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Events in February 2025

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January 26, 2025
January 27, 2025(1 event)

Board of Ed


January 27, 2025

Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting
Monday, January 27, 2025 7:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the January 13, 2025 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the January 13, 2025 Board meeting.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. SHS Student Representatives
Students from Somers High School will update the Board on recent events.
3. Superintendent Presentation of Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
Dr. Galloway will present the proposed 2025-2026 Somers Public Schools budget to the Board.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of January 27, 2025
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of January 27, 2025.
2. Retirement
James Scalia, SHS Custodian, will be retiring with his last day of employment on January 31, 2025.
3. 2nd Posting 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Somers Public Schools Calendars
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
1. 24-25 Quarter 2 Budget Transfer Request
The Board to approve the Quarter 2 budget transfers. Stephanie Levin, Director of Business
Services, will be available to answer questions.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum (next meeting 2/10/25 6p.m., 3/10/25 6 p.m., 5/12/25 5:30 p.m., 6/9/25 6 p.m.)
2. Policy (next meeting TBD)
3. Planning/Finance (next meeting TBD)
4. Salary & Negotiations (next meeting TBD)
5. Building (next meeting 2/4/25 & 2/18/25 2 p.m. – every other Tuesday at 2 p.m.)
10. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board to enter into Executive Session and invite Dr. Galloway into Executive Session to discuss
the Superintendent’s mid-year evaluation.
13. ADJOURNMENT

January 28, 2025(2 events)

Library Board Special Meeting


January 28, 2025

 

Library Board of Trustees Somers Public Library

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.

Special Meeting due to heating issues cancellation of previous meeting Somers Public Library – 2 Vision Blvd. – Conference Room

Agenda:

 

  1. First Audience to Citizens

 

  1. Approval of Minutes

 

  1. Correspondence

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report

 

  1. Financial Business
    1. Year-to-date Financial Report

 

  1. Committees
    1. Policy – Library of Things – Andy Phillips, Lisa Gladysz, and Ann Levesque
    2. Friends of the Library – Jack Kertenis
  2. Old Business
    1. Pavilion update
  3. New Business
    1. Teen Code of Conduct
  4. Director’s Report

 

  1. Second Audience to Citizens

 

  1. Adjournment

Board of Finance


January 28, 2025

January 29, 2025(1 event)

Economic Development Comm


January 29, 2025

 

Town of Somers

Economic Development Commission Meeting Agenda for January 29, 2025

Town Hall     6-7pm

 

  1. Call to Order
  2. Review and Approve Minutes
  3. Correspondence – Melissa Zelek
  4. Old Business
    1. Business of the Month January: Bee Collective
    2. Business of the Month – February
    3. Budget Update
  5. New Business
    1. Resignation
    2. Further Discussion of Commission Goals
    3. Business Start Project
  6. Business Issues
  7. Adjourn

 

January 30, 2025(1 event)

Selectmen Board Of


January 30, 2025

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 6:00 pm

Town Hall Auditorium

MEETING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

 

  • CALL TO ORDER
    1. Pledge of Allegiance
    2. Roll Call

 

  • PUBLIC COMMENT:
    1. Public Comment:

 

  • PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN

 

  • CONSENT AGENDA
  1. Board and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations

 

  • OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS

 

  • FINANCE
  1. Transfers and Appropriations
  2. CFO Finance Report/Updates
  3. Presentation of Scheduled Payments

 

  • UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION: None

 

  • PENDING BUSINESS – None

 

  • NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Recreation and Leisure Services Budget Presentation – Maureen Parsell

 

  1. Authorization of Change of Trustee for the Town Employee Pension Plan, Volunteer Firefighter Pension Plan, and Cemetery Investment Fund to from Michael Marinaccio to Brian Wissinger. Brian Wissinger

 

  1. Approval of Charter Revision Resolution (see attached) Board of Selectmen

 

  • Approval of Minutes of January 23, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular

Meeting from January 23, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

 

  • ADJOURNMENTResolution

     

    Board of Selectmen

    Town of Somers

     

    Whereas, pursuant to Section 7-190(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Somers at a duly noticed Regular Board of Selectmen Meeting on January 16, 2025 appointed 7 members to the Charter Revision Commission all of Whom shall be residents and electors of the Town of Somers; and

     

    Whereas, the names of those members hereby appointed to the Charter Revision Commission are attached.

     

    Whereas, pursuant to Section 7-190(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Somers, desires to make recommendation to the Charter Revision Commission; and

     

    Whereas, pursuant to Section 7-190(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Somers must establish when said Commission shall submit its draft report the Clerk of the Town of Somers for transmittal to the Board of Selectmen.

