TOWN OF SOMERS

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

600 Main St.

Somers, Connecticut 06071

LEGAL NOTICE

                        The Somers Water Pollution Control Authority held a public

                        hearing at the Somers Town Hall on August 1, 2023 at 7:00 P.M.

                        After hearing public comments on the proposed 2023-24 sewer

                        user rates for the Somersville Sewage Treatment Facility and for

                        the Maple Ridge Community/On-Site systems, the following rates

                        were established:

                        Somersville Sewage Treatment Facility           $490.00 per EDU

                        Maple Ridge Comm./O.S. System                    $180.00 per EDU

                        Said budgets are on file in the office of the Somers Town Clerk.

                        The 2023-24 Sewer User Bills will become due and payable on

                        October 1, 2023.

                                                            WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

                                                            TOWN OF SOMERS, CT

                                                            Stephen Getman, Chairman

To be published:                      8/21/2023

Town of Somers

Legal Notice

A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Somers for election as First Selectman, Selectmen, Board of Finance Full Term, Board of Finance Four Year Term, Board of Finance Two Year Term, Board of Education Full Term, Board of Education Two Year Term, Library Board Full Term and Library Board Two Year Term is on file in my office at 600 Main Street, Somers, CT 06071, and copies thereof are available for public distribution.

The certified list as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:

Office                           Number of Names Certified                   Number Entitled to be Nominated

Selectmen                                                   1                                                          2

Board of Education- Full Term              2                                                          3

Library Board- Full Term                        2                                                          3

A Primary will be held September 12, 2023, if, for a particular office, the number of party-endorsed candidates plus the number of candidates filing petitions pursuant to Section 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office.  Petitions must be filed not later than 4:00 pm on August 9, 2023.  Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules may be obtained from:

David McCaffrey, Republican Registrar of Voters, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT 06071

David Marti
Town Clerk – Town of Somers

Publication:      07.28.2023

Town of Somers

Legal Notice

A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Somers for election as First Selectman, Selectmen, Board of Finance Full Term, Board of Finance Four Year Term, Board of Finance Two Year Term, Board of Education Full Term, Board of Education Two Year Term, Library Board Full Term and Library Board Two Year Term is on file in my office at 600 Main Street, Somers, CT 06071, and copies thereof are available for public distribution.

The certified list as received includes fewer names of party-endorsed candidates than the party is entitled to nominate for the following offices:

Office                           Number of Names Certified                   Number Entitled to be Nominated

First Selectmen                                      0                                                          1

Selectmen                                                1                                                          2

Board of Finance- Full Term                1                                                          2

Board of Finance- 4 Year Term            0                                                          1

Board of Finance- 2 Year Term            0                                                          1

Board of Education- Full Term             1                                                          3

Board of Education- 2 Year Term         0                                                          1

Library Board- Full Term                        1                                                          3

Library Board- 2 Year Term                   0                                                          1

A Primary will be held September 12, 2023, if, for a particular office, the number of party-endorsed candidates plus the number of candidates filing petitions pursuant to Section 9-382 to 9-450 of the Connecticut General Statutes exceeds the maximum number which the party is entitled to nominate for that office.  Petitions must be filed not later than 4:00 pm on August 9, 2023.  Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules may be obtained from:

Gloriajean Scheiber, Democratic Registrar of Voters, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT 06071

David Marti
Town Clerk – Town of Somers

Publication:      07.28.2023

A training class will take place on Wednesday, August 30th, at 9AM to 1PM., in the Somers Town Hall Auditorium for anyone interested in training to become a state-certified Elections Moderator.

There is no charge to attend this 4 hour long course for Somers residents. The class will be taught by a state-certified instructor. There is a short test at the end of the training to become certified for a 4-year period.
The Election Moderator serves as the chief public official at each polling place. In effect, the Election Moderator represents all the citizens in their municipality and is therefore responsible for ensuring that all election laws and procedures are followed. In addition, the Election Moderator must do whatever is in his/her power to allow for a smooth voting process for all voters. Connecticut certified Elections Moderators are appointed by the Registrar of Voters and can be hired by any town within CT.
If you are interested in attending this class, please notify the Somers Registrar of Voters at (860) 763-8211 with your contact information as soon as possible. You can also email the registrar at: [email protected].

YOUR BRAVERY AND SERVICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

In memory of many, in honor of all!  Join us — Sat., May 27, 2023, 0830 – 1100 at the Somers Veterans Coffeehouse, 600 Main St., Somers CT to share stories and remember those loved and lost who have proudly served our nation.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA — “Serve and Succeed”

Each year, millions of Americans come together to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those that serve and their families, and TEACH the next generation about the value of freedom. This gathering of volunteers and patriots takes place in local, state, and national cemeteries in all 50 states – most recently at three cemeteries in the Town of Somers – as part of National Wreaths Across America Day. “Serve and Succeed.”

The inspiration for the 2023 theme “Serve and Succeed” came while discussing the significance of 2022’s theme, which was “Find a Way to Serve,” and the need to continue to stress the importance of service and the positive ways it can impact lives.

Wreaths Across America plans to focus on the storylines of veterans and military families who have found success through their own service, while also highlighting local volunteers across the country and the success that comes from serving their communities. “There are many ways to serve your community and country, and just as many definitions of success,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “We hope through focusing on those stories of success we will help change the dialogue around what it means to serve your country.”

“Everyone who has served our country has a story about their special contributions during their period of service and what their service meant to them, their family and friends and coworkers, said David McCaffrey, Director, Somers Department of Veterans Affairs. We strive to honor and validate each service member, encouraging them to share their stories and to continue volunteering for the benefit and success of their communities.”

Please help to honor our military, keep them alive through storytelling, and have those no longer with us recognized each year by purchasing wreaths or donating your time to the Wreaths Across America mission.

In 2022, more than 400 wreaths were placed by volunteers on headstones/footstones in Somers’ cemeteries in honor of the service and sacrifices made for our freedoms, with each name said out loud. You, too, can be a Wreaths Across America volunteer, helping year-round to ensure military laid to rest are remembered, their families and living veterans are honored, and the next generation is taught about the value of freedom.

Are you up for the challenge of purchasing at least 1,500 wreaths this year???? The goal again this year is to place a wreath on every service member’s grave in all three cemeteries in Somers – North, Center, and West. At best estimate, there are at least 2000 veterans buried in Somers Cemeteries — unfortunately not all graves are marked. In 2022, 350 wreaths were placed by volunteers in all three cemeteries, including 90 free wreaths picked up in West Haven from a group that received too many.

• 240 wreaths placed in Center Cemetery
• 60 placed in West Cemetery
• 50 placed in North Cemetery
  • 1500 is needed for the three cemeteries.

This year, National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, December 16, 2023. It is a free event and open to all people. Somers Dept. of Veterans Affairs will be hosting the ceremony at 12:00 PM at the Center Cemetery, 81 Battle St., Somers, CT 06071. For more information on how to volunteer locally or sponsor a wreath for an American hero, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/CT0131P – Group Name: Town of Somers Cemeteries. To follow stories throughout the year from across the country focused on this theme, please use the hashtag #ServeAndSucceed.