The Red Cross will be sponsoring Blood Drives at Somers Town Hall from Noon to 4 pm on the following dates:
Tuesday, Feb 21
Monday, April 24
Monday, June 26
Monday, August 21
Wednesday, October 4
Tuesday, December 19
Please do not hesitate to contact your Red Cross Customer Care at customercare@redcross.org
Here is the Senior Community Center presentation from Friday’s, 01/13, and last night’s, 01/17, informational sessions.
Click here To view the results of the Town Wide Survey for the Somers Senior Community Center, short version.
Click here to download the full report: Somers Senior Community Center Survey Full Report
PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Somers According to section 7-394 of the Connecticut General Statutes notice is hereby given that the audit of the financial statements of the Town of Somers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 is on file and is open for inspection in the office of the Town Clerk, 600 Main Street, Somers, Connecticut. Dated at Somers, this 29th day of December 2022 David Marti, Somers Town Clerk
A dozen distinguished veterans who have made significant contributions to their communities
after leaving military service will be honored.
A dozen men and women, including a Somers resident, have been elected to the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, which recognizes distinguished veterans who have made significant contributions to their communities after leaving military service.
David Paul McCaffrey of Somers, a U.S. Navy veteran, is among the new class of honorees announced Friday.
“Since 2005, the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame has formally recognized veterans in our state who, after discharging from military service, have distinguished themselves through a life of service at the local, regional and state levels as leaders in veterans’ organizations, in public service, and as volunteers and community advocates,” Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas J. Saadi said. “These men and women have enriched their communities through their commitment and application of their talents, to bettering the lives of others. Publicly recognizing and honoring these veterans each year is one of the highlights of serving as Commissioner as it is these honorees who embody the true meaning of service to our nation and to our communities.”
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said, “For nearly two decades, the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame has recognized veterans, who sacrificed everything as they served their country and continue with a lifetime of service to their communities. While these brave men and women come from different backgrounds, they all share the same characteristics – courage, strength, pride, and selflessness. Congratulationsto this year’s inductees. Thank you to the 2022 class for their bravery and their continued leadership and commitment to bettering our communities and state.”
Bysiewicz and Saadi will be joined by leaders of the state’s veterans’ community at the induction ceremony, which is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at 5 p.m. at the CT National Guard Armory Drill Shed. Each inductee will receive a commemorative medallion and certificate recognizing their recognizing their induction.
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In our continuing efforts to garner feedback from all residents and parties interested in a new Senior/Community Center, we are conducting a community survey.
The following survey contains nine questions. We are asking all Somers Residents to complete this survey either electronically Senior Community Center Survey or by paper copy which was mailed to every household in Somers.
If you complete the survey by paper copy, we ask you to return it to:
Town of Somers
Finance Department
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
The due date for all electronic or paper survey responses is Wednesday, October 19, 2022. We will use the compiled data to guide our design considerations for a new facility.
Thank you,
• Have you thought about helping your community but don’t know where to start?
• Are you looking to become more prepared for emergencies?
• Are you interested in learning more about hazards that are most likely to affect your home, workplace, or neighborhood?
Consider Joining Somers CERT!
Sign up Here
What is a CERT, and what do they do?
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.
CERT allows you to meet new people and become a valuable asset to your community. In addition, you will learn new skills that prove beneficial in emergencies and everyday life.
Ok, how do I get involved?
To become a CERT member, you must pass the CERT Basic Training.
Sign up Here
When and Where is the next basic training?
The next Somers CERT Basic Training is On Saturday, March 19th, and Sunday, March 20th. At the Somers Fire Department, 400 Main Street, Somers, CT 060712.
Both days begin at 8:00 AM and go all day. Refreshments and lunch are provided on both days.
Ok, I want to get involved; how do I sign up?
For more information email the Somers CERT Team Leader, Karen Hocking, at: somersct.cert@gmail.com
If we can’t REACH YOU, we can’t ALERT YOU! Text SOMERS to 888777 to enroll in Somers Everbridge Alert System. You can decide if you want to receive alerts by text, email or phone. You can also decide the types of alerts you would like to receive. Stay informed of significant issues such as road closures, COVID mask and test kit distributions, or minor emergency situations. Sign-Up today!!!!!!
All individuals are requested to utilize the Drop-Box located outside just prior to the main entry of the Town Hall as much as possible. (This is not mandated) Transactions such as Tax Payments and recordings can be deposited to the Drop-Box. All documentation will be distributed accordingly and reviewed on a daily basis by the appropriate department(s). The increase in COVID confirmed cases throughout CT has everyone creating non-contact forms of communication and transactions. Resident and staff safety is an extreme priority to our Board of Selectmen in an attempt to keep everyone safe. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance
