Somers

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 Holidays

Mail:
Town of Somers

600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071

Phone:
(860) 763-8201; Selectmen’s Office

Email:
opsmanager@somersct.gov

Citizen Request Center

News & Announcements

Charter Revision Public Hearing
A Public Hearing on recommended Charter changes, submitted by the Board of Selectmen, will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 beginning at 7:00 pm in the Somers Town Hall Auditorium. Citizens are encouraged to attend and ask questions and comment regarding Charter changes.
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.
Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
Please to access the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Budget Book. This comprehensive document will give insight to the budget process, a summary of this year’s budget, and a line item detail of this year’s budget. This book will also be available in the Town Clerk’s Office, the Library, and the Senior Center. If you have any […]
Spring Cemetery Clean-Up
SPRING CEMETERY CLEANUP The Somers Cemetery Committee will begin spring cleanup April 9, 2018. All plot owners must remove all ornamentation before that date. After April 9, the illegal items, plantings, or ornamentation will be discarded. See Cemetery Regulations on Somers Town Website: www.somersct.gov
2018 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule
Somers Public Works announces the 2018 Household Hazardous Waste collection schedule. Please see the attached.
Somers Rec wants to hear from you!
Community Interest Survey Somers Rec wants to hear from you! What are we doing that works? How can we improve? In what way can we best serve the community and you? CLICK HERE to complete a Community Interest Survey designed to get feedback on Town of Somers Recreation Department programs, facilities, and future planning. We value your opinion and want to […]
Animal Control Advisory
Keeping informed is the best means of prevention. The Somers Animal Control Officers have issued an advisory to residents regarding Rabies.
House Numbers Required
Street Numbers Required by Ordinance The guidelines are to establish a system for the identification of specific locations within the Town of Somers. For emergency and safety purposes, the ability for the Fire and/or Police personnel to locate an address is critical. Specifics: 1. Number shall be at least three inches in height and contrast […]
NEW TAX/SEWER PAYMENT DROPBOX!
In a hurry? Can’t make it to Town Hall during normal hours? No problem! Try out our new, secure, dropbox located at the front of Town Hall. Drop your tax or sewer payments in their sealed envelopes with the bill and you’re done. Available 24 hours! Safe! Secure!
Recycling “Whats in – Whats out”
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Community Calendar

