Events in October 2022
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Somers Public Library Somers Public Library
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October 3, 2022Zoning Commission Zoning Commission
October 3, 2022 -
WPCA WPCA
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October 4, 2022WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY 600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA10-4-22, 7:00 pm
Town Hall Meeting Room
I. Minutes (9/13/22 Regular Meeting Minutes)
II. WPCF Plant Upgrade : Weston & Sampson
III. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade
Project Funding
IV. WPCA 2022-2023 Budget – Reporting and Balances
V. Correspondence/Audience Participation
VI. Billsffransfers
VII. AdjournmentJoin Zoom Meeting
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Blood Drive Blood Drive
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October 5, 2022IT Governance Committee IT Governance Committee
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October 5, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
IT GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Police Department – Data Center
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 3:00pm
- Call to Order
- Members Present
- Discussion on New Member to Replace Retired Superintendent
- Report from Suzor IT
- Updates –
- 365 Transition
- New Wi-Fi Hardware Upgrade
- Updates –
- Computer Replacement FY2023
- Review of Help Desk Ticket Data
- Capital Plan/Replacement Schedule for FY2024
- Policies
- Cybersecurity
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Cyber Risk Insurance
- Infrastructure as a Service Proposal Discussion
- Financial Software Migration Update
- PermitLink (Land Use) Online Permitting Software Update
- Recommendations to Board of Selectmen
- Approval of 2023 Meeting Calendar
- Approval of Minutes
- July 6, 2022 – Regular Meeting
- Other Business
- Adjournment
Conservation Commission Conservation Commission
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October 5, 2022REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022 7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
OLD Business
Presentation of Completed Eagle Scout Projects (received partial funding from the Conservation Commission FY22).
Discussion/Possible Decision Application #776: 225 Stafford Road. Construction of new house within Upland Review Area. Martin Green.
NEW Business
Application #778/Violation: 35 Cricket Lane. Construction of an in-ground pool in the Upland Review Area (work began without permits). James P. & Pamela Hickey.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
STAFF REPORT
CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
Letter from William Skinner regarding Hillsdale pond construction and filling (732 Hall Hill Road violation)
Journal Inquirer bill for September public notice $13
MINUTES APPROVAL: September 7, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
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Emergency Prep Advisory Council Emergency Prep Advisory Council
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October 6, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, October 6th, 2022
8:00 AM
Fire Station
- Call to Order
- Members Present
- Old Business
- Sanitarian
- Social Services
- Police
- Fire
- DPW
- Schools
- New Business
- CERT Report
- General Discussion
- Approval of Minutes: August 4th, 2022
- Adjournment
Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 5pm
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October 6, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, October 6, 2022
5:00pm
SELECTMEN’S CONFERENCE ROOM
1. Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
- “Executive Session, Pending Claims & Litigation see schedule A for list of matters to be discussed”
SCHEDULE A
HHB-CV21-6069279-S AFL-HBAN SOLAR TRUST C/O THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL B v. TOWN OF SOMERS SC 20748 ALICO, LLC Et Al v. TOWN OF SOMERS Et Al TTD-CV20-6020706-S EASTMAN, AMY Et Al v. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF SOMERS HHD-CV21-6147097-S GCS LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Et Al v. ZONING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SOMERS
TTD-CV21-6022780-S HANGDOG LANE, LLC v. TOWN OF SOMERS CONSERVATION COMMISSION Et Al HHB-CV21-6065444-S PLH VINEYARD SKY LLC v. TOWN OF SOMERS TTD-CV21-5014873-S THOMAS, DAVID, P. Et Al v. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF SOMERS TTD-CV-22-6024321-S KENNETH PRIOR v. ZONING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SOMERS EASTMAN CITATION MATTER EASTMAN V. TOWN OF SOMERS Federal Court 3:20-cv-01702-OAW
TTD-CV-22-6025505-S TOWN OF SOMERS v. MOYLAN
- Adjournment
Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen
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October 6, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
October 6, 2022
6:00pm
Town Hall Auditorium
AMENDED
MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
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/Appropriations
- CFO Finance Report/Updates
- Presentation of Scheduled Payments
- UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- PENDING BUSINESS
- NEW BUSINESS
