The Somers Charter Revision Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT to receive public comments on the following Resolution: 1. Shall the Town Clerk become an appointed rather than an elected position? 2. Shall the Board of Selectmen […]
The Assessor’s Office is preparing for the 2025 real estate revaluation. For more details on the revaluation process click on the headline above. It is important to keep in mind that whenever property is revalued, there is generally a change in the town’s mill (tax) rate.
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 […]
PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Somers According to section 7-394 of the Connecticut General Statutes notice is hereby given that the audit of the financial statements of the Town of Somers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 is on file and is open for inspection in the office of the Town Clerk, 600 Main […]
Dear Residents, The Cable Advisory Council has received important correspondence from Cox Communications regarding upcoming rate increases for video services that will take effect on January 7, 2025. Cox cable subscribers are expected to receive notifications about these increases included with their bills. However, we understand that these announcements can often be overlooked. To ensure […]
Special Town Meeting on School HVAC & Electrical Project December 10, 2024 @ 7 pm Minutes First Selectman, Tim Keeney, called the Special Town Meeting. He then requested that the Town Clerk, David Marti, to read aloud by the legal notice. Town Clerk read the Legal Notice. LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF SOMERS NOTICE OF SPECIAL […]
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF SOMERS NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING AND REFERENDUM All electors and persons eligible to vote in town meetings of the Town of Somers, Connecticut (the “Town”) are hereby warned that a Special Town Meeting of the Town is to be held at the Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, […]
The Town of Somers Affordable Housing AdHoc Committee, along with consultants, have created an Affordable Housing Plan as required by Connecticut Public Act 17-170. The Board of Selectmen will receive public comments on this draft at a regular meeting on Thursday, November 7th at 6:00pm. For more information please contact Jennifer Roy, Assistant Director of […]
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 […]
Town Hall, Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARING:
Application #25-001: Cherokee Explosives, Inc., Southington, CT; seeking a Special Use Permit to perform drilling and blasting at 1046 Main Street, Somers; per section 214-8.4D Earthwork; for the construction of a single-family dwelling; foundation and septic system, in the A-1 Residential zone.
DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
Application #25-001: Cherokee Explosives, Inc., Southington, CT; seeking a Special Use Permit to perform drilling and blasting at 1046 Main Street, Somers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 3, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Public Meeting
– February 24, 2025
Board of Ed
– February 24, 2025
SHINE
– February 25, 2025
SHINE
Meeting Agenda
February 25, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Blake Room, Somers Public Library
Call to Order
Welcome and Introductions
Review and Approval of Minutes of January 24, 2025
Prevention Program Updates
DFC Programming Update
DFC Annual Performance Report and Application for Continuation Funding
State Opioid Recovery Grant update – partnership with Johnson Memorial Hospital
Opioid Settlement Funds – proposed collaboration with Somers Fire Department
Old Business
Biennial Youth Voices Count Survey
Agreements/Next Steps/Agenda Items for Next Meeting
Adjournment
NEXT MEETING
March 25, 2025
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Blake Room at Somers Public Library
CIP - Special Meeting
– February 25, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
4:00 pm
Call to Order
Members Present
Presentation and Discussion of FY2026 Capital Budget
Vote on FY2026 Capital Budget for Referral to Board of Finance
Approval of Minutes
January 28, 2025 – Special Meeting
Adjournment
Board of Finance
– February 25, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 7:00pm
Call to Order
Members Present
Board of Education Update
Board of Selectmen Update
CFO/Finance Department Update
CIP Update
FY2026 Budget Update
Vote to Set Budget Public Hearing Date for April 22, 2025
Appropriations and Transfers
Other Business
Approval of Minutes
1/28/2025 Regular 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
Economic Development Commission Meeting Agenda for February 26, 2025
Town Hall 6-7pm
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approve Minutes
3. Correspondence - Melissa Zelek
4. Old Business
a. Business of the Month Feb: KK’s This/That
b. Business of the Month March
c. Budget Update
5. New Business
a. Commission Goals
b. Business Start Update
6. Business Issues
7. Adjourn
Temporary Staffing Request: Request to hire Monica Newcity as the Temporary Part-time Senior Center Program Coordinator with an hourly rate of $18 and a start date of March 10, 2025. Maureen Parsell
Land Use Staffing Request: Todd Rolland
Accept the Resignation of Glenn Setzler as the Town of Somers Appointed Building Official effective 2/25/25 and Terminate the Building Official Services Agreement between the Town of Somers and the Town of Stafford.
