Community Corner
A Natural Disaster, Fairgrounds Controversy And More: Somers 2021
A look back at 10 of the top stories from Somers published on Patch during 2021.

SOMERS, CT — From a freak tornado to the death of a regional business icon, Somers had a number of high-profile stories during 2021. From new business openings to a prison closure to controversy over the Four Town Fairgrounds, there always seemed to be something happening in the small town.
Patch has compiled 10 of the most-read stories from Somers into this year-end edition.
- Somers Fairground Appeal Decided In Favor Of Neighbors
- Tornado Causes Property Damage In Somers [VIDEO]
- Friendly's Co-Founder S. Prestley Blake Dies At 106
- Somers Runner Wins State Open Cross Country Championship
- Scholarship - With A Twist - Created To Honor Late Somers Student
- Longtime Cedar Knob PGA Golf Professional Jeff Swanson Dies At 55
- New Restaurant With Impressive Pedigree Set To Open In Somers
- Dead Man Found In Vehicle In Somers Identified By State Police
- Prison In Somers Closes Earlier Than Anticipated
- Long-Awaited Old Mill English Tea Room Set To Open
Find out what's happening in Ellington-Somersfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.