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Town Hall Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday Closed
Closed Weekends and Federal/State HolidaysMail:
Town of Somers600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071Phone:
(860) 763-8201; Selectmen’s OfficeEmail:
opsmanager@somersct.gov
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Public Hearing on Charter Revisions
The Board of Selectmen will be conducting a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 26, 2018 beginning at 6:00 pm in the Somers Town Hall Auditorium so that citizens may be heard regarding suggested Charter revisions and/or general comments.
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Live Streaming and Recorded Meetings
Beginning on Thursday, July 12, 2018 Somers Residents can now watch Board of Selectmen meetings “LIVE” online by going to the Town’s website, www.somersct.gov, to “Live & Recorded meetings” streamed through YouTube. Other Boards and Commissions will be added at a later date. To be notified of a regular or special meeting please subscribe to […]
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Transfer Station Stickers
Annual dump stickers are on sale currently for July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 for $35. However, if you currently have a blue sticker (September 2017 – August 2018), a new sticker does not have to be purchased and will be honored through the end of August. At that time, you will have to […]
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Never Miss a Somers Event Again! Check out Burbio.com.
We are excited to announce a great service that will allow you to easily keep track of everything going on in Somers! Burbio.com is a FREE website and app that puts library, school and other local events all in one calendar. You can create a personalized event feed and even sync events to your Google or iPhone calendars! You’ll also be […]
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Building permit fee increase effective July 1
NOTICE Effective July 1, 2018 the Building permit fees will increase as follows: $30.00 for the first $1,000 in job cost $15.00 for each additional $1,000 or portion thereof For more information or assistance please contact the Land Use Department at #860-763-8220. Thank you.
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Recycling Center New Hours
Effective July 1, 2018 The Recycling Center will be open, Thursday’s and Saturday’s 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Also open Sunday’s from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm during the months of April and October. Annual Sticker increase to $35.00 renewable each June.
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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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Tag Sales
Spring is finally taking over the weather and cleaning out garages and basements, is just around the corner. As a reminder, if you are going to have a Tag Sale, a permit is required. Both the amended Ordinance and Permit can be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office.
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2018 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
Somers Public Works announces the 2018 Household Hazardous Waste collection schedule. Please see the attached.
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Animal Control Advisory
Keeping informed is the best means of prevention. The Somers Animal Control Officers have issued an advisory to residents regarding Rabies.
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Building permit fee increase effective July 1
NOTICE Effective July 1, 2018 the Building permit fees will increase as follows: $30.00 for the first $1,000 in job cost $15.00 for each additional $1,000 or portion thereof For more information or assistance please contact the Land Use Department at #860-763-8220. Thank you.
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July 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday July 1, 2018 July 2, 2018 July 3, 2018 July 4, 2018
Independence Day Closed
Independence Day ClosedJuly 4, 2018 N/A
July 5, 2018
Civil Preparedness Advisory CouncilCivil Preparedness Advisory CouncilJuly 5, 2018 –
July 6, 2018 July 7, 2018 July 8, 2018
Historical Library OpeningHistorical Library OpeningJuly 8, 2018 –
Historical MuseumHistorical MuseumJuly 8, 2018 –
July 9, 2018 July 10, 2018
Advisory Committee for SeniorsAdvisory Committee for SeniorsJuly 10, 2018 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
Meeting Agenda
July 10th, 2018
1:30pm
Somers Senior Center
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of 6/12/18 minutes
3. Audience
4. Senior Center Programs/Events/Trips
5. Social Services update
6. Committee Updates
a. Meals on Wheels
b. Senior Support/Community Outreach
I. Correspondence from MOW client
c. Senior Citizen’s Club
d. Publicity
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Adjournment
WPCAWPCAJuly 10, 2018 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 308
SOMERS, CT 06071
AGENDA
July 10, 2018
7:30 pm
Town Hall Meeting Rooms
I. Call to Order
II. Minutes
III. Director of Health Resignation
IV. Somersville WPCF – Maintenance
V. Correspondence/Audience Participation
VI. Bills/Transfers
VII. Adjournment
Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.July 11, 2018
CANCELLED-Sr. Advisory SubCommitteeCANCELLED-Sr. Advisory SubCommitteeJuly 11, 2018 –
Cemetery CommitteeCemetery CommitteeJuly 11, 2018 –
The Somers Cemetery Committee Meeting
Somers Town Hall Lower Conference room
July 11, 2018
July 2018 Somers Cemetery agenda
6:00 PM
AGENDA
A. Call to order
B. Members and guests
C. Approval of May 9, 2018 minutes
D. Reports
1. Treasurer
2. Investments
3. American Legion
4. Sexton
5. Special committee - written bid specs for columbarium
E. Old Business:
1. Complaints in Center Cemetery - none written
2. Jonathan Appell stone restoration written Proposal
F. New Business:
1. Consider Clark Pease’s plan for his father’s plot #48 (south half, six graves) in New West Cemetery
G. Added items to the agenda
H. Adjourned
I. Next meeting September 12, 2018 at 6:00 PM
All cemetery communication will be in writing and given to the Treasurer’s Office
Conservation CommissionConservation CommissionJuly 11, 2018 –
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Permanent Wetland Delineation Standards
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #717: 56 Egypt Road. Discussion regarding long-term and short-term plans. Expand existing horse rings and construct an additional horse ring, with additional grading, in upland review area. Potentially construct roof over one ring. Union Agricultural Society of Somers, Enfield, Ellington, and East Windsor Inc.
