The Town of Somers has prepared a draft Annual Report for calendar year 2024 in accordance with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems effective July 1, 2017. The Annual Report will be available for public review at the following […]
On May 14, 2025, Town Clerk Posted “The Notice” in link below for the Barn located at 25 South Road. It is to remain posted on the town’s website for two weeks. To be taken down on May 29th.
Town of Somers Legal Notice Adjourned Town Meeting May 20, 2025 for Budget Referendum Vote In accordance with the Town of Somers Ordinance on Annual Budget vote, the Town Meeting of May 06, 2025 has been adjourned to Tuesday, May 20, 2025 on which date the vote by optical scan voting machine will be held […]
Date, Time and Location The Budget Referendum will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. All voting will be conducted at the Town Hall Auditorium during the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 pm. Please be prepared to present proper identification such as a Driver’s License. Absentee Ballots Absentee Ballots are available in the Town […]
Town of Somers Annual Town Meeting Minutes May 06, 202 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by First Selectmen Tim Keeney with 25 individuals in attendance. The Town Clerk was requested to read the legal notice. Legal Notice below was read. Legal Notice, Town of Somers, Annual Town Meeting, Tuesday, May 6, […]
Primary & Secondary Treatment Remains Fully Functional – Advisory to Avoid Contact with the Scantic River between Somersville & the Connecticut River Due to an ongoing improvements project taking place at the Somersville Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF), located in Somers, CT, the ultraviolet light (UV) disinfection system is currently offline. This has resulted in no […]
Trailblazing Veteran Leader to Speak at Somers Memorial Day Veterans Coffee House on Saturday, May 31, 2025, 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM – Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street (Rt 190), Somers, CT. Join us for a powerful morning of reflection, honor, and inspiration as we welcome a trailblazing veteran leader, Brigadier General Lesbia […]
The budget book for FY2026 budget is completed. Follow this to review. Hard copies of the book can be made available upon request. If you have any questions regarding the budget, reach out to Brian Wissinger, CFO at [email protected]
Town of Somers Annual Town Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting to act on the following items will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Auditorium. 1. To elect a moderator. 2. Consider the annual budget for fiscal year […]
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 […]
Somers Board of Education Curriculum Committee Meeting
April 28, 2025
6:00-7:00 pm
SHS Main Office Conference Room
Agenda
Approval of Minutes from February 10, 2025
Discussion of the SPS Math Leadership Team
Board of Ed
– April 28, 2025
Somers Board of Education Regular Meeting
Monday, April 28, 2025 7:00 PM
Somers High School Auditorium, 5 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. CAS Award for Elementary School of the Year
Ms. Tiffany Caouette, Assistant Executive Director of CAS, will present the award for CAS 2025
Elementary School of the Year to Mrs. Melissa Mucci, SES Principal, and Mr. Michael
McDonnell, SES Assistant Principal.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the March 24, 2025 BOE Meeting Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the March 24, 2025 Board meeting.
2. Approval of the April 21, 2025 Special BOE Meeting Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the Special BOE meeting on April 21, 2025.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. 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 April 14, 2025
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of April 14, 2025.
2. Warrant of April 28, 2025
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of April 28, 2025.
3. Retirements
• John Bishop, MBA Monitor, will be retiring at the end of the school year.
• Laurie Somma, SHS Special Education Teacher, will be retiring effective August 1, 2025 after 10 years
of service at SPS.
4. Resignation
• Dawn Ducharme, Coordinator of Pupil Services, will be resigning effective June 30, 2025.
5. Leave of Absence
Gabriela Frantzen, Grade 3 Teacher, will be taking a leave of absence approximately October 7,
2025, through the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
1. 1st Posting DBS Code 5118.2 - Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident Students
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum (next meeting 5/12/25 6 p.m., 6/9/25 5:30 p.m.)
