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Town of Somers Annual Town Meeting Minutes May 06, 202
Posted on: May 7th, 2025 by David Marti

Town of Somers
Annual Town Meeting Minutes
May 06, 202

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by First Selectmen Tim Keeney with 25 individuals in attendance. The Town Clerk was requested to read the legal notice. Legal Notice below was read.

Legal Notice, Town of Somers, Annual Town Meeting, Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 7:00pm

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting to act on the following items will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Auditorium.
1. To elect a moderator.
2. Consider the annual budget for fiscal year 2025/2026 as proposed by the Board of Finance, consisting of total revenues and expenditures of $41,816,120
3. To set the date, time and place for a referendum by optical scan voting on the question of adopting the annual budget as proposed, selectmen recommending the referendum be conducted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 6:00am and 8:00pm, at the Town Hall Auditorium.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut 21st day of April 2025
Board of Selectmen
Tim Keeney, First Selectman, Bill Meier III, Selectman, Bob Schmidt, Selectman
Publication date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

1. Elect a moderator
A motion was made by Bill Meier to appoint Tim Keeney as Moderator and seconded by Bob Schmidt. First Selectmen Keeney asked for any other nominations. With no further nominations closing, the nomination process was voted on with all in favor.
2. Consider annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 as proposed by the Board of Finance, consisting of $41,816,120 in revenues and expenditures
The motion was made by Joe Tolisano and seconded by Bill Meier, and moderator Keeney opened the floor for discussion. He explained the rules by Charter that only line items in the budget can be adjusted. The floor was open for discussion.
Janet Warnock from 80 Maple Street addressed the room. Janet stated that she and many other seniors in Somers are concerned about the budget increase, especially with the property revaluation happening. Janet asked that local government need to do everything to limit increasing budgets and proposed that income limits to receive tax reductions should increase so more seniors can qualify. Janet shared that she and many other seniors in town are afraid that in the future they will not be able to afford to live in Somers. First Selectmen Keeney thanked her for her comments.
Discussion session was closed and Tim asked that we vote on the motion. Everyone voted to accept.
3. Set the date, time and place of a referendum vote by optical scan recommending Tuesday, May 20, 2025 between the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium
Motion was made by Joe Tolisano and seconded by Bill Meier and unanimously voted to conduct a referendum vote on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at the Town Hall Auditorium from 6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Motion was made by Bill Meier to Close the meeting and seconded by Joe Tolisano. Meeting adjourned at 7:08.

Respectfully submitted on May 7, 2025, David Marti, Town Clerk – Town of Somers

PRESS RELEASE Somersville Water Pollution Control Facility – Ultraviolet Light Disinfection System Under Repair No human contact with the Scantic River from the Wastewater Treatment Plant downstream from May 5, 2025 to May 10, 2025.
Posted on: May 6th, 2025 by klafleur

Primary & Secondary Treatment Remains Fully Functional – Advisory to Avoid Contact with the Scantic River between Somersville & the Connecticut River

Due to an ongoing improvements project taking place at the Somersville Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF), located in Somers, CT, the ultraviolet light (UV) disinfection system is currently offline. This has resulted in no final (tertiary treatment) disinfection of the plant’s effluent taking place before it enters the Scantic River. UV disinfection is required by the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) during recreation season, which runs between May 1 – September 30.

While there is no immediate threat to the public’s health or safety, the Somers Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) has issued an advisory to avoid contact with the Scantic River until the facility’s UV disinfection system is back online. This is tentatively scheduled for on or around May 9, 2025. If anyone should come into contact with the river, it is recommended they immediately and thoroughly wash with soap and water.

Primary treatment (involving the removal of solids) and secondary treatment (utilizing biological processes to remove pollutants) of the wastewater at the facility are fully operational. Wastewater service to area homes and businesses has not and will not be interrupted.

The WPCA has notified and been in constant contact with CT DEEP about the situation at the WPCF, as required by law, and will share further information as it becomes available. Once the UV disinfection system is back online, the advisory for the Scantic River will be lifted.

Trailblazing Veteran Leader to Speak at Somers Memorial Day Veterans Coffee House on Saturday, May 31, 2025
Posted on: May 4th, 2025 by David Marti

Trailblazing Veteran Leader to Speak at Somers Memorial Day Veterans Coffee House on Saturday, May 31, 2025, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street (Rt 190), Somers, CT.