- IT Governance Recommendations. Brian Wissinger
- Discussion and Possible Action on Stafford Paramedic Proposal. John Roache
- Discussion on EMS Revenue Reporting
- Possible need for a Public Hearing with Regards to Trinity Healthcare proposed Elimination of Johnson Memorial Hospital Services
- Discussion and Possible Action, Authorize the Posting of the RFP for Landfill Solar Photovoltaic system. Todd Rolland
- Local Traffic Authority – Discussion and Possible Action on Forwarding a Request to The Department of Transportation to Eliminate the Passing Zoning on Springfield Road (Route 83). Todd Rolland
- Pleasant View Road Project STEAP Grant Award Update. Todd Rolland
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Approval of Minutes of September 15, 2022 Regular 6:00 Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular 6:00 pm Meeting from September 15, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
- ADJOURNMENT
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Columbus Day Offices Closed Columbus Day Offices Closed
N/A
October 10, 2022 -
Sr. Advisory Committee Sr. Advisory Committee
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October 11, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS
October 11, 2022 @ 1:30pm
619 Main StreetI. Call to Order
II. Approval of 9/13/22 minutes
III. Audience
IV. Correspondence
V. Old Business
VI. New Business
A. Social Services
a. Outreach at Senior Center
b. Senior Resource List
c. Meals on Wheels
d. Programming updates
B. Senior Center
a. Senior Health & Fitness Day – October 26, 2022
b. AARP Driver Safety Course
c. Flu ClinicVII. Committee Updates
VIII. Adjournment
Aya Po Adv Committee Aya Po Adv Committee
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October 11, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
AVA PO ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
7:00 PM
Town Hall, Lower Conference Room1. Call to Order
2. Members Present
3. Audience
4. Approval of September 29, 2022, minutes
5. Open Discussion;
a) Approval/amendments to the final report,
b) Vote to forward the report to the Board of Selectmen
6. Correspondence
7. Opportunity to add agenda items
8. AdjournmentCultural Commission Cultural Commission
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October 11, 2022SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
October 10, 2022 -7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall1. Pledge and Call To Order
2. Secretary’s Report -P. Bachetti
a. Approval of September 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes -P. Bachetti
b. Correspondence -P. Bachetti
3. Treasurer’s Report
a. Financial Accounts Report -E. Friedman
b. Bills for Approval/Pay -E. Friedman
4. Other Items for Discussion at this meeting
5. Old Business
a. Update: 2022 outdoor concert series -A. Levesque
b. Update: 29th Annual Art Opening Reception & Show -N. Connell ·
c. Update: SCC T-shirts -A. Levesque
6. New Business
a. Lee Pinney -A. Levesque
b. Second Annual Holiday Fest December 10 -A. Levesque
c. 2023 Piedmont Coffeehouse -A. Levesque
d. 2023 SCC meeting dates -A. Levesque
e. 2023 Outdoor Concert Series dates -A. Levesque
f. Upgrade of entertainer fees/Community Organizations as Sponsors -A. Levesque
g. Need for 2 more SCC members
7. Adjournment -next regular meeting, November 14, 2022.Education Board of Education Board of
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October 11, 2022Somers Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 7:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 060711. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of September 26, 2022 BOE Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the September 26, 2022 BOE draft minutes.
4. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of October 11, 2022
The Board to consent to the warrant of October 11, 2022.
2. Maternity Leave
Alicia White, Coordinator of Pupil Services, will be leaving on maternity leave effective 3/29/23.
6. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1st Warning of DBS Code 4113.12 — Personnel – Certified – Minimum Duty-Free
Lunch Periods for Teachers
1st Warning for DBS Code 4113.12 — Personnel – Certified – Minimum Duty-Free Lunch Periods
for Teachers.
2. 1st Warning DBS Code 5113.2 – Students – Elementary and Secondary – Attendance
1st Warning DBS Code 5113.2 – Students – Elementary and Secondary – Attendance.
3. 1st Warning DBS Code 9325.2 – Bylaws of the Board – Time, Place, Notification of
Meetings
1st Warning DBS Code 9325.2 – Bylaws of the Board – Time, Place, Notification of Meetings.
7. OLD BUSINESS
1. BOE Retreat Subcommittee
BOE Retreat Subcommittee to schedule a meeting date.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Monthly Budget Report
The Board to review the monthly budget report.
2. 2022-2023 Organization Chart
The Organization Chart for the 2022-2023 school year for the Board to view.
3. October 1, 2022 Student Enrollment
The Superintendent will present the October 1, 2022 student enrollment to the BOE.
4. School Improvement Plans, District Improvement Plans, Strategic Plan, Budget, and Year BOE
Goals
Dr. Gagliarducci will give a PowerPoint presentation on school improvement plans, district
improvement plans, strategic plan, budget, and year BOE goals for the Board.