     

    Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Somers that the following recommendations be directed to the Charter Revision Commission forthwith:

    • Shall the Town Clerk become an appointed rather than elected position?
    • Shall the Board of Selectmen appoint a Town Administrator who reports to them and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Town?
    • Shall the Zoning and Planning Boards be combined a single appointed body?

     

    The review by the Charter Revision Commission is not restricted to the areas identified above.

     

    Be it Further Resolved by the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Somers that the Charter Revision Commission submits to the Clerk of the Town of Somers it’s draft report no later than:                      June 18, 2025

     

     

    _______________________________                                              ________________________

    Timothy R.E. Keeney, First Selectman                                                                   Date

     

    _______________________________

    William Meier, III, Selectman

     

    _______________________________

    Robert Schmidt, Selectman

     

    Town of Somers

    Charter Revision Commission Members

     

     

    Michael Marinaccio 68 Rye Circle, Somers, CT
    John Parks 37 Eleanor, Somers, CT
    Theresa Schmidt 62 Pond Circle, Somers, CT
    Scott Kaupin 186 Field Road, Somers, CT
    Edward DePeau 18 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT
    Kathy Lerz 35 Applewood Drive, Somers, CT
    Thomas Clark 29 Skyridge Drive, Somers, CT

     

January 31, 2025
February 1, 2025
February 2, 2025
February 3, 2025(2 events)

Zoning Commission


February 3, 2025

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm  

Town Hall, Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER

 

  1. NEW BUSINNESS:

 

  1. Application #25-001: Cherokee Explosives, Inc., Southington, CT; seeking a Special Use Permit to perform drilling and blasting at 1046 Main Street, Somers; per section 214-8.4D Earthwork; for the construction of a single-family dwelling; foundation and septic system, in the A-1 Residential zone.

 

  • APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 6, 2024

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT

 

Recreation Commission


February 3, 2025

SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda
February 3rd, 2025
7:00 PM
Kibbe Fuller Conference Room

I. Call to Order
II. Members Present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes – 9/9/2024
V. Recreation Report
VI. Parks Report
VII. New Business
•General Discussion
•Spring Sports
•Club 21 Baseball – 50/70 Field
•Affiliated Sports Organizations Update
•Field Maintenance Plan
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – March 3rd
XI. Adjournment

February 4, 2025(2 events)

BOE- HVAC


February 4, 2025

Somers Elementary School HVAC Building Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 4, 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 Process
a. Update
b. Pre-bid Walkthrough – February 5th
2. Building Committee Meeting – Next scheduled meeting is February 18, 2025
3. Other Business

WPCA


February 4, 2025

TOWN OF SOMERS

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY

600 MAIN ST.

SOMERS, CT 06071 

 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

2-4-25

7:00 pm

Lower Level Meeting Room

Agenda

  1. Minutes (1/7/25 – Regular Meeting Minutes)
  2. WPCA Plant Upgrade – Weston & Sampson – Bid Results
  3. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding
  4. WPCA 2023-2024 Budget – Reporting and Balance
  5. WPCA 2024-2025 Budget
  6. WPCF Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees – Hazardville Water Meter Reads     
  7. WPCA Draft Ordinance Change – Challenges
  8. Correspondence/Audience Participation
  9. Bills/Transfers
  10. Adjournment

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87550136735?pwd=Ke6DpKwzFGEDM9oxa0GnBbIPcwqXZ8.1

Meeting ID: 875 5013 6735
Passcode: 106514

Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.

February 5, 2025(2 events)

Charter Revision Comm


February 5, 2025

TOWN OF SOMERS
CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, February 5th, 2025
6:00pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room

1. Call to Order
2. Members present
3. Review of Charge from Board of Selectmen
4. Review of Charter Revision Regulation and timelines
5. Selection of Officers
a. Chairman
b. Vice-Chair
c. Secretary
6. Schedule for future meetings and first Public Hearing
7. Adjournment

Conservation Comm


February 5, 2025

TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street

REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025
7:00 PM TOWN HALL

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. OLD BUSINESS
1. SHOW CAUSE HEARING – ORDER TO CEASE VIOLATION (continued). 183 King Road. Regulated activity within 100 feet of a wetland or watercourse. Nicholas Turnberg.

