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Somers Veterans Coffeehouse Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Posted on: June 12th, 2025 by David Marti

Somers Veterans Coffeehouse

Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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

Join us for a meaningful morning of community, remembrance, and connection at the Somers Veterans Coffeehouse. This monthly gathering welcomes veterans, family members, and supporters from across the region.

We are honored to welcome:

Jeff DeWitt, USAF Veteran and Author

Topic of DiscussionConnecticut Military Heroes: Iraq and Afghanistan, which will cover the 69 heroes from Connecticut who died in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

Jeff DeWitt is a retired Chief Master Sergeant, USAF, with over 25 years of service. He currently serves as Chairman of the Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee and is the author of the self-published Connecticut Military Heroes series, which includes a tribute to 69 service members from Connecticut who died in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Coffee, refreshments, and good company await.

All military personnel are welcome. Bring a guest. Complimentary and no RSVP required.

For more information, email: [email protected]

Blood Drive-Monday, June 23, Noon to 5, plus get a $15 Amazon Gift Card!
Posted on: June 11th, 2025 by David Marti

Every drop of kindness counts. Do good: Give blood! Come give at the Somers Town Hall on June 23 from Noon to 5 pm & get a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. PLUS, you’ll be entered for a chance at a $7K gift card (2 winners)! Book your appointment with the Red Cross: https://rcblood.org/42Nkdi4

PUBLIC HEARING- Charter Revision Commission- June 11 @ 7 PM
Posted on: May 28th, 2025 by David Marti

TOWN OF SOMERS
CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION

The Somers Charter Revision Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm in the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT to receive public comments on the following proposed questions:

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?
4. Shall the dollar amount over which a special appropriation exceeds thus requiring approval by vote of a Town Meeting be revised?
5. Shall appointments to fill mid-term vacancies change from “until the next election” to “the end of the elected term”?

Said proposed questions are on file in the Town Clerk’s office of the Town of Somers, Somers Town Hall. At this hearing, interested persons may be heard and written communications may be sent to
[email protected]
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 28th day of May, 2025.

Charter Revision Commission, Scott Kaupin, Chairman

To be published in JI on May 29th and June 6th

BUDGET PASSES- 523 YES- 286 NO (Click link below for details)
Posted on: May 20th, 2025 by David Marti
Budget Referendum Detailed results
June is Dog Licensing Month- Continuing in 2025 Online payment processing available
Posted on: May 18th, 2025 by David Marti

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.

Somers is fighting back against property fraud by offering PropertyCheckTM powered by Cott Systems.
Posted on: May 16th, 2025 by David Marti

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

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A CIGARETTE DEALER/RETAILER LICENSE-The Barn, 25 South Road
Posted on: May 14th, 2025 by David Marti

On May 14, 2025, Town Clerk Posted “The Notice” in link below for the Barn located at 25 South Road.  It is to remain posted on the town’s website for two weeks. To be taken down on May 29th.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW NOTICE
Town of Somers Legal Notice, Adjourned Town Meeting May 20, 2025 for Budget Referendum Vote
Posted on: May 8th, 2025 by David Marti

Town of Somers

Legal Notice

Adjourned Town Meeting

May 20, 2025

for Budget Referendum Vote

In accordance with the Town of Somers Ordinance on Annual Budget vote, the Town Meeting of May 06, 2025 has been adjourned to Tuesday, May 20, 2025 on which date the vote by optical scan voting machine will be held at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm for the electors and United States citizens qualified to vote in town meetings of the Town of Somers, CT on the following:

Question #1

Shall the recommendation of the Board of Finance to appropriate $41,816,120 in Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year of July 01, 2025 through June 30, 2026 be approved?

Those desiring to vote in favor of said resolution shall mark their ballot ‘Yes’.  Those desiring to vote against said resolution shall mark their ballot ‘No’.

Dated at Somers, CT this May 08, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Tim Keeney, First Selectman

Bill Meier, Selectman

Bob Schmidt, Selectman

 

Publication Date:  May 10, 2025

Absentee Ballot Guidelines for Referendum & Sample Referendum Ballot
Posted on: May 7th, 2025 by David Marti

Date, Time and Location

The Budget Referendum will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.  All voting will be conducted at the Town Hall Auditorium during the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 pm.  Please be prepared to present proper identification such as a Driver’s License.

Absentee Ballots

Absentee Ballots are available in the Town Clerk’s Office beginning May 7, 2025 for the 2025-2026 Budget Referendum.  Absentee ballots for a referendum can only be issued to individuals applying in person to the Town Clerk’s Office.  Absentee Ballots will not be mailed.

Eligibility to Vote

Any person who is an elector of the Town of Somers may vote and any United States citizen eighteen years or more who, jointly or severally, is liable to the Town of Somers for taxes assessed against him/her on an assessment of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) on the last completed Grand List of such Town.

Questions concerning the issuance of Absentee Ballots may be directed to the following individuals:

Town Clerk                  860.763.8207              [email protected]

Registrar of Voters     860.763.8211              [email protected]

SAMPLE REFERENDUM BALLOT

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

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