Welcome. As mandated by Connecticut State Law, the Town of Somers and Vision Government Solutions have completed a revaluation of all real property for the Grand List of October 1, 2025. The information provided in this database reflects the new assessed values for each real estate parcel in the Town of Somers as of the […]
Minutes Special Town Meeting Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7 pm At 7 pm, Selectman Tim Keeney calls the meeting to order: Tim requests that the Legal Notice for the Special Town Meeting be read aloud by the Town Clerk, David Marti David Marti read the Notice * Tim then says: The first order of […]
PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Somers Notice of 18th Day Before Election Day Registration Session In accordance with Connecticut State Statutes Section §9-19b(d), the Somers Registrars of Voters will be conducting a mandatory enrollment session on Friday, October 17, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at their office located in the Somers […]
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF SOMERS, CT WARNING AND NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION AND REFERENDUM In accordance with Section 9-226 of the General Statutes of Connecticut and Public Act 23-5, the Electors of the Town of Somers are hereby warned to meet at their respective polling places in said town on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, […]
November 2025 Municipal Election, Sample Ballot and Early Voting Information 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 […]
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 […]
TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Somers Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT to receive public comments on the following: 1. Revision to Ordinance #179-14-21 Local Tax Relief Program : Proposed revision seeks […]
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Somers, CT will hold a public hearing and meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. via Teleconference to consider the following: PUBLIC HEARING: #20-010 Renee Rumore, 220 Billings Road, Somers, CT, seeking a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers […]
TOWN OF SOMERS – ZONING COMMISSION The Somers Zoning Commission has acted on the following applications at a regular meeting held Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM via teleconference: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS: #20-009: Amy Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT. Pursuant to Article XII Earth removal and Filling, §214-70 Issuance of a Special […]
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Somers, CT has acted on the following application during a public hearing and meeting held on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 7:00 P.M. via Teleconference: GRANTED: #20-010 Renee Rumore, 220 Billings Road, Somers, CT, a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers Zoning regulations, […]
LEGAL NOTICE SOMERS PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Somers, CT will hold a public hearing and meeting on Thursday, January 14, at 7:00 pm via teleconference to consider an application for the following: Gingras Development, 19 Royal Manor, Somers, CT; pursuant to Somers Zoning Regulations Article XXVI, applicant is […]
The Somers Conservation Commission, at a regular meeting on January 6, 2021, voted to approve: App #739: 23 Eleanor Road. 25-Unit Housing Development in the Upland Review Area. Gingras Development II LLC/Tom Carenzo. 3 conditions. App #741: 183 Root Road. Construction of driveway with watercourse and wetland crossing, associated with construction of new house. David […]
At it’s regular meeting, the Somers Planning Commission approved a Special Use permit to allow Gingras Development to construct a 25 unit Detached and Semi-detached Housing Development at 23 Eleanor Road, Somers, CT with the following conditions: Revise Eleanor Road note on sheets 3, 4, 5, 8 & 9 from resurface to reconstruct road. Fire […]
The Town of Somers Inland Wetland Agent approved a minimal impact application for construction of a shed within the upland review area of a wetland on February 4, 2021, located at 27 Bobolink Lane.
The Town of Somers Inland Wetland Agent approved a minimal impact application for construction of an overhang within the upland review area of a wetland and associated watercourse on March 9, 2021, located at 51 South Road.
