NOTICE OF TRAFFIC DISRUPTIONS THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH.The Great Escape Road Race will commence this Saturday at 8:00 AM. Egypt and Field Roads will be closed from 8:00 AM until 9:00 AM. The annual Four Town Fair Parade will commence this Saturday at 9:30 AM. Egypt and Field Roads and portions of Main Street and […]
An applicant for the office of Justice of the Peace must be a registered Somers voter. If an applicant moves out of Somers, they are no longer a Justice of the Peace for Somers and must seek appointment in their new town of residence. The current Justice of the Peace terms expire January 6, 2025. […]
to review the Town of Somers Approved 5-Year Road Resurfacing Plan. Any questions about the plan can be directed to Brian Wissinger, CFO and/or Todd Rolland, Director of Public Works and Land Use.
Rain or Shine 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 will be waived. The Fall event will take place on October 5th. A link the the Town Wide Tag Sale Application is available […]
Absentee Voting Information Connecticut law allows you to receive an absentee ballot if, in your judgment, an absence from your town on Election Day prevents you from appearing at your polling place, or you are preventing from appearing at your assigned polling place on Election Day because of sickness or physical disability (not necessarily your […]
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF SOMERS Pursuant to Section 9-184c of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Town Clerk of Somers is accepting applications for Justices of the Peace from unaffiliated voters or minor party members. The Justices of the Peace are appointed by the Town Clerk based on an application made in writing to the Town […]
Notice to be published forthwith by the town clerk of each town within the geographical jurisdiction of the state or district office in a newspaper having a general circulation in such town. CGS Section 9-433. Notice is hereby given that a Primary of the political party listed below will be held in your town on […]
Notice to be published forthwith by the town clerk of each town within the geographical jurisdiction of the state or district office in a newspaper having a general circulation in such town. CGS Section 9-433. Notice is hereby given that a Primary of the political party listed below will be held in your town on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Gingras Development/Ladd Properties – Pre-application discussion for development of Somers Crossing, Phase 2, 85 South Road, Somers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 3, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
Board Assessment Appeals
– September 4, 2024
Town of Somers
Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
Wednesday September 4, 2024 6:00 pm
Lower Level Conference Room Town Hall
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2023 Grand List for Motor Vehicles only
3. Decisions on appeals
4. Adjournment
Conservation Comm
– September 4, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
7:00 PM TOWN HALL AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1.Discussion/Possible Decision Application #809: 42 Dillenback Rd. Selective timber harvest within Upland Review Area and Wetland, with temporary stream crossing. David Luginbuhl.
2.Discussion/Possible Decision Application #810: 30 Ridgewood Rd. Construction of inground pool in the upland review area. Craig and Joann St. Germain.
III.NEW BUSINESS
1.Jurisdictional Ruling Application #808 (revised): 42 Dillenback Rd. Selective timber harvest within Upland Review Area and Wetland, with temporary stream crossing. David Worthington.
Boards and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations:
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION:
PENDING BUSINESS
Presentation and Possible vote to approve Revised Performance Evaluation – Dayna Carpenter
NEW BUSINESS
Accept the resignation of Dayna Carpenter Human Resources Generalist with an effective date of September 19, 2024.
Update on Advanced Life Support (ALS) Services. David Lenart
Staffing Request: Request to hire Brittany Hailer as a part time Firefighter/Paramedic. David Lenart
Staffing Request: Request to hire Annette Ramsdell for the Social and Senior Services Specialist Position with an annual salary of $50,000 and a proposed start date of September 9, 2024. Matthew Cox
Request to Enter into a Contract with B.Weyland Smith Consulting for Town of Somers Drug Free Communities, for Evaluation and Data Technical Assistance Services and authorize the First Selectmen to execute all associated documents. Matthew Cox
Request to enter into a contract with B. Weyland Smith Consulting for the Town of Somers Drug Free Communities, for youth Survey Data Collection and analysis, using Youth Voices Count Survey and Authorize the First Selectman to execute all associated documents. Matthew Cox
8.Discussion and possible Action on “Food Handling Establishments Ordinance” (Public Hearing was held on August 15, 2024).
Proposed motion: motion to adopt the Food Handling Ordinance and to be effective 15 days after publication, the publication will be published in summary form.
Accept Resignation of Public Health Director Luigi Sartori with an effective date of September 5, 2024.
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Town of Somers and Melissa Pierce MPH, RS and Authorize the First Selectman to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Todd Rolland
Appointment of Melissa Pierce, MPH, RS as the Public Health Director with an effective date of September 5, 2024. Todd Rolland
Review, Discussion, and Action to Upgrade Town of Somers Network Speeds and Enter Into Agreement to Move from the PSDN Connection to a CEN Connection and Authorize First Selectman to Sign All Documents. Brian Wissinger
Approval of Minutes of August 29, 2024, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting from August 29, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
6September 6, 2024
7September 7, 2024
8September 8, 2024
BOE-Curriculum
– September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024
5:45-7:00 pm
Central Office Conference Room
Agenda
Approval of June 10th minutes
District Updates:
○ 2024 Summer Curriculum Work and Professional Development
○ “Back to School” Professional Development Update
○ 6-12 Humanities Instructional Leader
○ Somers T-Eval Approved!
