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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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ZONING MEETING CANCELLED
ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE: Please note that the Special Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, November 13, 2019 at 6:30pm in the Town Hall Auditorium has been cancelled. A Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2019 at 6:30pm; to hear a presentation from Hillsdale College representatives as well as public feedback and comments. Any questions should […]
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Municipal Election Results 11.05.2019
Attached is the listing of all candidates in the Municipal Election of November 05, 2019 with the number of votes cast for each individual. The highlighted number indicates the winners. Some individuals may have received more votes than another, but Minority Representation dictates how many from one political party may be on a board and/or […]
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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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Zoning Regulations update
The Somers Zoning Commission is working to finalize changes to the zoning regulations and needs your help! There will be a working meeting on Monday, October 21st at 6:30pm in the Town Hall Auditorium. The Commission will have a time at the beginning of the meeting to hear comments from residents. For further information contact […]
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Fall Cemetery Cleanup
LEGAL NOTICE FALL CEMETERY CLEANUP The Somers Cemetery Committee will begin fall cleanup October 28, 2019. All plot owners must remove all ornamentation before that date. After October 28, any non-conforming items will be removed and placed in the rear disposal area to be removed at a later date. See Cemetery Regulations on Somers Town […]
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Attention Somers Residents
The Somers Resident Trooper’s Office would like to remind all town residents to always lock your doors to your home and your vehicles to help minimize your chance of becoming a victim. There has been a rash of car burglaries and car thefts in the surrounding towns and the “people” committing these crimes usually work […]
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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 MEETING CANCELLED
ZONING COMMISSION NOTICE: Please note that the Special Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, November 13, 2019 at 6:30pm in the Town Hall Auditorium has been cancelled. A Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2019 at 6:30pm; to hear a presentation from Hillsdale College representatives as well as public feedback and comments. Any questions should […]
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November 2019 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday October 27, 2019 October 28, 2019
Board of Education
Board of EducationOctober 28, 2019 –
Board of FinanceBoard of FinanceOctober 28, 2019 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm
Lower Level Conference Room
- Call to Order
- Members Present
- BOE Update
- Selectmen Update
- CFO/ Finance Department Update
- Creation of New Fund
- Opportunity to add Agenda Items
- Calendar 2020 BOF Regular Meeting Schedule
- Transfers & Appropriations
- Other Business
- Approval of Minutes
- 7/22/2019 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
- Prior Meeting Minutes (Previously Tabled)
- 4/10/19 Special BOF Meeting Minutes
- 5/20/19 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
- 6/24/19 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
- Resolution of Recognition and Appreciation
- Adjournment
October 29, 2019 October 30, 2019 October 31, 2019
Special Board of Selectmen 9:30amSpecial Board of Selectmen 9:30amOctober 31, 2019 –
- Call to order
- Members Present
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Take Action on Tim Kradas appeal of the termination of his employment as Emergency Management Director
- Adjournment
November 1, 2019 November 2, 2019 November 3, 2019 November 4, 2019
Somers Public Library BoardSomers Public Library BoardNovember 4, 2019 –
Zoning Commission - cancelledZoning Commission - cancelledNovember 4, 2019 –
The Somers Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, November 4, 2019 has been cancelled due to the upcoming elections. A special meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:30p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium.
Cultural Comm Spec MtgCultural Comm Spec MtgNovember 4, 2019 –
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
November 4, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.
PIEDMONT HALL
1. Call to order 7:00 p.m.
2. Secretary’s Report
a) Approval of October 14, 2019 Meeting Minutes
b) Correspondence
3. Treasurer’s Report
a) Financial Accounts Report
b) Bills for approval/pay
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) Update Fall Scarecrow Contest – D. Lewkowicz
d) Update Nov. 10 Coffeehouse – A. Levesque
e) Update Olde Methodist Church sign and historical write-up – D. Cutter and N. Connell
f) Update thank you card purchase for SCC – A. Murphy
g) Update on bathroom facilities for outdoor summer concert series – A. Levesque
5. New Business
a. Unopened door at Piedmont Hall
b. Coffee pots in kitchen
c. Other discussion items?
6. Adjournment (next regular meeting Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, per By-Laws no Dec. meeting)
Economic Development CommissionEconomic Development CommissionNovember 4, 2019 –
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda
Monday November 4, 2019 – 7:00pm
Lower level conference room, Somers Town Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approval of Minutes (September 2019)
3. Correspondence
4. 2020 Meeting Schedule Approval
5. Old Business
a. Directory Updates/Progress/Coordination
b. New Business updates
c. EDC Events:
i. November BAH with Body Reflections – Responses
ii. December Opiate Education Program
iii. January BAH
d. Social Media updates
e. Strategic Town Development – updates
f. Pending Zoning Regulation Updates
g. Somers Business Forum
h. Property Showcase
6. New Business
7. Adjournment
Recreation CommissionRecreation CommissionNovember 4, 2019 –
November 5, 2019 November 6, 2019
Conservation CommissionConservation CommissionNovember 6, 2019 –
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2019
7:00 PM TOWN HALLAGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Application #732: 440 Turnpike Road. Construct addition to existing house in Upland Review Area, with temporary direct wetland disturbance. John Galinski.
Application is being withdrawn
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #733: 133 Sokol Road. Construct single family home in Upland Review Area (prior approval #621 has expired and plan has been revised). David Birkenshaw.
