Events in May 2020

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April 26, 2020
April 27, 2020
April 28, 2020
April 29, 2020(2 events)

Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 2pm

Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 2pm

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April 29, 2020

TOWN OF SOMERS

BOARD OF SELECTMEN

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

2:00 pm

Teleconference and

Live Streamed at

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

  • Call To order
  • Members Present
  • Selectman’s Update on COVID-19 – Questions and Discussion
  • EMD/Fire Chief Update as it relates to COVID -19
  • Set a Time on May 5th For a Special Board of Selectmen Meeting
  • Adjournment

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    Brd of Assessment Appeals

    Brd of Assessment Appeals

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    April 29, 2020

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
    MEETING AGENDA
    Wednesday April 29, 2020 3:00 pm
    (Rescheduled from Tuesday, March 17, 2020)
    Via Web – Go To Meeting** see log in information below
    1. Appeals
    2. Adjournment

    The platform for the Board of Assessment Appeals meeting will be GOTOMEETING. Please see the information below on how to attend via web OR phone:

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    If you have specific questions or needs regarding your access to this meeting, please contact the Assessor’s office at kneal@somersct.gov (preferred) or if email is not an option you may call 860-763-8202. Phone calls will be returned as soon as possible.
    April 30, 2020
    May 1, 2020
    May 2, 2020
    May 3, 2020
    May 4, 2020(4 events)

    Library Board-Cancelled

    Library Board-Cancelled

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    May 4, 2020

    Economic Dev Comm

    Economic Dev Comm

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    May 4, 2020

    Town of Somers
    Economic Development Commission
    Meeting Agenda
    Monday May 4, 2020 – 6:00pm – virtual meeting open to the public, to join the meeting: Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2867425969?pwd=U1B2OUd3aDRiR2pramJBY1B2Ym1HQT09
    Meeting ID: 286 742 5969 Password: 06071
    1. Call to Order, Welcome to new commissioner
    2. Review and Approval of Minutes from February and March
    3. Correspondence
    4. Continued discussion of Worthington Pond Winery application
    5. Old Business
    a. NCCCC – Community Connections Web Presentation
    b. Business Community projects – on hold
    6. New Business
    7. Adjournment

    Zoning Commission

    Zoning Commission

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    May 4, 2020

    MEETING AGENDA

    MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020  ~  6:30 PM – TELECONFERENCE

     To join meeting and speak during public hearing portion dial #1 646 558 8656

    Enter Meeting ID: 816 4576 0391 and Password: 029534

    CALL TO ORDER

    PUBLIC HEARING:

  • #20-004: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT.  Proposed text amendment to Somers Zoning Regulations sections 214-4 Definitions, 214-44 Prohibited uses, 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-98 Schedule of permitted uses; to allow Farm Winery/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones.

    • OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision

  • WITHDRAWN #20-002: Dan Eastman, 40 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
  • WITHDRAWN #20-003: Dan Eastman, 42 Hallie Lane, Somers, CT.
  • #20-004: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT.
  • NEW BUSINESS:
  • #20-006: The Union Agricultural Society of Somers, Enfield, Ellington and E. Windsor, Inc., 56 Egypt Road, Somers.  Special Use Permit application in accordance with Zoning Regulations sections 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-93 Temporary Commercial Uses to allow agricultural events/shows, public and private events, car shows, fairs, festivals in the Industrial zone.
  • #20-007: Anthony Miarecki, 211 Wrights Brook Drive Somers.  Special Use Permit application for Home Occupation in accordance with Zoning Regulations sections 214-39 Home Occupation and 214-98C(16) permitted in the Residential A-1 zone to allow the sale of licensed fire arms.
  • #20-008: Pleasant View Farms, 430 South Road, Somers.  Renewal of Special Use permit for Flea Markets and Festivals in accordance with Zoning Regulations section 214-93 Temporary Commercial Uses in the Residential A-1 zone.