III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #811: 183 King Road. Selective timber harvest within Wetland, with temporary stream crossing. Nicholas Turnberg.
2. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #812: 122 Watchaug Road. Clearing and regrading farm drainage ditch to expand cropland, creation of farm pond of 3 acres or less within wetland, and clearing vegetation within stormwater pond and regrading surrounding area to expand crop land. Oakridge Dairy, LLC.
3. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #813: 39 Hurlburt Road. Piping farm drainage ditch to expand crop land. Oakridge Dairy, LLC.

IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

V. STAFF REPORT

VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS

VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: January 8, 2025

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

February 6, 2025(2 events)

EPAC- CANCELED


February 6, 2025

TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday,
February 6, 2025
8:00 AM at the Fire Station
Meeting is Canceled

Selectmen Board Of


February 6, 2025

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6:00 pm

Town Hall Auditorium

MEETING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

 

  • CALL TO ORDER
    1. Pledge of Allegiance
    2. Roll Call

 

  • PUBLIC COMMENT:
    1. Public Comment:

 

  • PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN

 

  • CONSENT AGENDA
  1. Board and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations

 

  • OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS

 

  • FINANCE
  1. Transfers and Appropriations
  2. CFO Finance Report/Updates
  3. Presentation of Scheduled Payments

 

  • UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION: None

 

  • PENDING BUSINESS – None

 

  • NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Request to authorize the First Selectman to execute a Lease Agreement with VCP Somers LF, LLC to install a Solar Photovoltaic System on the Somers capped landfill. Todd Rolland

 

  1. Local Traffic Authority Request – To Enact a Through Truck Prohibition on Carriage Drive.. Todd Rolland

 

  1. Approval of Employee Recognition award in the amount of $2,500 to Matthew Cox, Human Services Director. Board of Selectmen

This employee recognition award is proposed for Matthew Cox, Human Services Director, for his outstanding leadership and commitment in initiating and managing the Angel Fund, which was created to provide essential support to residents impacted by the Quality Ave Fire on January 2, 2024. The fund was designed to assist those affected by facilitating access to critical resources such as temporary housing, food assistance, and emotional support services. Matthew’s strategic efforts and dedication to community welfare exemplify his capacity to effectively mobilize resources and coordinate with various stakeholders in response to the pressing crisis. His actions not only address the immediate needs of those impacted but also serve to nurture resilience within the community.

 

 

  1. Registrar of Voters Budget Presentation – David McCaffrey

 

  1. Veterans Affairs Budget Presentation – David McCaffrey

 

  • Approval of Minutes of January 30, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular

Meeting from January 30, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

 

  • ADJOURNMENT
February 7, 2025
February 8, 2025
February 9, 2025
February 10, 2025(3 events)

Board of Ed


February 10, 2025

Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting 

Monday, February 10, 2025 7:00 PM

Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the January 27, 2025 BOE Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the January 27, 2025 Board meeting.
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on last month’s budget.
5. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
6. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of February 10, 2025
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of February 10, 2025.
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
1. Superintendent’s Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
Dr. Galloway and Stephanie Levin will answer questions regarding the proposed budget that was
presented at the January 27, 2025 Board meeting.
2. Open Choice Program — Open Slots
The Board to review and approve the 20 slots in the Open Choice program. This is the same
allocation as in the 2024-2025 school year.
9. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum (next meeting 3/10/25 6 p.m., 5/12/25 5:30 p.m., 6/9/25 6 p.m.)
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
5. Building (next meeting 2/18/25 2 p.m., 3/4/25 2 p.m., 3/18/25 2 p.m.)
10. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
11. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT

BOE- Curriculum


February 10, 2025

February 10, 2025
6:00- 7:00 pm
Central Office Conference Room
Agenda Approval of Minutes from January 21, 2025

Cultural Commission


February 10, 2025

SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
February 10, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall

1. Pledge and Call to Order

2. Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
a. Approval of January 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
b. Correspondence – P. Bachetti

3. Treasurer’s Report – T. Schmidt
a. Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
b. Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt

4. Other Item(s) for Discussion at this meeting

5. Old Business
a. Update 2024 Holiday Fest, K.C. Sisters & discussion of Dec. 6, 2025 Holiday Fest concert – A. Levesque

6. New Business
a. Christmas gift to Eric Peterson in Dept. of Public Works – A. Levesque
b. 2025 Summer Concert series – Dates and entertainers confirmed (6); remaining 3 concerts to consider & vote on – A. Levesque
c. 2025 Sponsor Campaign has begun, need more members to help – A. Levesque
d. Licensing issue in order to continue live-streaming events – T. Simoes

7. Adjournment – next regular meeting, March 10, 2025, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall

February 11, 2025(3 events)

Senior Advisory


February 11, 2025

TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS

AGENDA

February 11, 2025 – 1pm to 2pm

Senior Center Meeting Room

 

  • Call to Order (Matthew)

 

  • Introductions / Audience (Matthew)

 

  • Review of Minutes from January 14 (Marilyn and Matthew)

 

  • Old Business

none

  • New Business
    • Senior Center Update (Donna)
    • Social and Senior Services Update (Annette)
    • Announcements/Other (All)

 

  • Adjournment

Zoning Board of Appeals – Cancelled


February 11, 2025

BOE- Special


February 11, 2025

Somers Board of Education Special Meeting
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 9:30 AM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
“The Somers Public Schools strives to be an exceptional and innovative educational community.”