2. Revision of Wetland Application form
3. Approval of Proposed 2020 Meeting Dates
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: August 7, 2019
VIII. ADJOURNMENTNovember 7, 2019
Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council - CANCELLEDEmergency Preparedness Advisory Council - CANCELLEDNovember 7, 2019 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2019
8:00 A.M., FIRE STATION
AGENDA
MEETING CANCELED
Next regular meeting is scheduled for December 5, 2019
Board of SelectmenBoard of SelectmenNovember 7, 2019 –
- Call to order
- Members Present
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Staffing: Senior Center Supervisor
- Opportunity To Add Agenda Items
- Authorization of Scheduled Payments
- Adjournment
November 8, 2019 November 9, 2019 November 10, 2019 November 11, 2019
Veterans Day ClosedVeterans Day ClosedNovember 11, 2019N/A
Board of EducationBoard of EducationNovember 11, 2019 –
November 12, 2019
Advisory Committee for SeniorsAdvisory Committee for SeniorsNovember 12, 2019 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
Meeting Agenda
November 12, 2019
1:30PM
Somers Senior Center
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of 10/08/19 minutes
III. Audience
IV. Correspondence
V. Old Business
a. Staffing
b. Dial-a-Ride
VI. New Business
VII. Committee Updates
VIII. Adjournment
Zoning Board of AppealsZoning Board of AppealsNovember 12, 2019
TOWN OF SOMERS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
November 12, 2019 - 7:00 P.M.
TOWN HALL LOWER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING:
- #19-006: Amy L. Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Appeal of Cease and Desist Order issued by Jennifer Roy, Zoning Enforcement Officer.
- #19-007: Amy L. Eastman, 42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Appeal of Cease and Desist Order issued by Jennifer Roy, Zoning Enforcement Officer.
- #19-008: Patricia Totman, 673 Main Street, Somers, CT. Seeking a variance from Section 214-98 of the Somers Code concerning accessory structure side and rear yard setback requirements of 25’ (twenty-five feet) to install a 12’x24’ shed 10’ (ten feet) from the side and rear property lines, in the A-1 Residential Zone.
- PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION
- #19-006: Amy L. Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Appeal of Cease and Desist Order issued by Jennifer Roy, Zoning Enforcement Officer.
- #19-007: Amy L. Eastman, 42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Appeal of Cease and Desist Order issued by Jennifer Roy, Zoning Enforcement Officer.
- #19-008: Patricia Totman, 673 Main Street, Somers, CT. Seeking a variance from Section #214-98 of the Somers Code concerning accessory structure side and rear yard setback requirements of 25’ (twenty-five feet) to install a 12’x24’ shed 10’ (ten feet) from the side and rear property lines, in the A-1 Residential Zone.
OTHER: Approval of 2020 meeting schedule
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
CORRESPONDENCE: NONE
MINUTES APPROVAL: August 13, 2019
ADJOURNMENT
WPCAWPCANovember 12, 2019 –
MEETING AGENDA
November 12, 2019
7:30 pm
Town Hall Meeting Rooms
I. Minutes
II. 179 Main St. – Change of Use
III. Somersville WPCF - Pilot Project
IV. Correspondence/Audience Participation
V. Bills/Transfers
VI. Adjournment
Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.November 13, 2019
Cemetery Comm. - CancelledCemetery Comm. - CancelledNovember 13, 2019 –
Town of Somers
Cemetery Committee
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Cancelled
A Special Meeting will be Scheduled
November 20, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
(Agenda to Follow)
*****CANCELLED*****Zoning Commission - Special Meeting*****CANCELLED*****Zoning Commission - Special MeetingNovember 13, 2019
TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA - SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:30 PM - Somers Town Hall Auditorium
*****CANCELLED*****November 14, 2019
**CANCELLED** Planning Commission**CANCELLED** Planning CommissionNovember 14, 2019 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019
7:00 P.M. TOWN HALL
AGENDA
MEETING CANCELED
Next regular meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2019
CIP Committee - CANCELLEDCIP Committee - CANCELLEDNovember 14, 2019 –
CIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, November 14, 2019
7:00pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
CANCELLED
November 15, 2019 November 16, 2019 November 17, 2019 November 18, 2019
Open space and Trails CommitteeOpen space and Trails CommitteeNovember 18, 2019 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
Open Space and Trails Committee
Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 18th, 7:00 pm
Town Hall Lower Level Conference RoomI. Call to order
II. Members present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of prior meeting minutes (09/16)
V. Correspondence
VI. Old Business
A. Project Plan Review
VII. New Business
A. Proposed Agenda for 2020
VIII. Opportunity to add agenda items
IX. Next Meeting – *Proposed - Monday, March 16, 2020
X. AdjournmentNovember 19, 2019 November 20, 2019
Housing AuthorityHousing AuthorityNovember 20, 2019 –
Meeting held at #71 Battle St
Housing Authority MeetingHousing Authority MeetingNovember 20, 2019 –
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting November 20, 2019 – 3:00 p.m.
Woodcrest Community Room – 71 Battle Street
Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Attendance
3. Discussion with individual residents
4. Old Business
4.1. Management of Property
4.1.1. Apartment Rental – Update
4.1.1.1. Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I
4.1.2. Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders
4.1.3. Review Financial Condition
4.1.4. Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
4.1.5. Phase II PILOT abatement update
4.2. Other
5. New Business
5.1. Meeting schedule for 2019
5.2. Other
6. Approval of minutes from October 23, 2019
7. Resident Questions/Concerns
8. AdjournmentNovember 21, 2019 November 22, 2019 November 23, 2019 November 24, 2019 November 25, 2019
Board of EducationBoard of EducationNovember 25, 2019 –
November 26, 2019 November 27, 2019
Library Closes at 1:00 p.m.Library Closes at 1:00 p.m.November 27, 2019N/A
November 28, 2019
Library ClosedLibrary ClosedNovember 28, 2019N/A
Thanksgiving ClosedThanksgiving ClosedNovember 28-29, 2019N/A
November 29, 2019
Thanksgiving ClosedThanksgiving ClosedNovember 28-29, 2019N/A
November 30, 2019