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Town Hall Hours of Operation
Monday – Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursdays: 8:00am – 6:30pm
Fridays Closed
Closed 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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Steps to Take when Trick or Treating
Steps to Take when Trick or Treating Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Plan alternate ways to participate in Halloween. For more safety tips go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/halloween.html
- Drive By Trick or Treat at the Somers Fire Dept. Oct. 30th 6-8 PM
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A Note from the First Selectman
We have had numerous stolen cars here in Somers over the past ten days where thieves are taking the opportunity to steal cars that are unlocked. Please make certain that you lock your car(s) and remove all valuables including weapons. These simple precautionary measurers will deter potential thieves. Bud Knorr, First Selectman
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November 03, 2020 General Election Legal Notice
State Election November 03, 2020 Town of Somers The Elector of the Town of Somers are hereby warned to meet at their respective polling places in said town on Tuesday, November 03, 2020, for the following purposes: To cast their votes for Presidential and Vice-Presidential electors, Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Representative, Registrar […]
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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 […]
- Drug Take Back Day 2020
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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 […]
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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
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Cemetery Fall Cleanup 2020
LEGAL NOTICE FALL CEMETERY CLEANUP The Somers Cemetery Committee will begin fall cleanup October 26, 2020. All plot owners must remove all ornamentation before that date. After October 26, any non-conforming items will be removed and placed in the rear disposal area at Center Cemetery to be removed at a later date.
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Seasonal Flu Clinic
Protect your health and the health of loved ones — Flu Clinic conducted at Somers Senior Center, October 28th from 10-11:30 am. Pre-Registration required, no residency requirement. Shots administered by the Hartford HealthCare at Home. For specific information and Registration, please call 860.763.4379
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Presidential Absentee Ballot 2020
Numerous questions are being raised concerning the process of obtaining an Application for the Absentee Ballot to be mailed to residents for the Presidential Election scheduled for November 03, 2020. The following link provides as much clarification as this office has available and as provided from the Secretary of State’s office. The Town Clerk’s office […]
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Legal Notice – Conservation Commission
The Town of Somers Inland Wetland Agent approved a minimal impact application for construction of an accessory building within the upland review area of a watercourse on September 15, 2020, located at 467 Main Street.
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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
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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 […]
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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 […]
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October 2020 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday September 27, 2020 September 28, 2020 
Brd of EducationSeptember 28, 2020 –
Brd of FinanceSeptember 28, 2020 –
September 29, 2020 September 30, 2020 October 1, 2020 Emergency Prep AdvOctober 1, 2020 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, October 1, 2020
8:00 AM
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: September 3, 2020
6. AdjournmentBoard of SelectmenOctober 1, 2020 –
- Call to order
- Members Present
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Fire Department Staffing Request
- Somers Little League Request – Installation of Sprinkler System and Redo Major’s Infield
- IT Discussion
- First Quarter Budget Update
- Boards and Commissions - Resignations
- Authorization of Scheduled Payments
- Approval of September 17, 2020 Regular Minutes
- Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
- Adjournment
October 2, 2020 Economic Dev CommOctober 2, 2020 –
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Meeting options, open to the public:
On-site meeting: Lower level Somers Town Hall
Virtual meeting open to the public, to join the meeting:
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Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approval of Past Meeting Minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Old Business
a. Directory
b. 2020 projects, ideas, goals, projections
5. New Business
a. Review 2020-2021 EDC Goals & Plans
b. Recruitment discussion for new members
6. AdjournmentOctober 3, 2020 October 4, 2020 October 5, 2020 Library BoardOctober 5, 2020 –
LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, October 5, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.
(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
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
b. Strategic Planning Committee liaison
7. Old Business
a. Telephone system upgrade
8. New Business
a. Middle School student library card drive
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. AdjournmentEconomic Dev CommOctober 5, 2020 –
Zoning CommissionOctober 5, 2020 –
TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020
6:30 PM – TELECONFERENCE
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Enter Meeting ID: 861 2043 4707
Passcode: 901919
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PUBLIC HEARING cont’d from September 14, 2020:
1. #20-009: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Article XII Earth
removal and Filling, §214-70 Issuance of Special Use permit, applicant is seeking a Special
Use Permit to undertake excavation, removal and filling of approximately 9,650 cubic
yards and removal of that material to the abutting, conjoined parcel at 42 Hallie Lane.
2. #20-010: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Zone change from Residential A
Zone to Residential A-1 zone for a portion of conjoined parcel at 42 Hallie Lane.
