The annual Great Escape Road Race and Four Town Fair Parade are this Saturday, September 16th.
The Great Escape Road Race on Egypt and Field Roads takes place from 8:00 AM until 9:00 AM.
The Four Town Fair Parade begins at 10:00 AM on Battle Street, continues west on Main Street, south on South Road (Rt. 83), south on Field Road, and finishes at the Fairgrounds on Egypt Road.
Field and Egypt Roads portions will be closed from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Battle Street, Main Street, and South Road portions will be closed from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Expect delays.

Please be aware Eversource will be perform Aerial Inspections of the transmission Lines by helicopter.

PURPOSE OF FLYOVER: Aerial IR patrol of transmission lines by Transmission Operations and Maintenance

DATE: 8/29 – 9/15

DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT: Navy & Silver helicopter, tail # N1431W

FLIGHT TIMES:   8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., weather permitting  

TOWNS TO BE FLOWN OVER: Entire CT system

LANDING AREAS: The following airports will be used for landing and refueling efforts:
• Sikorsky (Bridgeport)
• Robertson
• Windham
• Groton
• Goodspeed

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

STAND DOWN 2023
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
8:00AM – 2:00PM

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is preparing for our annual STAND DOWN, a day event during which VA staff and volunteers provide food, clothing and health screenings to homeless and at-risk Veterans. In addition, Veterans also receive referrals for health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment, mental health counseling and other essential services. The 2023 CT DVA Stand Down will be held at the following five regional locations:

FIVE REGIONAL LOCATIONS 

                                    Bridgeport   University of Bridgeport, Wheeler Recreational

Center, 400 University Ave.

                                    Bristol           ST. Gregory CCD Center, 1043 Stafford Ave.

                                    Danbury       Danbury War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive.

                                    Norwich       Easter Seals Veterans Rally Point, 24 Stott Ave.

                                    Rocky Hill    CTDVA Main Campus, 287 West Street.

The DVA continues our commitment to serving Connecticut’s Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel, and their immediate families by providing this “one stop” access to a range of programs and services offered by state and federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based non-profits at these regional sites across the State.

Below is a list of confirmed service providers for the CT DVA Rocky Hill location:

AARP Connecticut – Community Resources

AGP MEDICAL – Medical Equipment

Amazon – Employment

American Legion Auxiliary – Personal care items/clothing

American Red Cross – Health / Social Services

Amplify – Behavioral Health & Recovery Support

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield – Healthcare coverage

Better Business Bureau Serving CT – Consumer Services

Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle. Club Hartford – Personal Needs Items

Catholic Charities – Social Service Benefits

CCSU Veterans Affairs Office – Education

Charter Oak State College – Education

Columbus House – Housing

CHRO – Legal (Discrimination & Accommodations)

Community Health Center – Dental & Vaccinations

Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. – Healthcare Coverage

Community Health Resources – Behavioral Health

Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles

Driver’s license renewal

            Driver’s license duplicates

            License suspension services

State ID

General DMV information

Connecticut Lions – District 23B – Eye Care / Personal Needs Items

CT BAR ASSOCIATION – Legal

CT Department of Labor – Employment

CT Veterans Legal Center – Legal

Department of Administrative Services – Talent Solutions – Employment

Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars – Veterans benefits

Department of Social Services – Social Service Benefits

Disabled American Veterans – Coat Distribution

Disabled American Veterans – Veterans Benefits

DMHAS – Recovery Support – Behavioral Health & Recovery Support

DMHAS-Nursing Home Diversion & Transition Program – Behavioral Health

FedEx Ground – Employment

GFWC of Newington/Wethersfield – Personal need Items

Interval House – Housing

Manchester Emblem Club #251 – Personal Needs Items

MDA-UAW Local 571 – Personal Needs Items

Middletown Emblem Club #452 – Personal Needs Items

Military Support Program – Behavioral Health

Norwich Vet Center – Behavioral Health

OFFICE OF JOHN B. LARSON – Constituent Support

Office of the Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division – Financial

Thin Line Peer Support Team – Veteran Peer Support

Salvation Army – Water & Snacks

SENATOR CHRIS MURPHY- US SENATE – Constituent Support

Somers Congregational Church, Somers CT – Personal Needs Items

State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Service – Taxes

The Kennedy Collective Mobility Services – Transportation Information

The National Veterans Council for Legal Redress – Veterans Benefits

The Phoenix – Recovery Support Activities

Village For Families and Children – Behavioral Health & Recovery Support

The Work Place – SSVF / Housing

Travelers Inc. – Personal Needs Items

United States Attorney’s Office – Information on Civil Rights and ADL laws

University of New Haven, Military & Veteran Affairs – Education

US Coast Guard Auxiliary – Veteran & Community Services

US Dept of Housing & Urban Development – Housing

VA Connecticut – Homeless Team – Housing

VA Connecticut – VRE – Employment & Education

VA Connecticut – Veterans Benefits Administration – VA Benefits

VA Connecticut – Suicide Prevention Program – Behavioral Health

VA Connecticut – Home Based Primary Care – Medical

VA Connecticut Healthcare System – VA Healthcare

VETS Inc. – SSVF / Housing

Veterans for Peace Connecticut Chapter 42 – Community Support

VFW Auxiliary Department of Connecticut – Personal Needs Items

Wethersfield/Rocky Hill Elks Lodge 2308 – Personal Needs Items

The current transportation schedule is available here:

A transportation schedule is forthcoming for municipalities in the Somers Regional Area.

https://portal.ct.gov/DVA/Pages/Veterans-Stand-Down/Transportation-Schedule-2023

Saturday October 7, will be the date our next Town Wide Tag Sale.  Two times a year the $5 Tag Sale permit fee is waived (First Saturday in May and October).  Click the link below for the application.  Return to the Town Clerk office or email to dmarti@somersct.gov.  A complete list of all participants will then be available on the town’s website on Friday, October 6th.

It’s time to clean out the garage, basement and attic and make some extra cash

Town-wide Tag Sale Application

Town-wide Tag Sale Guidelines

Don’t Miss Out!

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) & Somers Dept. of Veterans Affairs 

Offer FREE DAV Information Seminar

Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023

There is a good reason why the Department of Veterans Affairs in Somers is inviting all veterans and their family members to attend this DAV Information Seminar.

Why? So many injured veterans feel confused about what benefits and services they have earned for their military service. There’s so much to know…and so many changes from one year to the next.

DAV Information Seminars are held to educate veterans and their families on specific veterans’ benefits and services. These free seminars are run by DAVs highly trained National Service Officers (NSOs) and are held around the country. DAV is the recognized leader in providing the best counseling and claim filing assistance available to veterans and their families. Their NSOs are experts on veterans’ benefits, educated in the full range of benefits for military veterans, retirees, and their families. They will strengthen your knowledge and understanding of the benefits and services you’ve earned.

This DAV Information Seminar features experienced DAV National Service Officer and Army veteran, Miguel Cintron. Mr. Cintron will be educating our local veterans and family members about their earned benefits and sharing information regarding compensation and pension claims from 9 AM to 12 PM and then providing them with free, professional claims assistance from 1:00 – 3:00 PM (first come, first served).

The Seminar details are as follows:

Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – DAV Information Seminar, 12:00 to 1:00 PM – lunch break, 1:00 to 3:00 PM – VA Claims Work)

Where: Somers Town Hall – Auditorium, 600 Main St., Somers, CT (ADA Accessible).

Seminar Instructor: Miguel Cintron, Army Veteran & DAV NSO (Newington)

What to Bring: DD-214 or VA Claim Number (if applicable) & your SSN

Capacity: Seating is limited & on a first come, first served basis.

**PLEASE SIGN THE ATTENDANCE SHEET UPON ARRIVAL AND PRESERVE YOUR SPOT IN LINE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH CLAIMS.

All veterans and family members are welcome to attend. You need NOT be a member of DAV to take advantage of these no-cost services. If you cannot attend the seminar and need assistance with a VA claim, visit benefitsquestions.org to contact your local DAV Service Office.

If you would like to learn more about your many military benefits, please schedule an appointment with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Somers, CT.

Hours: Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM — By Appointment Only.

Office: 860-272-4207 Cell: 860-604-0634 Email: Veterans@SomersCT.gov

Egypt Road from Sunshine Farms to the Blueberry Circle/Elderberry Lane Intersection is closed.

The Transfer Station is not accessible at this time.

Youth Voices Count Survey Data Presentation

Tuesday, Aug 22, 10:30 to noon

Town Hall Auditorium

RSVP to mcox@somersct.gov or 860-776-0214

This presentation will also be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@somerscamera5462/streams

Mountain Road will be closed daily to thru traffic starting Tuesday, 07/25, from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm for tree work. We expect this work to continue through Wednesday, 08/02.
The road will be closed in sections.
• The first Section will be from Turnpike Road (Rt. 528) to Root Road,
• The next section will be from Root Road to Hass Road,
• The next section will be from Hass Road to Camp Road, and the final section will be from Camp Road to the Stafford Town Line.
Thank you,
Todd Rolland
Director of Land Use and Public Works
Deputy Director of Emergency Management
Tree Warden
Town of Somers
93 Egypt Road
Somers, CT 06071
(860)763-8238 – Office
trolland@somersct.gov

TOWN OF SOMERS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

2013 or Newer, 40’ to 50’, Articulating Boom Lift

The Town of Somers seeks bids for one (1) 2013 or newer, with less than 2,500 hours, articulating boom lift.

Bids will be received electronically by Stephanie M. Levin, Director of Business Services, Somers Public Schools, stephanie.levin@somers.k12.ct.us until 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 02, 2023.

No bids will be accepted after the said date and time.

Bids will be reviewed and posted on the Town of Somers website at www.somersct.gov by the end of business, Wednesday, August 09, 2023, and all vendors that submitted bids will be electronically sent bid results.

Bid Documents can be found here: Somers Articulating Boom Lift Bid

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