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
5. Building
11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
WPCA-Special
N/A April 29, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY 600 MAIN ST. SOMERS, CT 06071 SPECIALMEETINGAGENDA 4-29-25 7:00pm Lower Level Meeting Room Agenda I.Weston & Sampson–Plant Upgrade II.WPCA 2024-2025Budget–Reporting and Balance III.WPCA 2025-2026 Budget IV.Adjournment Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86340420986?pwd=KatnwhV75hg33fdy63Nu0XooNPgIca.1 Meeting ID: 863 4042 0986 Passcode: 6z6C7Z Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
Economic Dev- Special
– April 29, 2025
Town of Somers
Economic Development Commission "Special" Meeting Agenda for April 29, 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 Apr: CCR Select Homes
b. Business of the Month May:
c. Budget Update and discussion
5. New Business
a. Official vote on meeting day change
b. EDC and Town business openings
c. Prep for Networking Meeting June 19th
6. Business Issues
7. Adjourn
30April 30, 2025
EPAC
– May 1, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday,
May 1, 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. Schools
f. CERT
g. DPW
4. New Business
a. General Discussion
5. Approval of April Meeting Minutes
6. The next meeting is on June 5, 2025
7. Adjournment
Pension Comm- "SPECIAL"
– May 1, 2025
PENSION COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 1, 2025, THURSDAY 9:00 AM
TOWN HALL
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF 1-9-25
REPORT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SOMERS CFO: BRIAN WISSINGER AND ASSISTANT TREASURER MIKE MARINACCIO
Report from the Office of Finance and Treasury
Town Fund: cash and benefit payment needs
Firefighters Fund: cash and benefit payment needs
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE TOWN FUND: KEVIN NICHOLS
INVESTMENT REVIEW AND DECISIONS FOR THE VOLUNTEER FIRE FUND:
Fire Department Staffing Request: Request to change Matthew Worden’s Firefighter/Paramedic status from part time to full time beginning on June 2, 2025. David Lenart
Recommendation from the Appointment Panel to Reappoint Alissa Hanvey as the Somers Tax Collector for a two-year term, term expires 3/31/2027. Brian Wissinger
Recommendation from the Appointment Panel to Reappoint Karen Neal as the Somers Assessor for a two-year term, term expires 3/31/2027. Brian Wissinger
Discuss and Approve Resolution to form HVAC School Building Committee to a Town Meeting set for May 15, 2025.
Discussion of year two and year three Roads Plan Bonding Resolution. All
Approval of Minutes of April 17, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting from April 17, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
Approval of Minutes of April 3, 2025, Special Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Special
Meeting from April 3, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
2May 2, 2025
3May 3, 2025
4May 4, 2025
Zoning Commission
– May 5, 2025
MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30pm
Town Hall, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Application #25-005: R&E Properties, LLC, 10 Field Road, seeking a Special Use permit per section 214-8.4 Earthwork Regulations to perform excavation and screening of existing topsoil and woodchip piles and removal of existing debris including asphalt, concrete, steel and wood pieces in the Industrial Zone.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Application #25-002: Specialty Realty, LLC, 265 Field Road, Somers, seeking a Special Use Permit per section 214-8.4 Earthwork Regulations to excavate topsoil and gravel from both 375 Billings Road and the rear portion of 265 Field Road to lower the elevation and combine parcels for existing building and storage facility, in the Industrial Zone.
Application #25-003: Specialty Realty, LLC, 265 Field Road, Somers, seeking a Site Plan modification per section 214-4.3.C.1 to allow for the exterior storage/warehousing of larger vehicles associated with the primary use at 265 Field Road, in the Industrial Zone.
DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE DECISION:
Application #25-002: Specialty Realty, LLC, 265 Field Road, Somers, seeking a Special Use Permit per section 214-8.4 Earthwork Regulations to excavate topsoil and gravel from both 375 Billings Road and the rear portion of 265 Field Road to lower the elevation and combine parcels for existing building and storage facility, in the Industrial Zone.
