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Somers is fighting back against property fraud by offering PropertyCheckTM powered by Cott Systems.
David Marti, Town Clerk announced that Somers has implemented Cott Systems’ PropertyCheck in an invigorated effort to combat property and mortgage fraud. This 24/7 service allows residents to sign up on the Cott Systems’ RECORDhub website (https://recordhub.cottsystems.com) to receive notifications when official documents are recorded on their property. Residents can activate alerts based on their […]
Important Update from Cox Communications Regarding Rate Increase
Dear Residents, The Cable Advisory Council has received important correspondence from Cox Communications regarding upcoming rate increases for video services that will take effect on January 7, 2025. Cox cable subscribers are expected to receive notifications about these increases included with their bills. However, we understand that these announcements can often be overlooked. To ensure […]
MINUTES: Special Town Meeting on School HVAC, Dec 10 @ 7pm
Special Town Meeting on School HVAC & Electrical Project December 10, 2024 @ 7 pm Minutes First Selectman, Tim Keeney, called the Special Town Meeting. He then requested that the Town Clerk, David Marti, to read aloud by the legal notice. Town Clerk read the Legal Notice. LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF SOMERS NOTICE OF SPECIAL […]
Wreaths Across America Ceremony, Dec 14 at noon, Somers Center Cemetery
LIVE WITH PURPOSE! Join us in Somers for our 2024 Wreaths Across America Ceremony National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, December 14, 2024, at NOON at the Somers Center Cemetery, 81 Battle St., Somers, CT. This free public event honors veterans and their families by placing wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes and at […]
LEGAL NOTICE: NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING AND REFERENDUM on School HVAC
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF SOMERS NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING AND REFERENDUM All electors and persons eligible to vote in town meetings of the Town of Somers, Connecticut (the “Town”) are hereby warned that a Special Town Meeting of the Town is to be held at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, […]
Veterans Day Announcement
The American Legion Buck Dubiel Post 101 will be conducting their annual Veterans Day ceremonies on Monday 11, November from 11:00am-1:00pm. Please reference the map for the order in which the ceremonies will be conducted. We will begin at 11:00 at the Somers High School Flagpole. Each ceremony is approximately 10 minutes long. Times will vary slightly […]
SOMERS ELECTION RESULTS
Declaration of Public Emergency
The First Selectman, pursuant to his powers under C.G.S. 28-8a(a) has declared a public emergency arising from the threat of outdoor fires due to unusually dry conditions in the State of Connecticut and the Town of Somers. To see the Declaration To see the Adopted Ordinance Banning Open Fires on Municipal and Private Property .
Cemetery Fall Cleanup 11/1 – 11/8
The Somers Cemetery Committee will begin fall cleanup on November 1. All plot owners must remove all ornamentation before that date. After November 1, any non-conforming items will be removed and placed in the rear disposal area at Center Cemetery to be removed at a later date. This cleanup is anticipated to last no longer […]
Somers Affordable Housing Plan
The Town of Somers Affordable Housing AdHoc Committee, along with consultants, have created an Affordable Housing Plan as required by Connecticut Public Act 17-170. The Board of Selectmen will receive public comments on this draft at a regular meeting on Thursday, November 7th at 6:00pm. For more information please contact Jennifer Roy, Assistant Director of […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Legal Notice – Planning Commission
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 […]
Legal Notice – Conservation Commission
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.
Legal Notice – Conservation Commission
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.