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Somers, CT has acted on the following application during a public hearing and meeting held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. via Teleconference: GRANTED: #ZBA21-001 Steven and Joan Ellis, 35 Colonial Drive, Somers; seeking a variance from section 214-98 of the Somers Code […]
The Somers Zoning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 6:30 PM in the in the Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, OR via Zoom Teleconference, to receive public comments on the following: #21-001: Mark and Karen Murdoch; application for a Text Amendment to the following sections of the […]
SHINE
Meeting Agenda
October 28, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Blake Room, Somers Public Library
• Call to Order
• Welcome and Introductions
• Review and Approval of September 23 Meeting Minutes
• Youth Voices Count Data Discussion – Guests from B. Weyland Smith Consulting
• Announcements/Opportunities
• Adjournment
NEXT MEETING
November 25, 10:30 to 11:30
Blake Room, Somers Public Library
Future Meetings
January 27
February 24
March 24
April 28
May 26
June 30
HVAC Committee- SPECIAL
– October 28, 2025
Town of Somers
HVAC Building Committee Special Meeting
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 4:00 pm
Selectman’s Conference Room
1.) Call to Order
2.) Members Present
3.) Follow-up items with STV
4.) Discussion of STV phase 2 proposal for grant application
5.) Discussion of cost estimator and price quote
6.) Discussion and feedback from Somers Elementary Principal
7.) Board of Education Update October 27, 2025
8.) Approval of Minutes
9.) Adjournment
Economic Dev
– October 28, 2025
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda for October 28, 2025
Town Hall 6-7PM
1. Call to Order
2. 2. Review and approve minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Old Business
a. Decision on Business of the Month
b. Budget Status
c. Directory status
d. Bludot
5. New Business
a, Somers Board Updates - Shawn Curtis
b. Ribbon Cuttings
c.Mailer and/or Brochure
6. Business Issues
7. Adjourn
Board of Finance - CANCELLED
– October 28, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 7:00pm
CANCELLED
Somers Ad hoc America250 Planning Committee 5:30pm
– October 29, 2025
Town of Somers
Somers Ad hoc America250 Planning Committee
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
5:30pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
Call to Order
Opportunity for public comment
Minutes from October 15, 2025
Review Scott Kaupin’s planning framework for culminating celebration
Other activities leading up to celebration day
Budget and fundraising
Set goals for the next meeting
Adjournment
Somers Ad hoc America250 Planning Committee 5:30pm
– October 29, 2025
Town of Somers
Somers Ad hoc America250 Planning Committee
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
5:30pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
Call to Order
Opportunity for public comment
Minutes from October 15, 2025
Review Scott Kaupin’s planning framework for culminating celebration
Other activities leading up to celebration day
Budget and fundraising
Set goals for the next meeting
Adjournment
30October 30, 2025
31October 31, 2025
1November 1, 2025
2November 2, 2025
Zoning Comm
– November 3, 2025
Cultural Commission
– November 3, 2025
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
November 3, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
Pledge and Call to Order
Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
Approval of October 6. 2025 Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
Correspondence – Bachetti
Treasurer’s Report – T. Schmidt
Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt
Other Item(s) for Discussion at this meeting
Old Business
2026 Coffeehouse
January 11, 1-3 pm, José Paulo & Duo confirmed, no signed contract received as yet
February 8, 1-3 pm, Dr. Raouf Mama, confirmed, contract to be sent this week
March 8, 1-3 pm, Pierce Campbell & the Irish Extras, confirmed, contract to be sent this week - A. Levesque
Hartford Showcase -T. Simoes
New Business
C. Sisters Publicity – A. Levesque
2026 Summer Concert Series (location, dates, genre, $800 donors, food trucks?, need to lock in premium entertainers al) – A. Levesque
2026 Regular Meeting Calendar for approval – A. Levesque
Vetting Venue?? – A. Levesque
Adjournment – Per By-laws no Dec. meeting, next mtg, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026
HVAC Committee
– November 4, 2025
Town of Somers
HVAC Building Committee
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 4:00 pm
Selectman’s Conference Room
1.) Call to Order
2.) Members Present
3.) Introduction of new STV Project Manager
4.) Review and discussion of CES revised plans
5.) Revised Cost Estimate-Gilbane
6.) Updates from STV
7.) Discussion of independent cost estimator
8.) Approval of Minutes
9.) Adjournment
Untitled Event
– November 5, 2025
Town of Somers
Senior Center Ad Hoc Building Committee Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, November 05, 2025,
1:00 pm in the Senior Center
1.) Call to Order.
2.) Members Present.
3.) Approval of prior meeting minutes (10/01/25).
4.) General discussion. List space for consideration:
• Review the updated draft floor plans.
5.) Opportunity to add agenda items.
6.) Our next meeting is on December 03, 2025.
7.) Adjournment.
