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Town Hall Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday ClosedClosed Weekends and Federal/State Holidays
Mail:
Town of Somers
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071Office Directory
Phone:
(860) 763-8201; Selectman’s OfficeEmail:
Klafleur@somersct.gov
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Veterans Affairs Office
The Town of Somers has established a formal Veterans Affairs Office located at the Somers Town Hall, Lower Level, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT The following link to the Town of Somers website provides detailed information, hours and contact information: https://www.somersct.gov/town-departmen…/veterans-affairs-2/ The Veterans Facebook page provides Veterans with information about health care benefits, disability claims, veteran […]
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Not Sure If you Can Recycle It?
http://www.recyclect.com/
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ZONING COMMISSION – SPECIAL MEETING
The Somers Zoning Commission will continue their special meeting/Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 6:30 PM in the Somers Town Hall Auditorium to receive public comments on the proposed revised Regulations and Zoning Map. The Zoning Commission appreciates citizen input. If you are unable to attend, please contact Jennifer Roy, ZEO at (860) 763-8220, […]
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Winter Jackets for Veterans
Winter Coats for Veterans—- Quality winter jackets are being made available to Town of Somers Veterans, Jackets have been distributed during two all-day sessions so far and another session will be added soon. If you would like a jacket, you must provide proof of veteran;s status. Eligible Veterans must show one (1) of the following […]
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2020 Town-Wide Revaluation Project
Representatives from Vision Government Solutions Inc. will be verifying residential information on file with the Assessors Office and updating parcel photographs, visiting properties recently sold, open permits, etc. Questions concerning the Revaluation Project may be directed to the Assessor’s Office at 860.763.8202 (8203)
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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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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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Street Light Requests or Repairs
The Town of Somers does not maintain streetlights. Eversource operates and maintain all street lights in the Town. All light repairs or requests should be directed to Eversource at 800.286.2000 or online by clicking here: https://www.eversource.com/clp/wms/
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ZONING COMMISSION – SPECIAL MEETING
The Somers Zoning Commission will continue their special meeting/Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 6:30 PM in the Somers Town Hall Auditorium to receive public comments on the proposed revised Regulations and Zoning Map. The Zoning Commission appreciates citizen input. If you are unable to attend, please contact Jennifer Roy, ZEO at (860) 763-8220, […]
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January 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday December 29, 2019 December 30, 2019 December 31, 2019
Library Closes at 1:00 p.m.
Library Closes at 1:00 p.m.December 31, 2019N/A
January 1, 2020
Library ClosedLibrary ClosedJanuary 1, 2020N/A
New Year's Day ClosedNew Year's Day ClosedJanuary 1, 2020N/A
January 2, 2020
Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council - CANCELLEDEmergency Preparedness Advisory Council - CANCELLEDJanuary 2, 2020
MEETING CANCELED
Next regular meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2020
Board of SelectmenBoard of SelectmenJanuary 2, 2020 –
- Call to order
- Members Present
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Boards and Commissions- Appointments/Reappointments
- DPW Seasonal Staffing Request
- Authorization of Scheduled Payments
- Minutes for Approval
- 11/7/19 Minutes
- 11/21/19 Special Minutes
- 12/519 Reg Minutes
- Budget Review Discussion
- Proposed Referendum Schedule
- 5/5/20 Proposed Town Meeting Date
- 5/12/20 Proposed Referendum Date
- Opportunity to add Agenda Items
- Adjournment
January 3, 2020 January 4, 2020 January 5, 2020 January 6, 2020
Library BoardLibrary BoardJanuary 6, 2020 –
LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, January 6, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.
(If you are unable to attend please call the library: 860-763-3501)
AGENDA:
1. First Audience to Citizens – Todd Rolland, DPW
2. Approval of minutes
3. Correspondence
a. Thank you notes
4. Treasurer’s Reports
5. Financial Business
a. Approval of invoices
b. Year-to-date budget
6. Committees
a. Board Committees list
b. Building Maintenance Committee
c. Friends of the Library liaison report
d. Strategic Planning Committee liaison
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. Eversource LED proposal
b. Staff Copy Machine
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
Zoning CommissionZoning CommissionJanuary 6, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020
6:30 PM - Somers Town Hall Auditorium- CALL TO ORDER
- NEW BUSINESS:
- #20-001: Gingras Development, Eleanor Road, Somers, CT. Proposed Text Amendment to add Article XXVI – Detached Housing Development Zone (DHD).
- #20-002: Dan Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations, Article XII Earth Removal and Filling, seeking a Special Use permit to allow blasting and excavation of material, to be relocated on same property.