Join us for a powerful morning of reflection, honor, and inspiration as we welcome a trailblazing veteran leader, Brigadier General Lesbia Nieves, former Director of the Veterans Residential Facility in Rocky Hill, and current Manchester Veterans Advisory Board member. A recent inductee into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2024, she will share her journey of service, leadership, and advocacy.

8:00 AM – Doors Open: Complimentary coffee and camaraderie
9:00 AM – Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence, Opening Remarks, Announcements, Introduction of Guest Speaker – Brigadier General Nieves
9:15 AM – Brigadier General Nieves’ Memorial Day Presentation + Q&A
Her story of resilience and continued service is sure to inspire and remind us of the strength and sacrifice of our veteran community.

*Following the Q&A, attendees will have an opportunity to reflect on honoring fallen heroes and how their legacy is preserved.

All veterans, family members, and community members are encouraged to attend. The event is free and open to the public.
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The Somers Veterans Coffee House is a community event hosted monthly by the Somers Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with services, support, and one another in a welcoming, informal setting.

For more information, please contact the SDVA at:
[email protected]

May 3rd Town Wide Tag Sale Listings
Posted on: May 1st, 2025 by David Marti
Budget Book FY2026
Posted on: April 24th, 2025 by bwissinger

The budget book for FY2026 budget is completed. Follow this link to review. Hard copies of the book can be made available upon request. If you have any questions regarding the budget, reach out to Brian Wissinger, CFO at [email protected]

Legal Notice Town of Somers Annual Town Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Posted on: April 22nd, 2025 by David Marti

Town of Somers
Annual Town Meeting
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
at 7:00pm

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting to act on the following items will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Auditorium.

1. To elect a moderator.

2. Consider the annual budget for fiscal year 2025/2026 as proposed by the Board of Finance, consisting of total revenues and expenditures of $41,816,120

3. To set the date, time and place for a referendum by optical scan voting on the question of adopting the annual budget as proposed, selectmen recommending the referendum be conducted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 6:00am and 8:00pm, at the Town Hall Auditorium.

Dated at Somers, Connecticut 21st day of April 2025

Board of Selectmen

Tim Keeney, First Selectman,
Bill Meier III, Selectman,
Bob Schmidt, Selectman

Publication date: Saturday, April 26, 2025

Town-Wide Tag Sale returns Saturday, May 3
Posted on: April 15th, 2025 by David Marti

Somers Town-Wide

Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

Rain or Shine

The first Saturday in May and October are designated as Town Wide Tag Sale days.  On these two days each year the $5 per day tag sale permit fee will be waived.  The Spring event will take place on May 3rd, and the Fall event will be on October 4th.

Here are the links for the Town Wide Tag Sale Application .  Be sure to send in your application.  Deadline for entry is Wednesday April 30th.

Submit the completed application to the Town Clerk’s Office by email ([email protected]), Drop Box outside entry to Town Hall, USPS or bring into Town Clerk’s Office.

A confirmation email will be sent acknowledging the receipt of your application for participation in the Somers Town-Wide ‘Spring’ Tag Sale. Listing of all locations will be posted on the town’s website on Thursday May 1st.

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Town Clerk, David Marti at 860.763.8207(8206) or by email:  [email protected]

Notification of Town-wide revaluation representatives from the Assessor’s office
Posted on: April 14th, 2025 by David Marti

April 5, 2025

Dear Somers Resident:

This letter is to introduce representatives of Vision Government Solutions, Inc., the company hired by the Town of Somers to conduct the Town-wide revaluation for October 1, 2025.
The following representatives and the vehicles they will be driving are as follows: Robert (Bob) Hutwelker – White 2020 Chevy Equinox CT plate AS98765
Brand Landrie – Grey 2022 Jeep Cherokee CT plate 123ZMX
Connor Dagel – black 2016 Acura ILX FL plate BAGELV1
Thank you for your cooperation and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 860-763-8202 or [email protected] or [email protected]

Thank you,

Karen L. Neal and Trish Thomas

Piedmont Photography Show
Posted on: March 11th, 2025 by klafleur
Photo Show Entry Form

 

PUBLIC HEARING- TOWN OF SOMERS CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION
Posted on: February 6th, 2025 by David Marti

The Somers Charter Revision Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT to receive public comments on the following Resolution:

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

Said proposed Resolution is on file in the Town Clerk’s office of the Town of Somers, Somers Town Halll. At this hearing, interested persons may be heard and written communications may be sent to [email protected]

Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 6th day of February, 2025.

Charter Revision Commission

Scott Kaupin
Chairman

Somers
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