April 2018
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1	2 Library Board April 2, 2018 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Map LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, April 2, 2018 – 6:30 p.m. (If you are unable to attend please call the library: 860-763-3501) AGENDA: 1. Approval of minutes 2. First Audience of Citizens 3. Treasurer’s Reports 4. Correspondence 5. Financial Business a. Approval of invoices b. Year-to-date budget c.Town Budget 6. Committees a.Building Maintenance – Grounds Care 7. Old Business a. PT Teen/Reference Librarian Position b. FT Circulation Supervisor Position c. Fagan Memorial Donations 8. New Business a.Close on Saturday, June 2nd for Bowers Lacrosse Tournament? b. ACLB-led new Board member training for entire Board? c. FT Library Assistant position d. Projection System 9. Director’s Report 10. Second Audience of Citizens 11. Adjournment Event Details » Zoning Commission April 2, 2018 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Map ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING Monday, April 2, 2018 6:30 PM - Somers Town Hall I. CALL TO ORDER II. MINUTES APPROVAL: March 5, 2018 and March 19, 2018 meeting minutes III. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending litigation; Hendel’s Inc. IV. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Discussion Related to Decision in "Hendel's Inc v. Somers Zoning Commission". V. NEW BUSINESS: None VI. STAFF/COMMISSION REPORTS: 1. By-law review 2. Officer election 3. ZEO report VII. CORRESPONDENCE/BILLS: 1. Solar facility, 134 Bilton Road VIII. ADJOURNMENT The Zoning Commission appreciates citizen input. Please contact the Land Use Office during Regular business hours or in writing to find out the best way to communicate your concerns. Commission must have a quorum to meet. Thank You Event Details » Economic Development April 2, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map Town of Somers Economic Development Commission P.O. Box 308 Somers, Connecticut 06071 Meeting Agenda Monday, April 2, 2018 - 7:00 PM Somers Town Hall – Lower Level 1. Call to Order Richard Cheney 2. Minutes Sarah Maskill 3. Welcome New Members Richard Cheney 4. Correspondence 5. Old Business a. Directory App/Town Website Training Vicki Clark b. EDC Business Cards Proposal/Pricing Sarah Maskill c. Social Media: Status Report Vicki Clark d. 2017-18 Business Directory Progress Report Richard Cheney i. Intern Proposal e. Strategic Town Development Proposal i. Mill Site ii. Town Center Development Project f. Ribbon Cutting – Humble Fox – April 28 Vicki Clark g. Business Questionnaire programing project Rick Ritacco h. Communication Seminar Project Vicki Clark 6. New Business a. New Town Business Report Vicki Clark b. Paul Salva – Somers Education Foundation c. Election of EDC Chairman; Vice Chairman; and Richard Cheney Secretary 7. Chairman’s Comments Richard Cheney 8. Adjournment Richard Cheney, Acting Chairman - Somers Economic Development Commission Event Details » Recreation Comm April 2, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA April 2, 2018 7:00 PM Kibbe Fuller Community Center I. Call to Order II. Members Present III. Audience IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes V. Recreation Report VI. DPW Report VII. New Business: a. Somers Youth Baseball Letter VIII. Correspondence IX. Opportunity to add agenda items X. Next Meeting – Monday, May 7 XI. Adjournment Event Details »	3 Charter Revision Mtg April 3, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map TOWN OF SOMERS Charter Revision Commission Agenda 04APR18 7:00 p.m. Town Hall Lower Conference Room 1. Election of officers 2. Acknowledgement of and appreciation for service of previous members of the Commission 3. Meeting schedule 4. Committee timelines and Public Hearing date 5. Distribution of proposed schedule & advertising for Public Hearing 6. Review of statutes 7. Committee assignments 8. Adjourn Event Details » WPCA April 3, 2018 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Map WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY AGENDA - April 3, 2017 7:15 pm Town Hall Meeting Rooms I. Public Hearing – 2018-19 Somersville/Maple Ridge O&M Budgets II. Call to Order III. Minutes IV. 2018-19 Maple Ridge Comm. System O&M Budget V. 2018-19 Somersville WPCF O&M Budget VI. Correspondence/Audience Participation VII. Bills/Transfers VIII. Adjournment Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you. Event Details »	4 Conservation Commission April 4, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map Event Details »	5 Civil Preparedness Advisory Council April 5, 2018 8:00 am – 9:00 am Map TOWN OF SOMERS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Thursday, April 5, 2018 8:00 AM Fire Station 1. Call to Order 2. Members Present 3. Old Business  CERT Update 4. New Business 5. Adjournment Event Details » Advisory Committee for Seniors Policies & Procedures Subcommittee Special Meeting April 5, 2018 10:00 am – 11:15 am TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL SUBCOMMITTEE Special Meeting Agenda April 5th, 2018 10:00am Somers Senior Center 1. Call to Order 2. Review/approval of previous meeting minutes 3. Audience 4. Conduct/Grievance Policy 5. Adjournment Event Details » Board of Selectmen April 5, 2018 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Map Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Members Present Boy Scouts of America Assessment Staffing – SRO/Police Officers Opportunity to Add Agenda Items Boards and Commissions- Authorization of Scheduled Payment Adjournment Event Details »	6	7
8	9 Advisory Committee for Seniors Policies & Procedures Subcommittee Special Meeting April 9, 2018 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL SUBCOMMITTEE Special Meeting Agenda April 9th, 2018 1:00pm Somers Senior Center 1. Call to Order 2. Review/approval of previous meeting minutes 3. Audience 4. Code of Conduct/Right of Appeal 5. Adjournment Event Details » Cultural Commission April 9, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA April 9, 2018 - 7 PM - Piedmont Hall 1. Call to order 7:00 PM 2. Secretary's Report A) Approval of March Minutes B) Correspondence 3. Treasurer's Report A) Financial Accounts report B) Bills to pay and approvals 4. Old Business A) Update of Publicity - Ginny Lockwood B) Update on Spring Photography Show - Sandy G. / Ginny Lockwood C) Update on Summer Concert Series and Piedmont Coffeehouse -Ann L. D) Update on Scholarship - Bob Hall E) Update on Gourmet Jazz Dogs Food Truck - Ann L. F) Update on Sponsorship Drive 2018 - Dan Fraro and Ann Murphy G) Update on new ideas presented at March meeting - Ann L. i. Promotional objective by sponsors at coffeehouse/summer concerts - M Framing ii. Sponsorship signs made for our sponsors - DG Graphics H) Sub-Committee budgets, continuing w/ Photography Show - Sandy G. 5. New Business A) Face book/website revamp? - Ginny Lockwood B) Sub-Committee budgets, beginning w/ Summer and Coffeehouse Concerts -Ann L. C) Other ideas/matters for discussion i. Capacity sign from Somers Fire Marshall - Ann