- #20-003: Dan Eastman, 42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations, Article XII Earth Removal and Filling, seeking a Special Use permit to allow blasting and excavation of material, to be relocated on same property.
- PUBLIC HEARING cont’d from December 2, 2019:
- #19-012: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 700 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
- #19-013: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 708 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
- #19-014: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
- #19-015: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 740 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
- OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision
- #19-012: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
- #19-013: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
- #19-014: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
- #19-015: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI.
- MINUTES APPROVAL: December 2, 2019 minutes
- ADJOURNMENT
Economic Dev CommEconomic Dev CommJanuary 6, 2020 –
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda
Monday January 6, 2020 7pm
Lower level conference room, Somers Town Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approval of Minutes (November 2019)
3. Correspondence
4. Old Business
a. Directory Updates/Progress/Coordination
b. New Business updates
i. Closer to Om
c. Upcoming EDC Events:
i. Opiate Education Program updates
ii. February BAH
d. Social Media updates
e. Strategic Town Development Updates
f. Pending Zoning Regulation Updates
g. Somers Business Forum
h. Property Showcase Project
5. Review of 2019/Goal Setting 2020
6. Adjournment
Recreation CommRecreation CommJanuary 6, 2020 –
SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
AGENDA REGULAR MEETING
03, January 2020 7:00 PM
Kibbe Fuller Community Center
Meeting CancelledJanuary 7, 2020
WPCAWPCAJanuary 7, 2020 –
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 Main St.
Somers, Connecticut 06071
(860) 763-8216
January 7, 2020
7:30 pm
Town Hall Conference Room
The Regular scheduled meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum.
Please call Steven Jacobs at 860-763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
January 8, 2020
Conservation Commission - CancelledConservation Commission - CancelledJanuary 8, 2020 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for January 8, 2020 at 7:00pm has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is February 5, 2020.January 9, 2020
Planning CommissionPlanning CommissionJanuary 9, 2020 –
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:00 PM - Somers Town Hall Auditorium
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda)
III. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Zoning Referral for application #19-012: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214- 98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 700 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
2. Zoning Referral for application #19-013: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214- 98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 708 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
3. Zoning Referral for application #19-014: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214- 98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
4. Zoning Referral for application #19-015: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214- 98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 740 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
5. Zoning Referral for review and comments of the revised Town of Somers Zoning Regulations.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Zoning Referral for application #20-001: Gingras Development, Eleanor Road, Somers, CT. Proposed Text Amendment to add Article XXVI – Detached Housing Development Zone (DHD). applicant is seeking
2. Zoning Referral for application #20-002: Dan Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations, Article XII Earth Removal and Filling, seeking a Special Use permit to allow blasting and excavation of material, to be relocated on same property.
3. Zoning Referral for application #20-003: Dan Eastman, 42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations, Article XII Earth Removal and Filling, seeking a Special Use permit to allow blasting and excavation of material, to be relocated on same property.
V. STAFF REPORT/DISCUSSION
VI. MINUTES APPROVAL: December 12, 2019
VII. ADJOURNMENTJanuary 10, 2020 January 11, 2020 January 12, 2020 January 13, 2020
Zoning Commission - Special MeetingZoning Commission - Special MeetingJanuary 13, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA- SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, January 13, 2020 6:30 PM - Somers Town Hall AuditoriumPUBLIC HEARING:
#19-016 Town of Somers Zoning Commission - Adoption of revised Regulations
#19-017 Town of Somers Zoning Commission - Adoption of revised Zoning MapThe 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.
Brd of EducationBrd of EducationJanuary 13, 2020 –
Cultural CommCultural CommJanuary 13, 2020 –
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
January 13, 2020 – 7:00 p.m.