Legal Notice – Zoning Commission
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 […]
Legal Notice – Zoning Commission
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 […]
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Community Calendar

Events in January 2025

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			1 New Year's Day -Offices Closed N/A January 1, 2025	2 EPAC- CANCELED 8:00 am – 9:00 am January 2, 2025 CANCELED Due to lack of quorum TOWN OF SOMERS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 2, 2025 8:00 AM at the Fire Station Call to Order Members’ Present Old Business Sanitarian Social Services Police Fire DPW Schools CERT New Business General Discussion Approval of November Meeting Minutes The next meeting is on February 6, 2025 Adjournment, Selectmen Board Of 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 2, 2025 TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMEN REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 6:00 pm Town Hall Auditorium MEETING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment: PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN CONSENT AGENDA 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: None PENDING BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Public Works Department Budget Presentation - Todd Rolland Emergency Management Budget Presentation – Todd Rolland Approval of Minutes of December 19, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from December 19, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved. ADJOURNMENT	3	4
5	6 Zoning Commission 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm January 6, 2025 MEETING AGENDA Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm Town Hall, Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT CALL TO ORDER ELECTION OF OFFICERS PUBLIC HEARING: Application #24-006: Gingras Development, for JV Ladd Properties, LLC, 85 South Road, Somers; proposed text amendment to section 4.3 Business/Industrial Districts, Principal Uses and Structures B.2 to allow Mixed-Proximate Residential uses with a Special Use Permit, and Section 6 Use Related Provisions, 6.14 Mixed-Proximate Residential development of semi-detached housing units. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION: Application #24-006: Gingras Development, for JV Ladd Properties, LLC, 85 South Road, Somers; proposed text amendment to section 4.3 Business/Industrial Districts, Principal Uses and Structures B.2 to allow Mixed-Proximate Residential uses with a Special Use Permit, and Section 6 Use Related Provisions, 6.14 Mixed-Proximate Residential development of semi-detached housing units. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 2, 2024 ADJOURNMENT	7 WPCA 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 7, 2025 TOWN OF SOMERS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY 600 MAIN ST. SOMERS, CT 06071 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 1 -7-25 7:00 pm Lower Level Meeting Room Agenda Minutes (12/2/24 – Regular Meeting Minutes) Board Member Discussion WPCA Plant Upgrade – Weston & Sampson Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding WPCA 2023-2024 Budget – Reporting and Balance WPCA 2024-2025 Budget WPCF Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees – Hazardville Water Meter Reads WPCA Draft Ordinance Change – Challenges Correspondence/Audience Participation Bills/Transfers Adjournment Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85874243233?pwd=a7QHKSuaWY1paeCva6GfbAPJb33JbL.1 Meeting ID: 858 7424 3233 Passcode: 320532 Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.	8 Cemetery Committee 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm January 8, 2025 SOMERS CEMETERY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8, 2025 Call to order: 2. Members present:. 3. Public comment: 4.Vote to approve minutes from NOVEMBER 2024 5. Committee reports: Finance: Monthly & quarterly reports - including Morgan Stanley update Progress on Irrevocable Trust Landscape Architect: Possible approval of G&W proposal under new business Sexton - Jeff Buckley Landscaping -John Guzie DPW -Todd Rolland Old Business: Concern form(s): Report on resolutions. Digital Data program update: Soft launch timing/date. Use by finance office and committee only until approved by committee for public use. Consider requesting zoom meeting with vendor to discuss public access tabs vs office and committee access. New Business: New concern forms if any. Motion to approve using G&W as the landscape architect for expansion of pinned plots at Center Cemetery. Motion to discuss and approve the change of plot length from 10" to 11" as suggested by G&W. Discussion with possible vote on committee suggestions of where new driveways for best access might be placed, access to DPW storage/ temporary area and security. Adjournment: Next meeting: March 12, 2025 6:30PM, Conservation Comm 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 8, 2025 TOWN OF SOMERS Conservation Commission 600 Main Street REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025 7:00 PM TOWN HALL AGENDA CALL TO ORDER OLD BUSINESS SHOW CAUSE HEARING - ORDER TO CEASE VIOLATION (continued). 