L. (also thanks to Kathy W. for making capacity sign notice) ii. Somers Cultural Commission Membership list - update and add volunteers info iii. Franco Corso fundraiser concert 6. Next meeting (Monday, May 14, 2018 at 7 p.m., Piedmont Hall) and adjournment Event Details »	10 Advisory Committee for Seniors April 10, 2018 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Map TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS Meeting Agenda April 10th, 2018 1:30pm Somers Senior Center 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of previous meeting minutes 3. Audience 4. Committee Updates a. Chairman’s Report I. Medicare Savings Program update II. Plan for Elderly/Disabled Transportation Fleet III. Newsletter b. Meals on Wheels c. Senior Support/Community Outreach d. Senior Citizen’s Club e. Publicity f. Woodcrest g. Policies & Procedures Manual Subcommittee I. Presentation of Code of Conduct 5. Old Business 6. New Business 7. Adjournment Event Details » Zoning Board of Appeals April 10, 2018 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Map Event Details »	11 CANCELLED- Sr. Advisory SubCommittee April 11, 2018 9:00 am – 10:00 am Map TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS: POLICIES & PROCEDURES MANUAL SUBCOMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 9:00am Somers Senior Center MEETING CANCELED Event Details » Charter Revision Mtg April 11, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map TOWN OF SOMERS Charter Revision Commission Agenda 11APR18 7:00 p.m. Town Hall Lower Conference Room 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes, 04APR18 3. Resignation of member of the Commission 4. Confirm meeting schedule, suggested action dates 5. Develop specific action plan for information gathering 6. Prepare for Public Hearing 7. Adjourn Event Details »	12 Planning Commission - Cancelled April 12, 2018 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Map Next Regular Meeting Scheduled for May 10, 2018 Event Details »	13	14
15 Historical Library Opening April 15, 2018 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Event Details » Historical Museum April 15, 2018 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Event Details »	16 Somers Fire Department Pancake Breakfast April 16, 2018 N/A Join the Somers Fire Department for a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Sunday 4/22/2018 from 8:00-11:30 am. Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Milk & Juice. Adults: $6 Seniors: $5 Children 6-12 $ Children 5 and under: Free Special April Guests: American Legion Bucks-Dubiel Post 101 Event Details » Zoning Commission - Special Meeting April 16, 2018 6:30 pm Map ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA - SPECIAL MEETING Monday, April 16, 2018 6:30 PM - Somers Town Hall I. CALL TO ORDER 1. Planimetrics, Glenn Chalder: Review and discussion of Zoning Regulations II. ADJOURNMENT Event Details » Open Space and Trails April 16, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map Event Details »	17 Finance, Brd of Special Meeting April 17, 2018 N/A TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF FINANCE SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Immediately after the Public Hearing on the Proposed FY2019 Budget Somers Elementary School Auditorium Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Members Present 3. FY2019 Budget discussion and recommendation to the Selectmen the budget to present at the Annual Town Meeting 4. Adjournment Event Details » Advisory Committee for Seniors Special Meeting April 17, 2018 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Map TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS SPECIAL MEETING Agenda April 17th, 2018 1:30pm Somers Senior Center 1. Call to Order 2. Audience 3. Review/possible approval of Code of Conduct 4. Adjournment Event Details » Public Hearing On 2018-2019 Proposed Budget April 17, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map Somers Elemetary School Auditorium - 7:00 pm Presentations by Board of Selectmen, Board of Education and Board of Finance. Comments will be received by the Board of Finance. Event Details »	18 Charter Revision Agenda April 18, 2018 N/A Map Town of Somers Charter Revision Committee Meeting Agenda Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Immediately Following the Close of Public Hearing 1. Call to Order 2. Minutes Approval 3. Public Hearing Discussion 4. Second Public Hearing Scheduling 5. Adjournment Event Details » Housing Authority April 18, 2018 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Housing Authority of the Town of Somers Meeting April 18, 2018 – 3:00 p.m. Woodcrest Community Room – 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. Automating exterior doors 4.3. Other 5. New Business 5.1. Other 6. Approval of minutes from February 10, 2018 7. Resident Questions/Concerns 8. Adjournment Event Details » Somersville Mill Ad-Hoc joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen April 18, 2018 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Map Board of Selectmen Joint Meeting with Somersville Mill Ad-Hoc Committee Agenda April 18, 2018 Selectmen’s Conference Room 1. Members Present 2. Discussion of marketing strategies and progress 3. New Business 4. Review of Minutes 5. Adjourn Event Details » Charter Revision Public Hearing April 18, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map Citizens invited to be heard regarding Charter Revision and/or general comments related to the Charter. Hearing to be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 beginning at 7:00 pm in the Somers Town Hall Auditorium. Event Details »	19 Board of Selectmen April 19, 2018 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Map Call To Order Pledge of Allegiance Members Present Opportunity to Add Agenda Items Fire Dept -Somers Rescue 146 Finance - Fiscal Year 2018 Quarterly Update Charter Revision Appointments Staffing: Library Boards & Commissions: Authorization of Scheduled Payments Adjournment Event Details »	20	21
22 Somers Fire Department Pancake Breakfast April 22, 2018 8:00 am – 11:30 am Map Somers Fire Department Pancake Breakfast Event Details »	23 Finance Board of April 23, 2018 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Map TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF FINANCE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Monday, April 23, 2018 at 7:00pm Lower Level Conference Room CANCELLED Event Details »	24	25 Pension Special Mtg April 25, 2018 9:00 am – 10:00 am Map PENSION COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2018 TOWN HALL 9 AM CALL TO ORDER: REPORT FROM CFO MIKE MARINACCIO: CASH POSITION IN TOWN ACCOUNTS INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: REVIEW: TOM FORMA AND KEVIN NICHOLS PREFERREDS CD’S INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND ADJOURNMENT: Event Details » Sr. Advisory SubCommittee April 25, 2018 9:00 am – 10:00 am Map Event Details »	26 Pension Committee April 26, 2018 9:00 am – 10:00 am Map Event Details »	27	28
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Upcoming Events