5. Interim Superintendent Yearly Goals
Dr. Gagliarducci will submit his yearly goals as Interim Superintendent.
6. Update on Video Streaming BOE Meetings
Dr. Gagliarducci will update the BOE on the possibility of live streaming and recording BOE
1. CurriculumMeetings.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
2. Policy
3. Planning
4. Salary & Negotiations
10. CREC UPDATE
11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
12. ADJOURNMENTZoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled Zoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled
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October 11, 2022**OCTOBER 11, 2022 MEETING CANCELLED**
Meeting cancelled at the request of the applicant to postpone the public hearing, to be continued at the next regular meeting Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
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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Youth Services Advisory Board Youth Services Advisory Board
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October 12, 2022Youth Services Advisory Committee Meeting
12/14/22
The Regular meeting of the Youth Services Advisory Committee scheduled for December 14, 2022 at 4:30pm has been cancelled.
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CIP Committee “CANCELED” CIP Committee “CANCELED”
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October 13, 2022“CANCELED”
Planning Commission Planning Commission
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October 13, 2022AGENDA
6:30 PM – Lower Conf Room
- Call to order
- New Business
- Request from Director of Public Works- Todd Roland to close a section of Couty Road #17 to #70
- Approval of minutes, August 11, 2022
- Adjournment
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Zoning Commission – Special Meeting Zoning Commission – Special Meeting
October 17, 2022SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Monday, 10/17/2022 6:00pm – Town Hall, Lower level conference room, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS
- Zoning Commission to initiate the process to consider to opt out of the provisions of Public Act 21-29 with respect to Section 4(d)5 Temporary Health Structures, Section4(d)9 Parking requirements and Section 6 Accessory Dwelling Units, refer to the Planning Commission for comment, and schedule a public hearing.
- Planning referral: Request from Director of Public Works, Todd Rolland, to close a section of County Road between #17 and #70.
ADJOURNMENT
The Zoning Commission appreciates citizen input. Please contact the Land Use Office (860) 763-8220, during Regular business hours or in writing to find out the best way to communicate your concerns.
Open Space and Trails Open Space and Trails
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October 17, 2022Open Space and Trails Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 17th, 7:00 pm Town Hall, AuditoriumA. Call to order
B. Members present
C. Audience
D. Approval of prior meeting minutes {09/19/2022)
E. Correspondence
F. Old Business
a. Work party report from October 1, 2022
b. DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources is collecting fish community and water quality samples tomorrow, October 20. From Matt Devine: We’ve finalized a date for our fish community and water quality sample of Hurds Pond! We plan to sample the night of Thursday, 10/20. We will have a full crew but can likely accommodate another if someone is interested. I’ll be providing a detailed update on our findings after the sample. As a reminder, this sample will take place after dark.
c. Project Plan Review
G. New Business
H. Opportunity to add agenda items
I. Next Meeting- November, 21’\ 2022
J. Adjournment -
Housing Authority Housing Authority
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October 19, 2022Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting October 19, 2022 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street
Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order
- Attendance
- Discussion with individual residents
- Old Business
- Management of Property (REDI)
- 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
- Apartment Rental – Update
- PILOT abatement
- Other
- Management of Property (REDI)
- New Business
- Budget development for 2023
- Other
- Resident Questions/Concerns
- Adjournment
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Pension Committee Pension Committee
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October 20, 2022PENSION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 20, 2022, THURSDAY 9:00
TOWN HALL
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 22 AND SPECIAL MEETING OF JULY 10
REPORT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SOMERS CFO: MIKE MARINACCIO AND BRIAN WISSINGER
Town Fund cash and benefit payment needs
Firefighters Fund cash and benefit payment needs
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
REVIEW OF INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2023
ADJOURNMENT
Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen
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October 20, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF SELECTMAN
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
October 20, 2022
6:00pm
Town Hall Auditorium
MEETING WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
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/Appropriations
- CFO Finance Report/Updates
- Presentation of Scheduled Payments
- UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
- PENDING BUSINESS
- Discussion and Possible Action on Stafford Paramedic Proposal.
- Discussion on Elimination of Services at Trinity Health Care.