Legislative Updates- curricular related
○ Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, Section 7 of Public Act 23-150 adds civics and
media literacy to the required social studies program of instruction.
○ Effective July 1, 2024, a child who is not five years old on or before September 1 of the
school year may be admitted (1) upon written request by the child’s parent or guardian
to the school principal and (2) after the principal and an appropriate certified staff
member conduct an assessment of the child to ensure that admitting the child to
kindergarten is developmentally appropriate.
○ Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, Sections 32 and 33 of Public Act 22-80
require boards of education to include Asian American and Pacific Islander (“AAPI”)
studies in their social studies curriculum
Reminder!
Next Meeting: November 11th 5:30-7:00 pm
Board of Education
– September 9, 2024
Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, September 9, 2024 7:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Dr. Galloway will begin by opening nominations for BOE Chair.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the August 26, 2024 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the August 26, 2024 Board meeting.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. HVAC Update
Representatives from Colliers, Gilbane and C.E.S. will be present to update the Board on the
HVAC project.
3. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of September 9, 2024
The Board will review and consent to the warrant of September 9, 2024.
2. Resignation
Erin Murray, SHS Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal, is resigning effective
September 13, 2024. Erin has worked for SPS for one year.
3. Retirement
Meg Duffy, Somers High School Career Specialist, will retire on or about January 15, 2025 (the
conclusion of the first semester). Meg has been with SPS for 27 years. She was initially hired as a
consultant to develop a school-to-career program. The program was formally adopted by the BOE
in 2000.
4. DBS Code 5112 - Ages of Attendance
5. DBS Code 5121.3 - Academic Dishonesty
6. DBS Code 6148 - FAFSA Completion Program
7. DBS Code 7230.2 - Indoor Air Quality
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. BOE Committees/Representatives
Board members are to inform the Board Chair on which committee they would like to represent.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
5. Building
11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board to enter into Executive Session and invite Dr. Galloway into Executive Session to discuss
the format of the Superintendent Evaluation.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Cultural Commission
– September 9, 2024
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 9, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
Pledge and Call to Order
Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
Approval of June 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
Correspondence – Bachetti
Treasurer’s Report
Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt
Other Item(s) for Discussion at this meeting
Old Business
Update: Art Shows – N. Connell/P. Bachetti (please bring appointment calendars for show sitting)
Update: Open mics – T. Simoes
Update: Piedmont bench painting by Scouts – A. Levesque
Update: 2024 Outdoor Concert Series – A. Levesque
Update: Container for concert signs – A. Levesque
Update: Piedmont ceiling repair – A. Levesque
New Business
Purchase of additional numbers for Piedmont sign – Neil, Pat
Discussion of new Chair or add-on Co-chair position – Cultural Commission team
Adjournment - next regular meeting, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall (Because the second Monday, our normal meeting time, is Columbus weekend, we voted last year to meet the first Monday of October. The same will happen in November due to Veterans’ Day)
VII. New Business
• General Discussion
• Field Use Policy and Tracking
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – 2025 Meeting Dates TBA
XI. Adjournment
Youth Services Advisory
– September 10, 2024
Somers Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board
Agenda
September 10, 2024 – 8:30 a.m.
619 Main Street
Call to Order
Financial Update
Youth Service Bureau grant
Program Updates and Next Steps
Staffing Update
Programming Updates
Youth Leadership Council
Drug Free Communities
New Business
Adjourn
Next Meeting: November 13, 2024
8:30 a.m. – Kibbe Fuller Classroom
Senior Advisory
– September 10, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
AGENDA
September 10, 2024 – 1pm to 2pm
Senior Center Meeting Room
Call to Order (Matthew)
Introductions / Audience (Matthew)
Review of Minutes from June 11 (Ailene)
Correspondence (Ailene)
Old Business
New Business
Senior Center Update (Donna)
Social and Senior Services Update (Matthew)
Announcements/Other (All)
Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings
October 8
November 12
NO meeting in December
Zoning Board of Appeals
– September 10, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 10, 2023 – 6:30 P.M.,
Lower level Conference Room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING:
ZBA24-001 – Oakridge Dairy, 122 Watchaug Road, Somers, CT, seeking a variance from Earthwork regulations, section 214-8.4.E.3.k where earth product removal shall not be excavated to a depth closer then five feet above the site’s high-water table, to allow excavation depth of two feet above the site’s high water table.
PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION:
ZBA24-001 – Oakridge Dairy, 122 Watchaug Road, Somers, CT, seeking a variance from Earthwork regulations, section 214-8.4.E.3.k where earth product removal shall not be excavated to a depth closer then five feet above the site’s high-water table, to allow excavation depth of two feet above the site’s high water table.