- 8:00 am – 11:30 am, April 22, 2018 – Somers Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
- 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, April 23, 2018 – Finance Board of
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am, April 25, 2018 – Sr. Advisory SubCommittee

None at this time.

Finance Board of

Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 2pm

Sr. Advisory SubCommittee

Board of Finance - Special Meeting

Good Friday

Library Closed

Library Board

Zoning Commission

Economic Development

Recreation Comm

Charter Revision Mtg

WPCA

Conservation Commission

Civil Preparedness Advisory Council

Advisory Committee for Seniors Policies & Procedures Subcommittee Special Meeting

Board of Selectmen

Advisory Committee for Seniors Policies & Procedures Subcommittee Special Meeting

Cultural Commission

Advisory Committee for Seniors

Zoning Board of Appeals

CANCELLED- Sr. Advisory SubCommittee

Charter Revision Mtg

Planning Commission - Cancelled

Historical Library Opening

Historical Museum

Somers Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

Zoning Commission - Special Meeting

Open Space and Trails

Finance, Brd of Special Meeting

Advisory Committee for Seniors Special Meeting

Public Hearing On 2018-2019 Proposed Budget

Charter Revision Agenda

Housing Authority

Somersville Mill Ad-Hoc joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen

Charter Revision Public Hearing

Board of Selectmen

Somers Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

Finance Board of

Pension Special Mtg

Sr. Advisory SubCommittee

Pension Committee

Annual Town Meeting

WPCA

Conservation Commission

Civil Preparedness Advisory Council

Board of Selectmen