Conservation Comm
– November 5, 2025
Conservation Comm
– November 5, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025
7:00 PM TOWN HALL AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision: Application #820: 85 & 95 South Road. Construction of a multi-family development and associated grading in the Upland Review Area, and renovation of stormwater basin within a delineated wetland. Gingras Development.
2. Jurisdictional Determination/Application #821: 164 Hampden Road. Construction of gravel parking lot in the Upland Review Area, and realignment of existing driveway to include replacement of existing culvert with arch culvert and streambed restoration. Grower Direct Farms.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #822: 151 Florida Road. Construction of a residential addition in the Upland Review Area. Ryan Horn.
Board and Commissions: Appointments/Resignations - None
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION:
Update on the America250 Celebration. David Pinney, Chairman of the Ad hoc America250 Planning Committee.
PENDING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Request for an 8-24 referral to the Planning Commission to sell a Town-Owned 50’ Right-of-Way. Todd Rolland
Request to authorize the First Selectmen to execute all documents to create a utility easement for the solar landfill project. Todd Rolland
Capital Improvement Requests (CIP). Todd Rolland
CIP Request to replace a DPW plow truck.
CIP Request to replace a Park field groomer.
CIP Request to repair HVAC Fire Department Unit.
CIP Request to install Air Conditioning in Piedmont Hall.
Proposed 2026 Holiday Schedule.
Proposed Board of Selectmen 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule.
Discussion and Possible Action on the amendments of Ordinance 179-14 – 179-21 to amend the local tax relief program. The Board of Selectmen held a public hearing on October 2, 2025, at 7:00pm to take public comment on the amendment of the local tax relief program of Ordinance 179-14 – 179-21.
Proposed motion - adopt the Ordinance 179-14 -179-21 to amend the local tax relief program and to be effective 15 days after publication, the publication will be published in summary form.
Approval of STV Contract for the Somers Elementary HVAC and Authorize First Selectman to Sign All Documents. Brian Wissinger
Approval of Minutes of October 16, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting from October 16, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
7November 7, 2025
8November 8, 2025
9November 9, 2025
Board of Ed
– November 10, 2025
Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting Monday, November 10, 2025 7:00 PM
1st Posting DBS Code 6159 - Individualized Education Program
52
66
73
74
102
110
112
1st Posting DBS Code 6171 - Special Education
1st Posting DBS Code 6171.2 - Preschool Special Education
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Curriculum
Policy
Planning/Finance (next meeting 12/1/25, 5 m.)
Salary & Negotiations
Building
CIP/CREC/SEF
ADVANCE CALENDAR
AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Veteran's Day-Offices Closed
N/A November 11, 2025
Zoning Board of Appeals - Cancelled
– November 11, 2025
**NOVEMBER 11, 2025 MEETING CANCELLED **
The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2025.
Youth Advisory
– November 12, 2025
Somers Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board
Agenda
November 12 – 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Kibbe Fuller Community Room
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductions
Review and Approval of Minutes of September 10
New Business / Updates from the Field
Schools
Law Enforcement
Community
Planning for 2026
Member terms expire December 28, reappointments
Program enhancement ideas
Meeting schedule 2026
Program Updates and Next Steps
Youth Service Bureau
Back-to-School
Teen Center
Truancy
Youth Diversion Team
Prevention
Announcements
Adjourn
Future Meetings - DRAFT
March 12, 2026
May 14, 2026
America250 Comm
– November 12, 2025
Town of Somers
Somers Ad hoc America250 Planning Committee
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
5:30pm
Selectmen’s Conference Room
1. Call to Order
2. Opportunity for public comment
3. Minutes from October 29, 2025
4. Meet with Todd Rolland to review plans for using Field Road Park and adjacent school grounds for the August 15 event
5. Review Scott Kaupin’s information for music production
6. Other activities for August 15 or other dates
7. Budget and fundraising
8. Update on engagement with the selectmen
9. Adjournment
Cemetery Comm
– November 12, 2025
Somers Cemetery Committee Regular meeting
11.12.2025 Somers Town Hall
Lower level meeting room 6:30
AGENDA
1. Call to order:
2. Members present:
3. Public Comment:
4. Vote to approve minutes from:
a. September 10, 2025- regular meeting
5. Committee reports & Guest reports:
a. Finance:
b. Sexton:
c. Landscaping: Fall clean up report
d. Veteran's Affairs (Veteran's Day, Wreaths Across America)
e. DPW
6. Old Business:
a. Communications from G&W ( pinning outer ring etc.)