Request to Appoint Michael Anthony as the Town of Somers Building Official with annual Salary of $95,000. Effective 2/27/25.
Approval of Minutes of February 20, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting from February 20, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
28February 28, 2025
1March 1, 2025
2March 2, 2025
Zoning Commission - cancelled
– March 3, 2025
**MARCH 3, 2025 MEETING IS CANCELLED DUE LACK OF PENDING APPLICATIONS**
The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm.
Questions or concerns should be directed to Jennifer Roy in the Land Use Department
I. Call to Order
II. Members Present
III. Audience
IV. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes - 9/9/2024
V. Recreation Report
VI. Parks Report
VII. New Business
• General Discussion
• Spring Sports
• Club 21 Baseball – 50/70 Field – Field request received. Awaiting COI.
• Adult Coed Softball league request received
• Southern New England Friendship Softball League Field Request
• Affiliated Youth Sports Organizations Update
• Somers Youth Softball
• Spring field request received. Awaiting COI.
• Somers Little League
• Spring field request received. Awaiting COI.
• Somers Soccer Association
• Spring field request received. Awaiting COI.
• Somers Lacrosse Association
• Awaiting Spring field request, Bowers Tourney information, and COI.
• Field Maintenance Plan
• Review Survey Results
VIII. Correspondence
IX. Opportunity to add agenda items
X. Next Meeting – May 5th
XI. Adjournment
WPCA
– March 4, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
I. Minutes (2/4/25 – Regular Meeting Minutes, 2-19-25 Special Meeting Minutes)
II. WPCA Plant Upgrade – Weston & Sampson
III. Somersville WPCF: Facility Upgrade Project Funding
IV. WPCA 2024-2025 Budget – Reporting and Balance
V. WPCA 2025-2026 Budget
VI. WPCF Sub Committee – Sewer User Fees – Hazardville Water Meter Reads
VII. WPCA Draft Ordinance Change – Challenges
VIII. Correspondence/Audience Participation
IX. Bills/Transfers
X. Adjournment
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
Conservation Comm
– March 5, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025
7:00 PM TOWN HALL
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. SHOW CAUSE HEARING - ORDER TO CEASE VIOLATION (continued). 183
King Road. Regulated activity within 100 feet of a wetland or watercourse. Nicholas
Turnberg.
2. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #811: 183 King Road. Selective timber harvest
within wetland, with temporary stream crossing. Nicholas Turnberg.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Jurisdictional Ruling/Application #814: 407 South Road. Clearing vegetation within
wetland/along stream to restore pasture. Pleasant View Farms Realty Co.
2. Application #815: 127 Egypt Road. Installation of 975 MW AC Solar Farm in the
Upland Review Area. VCP Somers LF, LLC.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: February 5, 2025
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
EPAC
– March 6, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, March 6, 2025
8:00 AM at the Fire Station
1. Call to Order 2. Members’ Present 3. Old Business
a. Sanitarian
b. Human Services
c. Police
d. Fire
e. DPW
f. Schools
g. CERT 4. New Business
a. General Discussion 5. Approval of November Meeting Minutes 6. The next meeting is on April 3, 2025 7. Adjournment
Cancelled Selectmen Board Of
– March 6, 2025
7March 7, 2025
8March 8, 2025
9March 9, 2025
Board of Ed
– March 10, 2025
Cultural Commission
– March 10, 2025
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
March 10, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
1. Pledge and Call to Order
2. Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
a. Approval of February 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes – P. Bachetti
b. Correspondence – P. Bachetti
3. Treasurer’s Report – T. Schmidt
a. Financial Accounts Report – T. Schmidt
b. Bills for Approval/Pay – T. Schmidt
4. Other Item(s) for Discussion at this meeting
5. Old Business
a. Discussion & vote on Gifting - A. Levesque