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. Discussion/Possible Action: Student Expulsion Hearing – Executive Session Anticipated
3. ADJOURNMENT

February 12, 2025
February 13, 2025(3 events)

CIP – CANCELLED


February 13, 2025

TOWN OF SOMERS

CIP COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Town Hall

Thursday, February 13, 2025

4:00 pm

 

 

 

CANCELLED

Selectmen Board Of


February 13, 2025

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 6:00 pm

Town Hall Auditorium

MEETING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

 

  • CALL TO ORDER
    1. Pledge of Allegiance
    2. Roll Call

 

  • PUBLIC COMMENT:
    1. Public Comment:

 

  • PRESENTATIONS BY THE FIRST SELECTMAN

 

  • CONSENT AGENDA
  1. Board and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations

 

  • OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS

 

  • FINANCE
  1. Transfers and Appropriations
  2. CFO Finance Report/Updates
  3. Presentation of Scheduled Payments

 

  • UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION: None

 

  • PENDING BUSINESS – None

 

  • NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. Request to apply for the Small-Town Economic Assistance Grant (STEAP) grant in the amount of $191,224.00 to help fund the replacement of the pour-in-place playground resurfacing at Connor’s Place, Field Road Park. Todd Rolland

 

  1. Authorize the First Selectman to sign the Municipal Service Agreement and Continuing Disclosure Agreement with Munistat. Brian Wissinger

 

  1. Library Budget Presentation. Joanne Nichting

 

  1. Registrar of Voters Budget Presentation. David McCaffrey

 

  1. Veterans Affairs Budget Presentation. David McCaffrey

 

  • Approval of Minutes of February 6, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.

The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular

Meeting from February 6, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.

 

  • ADJOURNMENT

Planning Comm


February 13, 2025

February 14, 2025
February 15, 2025
February 16, 2025
February 17, 2025(1 event)

President’s Day-Offices Closed

N/A
February 17, 2025

February 18, 2025(4 events)

Blood Drive


February 18, 2025

Public Hearing- Charter Revision


February 18, 2025

Charter Revision Comm


February 18, 2025

 

TOWN OF SOMERS CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Selectmen’s Conference Room

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of Minutes of Preceding Meeting
a. Organizational Meeting of February 5, 2025

4. Discussion – February 18th Public Hearing

5. Discussion – Previous Charter Revision Commission Decisions & Results

6. Discussion – Establish Review of Charter Process and Meeting Format

7. Discussion – Recommendations from the Board of Selectmen:
a. Shall the Town Clerk become an appointed rather than elected position?
b. Shall the Board of Selectmen appoint a Town Administrator who reports t6 them and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Town?
c. Shall the Zoning and Planning Boards be combined as a single appointed body?

8. Commission Member Comments

9. Adjournment

 

 

Next Meeting -Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Library Board


February 18, 2025

Library Board of Trustees
Somers Public Library
Tuesday, February 18, 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Somers Public Library – 2 Vision Blvd. – Conference Room

Agenda:

Meeting cancelled
Next meeting March 18, 2025

February 19, 2025(2 events)

Housing Authority


February 19, 2025

WPCA- Special


February 19, 2025

TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
2-19-25
7:00 pm
Lower Level Meeting Room

Agenda

I. Somersville WPCF Upgrade – Review bids on the Somersville WPCF Phase One. Take Action whether to Award or Not Award the Contract.

II. Adjournment

Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.

February 20, 2025(1 event)

Selectmen Board Of


February 20, 2025

February 21, 2025
February 22, 2025(1 event)

Veteran’s Coffeehouse


February 22, 2025

February 23, 2025
February 24, 2025(1 event)

Board of Ed


February 24, 2025

February 25, 2025(1 event)

Board of Finance


February 25, 2025

February 26, 2025(1 event)

CERT


February 26, 2025

February 27, 2025(1 event)

Selectmen Board Of


February 27, 2025

February 28, 2025
March 1, 2025

 

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