183 King Road. Regulated activity within 100 feet of a wetland or watercourse. Nicholas Turnberg. NEW BUSINESS None AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION STAFF REPORT CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS MINUTES APPROVAL: December 4, 2024 ADJOURNMENT	9 Pension Committee 9:00 am – 10:00 am January 9, 2025 PENSION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 9, 2025, THURSDAY 9:00 AM TOWN HALL CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF 10-31-24 REPORT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SOMERS CFO: BRIAN WISSINGER AND ASSISTANT TREASURER MIKE MARINACCIO Report from the Office of Finance and Treasury Town Fund: cash and benefit payment needs Firefighters Fund: cash and benefit payment needs INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: KEVIN NICHOLS INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND: KEVIN NICHOLS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT:, Selectmen Board Of 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 9, 2025 TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMEN REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm Town Hall Auditorium Amended MEETING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment: PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN CONSENT AGENDA Board 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: None PENDING BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Discussion and Appointment of Charter Revision Commission Members. Board of Selectmen Proposed Members: Michael Marinaccio John Parks James Formica Theresa Schmidt Scott Kaupin Edward DePeau Kathy Lerz Request to enter a Shared Services Pilot Program between the Town of Ellington and the Town of Somers for Recycling Center Services. Todd Rolland Human Services Department Budget Presentation – Matthew Cox Police Department Budget Presentation – Kim Littig Approval of Minutes of January 2, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 2, 2024, and that minutes of said meeting be approved. ADJOURNMENT, Planning Commission-CANCELLED 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm January 9, 2025	10	11
12	13 Board of Ed 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 13, 2025, Cultural Commission 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 13, 2025 SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA January 13, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall Pledge and Call to Order Introduction of Newest Member, Terry Titus Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti Approval of November 4, 2024 Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti Correspondence – Bachetti Treasurer’s Report – T. Schmidt Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt Other Item(s) for Discussion at this meeting Old Business Update: Open Mics, Sat., November 9, 2024 - T. Simoes Update 2024 Holiday Fest, K.C. Sisters & discussion of Dec. 6, 2025 Holiday Fest concert - A. Levesque New Business Christmas gift to Eric Peterson in Dept. of Public Works – A. Levesque Adding sponsor donation level of $1,000 – A. Levesque Dates and list of 9 summer concerts for 2025 – A. Levesque Scholarship – Bob Hall Yard signs for “Black History Month” - Library new location, reason, toppers for existing Piedmont signs or other ideas – A. Levesque Photography Show yard signs – P. Bachetti Adjournment - next regular meeting, Mon, Feb., 10, 2025, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall NB: Found on the Bd. Of Selectmen agenda meeting of December 19, 2024 – CIP? request to replace Piedmont boiler for $11,000 per Todd Roland	14 Senior Advisory 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm January 14, 2025 TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS AGENDA January 14, 2025 – 1pm to 2pm Senior Center Meeting Room Call to Order (Matthew) Introductions / Audience (Matthew) Review of Minutes from November 12 (Ailene) Old Business Call for Secretary/Recorder New Business Senior Center Update (Donna) Social and Senior Services Update (Annette) Announcements/Other (All) Adjournment Upcoming Meetings February 11, 1 to 2pm March 11, 1 to 2pm April 8, 1-2pm, Zoning Board of Appeals - Cancelled 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm January 14, 2025	15 Housing Authority 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm January 15, 2025 Housing Authority of the Town of Somers Meeting January 15, 2025 – 1:00 p.m. 71 Battle Street Meeting Agenda Call to Order Attendance Discussion with individual residents Old Business Management of Property Apartment Rental – Update Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders Review Financial Condition Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities Phase I partnership transition Other New Business Appoint directors for subsidiaries Other Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024 Resident Questions/Concerns Adjournment	16 CIP - CANCELLED 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm January 16, 2025 TOWN OF SOMERS CIP COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Town