3. #20-011: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Article XII Earth
removal and filling, §214-70 Issuance of Special Use permit, applicant is seeking a Special
Use Permit to undertake excavation, removal and filling of approximately 9,650 cubic
yards and removal of that material to the abutting, conjoined parcel at 42 Hallie Lane.
III. OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision
1. #20-009: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
2. #20-010: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
3. #20-011: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
1. #20-012: Automotive Unlimited & Towing LLC, 34 Egypt Road, Unit E, Somers, CT
Seeking site plan approval for automotive repair shop, towing and general maintenance.
2. #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.
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. MINUTES APPROVAL: August 3rd and 11th and September 1st and 14th, 2020 meetings
VII. ADJOURNMENTRecreation CommOctober 5, 2020 –
October 6, 2020 WPCAOctober 6, 2020 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
10/6/20
7:30 pm
Town Hall Tele-Conference Meeting
I. Minutes
II. Somersville WPCF - Pilot Project
Tank Cleaning
III. Correspondence/Audience Participation
IV. Bills/Transfers
V. Adjournment
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Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.October 7, 2020 Conservation CommissionOctober 7, 2020 –
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2020
7:00 PM – VIRTUAL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE (ZOOM)
AGENDA - Revised
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Adoption of Revised Wetland Application form
2. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #734: 142 Turnpike Road. Construct
single family home in Upland Review Area. Estate of Jane Palmer – Frank Palmer
Executor.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #736: 236 Watchaug Road. Dredge existing pond to maintain drainage
for existing house and lawn. Heather Chase.
2. Jurisdictional Ruling: 379 Main Street. Stormwater discharge in Upland Review
Area related to replacement of barn. Lindy Farms.
3. Jurisdictional Ruling: 295 Ninth District Road. Dredge existing 1-acre farm pond
for irrigation use. Nancy Barrett.
4. Jurisdictional Ruling: 120 Billings Road. Dredge existing 1/3-acre farm pond for
irrigation use. Nancy Barrett.
5. Application #737: 110 Mountain Road. Construction of driveway within Upland
Review Area. Chris Bores.
6. Application #738: 186 Stebbins Road. Subdivision of property to create an
additional house lot. John E. and Dorian A. Jones.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: April 15, 2020
VIII. ADJOURNMENTOctober 8, 2020 Somers Village BoardOctober 8, 2020 –
Planning CommissionOctober 8, 2020 –
MEETING AGENDA - revised
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020
7:00 PM – TELECONFERENCETo join meeting and speak during public hearing portion dial #1 646 558 8656
Meeting ID: 825 7194 3691 Passcode: 118189
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CALL TO ORDER
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda)
NEW BUSINESS:
- Zoning referral for 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.
- Zoning referral for Chris Bores & Darcy Lachance, 110 Mountain View Road, Somers, CT. 214-89 Horses, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit for the keeping of 4 or more horses.
- Two lot re-subdivision: John Jones, 186 Stebbins Road, Somers, CT.
MINUTES APPROVAL: August 13, 2020 meeting
ADJOURNMENT
October 9, 2020 October 10, 2020 October 11, 2020 October 12, 2020 Columbus Day ClosedOctober 12, 2020N/A
Library ClosedOctober 12, 2020N/A
Cultural CommOctober 12, 2020 –
Somers Cultural Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
October 12, 2020 – 7:00 pm
Piedmont Hall
1. Call to order at 7:00 pm
2. Secretary Report
a. Approval of September 14, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes
b. Correspondence
3. Treasurer Report
a. Financial Accounts report
b. Bills for approval/pay
4. Old Business
a. Need for Secretary, Treasurer and Publicity Coordinator
b. Update of 2020 Fall Concert Series
c. Update of Live Streaming of 2020 Fall Concert Series
d. Update of Connections SCC article
5. New Business
a. 2020 Scarecrow Contest Update
b. Discussion of 2021 ideas for Cultural Commission
6. Adjournment – next regular meeting November 9, 2020
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Meeting ID: 718 068 6404 Passcode: 140799October 13, 2020 Advisory Comm for SrOctober 13, 2020 –
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
Location: Zoom Meeting
October 13, 2020
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of 8/11/20 minutes
III. Audience
IV. Correspondence
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
A. Social Services update
B. Senior Center update
VII. Committee Updates
VIII. Adjournment
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Meeting ID:Brd of EducationOctober 13, 2020 –
ZBAOctober 13, 2020 –
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
AGENDA
October 13, 2020 - 7:00 P.M. – via Teleconference
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Meeting ID: 811 8793 3100 Passcode: 908244
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING:
- #20-007 Jeff Robbiati, 507 Ninth District Road, Somers, CT seeking a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers Code concerning side yard setback requirement of 25’ (twenty-five feet) to install an in-ground swimming pool 12’ (twelve feet) from the side yard, in the A-1 Residential Zone.
- #20-008 Angela Koehler, et. al., c/o Attorney John Parks, 352 Billings Road, Somers, CT appealing decision of Zoning Enforcement Officer, dated July 3, 2020 regarding the Union Agricultural Society.
PUBLIC HEARING DISCUSSION/DECISION
- #20-007 Jeff Robbiati, 507 Ninth District Road, Somers
- #20-008 Angela Koehler, et. al. c/o Attorney John Parks, 352 Billings Road, Somers, CT.
CORRESPONDENCE: NONE
MINUTES APPROVAL – July 14, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
October 14, 2020 October 15, 2020 Pension CommOctober 15, 2020 –
PENSION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2020
TOWN HALL 9:00 AM
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 16, 2020.
GASB REPORT SUMMARY
PRESENT CASH POSITIONS IN TOWN ACCOUNTS
Town
Firefighters Fund
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: KEVIN NICHOLS AND JOE MATTHEWS
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND:
KEVIN NICHOLS AND JOE MATTHEWS
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2021
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENTBoard of SelectmenOctober 15, 2020 –
Call to order
Members Present
Pledge of Allegiance
Police Staffing
Authorization of Scheduled Payments
Approval of October 1, 2020 Regular Minutes
Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
Executive Session. Pending Claims and Litigation: 1. CT Solar Leasing LLC v Somers UWY CV18-6049363S; 2. CT Solar Lease 2 v Somers UWY CV18-6049247S. Discussion of Settlement Proposal”
Pending Claims and Litigation: 1. CT Solar Leasing LLC v Somers UWY CV18-6049363S; 2. CT Solar Lease 2 v Somers UWY CV18-6049247S. Discussion of Settlement Proposal” Discussion and Possible Action.
Adjournment
October 16, 2020 October 17, 2020 October 18, 2020 Somers Historical MuseumOctober 18, 2020 –
October 19, 2020 Zoning Commission - Special MeetingOctober 19, 2020
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020 6:00 PM – TELECONFERENCE
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Meeting ID: 812 5542 7729
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CALL TO ORDER
- PUBLIC HEARING continued from 10/5/2020:
- #20-009: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Article XII Earth removal and Filling, §214-70 Issuance of Special Use permit, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to undertake excavation, removal and filling of approximately 9,650 cubic yards and removal of that material to the abutting, conjoined parcel at 42 Hallie Lane.
- #20-010: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Zone change from Residential A Zone to Residential A-1 zone for a portion of conjoined parcel at 42 Hallie Lane.
- #20-011: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Article XII Earth removal and filling, §214-70 Issuance of Special Use permit, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to undertake excavation, removal and filling of approximately 9,650 cubic yards and removal of that material to the abutting, conjoined parcel at 42 Hallie Lane.
OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision
- #20-009: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
- #20-010: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
- #20-011: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
ADJOURNMENT
OSTCOctober 19, 2020 –
October 20, 2020 October 21, 2020 Housing AuthorityOctober 21, 2020 –
October 22, 2020 October 23, 2020 October 24, 2020 October 25, 2020 October 26, 2020 Conservation Commission - Special MeetingOctober 26, 2020
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020
4:00 PM – VIRTUAL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE (ZOOM)
AGENDA
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #736: 236 Watchaug Road. Dredge
existing pond to maintain drainage for existing house and lawn. Heather Chase.
2. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #737: 110 Mountain View Road.
Construction of driveway within Upland Review Area. Chris Bores.
3. Discussion/Possible Decision Application #738: 186 Stebbins Road. Subdivision
of property to create an additional house lot. John E. and Dorian A. Jones.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Jurisdictional Ruling: 183 Root Road. Temporary watercourse crossing to provide
access for logging. David Fontaine.
IV. MINUTES APPROVAL: October 7, 2020
V. ADJOURNMENTBrd of EducationOctober 26, 2020 –
Brd of FinanceOctober 26, 2020 –
October 27, 2020 October 28, 2020 October 29, 2020 October 30, 2020 October 31, 2020