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By | Apr 2, 2025

Friends of the Somers Library’s spring 2025 Used Book Sale returns

SOMERS — Book lovers, mark your calendars! The much-anticipated Friends of the Somers Library Spring Used Book Sale is back, offering an incredible selection of books, puzzles, CDs, albums, audiobooks and DVDs. Scheduled for April 11-13, this semi-annual event will take place at the Somers Public Library, located at 2 Vision Blvd., off Route 190 in the school complex.


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Shamrock Shake sales support Ronald McDonald House

By | Mar 10, 2025

Shamrock Shake sales support Ronald McDonald House

WESTFIELD — It’s that time of year again when the legendary Shamrock Shake has returned to McDonald’s menus all across the nation, and local participating franchises alongside the team at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts are using the annual sensation as a fundraising opportunity.


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Truth seeker plans to share, celebrate Black history

By | Feb 5, 2025

Truth seeker plans to share, celebrate Black history

SOMERS — On Saturday, Feb. 8, the Somers Cultural Commission will celebrate Black History Month with truth seeker Adwoa Bandele-Asante, daughter of the Afrikan Diaspora performing her one-woman live show, “La Amistad: A Fantastic, True-to-Life Journey of Sorrow, Unity & Triumph” at the Somers Public Library, 2 Vision Blvd. from 1-3 p.m.


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Local libraries announce new offerings for 2025

By | Jan 8, 2025

Local libraries announce new offerings for 2025

The new year is here, and the Enfield Public Library and Somers Public Library have several new offerings for the community.


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By | Dec 31, 2024

Somers First Selectman shares resolutions for 2025

SOMERS — The new year has rung, and the town of Somers is getting ready for some big plans which include new establishments, notable projects and major events.


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Mario’s Pizzeria & Ristorante undergoes renovations, adds new bar

By | Dec 24, 2024

Mario’s Pizzeria & Ristorante undergoes renovations, adds new bar

SOMERS — Mario’s Pizzeria & Ristorante, located at 48 South Rd. in the Southfield Corners Shops, underwent some in-house renovations and added a brand-new bar. They are now serving draft beer, along with a variety of wines, hard ciders and hard seltzers.


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By | Dec 18, 2024

Over 100 Children benefit from Somers Holiday Toy Shop

SOMERS — With private donations and successful stuff-a-cruiser events, the Somers Holiday Toy Shop is set to be a success this year. The toy drive, organized by Somers Human Services, allows families who need a little extra help this season to come and shop from the collected toys to give to their children.


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Sip and dine with Santa at the Old Mill English Tea Room

By | Dec 11, 2024

Sip and dine with Santa at the Old Mill English Tea Room

SOMERS — The Old Mill English Tea Room is spreading some holiday cheer with their Santa Saturdays on Dec. 14 and 21 from noon to 2 p.m. People can come in, have their pictures taken and share a cup of tea with the Christmas icon.


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By | Dec 4, 2024

Seniors invited to 50th annual Christmas banquet

SOMERS — For the last 50 years, the Somers Knights of Columbus Council 4303, Lions and Rotary Club have joined together to offer a Christmas banquet to the town’s senior citizens — an event that brings them together for an afternoon of talking, connecting and a turkey feast.


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Somers’ Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting returns Dec. 7

By | Nov 25, 2024

Somers’ Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting returns Dec. 7

SOMERS — Somers’ annual Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 4-7 p.m. at the Somers Senior Center and Town Common. Sponsored by the Somers Lions Club and the Somers Recreation & Leisure Services, this is a free family-friendly holiday event.


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