Somers

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Town of Somers
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071

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News & Announcements

Zoning Commission Legal Notice
The Somers Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 6:30 PM; via Zoom Teleconference only; to receive public comments on the following: Application #20-015 Somers Zoning Commission, adoption of revised Zoning Regulations. Application #20-016 Somers Zoning Commission, adoption of revised zoning map. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83870689965?pwd=WG53MzdLQW83cEJxdG92Y0pwSE5Odz09 Meeting ID: 838 […]
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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 […]
COVID-19 Phase 1b Information
The following link provides CT COVID-19 Vaccination Phases and Eligibility. Now that the 75+ group is eligible, they can register (on-line) and choose a vaccination clinic most convenient. Currently, there is no direct telephone number, but when available will be posted. Link to register on line: https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/OnlineVaccine
Annual Storm Water Report
The Town of Somers has prepared a draft Annual Report for the calendar year 2020 in accordance with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems effective July 1, 2017. The Annual Report will be available for public review at the […]
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 […]
Executive Order 9R – Tax Payment Grace Period Extended
Executive Order 9R issued on 12.16.2020 extended the grace period for the second installment of taxes without penalty until April 01, 2021 (excluding accounts that are escrowed). There will also be no holds on accounts at the DMV for current bills until April 02, 2021. If the first installment, due last July, has not been […]
Legal notice – Conservation Commission
The Town of Somers Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference to consider the following: Application #740: 50 Hangdog Lane. Construct Driveway and Repair Drainage in Upland Review Area. Roulier Family Limited Partnership/Daniel R. Roulier. To join Zoom Meeting, call 1-646-558-8656 or join by video: […]
Calling all volunteers!!
We have many commissions in Somers that effectively assist in the efficient running of government. These Commissions are vitally important to the success of our town with many vacancies currently impacting our productivity We are looking for volunteers to serve in the following commissions: Building Code Board of Appeals Conservation Cultural Commission Economic Development Emergency […]
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, […]
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Notes and Comments

Conservation Commission – legal notice
The Somers Conservation Commission, at a regular meeting on October 7, 2020, voted to approve: App #734: 142 Turnpike Road. Construct single family home in Upland Review Area. Estate of Jane Palmer – Frank Palmer Executor. Dated at Somers, Connecticut, this 8th day of October 2020
Planning Commission – legal notice
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Somers, CT will hold a public hearing and meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 7:00 pm via teleconference to consider an application for the following: One lot re-subdivision: John Jones, 186 Stebbins Road, Somers, CT. To join Zoom Meeting call #646-558-8656 or join video: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83899762847?pwd=b1hGVE9XSjd5WVJzdXJrRGs1cXZXUT09 […]
Zoning Board of Appeals – legal notice
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Somers, CT, has acted on the following at its public hearing and meeting held via teleconference on Tuesday, October 13, 2020: GRANTED #20-007 Jeff Robbiati, 507 Ninth District Road, Somers, CT seeking a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers Code concerning side yard […]
Planning Commission – Legal Notice
SOMERS PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Somers, CT held a public hearing and meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 7:00 pm via teleconference for the following application: APPROVED Two lot re-subdivision: John and Dorian Jones, 186 Stebbins Road, Somers, CT, with a $2,850.00 per lot fee-in-lieu of open […]
Conservation Commission Legal Notice
The Somers Conservation Commission, at a regular meeting on October 26, 2020, voted to approve: App #736: 236 Watchaug Road. Dredge existing pond to maintain drainage for existing house and lawn. Heather Chase. App #737: 110 Mountain View Road. Construction of driveway within Upland Review Area. Chris Bores. App #738: 186 Stebbins Road. Subdivision of […]
Zoning Commission legal notice
The Somers Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6:30 PM via teleconference to receive public comments on the following: #20-013: Alico, LLC, 96 White Oak Road, Somers, CT. 214-39 Home Occupation, applicant is seeking Special Use Permit for a home office use, in the Residential A-1 zone. #20-014: […]
Conservation Commission legal notices
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 and associated watercourse on November 5, 2020, located at 51 South Road. The Town of Somers Inland Wetland Agent approved a minimal impact application for construction of a hot tub […]
Zoning Commission – legal notice
TOWN OF SOMERS ZONING COMMISSION The Somers Zoning Commission has acted on the following applications at a Public Hearing held Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6:30 PM via teleconference: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS #20-013: Alico, LLC, 96 White Oak Road, Somers, CT. 214-39 Home Occupation, applicant is seeking Special Use Permit for a home office […]
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 […]
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Community Calendar