Application #25-003: Specialty Realty, LLC, 265 Field Road, Somers, seeking a Site Plan modification per section 214-4.3.C.1 to allow for the exterior storage/warehousing of larger vehicles associated with the primary use at 265 Field Road, in the Industrial Zone.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 7, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
Recreation Commission Canceled
– May 5, 2025
SOMERS RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting Agenda May 5th, 2025
7:00 PM
Kibbe Fuller Conference Room
MEETING CANCELLED
Call to Order
Members Present
Audience
Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes - 3/3/2025
Recreation Report
Parks Report
New Business
General Discussion
Correspondence
Opportunity to add agenda items
Next Meeting – September 8th
Adjournment
Annual Town Budget Meeting 7pm
– May 6, 2025
Town of Somers
Annual Town Meeting
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
at 7:00pm
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting to act on the following items will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Auditorium.
1. To elect a moderator.
2. Consider the annual budget for fiscal year 2025/2026 as proposed by the Board of Finance, consisting of total revenues and expenditures of $41,816,120
3. To set the date, time and place for a referendum by optical scan voting on the question of adopting the annual budget as proposed, selectmen recommending the referendum be conducted on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 6:00am and 8:00pm, at the Town Hall Auditorium.
Dated at Somers, Connecticut 21st day of April 2025
Board of Selectmen
Tim Keeney, First Selectman,
Bill Meier III, Selectman,
Bob Schmidt, Selectman
Publication date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
WPCA- CANCELED
– May 6, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
CANCEL MEETING
5-6-25
7:00 pm
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
Shall the term of office for the Registrar of Voters change from two (2) year to four (4) years terms?
Shall appointments to fill mid-term vacancies change from “until the next election” to the “end of the elected term”?
Shall the language in Section 5-18 Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council be “modernized” to change all references of “Civil Preparedness” to “Emergency Preparedness” and change all references of “Superintendent of Highways” to “Director of Public Works, and the CERT Team Leader”?
Working Session with Town Attorney Carl Landolina – review draft of recommended charter language changes that address recommended changes approved by the commission.
Working Session – Prepare draft of presentation to the Board of Selectmen
Resolution – Set Public Hearing date, time, and location.
Commission Member Comments
Adjournment
Next Meeting – Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Conservation Comm
– May 7, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
Conservation Commission
600 Main Street
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 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.
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Application #816: 378 Gulf Road. Construction of gravel driveway in the Upland Review Area, associated with subdivision of property and construction of new home and garage. Daniel Halpin.
IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
V. STAFF REPORT
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND BILLS
VII. MINUTES APPROVAL: April 2, 2025
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
WPCA-Special
– May 7, 2025 – May 13, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
5-13-25
7:00 pm
Lower Level Meeting Room
Agenda
I. Minutes (4-1-25 Regular Meeting Minutes, 4-15-25 Special Meeting Minutes,4-29-25 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
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
Charter Revision Comm
– May 8, 2025
Planning Commission
– May 8, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 6:30 PM
Somers Town Hall Lower Level Conference Room 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
NEW BUSINESS:
Zoning referral
Application #25-005: R&E Properties, LLC, 10 Field Road, seeking a Special Use permit per section 214-8.4 Earthwork Regulations to perform excavation and screening of existing topsoil and woodchip piles and removal of existing debris including asphalt, concrete, steel and wood pieces in the Industrial Zone.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 10, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
WPCA-Special
– May 7, 2025 – May 13, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
5-13-25
7:00 pm
Lower Level Meeting Room
Agenda
I. Minutes (4-1-25 Regular Meeting Minutes, 4-15-25 Special Meeting Minutes,4-29-25 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
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
BOE-Curriculum
– May 12, 2025
May 12th
6:00-7:00 pm
CO Conference Room
Agenda Approval of Minutes from the April 28th Meeting
Discussion of Summer Reading/Activities
Board of Ed
– May 12, 2025
Somers Board of Education Meeting
Monday, May 12, 2025 7:00 PM
Somers Board of Education Chambers, 1 Vision Boulevard, Somers, CT 06071
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
1. 2025 CABE Student Leadership Awards
Margot Martello, MBA Principal, will present the MBA CABE Student Leadership Awards to
Meghan Millea and Chase White.
Dr. Jaime Rechenberg, SHS Principal, will present the SHS CABE Student Leadership Awards to
Carolyn Castonguay and Jonathan Breton.
