Somers News

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.

People Submitted by Laura Soll on 2009-10-19.   Retired Navy Captain William J. McGurk of Somers has been named an Honorary Grand Marshal of one of the largest salutes to veterans in the U.S. McGurk, President and CEO of Rockville Bank, will be featured in the 10th annual Connecticut Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, Nov.

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

State police charged two men with drunken driving in separate incidents early this morning.

Ellington will receive $300,000 in grant money to continue its regional housing rehabilitation program that also serves Somers and Suffield .

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Tamsin M. Wilson on 2009-10-08.   The Somers Women's Club will hold their monthly membership meeting on Nov.