    • MINUTES APPROVAL: April 14, 2020

    ADJOURNMENT

    Recreation Comm

    Recreation Comm

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    May 4, 2020

     

    SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION

    AGENDA REGULAR MEETING

    04, May 2020 7:00 PM

    Kibbe Fuller Community Center

    Meeting Cancelled

     
    May 5, 2020(2 events)

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 4pm

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 4pm

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    May 5, 2020

    BOARD OF SELECTMEN

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    Tuesday, May 5th

    4:00 pm

    Teleconference and

    Live Streamed at

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

     

  • Call To order
  • Members Present
  • Authorize the Board of Finance to adopt the budget and set the mill rate.
  • Adjournment

    • WPCA

    WPCA

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    May 5, 2020

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
    600 MAIN ST.
    SOMERS, CT 06071
    MEETING AGENDA
    5/5/20
    7:15 pm
    Town Hall Tele-Conference Meeting
    I. Public Hearing: Somersville WPCF and Maple ridge Comm. System 2020-21 O&M Budgets
    II. Minutes
    III. Somersville WPCF, 2020-21 O&M Budget
    IV. Maple Ridge Community System, 2020-21 O&M Budget
    V. Somersville WPCF - Pilot Project
    VI. Correspondence/Audience Participation
    VII. Bills/Transfers
    VIII. Adjournment
    Please call in at 7:10 PM to set up for the meeting.
    Telephone: 646-558-8656
    Meeting ID: 86029753010
    PW: 304809
    Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
    May 6, 2020(1 event)

    Conservation Commission - Cancelled

    Conservation Commission - Cancelled

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    May 6, 2020

    The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for May 6, 2020 at 7:00pm has been canceled.

    The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 3, 2020.
    May 7, 2020(2 events)

    Emergency Prep Adv

    Emergency Prep Adv

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    May 7, 2020

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
    MEETING AGENDA
    Thursday, May 7, 2020
    8:00 AM
    Fire Station (Virtual Meeting)
    1. Call to Order
    2. Members Present
    3. Old Business
    a. COVID 19 Update
    4. New Business
    a. CERT Report
    b. General Discussion
    5. Approval of Minutes: April 2, 2020
    6. Adjournment

    Board of Selectmen

    Board of Selectmen

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    May 7, 2020

    TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMEN

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, May 7, 2020

    6:00pm

    Teleconference and live Streaming at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

    • Call to order
    • Members Present
    • EMD/Fire Chief COVID-19 Updates
    • Selectman’s Update
    • Consideration of current advantages of bonding and or Restructuring debt due to the current borrowing rates.
    • Consider creating a COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee to:

    Meet urgent needs

    Accelerate recovery

    Expedite coordination

    After action report

    • Discuss a proposal from Kevin Reilly who will make available7 acres of his property on 9TH District Road for a community Garden: plots of 25’ X 25’ for Town family use.
    • Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
    • Authorization of Scheduled Payments
    • Adjournment

     

     
    May 8, 2020
    May 9, 2020
    May 10, 2020
    May 11, 2020(3 events)

    Zoning Commission - Special Meeting

    Zoning Commission - Special Meeting


    May 11, 2020

    ZONING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020  -  5:30 PM – TELECONFERENCE

     Live Streamed at

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

     CALL TO ORDER

    DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:

  • #19-012: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 700 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
  • #19-013: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 708 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
  • #19-014: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 732 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.
  • #19-015: Hillsdale College, 33 E College Street, Hillsdale, MI. Pursuant to section 214-98 B (3) of the Zoning regulations, applicant is seeking a Special Use Permit to allow operation of a religious institution at 740 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT.

    • Brd of Education

    Brd of Education

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    May 11, 2020

    Cultural Comm

    Cultural Comm

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    May 11, 2020

    May 12, 2020(4 events)

    Advisory Comm for Sr

    Advisory Comm for Sr

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    May 12, 2020

    Cemetery Committee

    Cemetery Committee

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    May 12, 2020

    Board of Finance - Special Meeting

    Board of Finance - Special Meeting

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    May 12, 2020

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF FINANCE

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    TUESDAY, May 12 2020

    7:00 PM

     

    Teleconference

    Meeting ID: 826 2669 6560

     

    Live Streamed at

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

     

    • Call to Order
    • Members Present
    • Adopt the FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget
    • Set a Mill Rate for FY 2021
    • FY 2020 Annual Audit - Auditor Appointment
    • Auditor Engagement Letter
    • Tax Suspense List
    • FY 2020 Budget – Status Update
    • Adjournment

     

     

    ZBA

    ZBA

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    May 12, 2020

    May 13, 2020(1 event)

    Cemetery Committee

    Cemetery Committee

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    May 13, 2020

    May 14, 2020(1 event)

    Planning Commission

    Planning Commission

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    May 14, 2020

    TOWN OF SOMERS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING Thursday, May 14, 2020 7:00 PM - TELECONFERENCE

    To join meeting and speak during the Public Participation (only items not on the agenda) portion of the meeting, dial 1-646-558-8656, Enter Meeting ID: 812 3460 5233 and Password: 005000

    I. CALL TO ORDER

    II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (only items not on the agenda)

    III. NEW BUSINESS:

    1. Zoning Commission Referral for the Union Society of Somers, Enfield, Ellington and East Windsor, Inc., 56 Field Road, Somers. Special Use permit application in accordance with Zoning Regulations sections 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-93 Temporary Commercial Uses to allow agricultural events/shows, public and private events, car shows, fairs, festivals with the sale of alcohol in an Industrial Zone. 2. Zoning Commission Referral for Pleasant View Farms, 430 South Road, Somers. Renewal of Special Use permit for Flea Markets and Festivals in accordance with Zoning Regulations section 214-93 Temporary Commercial Uses in a Residential Zone.

