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Recycling Center will be close on Monday, 10/13

Posted on: October 10th, 2025 by trolland

The Recycling Center will be close on Monday, October 13 in observance of the Columbus Day Holiday. We will reopen on Thursday, October 16.

Eversource helicopter surveying of Transmission Lines, September 15th, 17th, 24th and 25th

Posted on: September 4th, 2025 by David Marti

Based on our Helicopter notification protocol I wanted to share the following information with you.

PURPOSE OF FLYOVER: Aerial patrol of vegetation on transmission lines by Transmission Vegetation Management.

DATES AND TOWNS INCLUDED: September 15^th, 17^th, 24^th and 25^th
Listed below are the towns that will be covered during that time:

Windsor Locks, Enfield, Somers, East Windsor, Ellington, South Windsor, Manchester, Vernon, Glastonbury, Hebron, Andover, Columbia, Lebanon, Willimantic, Coventry, Mansfield, Chaplin, Hampton, Brooklyn, Pomfret, Killingly, Putnam, Thompson, Plainfield, Canterbury, Lisbon, Preston.

DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT:  Blue and White with tail number N411DD or Navy with Silver Stripe tail number N1431W.

FLIGHT TIMES: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., weather permitting.

LANDING AREAS: The following airports will be used for landing and refueling efforts: Windham, Robertson, and Groton Airports.

Thank you,

Ryan McKenna
Specialist, Community Relations

48 Tolland Stage Road,

Tolland, CT 06084

(860) 416-3540

www.eversource.com

Town-Wide Tag Sale returns Saturday, October 4th

Posted on: August 27th, 2025 by David Marti

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 Fall event will take place on Saturday, October 4th.

A link to the Town Wide Tag Sale Application is available HERE. Be sure to read the guidelines and send in your application.

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. Deadline for entry is Wednesday October 2. Listing of all locations will be posted on the town’s website on Thursday October 2nd.

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]

November 2025 Municipal Election, Sample Ballot and Early Voting Information

Posted on: August 21st, 2025 by David Marti

Early Voting Oct 20 – Nov 2 & Election Nov 4th 2025

A General Election is where all eligible voters elect candidates to office. In Connecticut, there is a general election every year.

OCTOBER 20 – NOVEMBER 2, 2025 EARLY VOTING
Polling location for Early Voting is always Lower Conference Room in Town Hall.
Polls are open from 10am-6pm with extended hours on Oct 28th and 30th from 8am-8pm. Remember your ID.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Polling location is the Auditorium, lower level of Town Hall, 600 Main Street.
Polling locations are open 6am – 8pm.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Friday, October 17, 2025
Deadline for voter registration by mail to be post-marked
Deadline for voter registration at the DMV by close of business
Deadline for voter registration online by 11:59 pm – Click HERE to register online.
Deadline for voter registration in person by 8:00 pm

SAME DAY VOTER REGISTRATION
If you are not registered, but want to vote during the Early Voting, you may register in person every day of Early Voting.
If you are not registered, but want to vote on Election Day, you may register in person on Election Day at your Election Day Registration site which is the Lower Conference in Town Hall.

Advertisement & Invitation to Solicit Price Quotations- Somers Town Hall LED Sign & Install

Posted on: August 4th, 2025 by David Marti

Click here for Town Hall Sign Bid

Town of Somers Legal Notice of Auction

Posted on: July 31st, 2025 by klafleur

Town of Somers
Department of Public Works
93 Egypt Road, Somers, CT 06071, (860)763-8238
[email protected]
LEGAL NOTICE
THE TOWN OF SOMERS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN ITS STORAGE FACILITY FROM:
491 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
THIS PUBLIC AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON
August 18, 2025, AT 10:00 AM
SOMERS RECYCLING CENTER,
LOCATED AT 127 EGYPT ROAD, SOMERS, CT
Items May Be Viewed Ten (10) Minutes Prior to the Auction
Todd Rolland, Director of Land Use & Public Works,
as Auctioneer and Agent for the Town of Somers.
The Town of Somers Reserves The Following Rights:
(1)
To bid at the public auction,
(2)
Refuse any and all bids,
(3)
To cancel the auction at any time for any reason. Please check the Town of Somers website for updates at www.somersct.gov

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 Discussion: Connecticut 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

Memorial Day Ceremonies

Posted on: May 21st, 2025 by klafleur

The American Legion Buck Dubiel Post 101 will be conducting their annual Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday 26, May from 0900-1300.

They will begin at 0900 at the Somers High School Flagpole. Click here for map

Each ceremony is approximately 10 minutes long. Times will vary slightly based on setup and cleanup needed at each location.

As a reminder, there will be ceremonial weapons used at these events. While they only fire blank ammunition, the public should be aware that they sound like the real thing.

The public is encouraged to attend these ceremonies. Its a great way to show your support for our men and women who served this great country and are no longer with us.