Hall Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:00 pm CANCELLED, Selectmen Board Of 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 16, 2025 TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMEN REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 6:00 pm Town Hall Auditorium Amended MEETING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call PUBLIC COMMENT: Public Comment: PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN CONSENT AGENDA Board 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: None PENDING BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Fire Department Staffing Requests that Firefighter: Request the Removal of Firefighter/EMT-P Scott Minguy as a part-time employee per Article IV Section III of the agreement with Local 4284. His last shift was on August 16, 2024. Chief David Lenart Request to hire a part-time FF/EMT-B Derek Wyse with a starting hourly rate of $28.06 and a start date of January 26, 2025. Chief David Lenart Request to hire a part-time FF/EMT-B Brendan Canty with an hourly rate of $28.06 and a start date of January 26, 2025. Chief David Lenart Presentation From Tim Coons Engineering Regarding the Proposed Solar Field on 159 South Road – Todd Rolland/Tim Coons Engineering Request that the Board of Selectmen Approve the 2025 Spring Splash for March 29, 2025 (With a Rain Date of April 5, 2025) and the Town Clerk to Notarize the Attached Resolution. Todd Rolland Land Use Budget Presentation- Todd Rolland and Jennifer Roy Town Hall Budget Presentations: Selectmen’s Budget – Kim LaFleur Economic Development Commission Budget Proposal – Chairman Jim O’Hearn Finance Department – Brian Wissinger Information Technology – Brian Wissinger/Kim LaFleur Employee Benefits - Brian Wissinger Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Salary Increase for the Assistant Town Clerk – Dave Marti FY 2026 Town Clerk Budget Presentation – Dave Marti Discussion and Appointment of Charter Revision Commission Members. Board of Selectmen Proposed Members: Michael Marinaccio John Parks Theresa Schmidt Scott Kaupin Edward DePeau Kathy Lerz Thomas Clark Accept the Resignation of Maryellen Matarazzo, the part- time Senior Center Program Coordinator effective January 31, 2025. Accept the Resignation of Taylor Reynolds, the part time Children’s Library Assistant effective March 5, 2025. Approval of Minutes of January 9, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting from January 9, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved. ADJOURNMENT	17	18
19	20 Martin Luther King Jr-Offices Closed N/A January 20, 2025	21 BOE-HVAC 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm January 21, 2025 Somers Elementary School HVAC Building Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 21, 2025 2:00PM Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wfx-xegt-hyz Or dial: (US) +1 786-701-6910 PIN: 276 115 130# Agenda PLEASE NOTE NEW MEETING DAY AND TIME 1. Bid Document Status 2. Building Committee Meeting - Next scheduled meeting is February 4, 2025 3. Other Business, BOE-Curr Comm 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025 5:00- 6:00 pm Central Office Conference Room Agenda Approval of December 3rd Meeting Minutes SHS Course Updates/Adjustments for the 25/26 School Year, Library Board 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm January 21, 2025	22	23 BOE-Planning/Finance 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm January 23, 2025 S O M E R S P U B L I C S C H O O L S 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, Connecticut 06071 (860)749-2270 Fax (860)763-0748 Somers Board of Education Anne Kirkpatrick, Chair Agenda Committee: Planning/Finance Chairperson: Kim Radziewicz Date: January 23, 2025 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: CO Conference Room 1. FY25 Budget Transfers 2. FY26 Budget Discussion, Selectmen Board Of 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 23, 2025	24	25 Veteran's Coffeehouse 8:30 am – 9:30 am January 25, 2025, Veterans Coffeehouse 8:30 am – 10:30 am January 25, 2025
26	27 Board of Ed 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 27, 2025	28 Board of Finance 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm January 28, 2025	29 Economic Development Comm 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 29, 2025	30 Selectmen Board Of 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm January 30, 2025	31

Upcoming Events

- 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, January 21, 2025 – BOE-HVAC
- 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, January 21, 2025 – BOE-Curr Comm
- 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, January 21, 2025 – Library Board
- 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, January 23, 2025 – BOE-Planning/Finance
- 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, January 23, 2025 – Selectmen Board Of
- 8:30 am – 9:30 am, January 25, 2025 – Veteran's Coffeehouse
- 8:30 am – 10:30 am, January 25, 2025 – Veterans Coffeehouse

Events in January 2025

REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025