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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

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			1 Conservation Commission 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 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	2 EPAC 8:00 am – 9:00 am 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 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm 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 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 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	3	4
5	6 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 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 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 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 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	7 WPCA 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 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 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81906766219?pwd=QytMS2hvWEZlRG5Sa25ONGt1OG5Kdz09 Meeting ID: 819 0676 6219 Passcode: 190069 One tap mobile +16469313860,,81906766219#,,,,190069# US +13017158592,,81906766219#,,,,190069# US (Washington DC)	8 Youth Services 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm March 8, 2023 Youth Services Advisory Meeting Scheduled for March 8th is CANCELED Next meeting April 12 Assessment Appeals 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 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 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 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:	9 CIP 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 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 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 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 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 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	10	11
12	13 Board of Education 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 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 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 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 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 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	14 Senior Advisory Committee-CANCELED 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm March 14, 2023 MEETING CANCELED due to weather Board of Finance Special Meeting - CANCELLED 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 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 7:00 pm 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. 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. 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	15 Housing Authority- CANCELED 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm March 15, 2023 CANCELED due to lack of quorum Assessment Appeals 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 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	16 CIP - Special Meeting 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 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 Adjournment Special Board of Selectmen Meeting at 5pm 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 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 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. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Agreement Between Ray Steadward, Enfield Building Official and the Town of Somers. Discussion and Possible Action to appoint Ray Steadward as the Town of Somers Building Official. 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.. Discussion and Possible Action to Post a Part Time Position for an Emergency Management Director with an hourly rate of $27. ADJOURNMENT	17	18
19	20 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	21 Cemetery Committe - Special Meeting 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 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 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 Adjourn: Sidewalk Ad Hoc Committee 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm 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 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm 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 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 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	22	23 Selectmen Board Of 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm 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. 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. 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. 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. 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	24	25 Veterans Coffee House 8:30 am – 11:00 pm March 25, 2023 Veterans Coffee House Auditorium Town Hall 8:30 am to 11 am
26	27 Board of Education 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 27, 2023	28 Board of Finance 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 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	29 EDC 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm March 29, 2023	30	31

Upcoming Events

- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, March 27, 2023 – Board of Education
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, March 28, 2023 – Board of Finance
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, March 29, 2023 – EDC
- 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, April 3, 2023 – Zoning Commission
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, April 4, 2023 – WPCA
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, April 5, 2023 – IT Governance
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, April 5, 2023 – Conservation Commission
- 8:00 am – 9:00 am, April 6, 2023 – EPAC

Events in March 2023

BOE- Curriculum Comm

Board of Education

Board of Finance

Conservation Commission

REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023

EPAC

Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5:15pm

Selectmen Board Of

BOE- Special Meeting

Zoning Commission

Recreation Commission

WPCA

Youth Services

Assessment Appeals

Cemetery Committee

CIP

Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 6:00pm

Planning Commission

Board of Education

BOE- Public Hearing

Cultural Commission

Senior Advisory Committee-CANCELED

Board of Finance Special Meeting - CANCELLED

Zoning Board of Appeals-CANCELED

Housing Authority- CANCELED

Assessment Appeals

CIP - Special Meeting

Special Board of Selectmen Meeting at 5pm

BOE-Retreat#2

Cemetery Committe - Special Meeting

Sidewalk Ad Hoc Committee

Public Library

Board of Finance Special Meeting

Selectmen Board Of

Veterans Coffee House

Board of Education

Board of Finance

EDC