January 2021
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					1 New Years Day Closed January 1, 2021 N/A Read more	2
3	4 Library Board January 4, 2021 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Map LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, January 4, 2021 – 6:30 p.m. Via Zoom To receive zoom link, please email Jessica at jmmiller@biblio.org. If you are unable to attend please call the library: 860-763-3501 AGENDA: 1. First Audience to Citizens 2. Approval of minutes 3. Correspondence Thank you card 4. Treasurer’s Reports 5. Financial Business a.Approval of invoices b.Year-to-date budget 6. Committees a.Friends of the Library liaison report 7. Old Business a.Telephone system upgrade b. Pandemic staffing update 8. New Business 9. Director’s Report 10. Second Audience to Citizens 11. Adjournment Read more Zoning Commission January 4, 2021 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Map AGENDA MONDAY, January 4, 2021 6:30 PM – TELECONFERENCE To join meeting and speak during public hearing portion dial #1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 891 0966 0612 Passcode: 106341 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89109660612?pwd=ZW5ab2JJV09IMUFyNnBEa3ZDYW0xZz09 CALL TO ORDER NEW BUSINESS: #21-001: Mark and Karen Murdoch; application for a Text Amendment to the following sections of the Somers Zoning regulations; 214-4, 214-84, 214-87, and 214-98(B) to allow for Farm Winery and Vineyard/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones. MINUTES APPROVAL: December 7, 2020 and December 15, 2020 ADJOURNMENT Read more	5 Long Term Recovery January 5, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map Somers Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) Meeting Agenda 1.5.21 7:00pm Via Zoom Anne Cournoyer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: LTRC Meeting Time: Jan 5, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73386019325?pwd=RUl4aDVQUDJpbGxtTGtxNDBNdTM0Zz09 Meeting ID: 733 8601 9325 Passcode: Y3Nm2J Continue discussion regarding the content of the final draft of the Short-term Recovery Report. Next meeting – 1.19.21 Read more WPCA January 5, 2021 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Map TOWN OF SOMERS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY 600 MAIN ST. SOMERS, CT 06071 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1/5/21 7:30 pm Town Hall Tele-Conference Meeting I. Minutes II. Mar-Car Holding, LLC 112 Main St. Change of Use III. 2020-21 WPCA Budget IV. Somersville WPCF - Pilot Project V. Correspondence/Audience Participation VI. Bills/Transfers VII. Adjournment Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82651568432?pwd=TjdhUHptRHlPZTMzQmZxQUhEZ1BWQT09 Call In: 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 826 5156 8432 Passcode: 956269 Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you. Read more	6 Conservation Commission January 6, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map Conservation Commission 600 Main Street REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2021 7:00 PM – VIRTUAL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE (ZOOM) AGENDA Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88118098733?pwd=amk4aHJFZkR2eVljUXZDWkkyK0dOUT09 Meeting ID: 881 1809 8733 Passcode: 717143 Phone number: 1 646 558 8656 I. CALL TO ORDER II. PUBLIC HEARING – Application #740: 50 Hangdog Lane. Construct Driveway and Repair Drainage in Upland Review Area. Roulier Family Limited Partnership/Daniel R. Roulier. Applicant has requested that the hearing be continued to the February 3, 2021 meeting. III. OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #739: 23 Eleanor Road. 25-Unit Housing Development in the Upland Review Area. Gingras Development II LLC/Tom Carenzo. 2. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #740: 50 Hangdog Lane. Construct Driveway and Repair Drainage in Upland Review Area. Roulier Family Limited Partnership/Daniel R. Roulier. – To be tabled 3. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #741: 183 Root Road. Construction of driveway with watercourse and wetland crossing, associated with construction of new house. David Fontaine. IV. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request to Modify Application #716: Lake Drive. Construction of an additional residential unit with associated grading and septic within the upland review area (consistent with original development approval, expired in 2016). Shady Lake LLC. 2. Application #742: 56 Durkee Road. Construction of two sheds within a wetland. Heber Alvarenga. V. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION VI. STAFF REPORT VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS VIII. MINUTES APPROVAL: December 2, 2020 IX. ADJOURNMENT Read more	7 Emergency Prep Advisory Council January 7, 2021 8:00 am – 9:00 am Map TOWN OF SOMERS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 7, 2021 8:00 AM Virtual/Fire Station 1. Call to Order 2. Members Present 3. Old Business a. COVID 19 Update 4. New Business a. CERT Report b. General Discussion 5. Approval of Minutes: December 3, 2020 6. Adjournment Read more Board of Selectmen January 7, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Map Read more	8	9
10	11 Cultural Commission January 11, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA January 11, 2021 - 7:00 p.m. Zoom meeting in place 1. Call to order 7:00 p.m. - Introduction of our newly appointed members, Lynn Goss and Dave Marti and 2 Juniors from Somers High School, Isabella Nolasco and Gracie Herrity - A. Levesque 2. Secretary's Report a) Approval of November 9, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes- P. Bachetti b) Correspondence -A. Levesque 3. Treasurer's Report a) Financial Accounts Report-A. Levesque b) Bills for approval/pay-A. Levesque 4. Old Business a) Need for Treasurer and Publicity Coordinator- A. Levesque b) Ideas/plans for 2021 in general -A. Levesque c) Ideas/plans for spring 2021-A. Levesque d) Ideas/plans for summer 2021-A. Levesque S. New Business a) Sponsorship Campaign -A. Murphy b) Discussion of 2021 Scholarship Guidelines - Bob Hall I 6. Adjournment (next regular Zoom meeting Monday, February 8, 2021) To join this Zoom Meeting, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7180686404?pwd=bE8rSGlFdUowOXVlWmVSVllSSnhBQT09 If necessary, enter Meeting ID 718 068 6404 and Passcode 7Ka2yn. To join by telephone, call 1-929-436-2866 and enter Meeting ID 718 068 6404 and Passcode 140799. Read more	12 Zoning Board of Appeals Cancelled January 12, 2021 N/A Map Town of Somers Zoning Board of Appeals January 12, 2021 Meeting Cancelled Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting February 09, 2021 Read more Sr. Advisory Comm January 12, 2021 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS January 12, 2021 at 1:30 Zoom meeting Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZEpcOCorDwtHN2JAdC5GezOrvx5d4aMMdcF/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGtqjwjGtaStx-ORpwMBo_CXfTzpmZago0Ptj7hIHV0ZxnZJPRaZ7YrEfX9 Meeting ID: 854 7902 7769 Passcode: 346354 I. Call to Order II. Approval of 12/8/20 minutes III. Audience IV. Correspondence V. Old Business VI. New Business A. New hires- Recreation Director B. Social Services update C. Senior Center update VII. Committee Updates VIII. Adjournment Read more Long Term Recovery - Cancelled January 12, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map Special Meeting to be Called on January 19, 2021 -- Agenda to be Posted Read more	13 Cemetery Comm Cancelled January 13, 2021 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Map Cemetery Committee Meeting Wednesday January 13, 2021 Canceled Read more	14 Selectmen Special Meeting January 14, 2021 N/A TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMEN SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 14, 2021 6:00pm Live Streamed https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured 1. Call to order 2. Members Present 3. Executive Session: Pending Claims and Litigation Vivint Solar Fund XVIII v Somers UWY-CV18-6049187S Vivint Solar Fund XIX v Somers UWY-CV18-6049347S Sunrun, Inc v Somers UWY-CV18-6049223S 4. Discussion and possible action on items discussed in executive session 5. DPW Budget Review and Discussion 6. Everbridge Update 7. Adjournment Read more CIP-Cancelled January 14, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map Read more Planning Commission January 14, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map TOWN OF SOMERS - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, January 14, 2021 7:00 PM – TELECONFERENCE To join meeting and speak during public hearing portion dial #1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 816 1473 0946 Passcode: 492736 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81614730946?pwd=QTdTTDhWZFZSUTMrTTVYRFltamxjZz09 ***ANY AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION OR THOSE WISHING TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE STRICTLY ZOOM/TELECONFERENCE ONLY*** CALL TO ORDER AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda) PUBLIC HEARING: Gingras Development, 19 Royal Manor, Somers, CT; pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations Article XXVI, applicant is seeking Special Use Permit for a Detached Housing Development Zone, to be known as Soapstone Estates, on a 22.5± acre parcel located at 23 Eleanor Road, Somers, CT. NEW BUSINESS: Zoning referral: #20-015 Somers Zoning Commission, adoption of revised Zoning Regulations. Zoning referral: #20-016 Somers Zoning Commission, adoption of revised zoning map. #21-001 Mark and Karen Murdoch, Application for a text amendment to the following sections of the Somers Zoning regulations; 214-4, 214-84, 214-87 and 214-98(B) to allow farm Winery and Vineyard/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones. MINUTES APPROVAL: December 10, 2020 meeting ADJOURNMENT Read more	15	16
17	18 Martin Luther King Jr. Closed January 18, 2021 N/A Read more	19 Covid-19 Recovery Comm January 19, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Somers Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) Meeting Agenda 1.19.21 7:00pm Via Zoom Invitation forthcoming 1. Final discussion regarding the content of the draft of the Short-term Recovery Report. 2. Areas to review: Social Services, Fire, Public Safety, Public Works, Recreation, Community and Business Surveys, and the Mental Health Impact of the Pandemic. 3. Discuss who will present report to the Selectman’s Meeting on 1.21.21. Read more	20 CIP Special Meeting January 20, 2021 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Map TOWN OF SOMERS CIP COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, January 20, 2021 3:00 pm Zoom Teleconference – 576 177 1211 1. Call to Order 2. Discuss FY21 Capital Budget Status and Year End Projections 3. Discuss FY22 Capital Budget Commitments 4. Discuss FY22 Capital Budget Projections 5. Adjournment Read more	21 Pension Committee January 21, 2021 9:00 am – 10:00 am Map PENSION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2121 ZOOM MEETING CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 2020 PRESENT CASH POSITIONS IN TOWN ACCOUNTS Town Firefighters Fund INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND ASSET ALLOCATION IN RELATION TO OUR IPS: KEVIN NICHOLS AND JOE MATTHEWS INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND: KEVIN NICHOLS AND JOE MATTHEWS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Read more Board of Selectmen January 21, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Map Call to Order Members Present Long Term Planning Committee Update Cub Scout Activity at Camp Ayo-Po – Todd Rolland Fire - Policy Recommendation ‘Bundle Bill Agreement” Fire Department Budget Review and Discussion Proposed Referendum Schedule: Town Meeting May 4th at 7pm Budget Referendum May 11th Authorization of Payments Opportunity to Add Agenda Items Adjournment Read more	22	23
24	25 Board of Finance January 25, 2021 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map Read more	26	27 Economic Development January 27, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Map Read more	28	29	30
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Upcoming Events

- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, January 25, 2021 – Board of Finance
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, January 27, 2021 – Economic Development
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, February 1, 2021 – Zoning Commission
- 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, February 1, 2021 – Library Board

Staff Directory

Brd of Finance-Cancelled

WPCA

COVID Recovery Comm

Library Closed

New Years Day Closed

Library Board

Zoning Commission

Long Term Recovery

WPCA

Conservation Commission

Emergency Prep Advisory Council

Board of Selectmen

Cultural Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals Cancelled

Sr. Advisory Comm

Long Term Recovery - Cancelled

Cemetery Comm Cancelled

Selectmen Special Meeting

CIP-Cancelled

Planning Commission

Martin Luther King Jr. Closed

Covid-19 Recovery Comm

CIP Special Meeting

Pension Committee

Board of Selectmen

Board of Finance

Economic Development

Zoning Commission

Library Board

WPCA

Conservation Commission

Emergency Prep Advisory Council

Board of Selectmen