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Monday – Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Thursdays: 8:00am – 6:30pm
Fridays Closed
Closed Weekends and Federal/State Holidays
Mail:
Staffing Directory
Town of Somers
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071Phone:
(860) 763-8201; Selectman’s OfficeEmail:
Klafleur@somersct.gov
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Reflective Address Markers
The Somers CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team), working with the Fire Department, is offering ‘free’ address markers which are visible day or night, reflective and fade resistant. Emergency Personnel need to find your home and ‘if they can’t find you, they can’t help you’. Information and application available from the following link:
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Somers School HVAC Request for Proposal Announcement
The Somers Board of Education is accepting proposals from qualified firms to provide a complete HVAC study and cost estimate for three (3) school facilities.Interested firms can obtain the RFP here: School HVAC RFP
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Fall Town-Wide Tag Sale
Somers will have a Fall Town-Wide Tag Sale on Saturday, October 02, 2021. Attached is the application for participation. Please make sure you indicate the ‘time’ of your sale on the application — each participant decides the hours of their sale. Applications will also be available in the Town Clerk’s office. The deadline for submitting […]
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Zoning Commission – 9/7 Public Hearing Postponed to 9/20/2021
**SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 MEETING CANCELLED AND PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED** A SPECIAL MEETING WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2021 AT 6:00PM Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department #(860) 763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.
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Transfer Station Permits Available
The new Fiscal Year Transfer Station Permits are available for purchase from both the Transfer Station and the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours. The fee is $35.00 per permit valid for one-year. A fillable and printable application can be obtained from the following link:
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Zoning Regulations
The Town of Somers Zoning Regulations, as adopted on May 01, 2021, is available for review from the following link:
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Legal Notice – Conservation Commission
The Somers Conservation Commission, at a regular meeting on May 5, 2021, voted to approve: App #740: 50 Hangdog Lane. Construct Driveway and Repair Drainage, involving work within both Wetland and Upland Review Area. Roulier Family Limited Partnership/Daniel R. Roulier. App #746: 21 Eleanor Road. Subdivision of property containing wetlands. Eleanor Road Business Center. App […]
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Legal Notice- Conservation Commission
The Somers Conservation Commission, at a regular meeting on April 7, 2021, voted to approve: App #745: 603 Hall Hill Road. Construction of Driveway in the Upland Review Area, from Bridle Path Drive, associated with construction of a single family House. A. McCullough Homes.3 Conditions. Dated at Somers, Connecticut, this 11th day of May 2021
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Somers Department of Veterans Affairs
Stop putting your military benefits at arm’s length — Contact the Somers Department of Veterans Affairs. Discover and acquire your earned military benefits — make an appointment now!! A listing of potential benefits and/or information is available from the link. Office: 860.272.4207; Cell: 860.604-0634; Fax: 860.763.8228; email: veterans@somersct.gov
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LEGAL NOTICE – Somers Zoning Commission
The Somers Zoning Commission has acted on the following applications at a Special meeting held Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM via teleconference: APPROVED: Application #20-015 Somers Zoning Commission, adoption of revised Zoning Regulations, Effective May 1, 2021. APPROVED: Application #20-016 Somers Zoning Commission, adoption of revised zoning map Effective May 1, 2021. Dated […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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: […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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September 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday August 29, 2021 August 30, 2021 August 31, 2021 September 1, 2021 
Conservation CommissionSeptember 1, 2021 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #753: 132 Stafford Road. Construction of new house in the Upland Review Area. Richard Daniele.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #754/Jurisdictional Ruling: 242 Billings Road. Resubdivision of property containing wetlands, no activity proposed. Steven J. and Renee A. Rumore.
2. Application #755: 80 Wood Road/538 Turnpike Road. Resubdivision of property to create an additional residential lot with new house and barn in the Upland Review Area. T-Square Builders, LLC.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: August 4, 2021
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
September 2, 2021 Emergency Prep Advisory CouncilSeptember 2, 2021 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, Sept 2, 2021
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: June 3, 2020
6. AdjournmentBoard of SelectmenSeptember 2, 2021 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 2, 2021
6:00pm
Town Hall
Selectmen’s Conference RoomLive Streamed
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured
Call to Order
Members Present
Pledge of Allegiance
Long Term Recovery Committee Update from Chairman Anne Cournoyer
Boards and Commissions – Appointments
Hillsdale Correspondence and Discussion
Scheduled Payments
8/19/21 Reg BOS Minutes for Approval
Adjournment
September 3, 2021 September 4, 2021 September 5, 2021 September 6, 2021 Labor Day Offices ClosedSeptember 6, 2021 N/A
September 7, 2021 Zoning Commission - CANCELLEDSeptember 7, 2021
**SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 MEETING CANCELLED AND PUBLIC HEARING POSTPONED**
A SPECIAL MEETING WILL BE HELD AT A FUTURE DATE TO BE DETERMINED-LEGAL NOTICE TO FOLLOW
The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2021.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department #(860) 763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.