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
Youth Services Advisory
– September 11, 2024
SES-HVAC Comm
– September 11, 2024
Somers Elementary School HVAC Building Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:30 PM
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wfx-xegt-hyz
Or dial: (US) +1 786-701-6910 PIN: 276 115 130#
Agenda
1. Review Board of Education Meeting
2. Review status of revised proposal with Gilbane
3. Board of Selectmen Meeting - Sept 18, 2024
4. Discuss potential impact on electricity demands for future budgets
5. Other Business
Cemetery Committee
– September 11, 2024
Somers Cemetery Committee
Regular meeting
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Town Hall lower meeting room 6:30
AGENDA
1. Call to order:
2 .Members present:
3. Standing moment of silence in memory of all those who perished on 9/11
4. Public comment:
5. Vote to approve minutes from July 2024
6. Committee reports:
a. Finance: Monthly finances,
1. Progress report on Irrevocable Trust
(Review committee choice to be done in new business)
b. Sexton / Jeff Buckley
c. Landscaping/ John Guzie. Wasp nest update.
d. DPW-1. Review possible rewritten bid on Mountain Tree work.
2.- Report on tree & shrub work. (See written report.)
6. Old Business:
a. Concern form(s): Report on resolutions.
b. Landscape architect and RFP list, contract information: update D.
Morgan
c. Digital Data program update: Vendor contract update.
d. Veteran's Affairs - Report on raising foot stones and/ or government flat
to the ground headstones.
New Business:
a. Finance: Concern form(s) Resolutions requested.
b. Committee members to join Board of Selectmen on vendor interviews re:
choice of investment company for a Trust agreement for Cemetery
Funds.
b. Sexton:
c. DPW - Bid on removal of tree/ shrub stumps New West
d. Discussion, motion, (vote?) on using G & Was the
company to design the outer ring of Center Cemetery. (See Old Business B.)
e. Digital Index program - Discuss what we want as tabs and public writings
and access. Updates.
f. Information on possible irrigation of the center oval of Center Cemetery.
Report from Brian Wissinger/ Danielle Urbon & Todd Rolland. Several
vendors or experts have been requested to give their thoughts.
g. Next meeting items - 2025 calendar, suggestions.
Adjournment:
Next meeting: November 13, 2024
minutes are not official until voted on at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Patricia Loftus, Committee Chair, interim secretary
CIP Committee - CANCELLED
– September 12, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall
Thursday, September 12, 2024
4:00 pm
CANCELLED
Affordable Housing AdHoc Committee
September 12, 2024
Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee
Agenda
Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 5:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room
Call to Order
Roll Call
Review of draft Affordable Housing Plan
Minutes approval: August 29, 2024
Adjournment
Planning Commission
– September 12, 2024
13September 13, 2024
14September 14, 2024
15September 15, 2024
Open Space and Trails
– September 16, 2024
Side Walk Ad Hoc Committee
– September 17, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
SIDEWALK AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 17th, 2024, 4:00 PM
Lower Conference Room Town Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Open Discussion,
a. DOT RSA Update,
i. Review and acceptance of the draft final report.
ii. Vote to request the Board of Selectmen accept the final report and disband this Committee.
4. Approval of April November 21st, 2023, Meeting Minutes
5. Adjournment
Library Board
– September 17, 2024
Library Board of Trustees
Somers Public Library
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Somers Public Library – 2 Vision Blvd. – Conference Room
Agenda:
1. First Audience to Citizens 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Correspondence 4. Treasurer’s Report 5. Financial Business
a. Year-to-date Financial Report
6. Committees
a. Investment – John Kelleher, Marybeth Marquardt, Jack Kertenis
i. Review revised Rules of Endowment fund
b. Friends of the Library – Joanne Nichting 7. Old Business
a. Library landscaping
b. FOL 50th anniversary 8. New Business
a. Library notary service
b. Purchase Tonies for library collection
c. Purchase items for a Library of Things
d. Consider gazebo/pavilion for courtyard
e. Open library on Sunday during book sale 9. Director’s Report 10. Second Audience to Citizens 11. Adjournment
Housing Authority
– September 18, 2024
Board of Selectmen
– September 19, 2024
20September 20, 2024
21September 21, 2024
22September 22, 2024
Board of Education
– September 23, 2024
Board of Finance
– September 24, 2024
EDC
– September 25, 2024
26September 26, 2024
27September 27, 2024
Veterans Coffee House
– September 28, 2024
29September 29, 2024
30September 30, 2024
WPCA
– October 1, 2024
Conservation Comm
– October 2, 2024
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
7:00 PM TOWN HALL AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1.Discussion/Possible Decision Application #809: 42 Dillenback Rd. Selective timber harvest within Upland Review Area and Wetland, with temporary stream crossing. David Luginbuhl.
2.Discussion/Possible Decision Application #810: 30 Ridgewood Rd. Construction of inground pool in the upland review area. Craig and Joann St. Germain.
III.NEW BUSINESS
1.Jurisdictional Ruling Application #808 (revised): 42 Dillenback Rd. Selective timber harvest within Upland Review Area and Wetland, with temporary stream crossing. David Worthington.