2. SES State Invention Convention Students
Lynn Erickson, K-5 STEM Instructional Leader, will introduce the six students from Somers
Elementary School who participated in the State Invention Convention on May 3, 2025:
Brooklyn Yukimura
Lily Yager
Lucas Caron
Julie Kobjack
Thomas-Enzo Mazzoli
Makayla Stellato
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Approval of the April 28, 2025 BOE Meeting Minutes
The Board to review and approve the minutes from the April 28, 2025 Board meeting.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Superintendent Update
2. Monthly Budget Report
Stephanie Levin, Director of Business Services, will update the Board on the monthly budget.
6. OPPORTUNITY TO ADD/DELETE AGENDA ITEMS
7. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Warrant of May 12, 2025
The Board to review and consent to the warrant of May 12, 2025.
2. 2nd Posting DBS Code 5118.2 - Waiver of Tuition for Nonresident Students
8. OLD BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
10. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Curriculum (next meeting 6/9/25 5:30 p.m.)
2. Policy
3. Planning/Finance
4. Salary & Negotiations
5. Building
11. CABE/CREC/State Dept. of Ed./SEF
12. AUDIENCE TO CITIZENS/STAFF/STUDENTS
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board to enter into Executive Session to review the Superintendent Evaluation form and invite Dr.
Galloway into Executive Session.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Cultural Commission
– May 12, 2025
SOMERS CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
May 12, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. at Piedmont Hall
1. Pledge and Call to Order
2. Secretary’s Report – P. Bachetti
a. Approval of March 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. Update on 2025 Sponsor Campaign – A. Levesque
b. 2025 Photography Show - P. Bachetti and N. Connell
c. Licensing – T. Simoes
d. Summer Concert Series T. Simoes
6. New Business
a. For discussion and vote: Black History Month – G. Genece, T. Titus, A. Levesque
b. For discussion: AC for Piedmont Hall – A. Levesque
c. For discussion and vote: Change in SCC Chair position- A. Levesque
Adjournment – Next regular meeting, Mon., June 9, 2025, 7 pm, Piedmont Hall
WPCA-Special
– May 7, 2025 – May 13, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY
600 MAIN ST.
SOMERS, CT 06071
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
5-13-25
7:00 pm
Lower Level Meeting Room
Agenda
I. Minutes (4-1-25 Regular Meeting Minutes, 4-15-25 Special Meeting Minutes,4-29-25 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
Please call Daniel Parisi at 860-335-2154 if you are unable to attend this meeting. Thank you.
Senior Advisory
– May 13, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR SENIORS AGENDA
May 13, 2025 – 1pm to 2pm
Senior Center Meeting Room
• Call to Order (Matthew) – 1pm
• Introductions / Audience (Matthew) – 1pm
• Review of Minutes of March 11 (Matthew) – 1:05pm
• Old Business
None
• New Business
o Senior Center Updates, Announcements, and Data (Donna and Maureen) -- 1:10pm to 1:25pm
o Social and Senior Services Updates and Announcements (Annette) – 1:20pm to 1:30 pm
o Proposed Cuts to Older Americans Act (Matthew) – 1:30pm to 1:45pm
o Announcements/Other (All) – 1:45pm to 2:00pm
• Adjournment -- 2:00pm
Upcoming MeetingsJune 10, 1-2pm
Zoning Board of Appeals
– May 13, 2025
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 – 6:30PM
Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main Street, Somers, CT
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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.
ZBA25-002: 120 Watchaug Road, LLC, Somers, appeal of a decision of Zoning Enforcement Officer that proposed manure lagoon is a farm pond is an agricultural use as of right.