- NEW BUSINESS
- Request to Hire Erin Gately for the part-time Clinician, 10 hours a week with an hourly rate of $50.00. Allison Maynard
- Human Services Department Update. Allison Maynard
- Request to Hire Clinton Thomas for the Part-time Firefighter/EMT with an Hourly Rate of
- Camp Aya Po Ad-Hoc Final Report Recommendations. Todd Rolland
- Request to Hire Richard Gauvreau for the On-Call Plow Operator/Maintainer Position with an Hourly Rate $25.00. Todd Rolland
- Request to Sell the 2006 F350 DPW Truck and The 2014 Ford Police Cruiser. Todd Rolland
- Local Traffic Authority Request: Request to Change the Passing Zone into a No-Passing Zone on Springfield Road. Todd Rolland and Kim Littig
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Approval of Minutes of October 6, 2022 Regular 6:00 Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular 6:00 pm Meeting from October 6, 2022 and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
- ADJOURNMENT
- CALL TO ORDER:
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B.O.E.- (Curriculum) B.O.E.- (Curriculum)
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October 24, 2022Somers BOE Curriculum Meeting
Monday, October 24, 2022 6:00 PM
Somers Central Office Conference Room, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 060711. Review/approval of the minutes of the September 12, 2022 meeting
2. Updates on the curriculum
3. OtherEducation Board of Education Board of
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October 24, 2022Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, October 24, 2022 7:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 060711. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of October 11, 2022 BOE Draft Minutes
The Board to review and approve the October 11, 2022 BOE draft minutes.
4. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of October 24, 2022
The Board to consent to the warrant of October 24, 2022.
2. Maternity Leave
Jenna Fortini, SHS Math Teacher, will be leaving on maternity leave effective 3/16/23 through the end of the 2022-23 school year.
3. Resignation
Christopher Eastwood, SHS Math Tutor, will be resigning just prior to January 1, 2023.
4. 2nd Warning DBS Code 4113.12 — Personnel – Certified – Minimum Duty – Free
Lunch Periods for Teachers
2nd Warning DBS Code 4113.12 — Personnel – Certified – Minimum Duty – Free Lunch Periods for Teachers.
5. 2nd Warning DBS Code 5113.2 — Students – Elementary and Secondary – Attendance
2nd Warning DBS Code 5113.2 — Students – Elementary and Secondary – Attendance.
6. 2nd Warning DBS Code 9325.2 — Bylaws of the Board – Time, Place, Notification of
Meetings
2nd Warning DBS Code 9325.2 — Bylaws of the Board – Time, Place, Notification of Meetings.
7. Hudl Sports Video Streaming
The Board to review and approve a three-year renewal of Hudl sports video streaming.
6. NEW BUSINESS
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Curriculum Update
Mrs. Dina Senecal, Director of Curriculum, will update the BOE on 2022 Standardized Test Data.
2. Veterans Day Report
Dr. Gagliarducci will update the BOE on Veterans Day events at SPS.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
10. CREC UPDATE
11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT -
Somers Comes Together Somers Comes Together
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October 25, 2022Local Prevention Council (LPC)
Meeting Agenda
October 25th @ 10:30am
Somers Library- 2 Vision Blvd, Somers
- Call to Order
- Review/approval of 9/27/2022 meeting minutes
- Introductions
- Financial Report
- Youth Advisory Recruitment
- Hiring updates
- Drug Free Communities Grant Update
- Student Survey
- Community Events
- Drug Take Day-October 29th
- Dynamic Influence- MBA/SES
- Adjournment
Next Meeting: November 22nd @ 10:30am
Board of Finance Board of Finance
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October 25, 2022TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Lower Level Conference Room
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 7:00pm
- Call to Order
- Members Present
- BOE Update
- Selectmen’s Update
- CFO/Finance Department Update
- Approval of 2023 Meeting Schedule
- Appropriations – Stafford Medic
- Approval of Minutes
- 09/27/22 Regular BOF Meeting Minutes
- Other Business
- Adjournment
This meeting is also being live-streamed and video-recorded and will be available for viewing on the Town’s website in both real-time and after-the-fact.
Video of this meeting can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A
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EDC EDC
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October 26, 2022Town of Somers EDC
Meeting Agenda -November 30 – 6-7 pm
Somers Town Hall, Somers CT
Agenda:
- Call to Order
- Review and Approval of Past Meeting Minutes
- Correspondence
- Old Business
- Review of 2022 Projects
- Roll out EDC Online Business Directory
- Small business Saturday
- 2023 Schedule
- Review of 2022 Projects
- New Business
- 2023 Membership
- December Activities
- December Planning Session
- Next Agenda
- Adjournment
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Veterans Coffee House Veterans Coffee House
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October 29, 2022Saturday, October 29, 2022
– 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM –
Somers Veterans Coffeehouse
– Veteran’s Travel –
Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street (Rt 190), Somers, CT