Ellington and Somers in 2016: Buying the Big House, Back to the Big House and a Missing $65,000 Violin

ELLINGTON/SOMERS — In 2016 in Ellington and Somers, a famous replica of a famous house was sold and a valuable violin was stolen.

A plan to build artificial turf fields was endorsed in Ellington and in Somers, a proposal to build a gas station near a busy intersection was approved.

And a local legislator wants to give Daylight Saving Time the red light.

Here are 10 stories of note from both towns for 2016:

Declaration of sale:

• Monticello Replica In Somers Sells At Auction

And state police were busy:

• Ellington Man Steals $65,000 Heirloom Violin From Mom: Warrant
• Man Struck by Car in Somers Dies
• State Police: 'Target' Shooters Hit Ellington Houses — Including One With Children Home
• Ellington Woman Gets More Prison Time for Visiting Casino While on Supervised Release

In budget news:

• Ellington High School Expected to Receive Funding for Turf Fields, Lights
• Funding Approved for Somersville Mill Cleanup

In government news:

• Gas Station/Convenience Store Endorsed for Busy Somers Intersection
• Bill Exempting Connecticut From Daylight Saving Time Would Have Year-Round Implications, Officials and Clinicians Say

In sports news:

• Ellington Hoop Legend Elected to CT Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

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