MINUTES: April 1, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
Youth Advisory
– May 14, 2025
Somers Youth Service Bureau Advisory Board Agenda
May 14, 2025 – 4pm to 5pm
Kibbe Fuller Community Room
• Call to Order
• Review and Approval of Minutes from September 11
• Program Updates and Next Steps
o Youth Service Bureau
o Teen Center
o Truancy
o JRB
o Prevention
• New Business
• New member recruitment
• Meeting Schedule
• Adjourn
Next Meeting September 10, 2025
4:00 p.m. – Kibbe Fuller Classroom
Future Meetings - DRAFT
September 10, 2025
November 12, 2025
Cemetery Comm
– May 14, 2025
TOWN OF SOMERS
CEMETERY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Town Hall – Lower-Level Conference Room
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 6:30pm
Call to Order
Members Present
Public Comment
Approval of Minutes
March 12, 2025 – Regular Meeting
April 3, 2025 – Special Meeting
Committee Reports:
Finance
Sexton
Landscaping
Veteran’s Affairs
DPW
Old Business –
Concern Forms (Resolutions)
Communications from Grever & Ward
New Business –
New Concern Forms
Vote to Approve Specific Placement of Numbered Pin and Other Components for Pins in New Sections
DPW water lines for Center and New West estimates
Consideration of Section Signs for Center Cemetery
4 Signs for Center Oval
4 Signs for Outer Sections
Approval of Online Burial Lot and Columbarium Niche Certificates
Buy Back of Lot #889 for $800
Schedule Date for Online Software Demonstration for Committee
Library Staffing Request. Request to hire Ellen D’Angelo for the position of Children’s Library Assistant with an hourly rate of $17 and a start date of May 27, 2025. Joanne Nichting
Recreation Staffing Request. Request to hire the following for the 2025 Summer Camp Program. Maureen Parsell
Carley Bergamini $24.25
Danielle Hoague $ 22.25
Justin Donahue $ 22.25
Camp Counselors
Katie Curran $16.50
Dom Carenzo $16.75
Natatile Hoague $16.75
Taylor Illuzzi $16.75
Maddie Nowakowsi $16.75
Daniella Percoski $16.75
Alyssa Reynolds $16.75
Joe Burzynski $17.00
Ava DePeau $17.00
Lyndsey Hale $17.00
McKenna Halligan $17.00
Kristina Haraga $17.00
Juliette Mira $17.00
Eric Renzoni $17.00
Eric Alaimo $17.75
Phillip Alaimo $17.75
Ryan Halligan $17.75
Grace McGuinness $17.75
David Reid $17.75
Erin Donahue $17.50
Sam Hansen $17.75
Recommendation to increase Recreation and Leisure Fee Schedule (see attached). Maureen Parsell
Carriage Drive Truck Prohibition Results and Discussion. Todd Rolland
Review and Discussion of Updated Roads Resurfacing Plan – Years 2 & 3. Brian Wissinger
Approval of Minutes of May 1, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen waives the reading of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting from May 1, 2025, and that minutes of said meeting be approved.
ADJOURNMENT
Special Town Meeting 7:00pm
– May 15, 2025
Legal Notice
Town of Somers
Special Town Meeting
Thursday, May 15, 2025
7:00pm
Notice is hereby given that the Special Town Meeting to act on the following item will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Auditorium.
To elect a moderator
To discuss and adopt the Resolution to form a School Building Committee
Dated at Somers, Connecticut this 5th day of May 2025
Board of Selectmen
Tim Keeney, First Selectman
Bill Meier, Selectman
Bob Schmidt, Selectman
Publication Date: May 9, 2025
16May 16, 2025
17May 17, 2025
18May 18, 2025
Open Space
– May 19, 2025
Open Space and Trails Committee Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 19th, 6:30 pm
Town Hall
Lower Level Conference Room
A. Call to order. B. Members present. C. Audience. D. Approval of prior meeting minutes (04/21/2025). E. Correspondence.
a. None F. Old Business:
a. Trail Maintenance.
b. Aya Po Signage.
c. Aya Po mulch. G. New Business:
a. Learn to Fish with CARE/Boating event that will be in August H. Opportunity to add agenda items. I. Our next Meeting is on June 16th, 2025. J. Adjournment.
Budget Referendum
N/A May 20, 2025
Library Board
– May 20, 2025
Library Board of Trustees
Somers Public Library
Tuesday, May 20, 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. Friends of the Library – Jack Kertenis
7. Old Business
a. Pavilion update – Robert Socha
b. Furniture – Discuss quotes received
8. New Business
9. Director’s Report
10. Second Audience to Citizens
11. Adjournmen