b. 2025 Summer Concert Series – remaining 2 concerts to consider & vote – A. Levesque, T. Simoes
c. Update on 2025 Sponsor Campaign -A Levesque et al
d. Update on licensing issue – T. Simoes
6. New Business
a. 2025 Photography Show – P. Bachetti
b. Discussion on Food Truck or Dave’s Snacks for Summer Concerts
c. 2026 Black History Month and Juneteenth entertainers – G. Genece, T. Titus, A. Levesque
d. Discussion on AC for Piedmont Hall for outdoor concert use when weather not good – A. Levesque
Adjournment – next
Next regular meeting, April 14, 2025, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall
Senior Advisory
– March 11, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS AGENDA
March 11, 2025 – 1pm to 2pm
Senior Center Meeting Room
• Call to Order (Matthew)
• Introductions / Audience (Matthew)
• Review of Minutes of February 11 (Matthew)
• Old Business
None
• New Business
o Senior Center Update (Donna)
o Social and Senior Services Update (Annette)
o Announcements/Other (All)
• Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings
April 8, 1-2pm
May 13, 1-2pm
June 10, 1-2pm
Zoning Board of Appeals
March 11, 2025
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 – 6:30 P.M.,
Lower level conference room Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
PUBLIC HEARING – DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
ZBA25-001: Nicholas Turnberg, 183 King Road, Somers, appeal of cease and desist order issued by Zoning Enforcement Officer; for commercial operation/vehicles and Earthwork.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 10, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
Board of Finance Special Meeting
– March 11, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
BOARD OF FINANCE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Auditorium
Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 7:00pm
Call to Order
Members Present
Board of Education FY2026 Budget Presentation
Board of Selectmen FY2026 Budget Presentation
FY2026 Capital Budget Presentation
CFO Presentation of Revenue Projections
Committee Nominee for Re-Appointment Committees
Tax Collector
Assessor
Treasurer
Approval of Minutes
2/25/2025 Regular 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.
Somers Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board
Agenda
March 12 – 3:30 pm
Kibbe Fuller Community Room
CANCELED
• Call to Order
• Review and Approval of Minutes from September 11
• Financial Update
o Youth Service Bureau grant, approved
• Program Updates and Next Steps
o Welcome Jen Griger, Youth Services Coordinator
o Youth Service Bureau
o Teen Center
o Youth Leadership Council
o Prevention
• New Business
Meeting schedule for 2025
Agenda priorities for 2025
New member recruitment
• Adjourn
Next Meeting March 12, 2025
3:30 p.m. – Kibbe Fuller Classroom
Future Meetings - DRAFT
May 14, 2025
September 10, 2025
November 12, 2025
Assessment Appeals
– March 12, 2025
Town of Somers
Board of Assessment Appeals Agenda-Regular Meeting
Wednesday March 12, 2025
5:30 pm
Lower Level Conference Room Town Hall
600 Main Street
Somers, CT 06071
Call to order
Interview taxpayers appealing October 1, 2023 Grand List for Real Estate, Personal Property and Supplemental Motor Vehicles
Decisions on appeals
Adjournment
Charter Revision Comm
– March 12, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Conference Room
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes of Preceding Meetings
Public Hearing of February 18, 2025
Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025
Discussion – Recommendations from the Board of Selectmen:
Shall the Town Clerk become an appointed rather than an elected position?
Presentation & Discussion with David Marti, Town Clerk
Shall the Board of Selectmen appoint a Town Administrator who reports to them and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Town?
Presentation & Discussion with Matthew Reed, Ellington Town Administrator and Lori Spielman, Ellington First Selectman (March 26, 2025)
Shall the Zoning and Planning Boards be combined as a single appointed body?