WPCASeptember 7, 2021 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
9/7/21
7:30 pm
Town Hall Meeting Room
I. Minutes
II. Somersville WPCF - Pilot Project: Executive Session – Legal Strategy
III. Correspondence/Audience Participation
IV. Bills/Transfers
V. Adjournment
Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
September 8, 2021 Board of Assessment AppealsSeptember 8, 2021 –
Cemetery CommitteeSeptember 8, 2021 –
September 9, 2021 Planning CommissionSeptember 9, 2021 –
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 9 2021, 7:00 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda)
PUBLIC HEARING:
- Application #429 for a proposed 1 Lot Re-subdivision: Rumore, 242 Billing Road, Somers.
OLD BUSINESS:
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- Discussion/possible decision - Application #429 for a proposed 1 Lot Re-subdivision: Rumore, 242 Billing Road, Somers.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Application #430 for a proposed 1 Lot Re-subdivision: Daniel Fraro, 70 Wood Road, Somers.
MINUTES APPROVAL: August 12, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
September 10, 2021 September 11, 2021 September 12, 2021 September 13, 2021 Library BoardSeptember 13, 2021 –
LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
MONDAY, September 13, 2021 – 6:30 p.m.
Blake Community Room
If you are unable to attend please call the library: 860-763-3501
AGENDA:
1. First Audience to Citizens
2. Approval of minutes
3. New Business
a. Director Search
4. Correspondence
5. Treasurer’s Reports
6. Financial Business
a. Year-to-date budget
7. Committees
a. Friends of the Library liaison report
8. Old Business
a. Procedure for Review/Policy – Collection boxes in Library
b. ARPA Grant through CT State Library/IMLS
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. AdjournmentCultural CommissionSeptember 13, 2021 –
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
September 13, 2021 – 7:00 p.m.
At Piedmont Hall
1. Call to order 7:00 p.m.
2. Secretary’s Report
a. Approval of June 14, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes – A. Levesque
b. Correspondence – A. Levesque
3. Treasurer’s Report
a. Financial Accounts Report – A. Levesque
b. Bills for approval/pay – B. Guimond
4. Old Business
a. Piedmont Hall Repairs (roof, ceiling, green shutter, sheet rock damage) Update – A. Levesque
b. 2021 Sponsorship Campaign Update – D. Fraro and A. Murphy
c. Food truck update for fall concerts – A. Levesque
d. Thank you cards to 9 new Sponsors – G. Tishler
e. History of Piedmont Hall and SCC Update – C. Rusinowski
f. 2021 Summer concerts discussion – A. Levesque
g. Donation to Somers CT Boy Scout Troop #387 for work done on Gazebo (i.e. sanding and repainting of railing and flooring) – A. Levesque
h. Fall concerts on washout weekends … If available, Joanna’s.? – A. Levesque
i. 2021 Piedmont Coffeehouse discussion continued – A. Levesque
5. New Business
a. Concert Tonight sign / Concert Today sign redone? Continue with the spring and summer concerts going forward?. – A. Levesque
6. Adjournment (next regular on-site meeting Monday, Oct., 11, 2021)September 14, 2021 Zoning Board of Appeals - CancelledSeptember 14, 2021 N/A
**SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 MEETING CANCELLED**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department #(860)763-8220 or jroy@somersct.gov.
Senior AdvisorySeptember 14, 2021 –
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
September 14, 2021 at 1:30
Kibbe Fuller
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of 6/8/21 minutes
III. Audience
IV. Correspondence
V. Old Business
A. Plaque presentation Home Town Kitchen
VI. New Business
A. Social Services update
B. Senior Center update
VII. Committee Updates
VIII. AdjournmentLong Term RecoverySeptember 14, 2021 –
Somers Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC)
Meeting Agenda
9.14.21
7:00pm
Kibbe Fuller
1. Brief discussion of First Selectman meeting presentation.
2. Discuss next steps to creating a template for a Long -Term Recovery Plan to be used as a resource for the town administration and emergency management when initially addressing and managing the acute un-met needs of the of the community all the way through to a full recovery with the community becoming whole, to the extent possible, beyond a catastrophic event.
