Somers News

A dump truck has crash involving a second vehicle has sent one person to the hospital and left quite a mess on Converse Street Friday afternoon, which has resulted in officials closing down the busy road.

H1N1 Clinic In Somers Health Notes Submitted by Judith Snyder, Somers Community Health & Wellness, on 2009-12-18.   An H1N1 flu clinic will be held on Tuesday, Jan.

A Sunday beer run - in Connecticut? Not yet, but on Thursday a key legislative committee reopened the debate over allowing package stores and supermarkets to sell alcohol on the first day of the week.

One of the homes many fireplaces. They say they haven't always decorated their home to the hilt every holiday season, but for one Somers family, all that changed the day they purchased the former Maples Inn and Tea Room on Main Street nearly eight years ago.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Tamsin M. Wilson, Somers Women's Club, on 2009-12-09.   Women's Clubs of Connecticut to qualify women pursuing their education.

Enjoy a seasonal hike to Soapstone Mountain tower at the Shenipsit State Forest in Somers CT.

Health Notes Submitted by Courtney Teslof, Johnson Memorial Corporation, on 2009-12-04.   Home & Community Health Services, Inc.

Meghan Baker, 7, of Enfield, embraces a tree while her family hunts for the perfect one at the Hemlock Hills Christmas Tree Farm in Somers on Sunday Nov.

A Field of Flags display has 15 more flags that when the traveling exhibit was set up earlier this month.

Somers' emergency fund, created to help the most needy with one-time emergency assistance for fuel, food and other household needs, has become dangerously low as more town residents seek help.

Edward F. Boyle, a former Groton resident, is set to be released today from Osborn Correctional Institute in Somers after serving 60 months in jail for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl five years ago.

Submitted by Rev. Graham Van Keuren, Cong'l Church of Somersville, on 2009-11-11.   All are welcome to attend the annual Community Thanksgiving Service, this year at the Congregational Church of Somersville, 22 Maple St., on Sunday, Nov.

Government Announcements Submitted by Jenifer Charette on 2009-11-06.   The Town of Somers Emergency Fund is at an all-time low.

Allan LeBlanc of Somers has been drawing and painting as a hobby all his life. A self-taught artist, he loves to paint and draw landscapes.

Mrs. Marni Strachan's third grade class received a lesson in diversity and multicultural heritage while listening to handmade drums and songs sung in the Penobscot native language while learning about the Native American traditions of living as one with the earth.

School Stuff Submitted by Dianne Regnier on 2009-10-23.   For many years the Grammar School has promoted a caring and sharing philosophy as part of their approach to teaching their students appreciation for the community and greater world around them.

School Stuff Submitted by Dianne Regnier on 2009-10-23.   Students at The Grammar School at Somersville received a very special visit from their adopted eagle, Skywalker on the very day they were celebrating their school's founding roots.

School Stuff Submitted by Dianne Regnier on 2009-10-23.   The Grammar School at Somersville has welcomed visitors from many different vocations in order to provide their students with a tangible aspect of a special lesson.

A SUCCESSFUL businessman from Altrincham has a role on a body that has the attention of the most powerful man in the world - US President Barack Obama.

Special for Seniors Submitted by Somers Senior Center on 2009-10-21.   Join us for an Informational Seminar on Nov.