PIEDMONT HALL
1. Call to order 7:00 p.m.
2. Secretary’s Report
a) Approval of November 4, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes – D. Lewkowicz
b) Correspondence – A. Levesque
3. Treasurer’s Report
a) Financial Accounts Report – S. Grabierz
b) Bills for approval/pay – S. Grabierz
4. Old Business
a) Publicity Update – G. Lockwood
b) “Connection” winter issue featuring Coffeehouse and Photography Show - deadline 1/20/20 pub. Date 2/17/20 – A. Levesque
c) 2020 Fall Scarecrow Contest – A. Levesque
d) Update Dec. 8, 2019 concert with Horizon Blue Quartet & gloves – A. Levesque
e) Update Jan. 12, 2020 Coffeehouse with Rich Badowski & fingerfoods – A. Levesque
f) Update Olde Methodist Church sign and historical write-up – D. Cutter
g) Thank you cards sent for Christmas to 2019 Sponsors – A. Levesque
h) Update on outdoor summer concert series, incl. EEE mosquito issue & bathroom facility – A. Levesque
5. New Business
a. Lockbox at Piedmont Hall – B. Hall
b. Coffee makers – B. Hall
c. 2020 Scholarship - B. Hall
d. January meeting for entertainer lineup for 2020 summer concerts and 2020-2021 Piedmont Coffeehouse – A. Levesque
6. Adjournment - next regular meeting Monday, Feb. 10, 2020January 14, 2020
Advisory Comm for SrAdvisory Comm for SrJanuary 14, 2020 –
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
Meeting Agenda
January 14, 2020 1:30PM
Somers Senior CenterI. Call to Order
II. Approval of 12/10/19 minutes
III. Audience
IV. Correspondence
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
A. Appointment of Municipal Agent
B. Updates from Senior Center SupervisorVII. Committee Updates
VIII. Adjournment
ZBA - CancelledZBA - CancelledJanuary 14, 2020 –
**JANUARY 14, 2020 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2020.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
#(860)763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.January 15, 2020
Housing AuthorityHousing AuthorityJanuary 15, 2020 –
January 16, 2020
Pension Comm Spec MtgPension Comm Spec MtgJanuary 16, 2020 –
PENSION COMMITTEE
Special MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020
TOWN HALL 3:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 25, 2019 AND SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2019.
REPORT FROM STEVE LEMANSKI OF HOOKER AND HOLCOMBE ON JULY 1, 2019 ACTUARIAL VALUATION
PRESENT CASH POSITIONS IN TOWN ACCOUNTS
Town
Firefighters Fund
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: TOM FORMA AND KEVIN NICHOLS
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND:
TOM FORMA AND KEVIN NICHOLS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Board of SelectmenBoard of SelectmenJanuary 16, 2020 –
1. Call to order
2. Members Present
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Boards and Commissions- Resignations/Appointments Cemetery and EDC
5. Finance - Intern Staffing Request
6. Emergency Management Director Appointment
7. Authorization of Scheduled Payments
8. Approval of Minutes - January 2, 2020 Reg Minutes – Corrections/Additions:
a. Add - Special BOS Meeting set for 2/3/20 at 4:00pm location Fire Department.
b. Add - Ailene Henry was reappointed to the Senior Advisory with a term expiring on 12.22.20.
9. Budget Review and Discussion
a. Library
b. Recreation and Leisure Services
c. Social Services
10. Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
11. Citizen Comments
12. Adjournment
CIP Regular Meeting - CANCELLEDCIP Regular Meeting - CANCELLEDJanuary 16, 2020 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, January 16, 2020
7:00pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
CANCELLED
January 17, 2020 January 18, 2020 January 19, 2020 January 20, 2020
Library ClosedLibrary ClosedJanuary 20, 2020N/A
Martin Luther King Jr ClosedMartin Luther King Jr ClosedJanuary 20, 2020N/A
January 21, 2020
Zoning Commission - Special MeetingZoning Commission - Special MeetingJanuary 21, 2020
TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA- SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:30 PM - Somers Town Hall Auditorium
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING:
#19-016 Town of Somers Zoning Commission - Adoption of revised Regulations
#19-017 Town of Somers Zoning Commission - Adoption of revised Zoning Map
III. 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.January 22, 2020 January 23, 2020
CIP Special MeetingCIP Special MeetingJanuary 23, 2020 –
January 24, 2020 January 25, 2020 January 26, 2020 January 27, 2020
Brd of EducationBrd of EducationJanuary 27, 2020 –
Brd of FinanceBrd of FinanceJanuary 27, 2020 –
January 28, 2020 January 29, 2020
Cemetery CommitteeCemetery CommitteeJanuary 29, 2020 –
Somers Cemetery Committee
Special Meeting
Wednesday January 29, 2020
6:30 PM Town Hall Lower meeting room
AGENDA
- Call to order
- Member’s present
- Correction if needed to prior meeting minutes.
Special meeting, no minutes can be voted on for approval.
- Reports:
- Finance
- Investments
- American Legion
- Sexton
- Landscaper – fall clean up, repair of lawn from tire damage
- DPW – if needed
- Old Business
- Vote to approve 2020 calendar and new meeting time
- Report from sub-committee on review and update of rules and regulations
- New Business
- Columbarium
- Rules for name plates (fonts, inscriptions, information standards)
- Design(s) for end panel(s)
- Pricing
- Date on which sales may be initiated
- Discuss date of presentation to the public
- Adjournment
January 30, 2020 January 31, 2020 February 1, 2020