Next meeting – October 12, 2021September 15, 2021 Housing AuthoritySeptember 15, 2021 –
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting September 15, 2021 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street
Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Attendance
3. Discussion with individual residents
4. Old Business
4.1. Management of Property (REDI)
4.1.1. Apartment Rental – Update
4.1.1.1. Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I
4.1.2. Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders
4.1.3. Review Financial Condition
4.1.4. Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
4.2. Review of COVID-19 safety provisions and access to community spaces
4.3. Other
5. New Business
5.1. Other
6. Approval of minutes from August 18, 2021
7. Resident Questions/Concerns
8. AdjournmentSeptember 16, 2021 Board of SelectmenSeptember 16, 2021 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 16, 2021
6:00pm
Town Hall
Selectmen’s Conference RoomCall to Order
Members Present
Pledge of Allegiance
Fire Department Staffing Request
Police Staffing Request
Senior Center Staffing Request
Reappointment of Tax Collector, Lisa Madden and Town Assessor Walter Topliff
Scheduled Payments
9/2/21 Reg BOS Minutes for Approval
Adjournment
September 17, 2021 September 18, 2021 September 19, 2021 September 20, 2021 Zoning Commission - Special MeetingSeptember 20, 2021
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA- REVISED
Monday, September 20, 2021 6:00pm - Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING:
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- #21-002: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use Permit for a Farm Vineyard and Winery pursuant to Section 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations to allow the operation of a tasting room and sale of wine for consumption on and off premises.
DICUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
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- #21-002: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 359 Mountain Road, Somers; seeking a Special Use Permit for a Farm Vineyard and Winery pursuant to Section 6.12 of the Somers Zoning Regulations to allow the operation of a tasting room and sale of wine for consumption on and off premises.
CORRESPONDENCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 7, 2021; July 12, 2021 and July 26, 2021
ADJOURNMENT
Open Space and Trail CommSeptember 20, 2021 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
Open Space and Trails Committee
Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 20th, 7:00 pm
Town Hall
Auditorium
I. Call to order
II. Members present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of prior meeting minutes (06/21/2021)
V. Correspondence
VI. Old Business
A. Trails Brochure
B. Project Plan Review
VII. New Business
A. Bald Mountain trail system marking
VIII. Opportunity to add agenda items
IX. Next Meeting – Monday, October 18th, 2021
X. AdjournmentSeptember 21, 2021 September 22, 2021 Economic Dev Mtg CancelledSeptember 22, 2021 –
Cemetery Comm Special MeetingSeptember 22, 2021 –
1. Call to order
2. Members present:
Somers Cemetery Committee
Special Meeting
Agenda 9.22.21
3. Review/ Correction of the July minutes:
RECEIVED
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TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
This is a special meeting due to change of date from 9.8.21. Minutes will be
discussed for corrections. Vote to take place at next regularly scheduled meeting.
4. Committee Reports:
a. Financial (Brian Wissinger)
b. Sexton (Jay D'Leo)
c. Landscaping (John Guzie)
d. American Legion (Paul Martinello - guest)
e. Veteran's Office (Dave Mccaffery)
f. DPW Todd Rolland- (if needed)
5. Old Business:
a. Columbarium - Committee report (see May minutes) 1. Add disinurnment
fee to rules. Vote to approve needed.
b. Columbarium lettering - See May minutes. (Jay - access to lettering
choices.)
c. Request for tree replacement (Simmons) report (DPW)
d. Report on request to join 2 sets of 2 graves each and prepare for a
combined stone.
e. Report on Columbarium Plaza project. (Photo copy of plan available at
meeting.)
New Business:
1. Motion, discussion and vote to move funds from Morgan - Stanley account to
Town account for payment of paving of Center Cemetery. Per request from Brian
Wissinger.
2. Motion, discussion and vote on dis-inurnment fees for columbarium.
3. Discussion with possible motion and vote on solution to issue of above ground
flag stakes vs ground level.
4. Questions to be prepared for person requesting annexation to Old West
Cemetery.
5. Approval of the proposed 2022 calendar.
6. Items to be place on the November meeting agenda.
Adjournment:
Minutes compiled will be considered for approval at the next regularly scheduled
meeting.September 23, 2021 CIPSeptember 23, 2021 –
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 23, 2021
7:00 pm
- Call to Order
- FY22 Capital Budget Status
- American Relief Plan Act – Report and Project Preliminary Finalization
- Adjournment
September 24, 2021 Library Special MeetingSeptember 24, 2021 –
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY BLAKE ROOM
SPECIAL MEETING
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 – 5:00 p.m. (If you are unable to attend please call the library: 860-763-3501)
AGENDA:
1. Call to order
2. Interview of proposed candidate for position of Library Director
3. AdjournmentSeptember 25, 2021 September 26, 2021 September 27, 2021 September 28, 2021 Brd of FinanceSeptember 28, 2021 –
September 29, 2021 September 30, 2021 October 1, 2021 October 2, 2021