen Board Of


    March 23, 2023

     

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF SELECTMAN

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, March 23, 2023

    Town Hall Auditorium

    MEETING WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

     

    • CALL TO ORDER
    • Pledge of Allegiance
    • Roll Call

     

    • PUBLIC COMMENT:
    • Public Comment:

     

    • PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN

     

    • CONSENT AGENDA
    • Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
  • Recommendation to appoint Yvonne Cormier Besse to the Somers Cultural Commission with a term expiring on 12.22.23
  •  

    • 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

     

  • Request to use Camp Aya Po for the Cub Scouts to hold their Annual Picnic and fish on April 29, 2023, and waive any associated fees. Matt Kaszycki, Cub Master.
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  • Set Annual Town Meeting to be held at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 7:00 pm.
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  • Set Referendum date at Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.
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  • Appropriation and Bonding Resolution
  • Discussion and vote to adopt, and recommend to the Board of Finance and to the electors and citizens eligible to vote at town meetings of the Town, the following Resolution:
  • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF $12,500,000 FOR THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT 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 $12,500,000, 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, May 2, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., to consider and discuss (but not vote on) the resolution.
  • Remove the resolution from the agenda of the Town Meeting and approve vote by voting machine and set the date for referendum on May 16, 2023.
  • Authorize the preparation and printing of explanatory text and other materials in accordance with section 9-369b.
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  • Request for Separation Payout Payment for Allison Maynard in the amount of $15,354.12.
  • Approve new rates and agreement from Buckley Cemetery Services for Foundations.
  • Approve new rates for Town of Somers Charge for Foundations in Somers Cemeteries
  •  

    • APPROVAL OF MINUTES

     

    Approval of Minutes of March 9, 2023, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from March 9, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

     

    Approval of Minutes of March 16, 2023, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

    The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from March 16, 2023, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

     

    • ADJOURNMENT
    March 24, 2023

    Veterans Coffee House


    March 25, 2023

    Veterans Coffee House

    Auditorium Town Hall

    8:30 am to 11 am

    March 26, 2023

    Board of Education


    March 27, 2023

    Board of Finance


    March 28, 2023

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF FINANCE

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Town Hall – Auditorium

    Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 7:00pm

     

     

  • Call to Order
  •  

  • Members Present
  •  

  • Board of Education Update
  •  

  • Board of Selectmen Update
  •  

  • CFO/Finance Department Update
  •  

  • FY2024 Budget Discussion and Action
  • General Fund
  • Ambulance Fund
  • Road Maintenance Fund
  • Capital Fund
  • Recreation Fund
  •  

  • FY2024 Budget Flyer Approval
  •  

  • Set Budget Public Hearing Date – April 18, 2023
  •  

  • Appropriation and Bonding Resolution
  • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF $12,500,000 FOR THE SENIOR/COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT 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 $12,500,000
  •  

  • Appropriation – Separation Benefits Fund
  •  

  • FY2023 Capital Requests
  • Ambulance Purchase
  • Camp Aya-Po Request
  •  

     

     

  • Approval of Minutes
    • 02/28/2023 Regular BOF Minutes
    • 03/21/2023 Special 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.

     

    Video of this meeting can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A

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