Discussion – Recommendations from Charter Revision Commission Members
Commission Member Comments
Adjournment
Next Meeting – Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Cemetery Comm
– March 12, 2025
SOMERS CEMETERY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY MARCH 12, 2025
1. Call to order: 2. Members present:. 3. Public comment: 4. Vote to approve minutes from:
January 2025 Regular Meeting
February 2025 Special Meeting
March. 2025 Special Meeting 5. Committee reports:
a. Finance:
1. Monthly & quarterly reports - including Morgan Stanley update
2. Progress on Irrevocable Trust
3. Landscape Architect: Report from Finance Office after both special meetings. (Any approval of additional expenses to be covered under New Business. 4. Update on All Funerals schedule for "Soft Opening/ Training" for Committee & Staff
b. Sexton - Jeff Buckley
c. Landscaping-John Guzie
a. Fall Clean up report:
b. Dates for Spring cleanup to be set under new business.
c. Veteran's Affairs:
d. DPW -Todd Rolland (if needed) 6. Old Business:
a. Concern form(s): Report on resolutions. 7. New Business:
a. New concern forms:
b. Discuss and approve any additional charges from Grever & Ward due to changes requested on new section layout and additional expansion toward the Columbarium.
c . Approve request to move the well line away from the new grave layout and toward the main entrance. One faucet instead of three considered.
d.Water line in New West to be considered. (Run line from former FD?) 8.Adjournment:
Next meeting: May ................. , 2025
Adjourn:
CIP - CANCELLED
– March 13, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall
Thursday, March 13, 2025
4:00 pm
CANCELLED
Assessment Appeals- CANCELED
– March 13, 2025
Selectmen Board Of Cancelled
– March 13, 2025
Planning Commission-CANCELLED
– March 13, 2025
14March 14, 2025
15March 15, 2025
16March 16, 2025
17March 17, 2025
BOE-HVAC
– March 18, 2025
Somers Elementary School HVAC Building Committee Meeting
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 2:00PM
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wfx-xegt-hyz
Or dial: (US) +1 786-701-6910 Agenda
1. Bid Opening & Project Update
2. Approval of Invoices
a. Colliers
PIN: 276 115 130#
3. Building Committee Meeting - Next scheduled meeting is April 1, 2025
4. Other Business
Library Board
– March 18, 2025
Library Board of Trustees
Somers Public Library
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – 6:30 p.m.
Somers Public Library – 2 Vision Blvd. – Conference Room Agenda:
1. First Audience to Citizens –
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Correspondence
4. Treasurer’s Report
5. Financial Business
a. Year-to-date Financial Report
6. Committees
a. Policy Committee – Borrowing Policy Amendment – Andy Phillips, Lisa Gladysz, and Ann Levesque
b. Friends of the Library – Jack Kertenis
7. Old Business
a. Pavilion update – Robert Socha
b. Tween/Teen Afterschool Agreement
8. New Business
a. Furniture – Chairs replacement discussion
b. Open on Sunday, April 13th during Book Sale
c. Give discards to FOL for Book Sale
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournment
Housing Authority CANCELED
– March 19, 2025
Housing Authority of the Town of Somers
Meeting March 19, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
71 Battle Street Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Attendance
3. Discussion with individual residents
4. Old Business
4.1. Management of Property
4.1.1. Apartment Rental – Update
4.1.1.1. Review plans and prospects for retaining 25% units in Phase I
4.1.2. Review Condition of the Facilities and work orders
4.1.3. Review Financial Condition
4.1.4. Review Resident Services Coordinator’s activities
4.2. Phase I partnership transition
4.3. Review of policies pertaining to tenant-owned appliances
4.4. Other
5. New Business
5.1. Other
6. Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025
7. Resident Questions/Concerns
8. Adjournment
Appointment of Elaine Freedman to the Cemetery Commission with a term expiring on 12/22/29.