2. Application #718: 491 South Road. Proposed division of parcel into two parcels containing wetlands, no construction activities proposed. Charles M. Cohen Revocable Trust.
3. Application #719: 21 Eleanor Road. Construct self-storage facility with associated grading, pavement, and stormwater management system/drainage in upland review area. Steve Riley.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: June 6, 2018 and June 20, 2018
VIII. ADJOURNMENTJuly 12, 2018
Board of Selectmen - Immediately following Special Town MeetingBoard of Selectmen - Immediately following Special Town MeetingJuly 12, 2018 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Immediately following Special Town Meeting
Selectmen’s Conference Room
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Members Present
Fire Chief John Roache
MOU Between the Town of Somers and Johnson Memorial ER
Approval for Initiating Union Contract Negotiations
Recreation Director, Chris Boucher
Recreation Splash Pad Discussion
Finance:
Lease Agreement for Mower, Trailer and Dump Truck
Bonding Initiative Discussion
Boards and Commissions- Appointments and Resignations
Charter Revision: BOS to Set Public Hearing Date
Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
Authorization of Scheduled Payments
Adjournment
Special Town Meeting 6pmSpecial Town Meeting 6pmJuly 12, 2018 –
Legal Notice
Town of Somers
Special Town Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a Special Town Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut to discuss and act on the following:
To elect a moderator.
To approve the sale of the property known as 257 Mountain View Road, Somers Connecticut, 06071.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 3rd day of July, 2018
Board of Selectmen
C.G. Bud Knorr, Jr.
Kathleen Devlin
Timothy Potrikus
Publication date: July 9, 2018
Planning CommissionPlanning CommissionJuly 12, 2018 –
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2018
7:00 P.M. TOWN HALL
AGENDAI. CALL TO ORDER
II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on agenda)
III. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Proposed One Lot Resubdivision at #491 South Road, Land of Charles M. Cohen Revocable Trust, Assessors Map 2, Lot 85.
b. Proposed Lot Line Reconfiguration of #101 Root Road, land of Abbie L. Courtemanche and Kenneth A. Kuligowski and #119 Root Road land of Sheryl L. Stanton.
IV. STAFF REPORTS/DISCUSSION
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 14, 2018
VI. ADJOURNMENTJuly 13, 2018 July 14, 2018 July 15, 2018 July 16, 2018
Zoning CommissionZoning CommissionJuly 16, 2018 –
AGENDA – REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 16, 2018
6:30 PM - Somers Town HallCALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING:
Wood Gravel Operations LLC – Gravel Bank permit renewal
OLD BUSINESS:
Discussion/Decision: Wood Gravel Operations LLC permit renewal
NEW BUSINESS:
Site Plan Application #18-002: Steve Riley, 21 Eleanor Road, SomersSTAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS:
- ZEO Report
- Discussion/Review: Sonny’s Place Special Use Permit - current/future events
CORRESPONDENCE/BILLS: None
MINUTES APPROVAL: June 4, 2018
ADJOURNMENT
July 17, 2018 July 18, 2018
Housing Authority Mtg CancelledHousing Authority Mtg CancelledJuly 18, 2018 –
Meeting held at 71 Battle Street Somers CT
July 19, 2018 July 20, 2018 July 21, 2018 July 22, 2018 July 23, 2018
Finance Board ofFinance Board ofJuly 23, 2018 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 23, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Lower Level Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. CFO Update
4. Bonding Discussion
5. Other Business
6. Year End Transfers
7. Approval of Minutes
06/25/18 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
8. Adjournment
July 24, 2018 July 25, 2018
CANCELLED-Sr. Advisory SubCommitteeCANCELLED-Sr. Advisory SubCommitteeJuly 25, 2018 –
July 26, 2018 July 27, 2018 July 28, 2018 July 29, 2018 July 30, 2018 July 31, 2018 August 1, 2018 August 2, 2018
Civil Preparedness Advisory CouncilCivil Preparedness Advisory CouncilAugust 2, 2018 –
August 3, 2018 August 4, 2018