b. Review of All Funeral in house workshop in October-
Suggestion follow up (listing ALL gravesite owners, process for the owner to put information in digital file)
c. Chair's update on information sought-J. Appell.
7. New Business:
a. Concern forms:
b. Consideration of Celebration 250 signs for grave sites of Revolutionary War participants.
c. Approval of calendar dates for 2026 meetings. Second Wednesday of the odd month. Note November date is on Veteran's Day and may have to be moved.
ADJOURNMENT:
Next meeting: January 14, 2026
WPCA
– November 12, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
I. Minutes (10/14/25 – Special Meeting Minutes)
II. Superintendent – Report on Plant Upgrade
III. WPCA Plant Upgrade – Weston & Sampson
IV. Meeting Dates 2026
V. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding
VI. WPCA 2024-2025 Budget – Reporting & Balance
VII. WPCA Budget 2025-2026
VIII. WPCA Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees – Hazardville Water Meter Reads
IX. WPCA Draft Ordinance Change – Challenges
X. Maple Ridge Community Sewer – Repairs
XI. Correspondance/Audience Participation
XII. Bills/Transfers
XIII. Adjournment
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
CIP
– November 13, 2025
Planning Commission
– November 13, 2025
REVISED MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, November 13, 2025 6:30PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
V Ladd Properties, 85 & 95 South Road, Somers requesting a lot line reconfiguration to adjust the common side property line. No new lot created.
8-24 Referral to sell a Town Right of Way on Aspen Ridge.
OLD BUSINESS:
Draft Plan of Conservation and Development 2025,
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 23, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
14November 14, 2025
Veteran's Coffeehouse
– November 15, 2025
16November 16, 2025
Open Space
– November 17, 2025
Open Space and Trails Committee
Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 17th, 6:30 pm
Town Hall
Lower Level Conference Room
A. Call to order.
B. Members present.
C. Audience.
D. Approval of prior meeting minutes (10/20/2025).
E. Correspondence.
a. None
F. Old Business:
a. Girl Scout Bottle Bin update – Audra Getman
b. Trail Maintenance.
G. New Business:
a.
H. Opportunity to add agenda items.
I. Our next Meeting is on April 20th, 20026
J. Adjournment.
HVAC Committee
– November 18, 2025
Economic Dev
– November 18, 2025
Library Board
– November 18, 2025
Library Board of Trustees
Somers Public Library
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
Somers Public Library – 2 Vision Blvd. – Conference Room
Agenda:
1. First Audience to Citizens –
2. Introduction of New Trustees/Elect Officers
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Correspondence
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Financial Business
a. Year-to-date Financial Report
7. Committees
a. Assign new committee members
b. FOL – Jack Kertenis
c. Proposed FY27 Budget – Mike Gruber
8. Old Business
a. Pavilion update – Robert Socha
b. Landscaping
c. Camera installation
9. New Business
a. Volunteer/staff holiday gifts
b. Scholarships
c. Going away expenses for Andy & Lisa
10. Director’s Report
11. Second Audience to Citizens
12. Adjournment
Board of Finance
– November 18, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 7:00pm
Call to Order
Members Present
Board of Education Update
Board of Selectmen Update
CFO/Finance Department Update
Approval of 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule
Appointment of CIP Committee
Other Business
Approval of Minutes
10/14/2025 Special BOF Minutes
Adjournment
This meeting is also being live-streamed and video-recorded and will be available for viewing on the Town’s website in both real-time and after-the-fact.
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
SPECIAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion/Possible Decision: #822: 151 Florida Road. Construction of a residential addition in the Upland Review Area. Ryan Horn.
III. ADJOURNMENT
