Senior Center Interior Painting Request for Bids. For Project Description and Scope of Work Click Here.

Good morning,

After this weekend’s storm of snow/sleet/freezing rain and rain, many roads have ice packs on them. This condition will not change anytime soon until the temperatures increase this weekend.

The challenge is that this winter’s cold temperatures have caused significant frost in the ground, which does not allow complete drainage. On Sunday afternoon the rains came after the snow and sleet, and the water had nowhere to go, so it pooled on the roadways.

DPW staff worked throughout the night from 5:00 p.m. Saturday until 2:00 p.m. Sunday. We were back in at 5:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Monday to salt and scrape what we could.

We will be in every day at 5:00 to scrape and salt to mitigate the icing, but it will take some time.

Please use care when traveling.

Thank you,

Todd Rolland

Director of Land Use and Public Works / Deputy Director of Emergency Management / Tree Warden

Town of Somers

600 Main Street

Somers, CT 06071

(860)763-8238 – Office

[email protected]

Due to the storm, the Recycling Center will be closed today, Sunday, 02/16/25.

A parking ban will be in effect from 6:00 PM, Saturday,02/15 until Noon on Sunday, 02/16. No on-street parking will be allowed.

The First Selectman, pursuant to his powers under C.G.S. 28-8a(a) has declared a public emergency arising from the threat of outdoor fires due to unusually dry conditions in the State of Connecticut and the Town of Somers.

To see the Declaration click here

To see the Adopted Ordinance Banning Open Fires on Municipal and Private Property  click here.

The Town of Somers requests bids for the repair to the Mill Pond Fishing Deck located at 55 School Street. Please see the specifications and information here: Mill Pond Fishing Dock Repair Bid

The Town of Somers requests bids for painting the exterior surfaces of the Historical Museum located ate 111 Battle Street. Please see the specifications and information here: Historical Museum Painting Request For Bids

The Town of Somers requests bids for painting interior surfaces within the Town Hall. Please see the specifications and information here: Town Hall Interior Painting Request For Bids

URGENT NOTICE: EXTREME FIRE DANGER IN TOLLAND COUNTY

The Forest Fire Danger in Tolland County has been elevated to EXTREME. Effective immediately, all outdoor burning is banned until further notice. This includes campfires, fire pits, and any form of open flame. The dry conditions pose a serious risk, and we urge everyone to be cautious and follow these restrictions to prevent wildfires.

Remember, only YOU can prevent forest fires.

Thank you for your cooperation and help in keeping our community safe.

Fire Chief Lenart