Somers, CT — The Somers Department of Veterans Affairs invites all veterans and their guests to attend the Somers Veterans Coffeehouse on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT.
This month’s coffeehouse will feature Vic Musante, a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran, retired Army helicopter pilot, and FAA aviation expert who has returned to Vietnam multiple times in recent years on a powerful mission of remembrance and recovery.

Vic currently serves as a Field Analyst for Tours of Duty, a nonprofit organization devoted to recovering the remains of American POW/MIAs and bringing closure to their families. As part of this volunteer team, Vic has been to Vietnam three times in the past 15 months, personally helping to recover the stories — and in some cases, the remains — of those who never made it home.

With decades of experience as a test pilot, aviation safety expert, and investigator, Vic’s presentation will shed light on the critical, behind-the-scenes work being done to honor and recover America’s missing heroes. His story is one of skill, dedication, and deep patriotism —and a testament to what it means to never leave a brother or sister behind.

All military service members, veterans, and their guests are welcome. Complimentary coffee and light refreshments will be served. No RSVP required.

About the Somers Veterans Coffeehouse
Hosted monthly by the Somers Department of Veterans Affairs, the Coffeehouse offers a welcoming space for camaraderie, information-sharing, and community connection. Each month features a special guest speaker or presentation relevant to veterans’ lives, history, and services.
For media inquiries, interviews, or more information, please contact the Somers Department of Veterans Affairs at [email protected].

Town of Somers LEGAL NOTICE:
A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidates
available at Town Clerks office

A certified list of Democratic party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Somers for election as First Selectman, Selectmen, Town Clerk, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Board of Education (Two Year Term), Library Board Full 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

Town Clerk                                                                0                                          1

Board of Finance                                                      1                                          2

Board of Education                                                  2                                          5

Board of Education- 2 Year Term                         0                                          1

Library Board- Full Term                                        1                                          3

A Primary will be held September 9, 2025, 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 6, 2025. Petition forms, instructions and information concerning the procedure for filing of opposing candidacies, including schedules may be obtained from:

Jan Martin, Democratic Registrar of Voters, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT 06071

David Marti
Town Clerk – Town of Somers

Publication: 07.25.2025

Town of Somers LEGAL NOTICE:
A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidates
available at Town Clerks office

A certified list of Republican party-endorsed candidates for the Town of Somers for election as First Selectman, Selectmen, Town Clerk, Board of Finance, Board of Education, Board of Education (Two Year Term), Library Board Full 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                                   3                                                         5

Library Board                                             2                                                         3

A Primary will be held September 9, 2025, 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 6, 2025. 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 07.25.2025

Somers Veterans Coffeehouse – “Plan Your Probate”

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 8:30 – 11:00 AM

Location: Somers Town Hall

Featuring: Timothy R. E. Keeney, Retired Navy SEAL, Attorney & Former Judge
Learn what to expect during probate, costs, filing, and how to protect your family.

All dogs over six months must be licensed in the State of Connecticut. Dog licenses must be renewed by June 30 of each year. A $1 late penalty per month is charged for each month after that date that the license is not renewed. All dogs must have a current rabies vaccination.
Dog License Fees:
License Type                                               Cost
Male or Female (Unaltered)                          $19
Neutered Male or Spayed Female                 $ 8
Late fee per month after June 30th              $ 1

Apply Online
The Town Clerk is pleased to offer a new online option to apply for dog licenses through RECORDhub. Once registered, applicants may click on the links listed below to submit requests and purchase licenses online. Please note that a $2 handling fee plus 3% credit card processing fee will be added to the cost of each license.

Steps to use the online service:
1. Click the link below that matches the type of license you wish to purchase. Note: New license registrations will only be accepted for dogs aged 6 months or older.
2. Login to RECORDhub. (If you do not currently have a RECORDhub login, you can register by clicking the Sign up button)
3. Complete the Form
a. Make certain to upload the Current Rabies Vaccination Certificate.
b. If applying for a new Neutered Male or Spayed Female license, you must also upload a Spay/Neuter Certificate.  This is required initially, not on renewals.
4. Submit form.
a. If applying for one license only, submit payment and print receipt.
b. If applying for more than one license:
i. If applying for more than one license of the same type, choose the Add to Cart and then Continue Shopping Options. The same license type of license will appear for completion.
ii. If applying for more than one license of a different type, choose the Add to Cart and then Continue Shopping Options. Then, select the next type of license desired from the links below.
iii. When the last license request is submitted, choose the Add to Cart and then Proceed to Cart options.
iv. Follow the prompts to submit payment and print receipt.
5. An email will be sent to when the license request has been submitted.
6. An additional email will be delivered when the request is processed.
7. All approved licenses will be mailed to the address submitted within 10 business days.

ONLINE RENEWAL LICENSES
Unaltered click link below:
https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/SomersCT/Form/Renewal-of-Male-or-Female-Dog-License
Spayed or Neutered click link below:
https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/SomersCT/Form/Renewal-of-Spayed-or-Neutered-Dog-License

ONLINE NEW LICENSES
New dog licenses for dogs > 6 months & have never been licensed in Somers
Unaltered click link below:
https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/SomersCT/Form/New-Male-or-Female-Dog-License
Spayed or Neutered click link below:
https://recordhub.cottsystems.com/SomersCT/Form/New-Spayed-or-Neutered-Dog-License

Apply by US Mail or In-Person at Town Hall:
All licenses can be renewed through the US Postal Service or by visiting the Town Clerks office.

–Mail check and updated rabies if required, any new spay/neuter certificates if dog has been altered since last license issue.  (TC will return documents along w/tags- no docs are retained).

–Also available in front of Town Hall is a drop box you can place renewal information/payment.

In-Person or Mailed Dog License application click link below:
2025 Dog License Application

Note: New dog licenses will not be charged a late fee when registering after June.

David Marti, Town Clerk announced that Somers has implemented Cott Systems’ PropertyCheck in an invigorated effort to combat property and mortgage fraud. This 24/7 service allows residents to sign up on the Cott Systems’ RECORDhub website (https://recordhub.cottsystems.com) to receive notifications when official documents are recorded on their property.  Residents can activate alerts based on their name.  This is a free service to the citizens of Somers.

WHAT IS PROPERTY FRAUD? Property fraud can occur if someone forges your identity, transfers your property into their name, and records the document. This fraudulent activity can make it appear as if that person owns your home or property – and you may not have any idea that this happened! It is, unfortunately, becoming more prevalent today as cyber criminals exploit every avenue they can to cause harm and steal from everyday citizens.

Cott System’s PropertyCheck works seamlessly in the background of the Somers records management RECORDhub software, automatically alerting on an enrolled record if a document with matching name or address is recorded. Property owners need to opt-in by creating a RECORDhub account, create alerts for their name and choose the preference of alerts – email or text message.  “It’s also a good idea to set up multiple alerts based on first, middle and last name variations and your spouse’s name, to be sure that an alert will be triggered in case a recording happens with some kind of slight variation,” says Paul Fetters, the product Implementation Specialist at Cott Systems

Somers has partnered with Cott Systems to offer this no-cost solution, adding an additional layer of protection to records data and allowing residents to feel safer in their homes.  Marti explains, “Somers is proud to now offer this service and I encourage all residents to sign up.”

To activate this benefit, residents of Somers can simply sign up for PropertyCheck alerts at: https://recordhub.cottsystems.com