    IV. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Annual Meeting Continuance - Review of By-Laws

    V. STAFF REPORT/DISCUSSION

    VI. MINUTES APPROVAL: January 9, 2020, February 13, 2020, March 12, 2020

    VII. ADJOURNMENT
    May 15, 2020
    May 16, 2020
    May 17, 2020(1 event)

    Somers Historical Museum

    Somers Historical Museum

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    May 17, 2020

    May 18, 2020(3 events)

    Zoning Commission - Special Meeting

    Zoning Commission - Special Meeting


    May 18, 2020

    TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION

    SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

    MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020
    6:30 PM – TELECONFERENCE

     To join meeting and speak during public hearing portion dial #1 646 558 8656

    Enter Meeting ID: 873 8263 8245 and Password: 003075

     CALL TO ORDER

    PUBLIC HEARING:

  • #20-004: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT.  Proposed text amendment to Somers Zoning Regulations sections 214-4 Definitions, 214-44 Prohibited uses, 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-98 Schedule of permitted uses; to allow Farm Winery/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones.

  • ADJOURNMENT

    Board of Finance - CANCELLED

    Board of Finance - CANCELLED

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    May 18, 2020

    TOWN OF SOMERS

    BOARD OF FINANCE

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

     

    Monday, May 18, 2020 at 7:00pm

    Lower Level Conference Room

    Virtual Meeting

     

    CANCELLED

    OSTC

    OSTC

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    May 18, 2020

    Meeting Cancelled
    May 19, 2020
    May 20, 2020(1 event)

    Housing Authority

    Housing Authority

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    May 20, 2020

    May 21, 2020(2 events)

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 4pm

    Special Board of Selectmen Meeting 4pm

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    May 21, 2020

  • Call to order
  • Members Present
  • COVID-19 Updates as it Relates to Somers
  • Continued Discussion to Form a Committee to investigate and report on the Local pandemic response.
  • Selectman’s Update COVID-19
  • First Responders Appreciation Proclamation
  • Local Traffic Authority – 2020 Senior Class Parade on May 30th at 10:00am
  • Veterans Affairs Update – David McCaffrey
  • Recreation Update
  • Boards and Commissions - Resignations
  • Authorization for FY21 Lease Package
  • Authorization of Scheduled Payments
  • Adjournment

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    Board of Selectmen 6pm Cancelled

    Board of Selectmen 6pm Cancelled

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    May 21, 2020

    May 22, 2020
    May 23, 2020
    May 24, 2020
    May 25, 2020(2 events)

    Library Closed

    Library Closed

    N/A
    May 25, 2020

    Memorial Day Closed

    Memorial Day Closed

    N/A
    May 25, 2020

    May 26, 2020(1 event)

    Brd of Education

    Brd of Education

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    May 26, 2020

    May 27, 2020
    May 28, 2020
    May 29, 2020
    May 30, 2020
    May 31, 2020
    June 1, 2020(4 events)

    Library Board

    Library Board

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    June 1, 2020

     

    LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SOMERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
    MONDAY, June 1, 2020 – 6:30 p.m.
    (If you are unable to attend please call the library: 860-763-3501)
    AGENDA:
    1. First Audience to Citizens
    2. Approval of minutes
    3. Correspondence
    4. Treasurer’s Reports
    5. Financial Business
    a. Approval of invoices
    b. Year-to-date budget
    6. Committees
    a. Building Maintenance Committee
    b. Friends of the Library liaison report
    c. Strategic Planning Committee liaison
    7. Old Business
    a. Endowment Fund
    8. New Business
    a. Phased Reopening plans review
    b. Pandemic policies adjustment
    9. Director’s Report
    10. Second Audience to Citizens
    11. Adjournment

    Economic Dev Comm

    Economic Dev Comm

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    June 1, 2020

    Town of Somers

    Economic Development Commission

    Meeting Agenda

    Monday  June 1, 2020 – 6:00pm – virtual meeting open to the public, to join the meeting:

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2867425969?pwd=U1B2OUd3aDRiR2pramJBY1B2Ym1HQT09

    Meeting ID: 286 742 5969
    Password: 06071

     

  • Call to Order

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  • Review and Approval of Minutes from May

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  • Correspondence

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  • Zoning – discussion of pending zoning issues in relation to local economic growth

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  • Old Business

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  • NCCCC – Community Connections
  • Business Community projects
  • Directory
  • Fall 2020 projects, ideas, goals, projections

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  • New Business

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  • Adjournment

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    Zoning Commission

    Zoning Commission

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    June 1, 2020

    TOWN OF SOMERS - ZONING COMMISSION

    REVISED MEETING AGENDA     MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020

    6:30 PM – TELECONFERENCE

     To join meeting and speak during public hearing portion dial #1 646 558 8656

    Enter Meeting ID: 868 3637 6699  and  Password: 125385
    CALL TO ORDER

    PUBLIC HEARING:

  • #20-006: The Union Agricultural Society of Somers, Enfield, Ellington and E. Windsor, Inc., 56 Egypt Road, Somers.  Special Use Permit application in accordance with Zoning Regulations sections 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-93 Temporary Commercial Uses to allow agricultural events/shows, public and private events, car shows, fairs, festivals in the Industrial zone.
  • #20-008: Pleasant View Farms, 430 South Road, Somers.  Renewal of Special Use permit for Flea Markets and Festivals in accordance with Zoning Regulations section 214-93 Temporary Commercial Uses in the Residential A-1 zone.

    • OLD BUSINESS: Discussion/Possible Decision

  • #20-006: The Union Agricultural Society of Somers, Enfield, Ellington and E. Windsor, Inc., 56 Egypt Road, Somers.
  • #20-008:   Pleasant View Farms, 430 South Road, Somers.
  • Discussion only: #20-004: Mark and Karen Murdoch, 24 Gulf Road, Somers, CT.  Proposed text amendment to Somers Zoning Regulations sections 214-4 Definitions, 214-44 Prohibited uses, 214-87 Alcoholic Beverages and 214-98 Schedule of permitted uses; to allow Farm Winery/Brewery as a permitted use in all zones.
  • STAFF REPORT
  • MINUTES APPROVAL: May 4, 2020 and May 11, 2020
  • ADJOURNMENT

    • Recreation Comm

    Recreation Comm

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    June 1, 2020

    June 2, 2020(1 event)

    WPCA

    WPCA

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    June 2, 2020

    TOWN OF SOMERS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
    MEETING AGENDA 6/2/20 7:30 pm Town Hall Tele-Conference Meeting

    I. Minutes

    II. Somersville WPCF - Pilot Project

    III. Correspondence/Audience Participation

    IV. Bills/Transfers

    V. Adjournment

    Join Zoom Meeting:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86029753010?pwd=R3lQamxlekx3cnMvYXR6eE1vQkl6Zz09

    Tel: 1 646 558 8656 Meeting ID: 860 2975 3010 Password: 304809

    Please call Steve Jacobs at 763-8216 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
    June 3, 2020(1 event)

    Conservation Commission - Cancelled

    Conservation Commission - Cancelled

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    June 3, 2020

    The regular meeting of the Town of Somers Conservation Commission scheduled for June 3, 2020 at 7:00pm has been canceled.

    The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 1, 2020.
    June 4, 2020(2 events)

    Emergency Prep Adv

    Emergency Prep Adv

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    June 4, 2020

     

    TOWN OF SOMERS
    EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
    MEETING AGENDA
    Thursday, June 4, 2020
    8:00 AM
    Fire Station (Virtual Meeting)
    1. Call to Order
    2. Members Present
    3. Old Business
    a. COVID 19 Update
    4. New Business
    a. CERT Report
    b. General Discussion
    5. Approval of Minutes: May 7, 2020
    6. Adjournment

    Board of Selectmen

    Board of Selectmen

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    June 4, 2020

    TOWN OF SOMERS BOARD OF SELECTMEN

    REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

    Thursday, June 4, 2020

    6:00pm

    Teleconference and Live Streaming at

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCitLJvpaGg5rGsVVbsUYK8A/featured

     

  • Call to order
  • Members Present
  • COVID-19 Updates as it Relates to Somers
  • Boards and Commissions – Appointments
  • Transfers
  • Authorization of Scheduled Payments
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Opportunity to Add Agenda Items
  • Adjournment

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    June 5, 2020
    June 6, 2020(1 event)

    Library Closed

    Library Closed

    N/A
    June 6, 2020

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