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November 11, 2020 -
Results of Somers Sewer District #2 Referendum Vote:
Yes - 418
No - 532
Dear Community Residents:
The result of the Somers Sewer District #2 vote is disappointing. This was a unique opportunity for these communities, and I believe the future will prove that to be the case. The conversation about protecting our lakes and drinking water must remain a priority in order to ensure a viable future for our lake communities in the years and decades to come. Unfortunately, this will not be done through a public sewer system in Lake Lincolndale and Shenorock. The Town respects the majority voice of Shenorock and Lincolndale communities. We must now come together and move forward to confront the many challenges that lay before us during these difficult times.
Rick Morrissey
Somers Town Supervisor
October 19, 2020 -
October 1, 2020 -
Referendum Vote & Absentee Ballot Information:
The Town of Somers will be holding a Referendum Vote on November 10, 2020 from 6AM to 9PM at the Town House on the creation of Somers Sewer District #2. Only property owners in the proposed District are eligible to vote.
An absentee ballot application can be obtained by printing it from the website or by contacting the Town Clerk’s office at 914-277-3323 or by email at [email protected]. Once applications are completed they must be returned to the Town Clerk’s Office either in person or by mail.
CLICK HERE FOR ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS for ballot: This application must be received by the Town Clerk no later than November 3,2020, the date seven days before the election, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on the day before the special election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his or her agent. Absentee ballots must be received in the Office of the Town Clerk at Somers Town House by 9:00o’clock P.M. on November 10, 2020 for the vote to be canvassed.
September 4, 2020 -
Continuation of Public Hearing for Somers Sewer District #2
There will be a continuation of the Public Hearing for the establishment of the Somers Sewer District #2 in Lake Shenorock and Lake Lincolndale via ZOOM on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 7pm. You may email your comments in advance of the public hearing to [email protected].
How to Access the Upcoming Meeting Remotely:
View on TV:
Residents can view the meeting live on the Town's local Cablevision Channel 20 or Comcast Channel 12 (Heritage Hills).
View on the Internet:
The meeting will be streamed live on the Town of Somers NY YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd_Bfxhc_GFW8ilyrKAgOCw
Call In during designated time during the meeting to provide comments and ask questions:
Dial any of the following Zoom phone numbers:
1253-215-8782
1301-718-8592
1312-626-6799
1346-248-7799
1408-638-0968
1646-876-9923
1669-900-6833
Enter Meeting ID: 599 874 6566
Please wait in the queue for your call to be answered.
Text comments/questions:
914-804-6613
Email comments/questions:
TownBoard -- [email protected]
April 20, 2020 -
Town of Somers Public Hearing Meeting Video
April 2, 2020 -
Now that the world has changed due to the Coronavirus, the Town Board has decided to NOT proceed with the public hearing regarding the Sewer District formation. It will be ADJOURNED TO A FUTURE DATE.
By law, we were unable to remove it from the agenda.
On April 2, 2020, the Public Hearing for the establishment of the Somers Sewer District # 2 in Lake Shenorock and Lake Lincolndale will be opened and ADJOURNED. Public hearings and Comments will be held at a future date.
Be well.
Supervisor Rick Morrissey
March 20, 2020 -
Dear Community Residents:
The mailing of the Map, Plan, & Report was put into action in early March well before the world changed. Please note the public forum on March 25th will be postponed. The future of public hearings on the sewer district formation is being studied. However, our immediate concentration is to promote social distancing in order to flatten the curve of the Coronavirus outbreak. This is our main concern while acting in the best interest of the Town.
Rick Morrissey, MPA
Town Supervisor
November 15, 2019 -
It was a productive Town Board meeting last night, and thanks to all who participated. Of note,there were a few comments from neighbors about zoning. Some were concerned that sewers would lead to widespread development under existing R-10 regulations.Others were curious if existing homes could expand to accommodate growing families. The Town Board acknowledges these comments and is having conversations next week with the Building Inspector to identify the best pathway forward. We’re not looking to change the character of the lake communities and the intent of the Sewer District is not to encourage rapid development.What we can tell you now is that Town-owned property can’t be developed and is deed restricted if sold, as added protection. Thanks for the thoughtful questions!
November 13, 2019 -
Neighbors,WE NEED YOUR INPUT. As you know, the engineers are busy revising the costs detailed in the Somers Sewer District #2 Map, Plan & Report (MP&R).Tomorrow night, the Town Board will be presented with new options on how to assess sewer fees for residents of the Lake Lincolndale and Lake Shenorock communities. We’re trying to balance costs so they are as fair and equitable as possible, with protecting our most vulnerable residents on fixed incomes. These are not easy decisions, so your input is really appreciated. Earlier this week, a few residents shared concerns that building a sewer will change the character of the lake communities by encouraging development under current zoning laws.That’s absolutely not the Town's intent. But since there’s concern, we’d like to discuss that as well. Please share this message with friends and neighbors. Thank you!
November 8, 2019 -
Thanks to the many residents who spoke at last night’s Town Board Work Session on the proposed Sewer District #2 for Lakes Lincolndale and Shenorock. It was great to hear from so many property owners supportive of the project! The Board also values the constructive feedback also received. Collectively, your feedback has been the catalyst for the revision to the Map, Plan and Report (MP&R) that the engineers will submit later this month. Until we have the revised MP&R,we won’t know what the new costs will be. Once we have the revised costs, we'll prepare a mailing to property owners. The Board is committed to balancing the need for fair and equitable sewer fees with protecting our most vulnerable residents living on fixed incomes. These are not easy decisions, so your feedback—even difficult feedback—continues to be greatly appreciated. What we do know is that now’s the time to take action to protect our lakes and quality of life. Somers is truly a great community!
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