Appointment of Shawn Curtis to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate member with a term expiring on 12/22/26
OPPORTUNITY TO ADD URGENT AGENDA ITEMS
FINANCE
Transfers and Appropriations
CFO Finance Report/Updates
Presentation of Scheduled Payments
UPDATES FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSION: None
PENDING BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS
Local Traffic Authority Request: Request Approval of the 41st Annual Soapstone Mountain Trail Race on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 9am – 2pm for approximately 100 runners. Trooper Justin Preuss and Kim Littig
Fire Department Staffing Request: Request to hire Sean Kodzis as a Part time Firefighter/EMT with a starting hourly rate of $25.06. Chief David Lenart
Accept Resignation of Jack Long, Firefighter/EMT effective 3/20/25. Chief David Lenart
Accept resignation of Kyle Young, Maintainer Department of Public Works effective March 21, 2025. Todd Rolland
Adopt the Local Option Allowed Under Public Act 25-2 Section 7 to Increase the Depreciation Table for Motor Vehicle Valuation. Brian Wissinger
Approval of Minutes of February 27, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting from February 27, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
21March 21, 2025
22March 22, 2025
23March 23, 2025
BOE- Planning/Finance
– March 24, 2025
S O M E R S P U B L I C S C H O O L S
1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, Connecticut 06071
(860)749-2270 Fax (860)763-0748
Somers Board of Education
Anne Kirkpatrick, Chair
Agenda
Committee: Planning/Finance
Chairperson: Kim Radziewicz
Date: March 24, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: CO Conference Room
1. FY26 Budget
Board of Ed
– March 24, 2025
Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting
Monday, March 24, 2025 7:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. BOE APPRECIATION
Dr. Galloway will present gifts to the Board members in recognition of Board of Education
Appreciation Month.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the March 10, 2025 BOE Special Budget Meeting Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the March 10, 2025 special budget meeting.
2. Approval of the March 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the March 10, 2025 regular Board meeting.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Morgan Stanley Update
Kevin Nichols from Morgan Stanley will update the Board on the 2024 Pension and OPEB
performance reports.
3. SHS Student Representatives
Emma Cicciarella and Carolyn Castonguay will update the Board on recent Somers High School
events.
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of March 24, 2025
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of March 24, 2025.
2. Leave of Absences
• Kathryn Krauss, SES Special Education Teacher, will be taking a leave of absence approximately
September 12, 2025 through the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.
• Courtney Suttle, MBA ELA Teacher, will be taking a leave of absence from the beginning of the 2025
2026 school year through approximately January 5, 2026.
3. Resignation
Hannah Abernethy, Grade 5 Teacher, is resigning at the end of the 2024-2025 school year.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. May 2025 NYC Art Trip
Mr. Kyle Kipfer, SHS Art Teacher, will present the May 2025 trip to New York City to the BOE.
2. 2024-2025 Graduation Date
The Board to approve the graduation date for Thursday, June 12, 2025.
3. BOE Photo Retake
The Board to discuss a BOE picture retake to be scheduled before the April 28, 2025 Board
meeting.
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum (next meeting 4/28/25 6 p.m., 5/12/25 6 p.m., 6/9/25 5:30 p.m.)
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
5. Building (next meeting 3/25/25 2 p.m., 4/1/25 2 p.m., 4/15/25 2 p.m., 4/29/25 2 p.m.)
11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
S.H.I.N.E.
– March 25, 2025
SHINE
Meeting Agenda
March 25, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Blake Room, Somers Public Library
· Call to Order · Welcome and Introductions · Review and Approval of Minutes of February 25, 2025 · Prevention Program Updates
o DFC Update
o State Opioid Recovery Grant update – partnership with Johnson Memorial Hospital
o Opioid Settlement Funds – proposed collaboration with Somers Fire Department
o Youth Service Bureau Update· -Old Business
o Biennial Youth Voices Count Survey · Agreements/Next Steps/Agenda Items for Next Meeting
o Discuss date change for scheduled meeting on May 27 (day after Memorial Day) · Adjournment
NEXT MEETING
April 22, 2025
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Blake Room at Somers Public Library
Board of Finance
– March 25, 2025
Charter Revision Comm
– March 26, 2025
Economic Dev
– March 26, 2025
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission
Meeting Agenda for March 26 , 2025
Town Hall 6-7pm
1. Call to Order
2. Review and Approve Minutes
3. Correspondence - Melissa Zelek
4. Old Business
a. Business of the Month Feb: KK’s This/That
b. Business of the Month April
c. Budget Update
5. New Business
a. Commission Goals
b. Business Start Update
c. Meeting day discussion
6. Business Issues
7. Adjourn
CERT
– March 26, 2025
CIP - Special Meeting
– March 27, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
CIP COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall
Thursday, March 27, 2025
6:00 pm
Call to Order
Members Present
Presentation and Discussion of FY2026 Capital Budget
Vote on FY2026 Capital Budget for Referral to Board of Finance
