Joshua Freitag, 33, was held on a $1.5 million bond and is due in court Wednesday; two children were inside the home, police said.
Troopers found a person with apparent gunshot wounds after responding to South Road around 4 a.m. Tuesday.
A 20-year Connecticut State Police veteran and former Marine was hired as a part-time day-shift officer.
The closure affects the stretch between Hoffman and Strawberry roads; no reopening estimate was immediately available.
The free Field Road Park event will offer a full day for families — and a special finale after dark.
The longtime youth-run fair returns Friday with three days of exhibits, competition and family fun.
The Field Road work is one phase of an upgrade expected to continue into September.
The new hire is set to join the district following the Board of Education’s August meeting.
Firefighters were still at one emergency when another alarm came in.
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Businesses and community organizations are invited to share a fun, hands-on activity for local children and families.
Permit holders will still be able to use the center Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Firefighters were called to Sprucewood Drive around 1:56 p.m. Friday; the fire was contained about a half-hour later.
The amateur finished 14 under par and went wire-to-wire at the Country Club of Fairfield.
Drivers are urged to detour as crews address the hazard; no reopening time was immediately available.
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A free Friday program at the Nellie McKnight Museum will feature living historians, Civil War storytelling and music.
Livestock shows, Touch-a-Truck, music, rides and a Saturday anniversary ceremony are planned Aug. 14-16.
A piece of Ellington history is for sale.
Registration is now open to play in the St. Luke Church Golf Tournament Sept 28, 2026
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A car hit a guardrail in Ellington, state police said.
The town’s Human Services Department is collecting donations to help students prepare for the new school year.
Eight elected and appointed officials were recognized for 10, 20 and 30 years of service to the town.
The new business will carry on a regional bike-shop name after its East Longmeadow location closes.
T.E.L.O.S. participants worked at the Precious Life Pregnancy Center during their construction-focused service trip.
Windermere Avenue will close to through traffic during daytime construction hours for about 60 days, town officials said.
After four failed referendums, Somers voted again on the town’s fiscal year 2027 budget Tuesday.
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Hikers are being urged to use caution while using the Ellington Highlands Trail off Stein Road.
Town officials said more reductions are being proposed after four failed budget referendums.
Ellington and Somers fans have several local and nearby options for watching World Cup matches during the 2026 tournament.
Donations are being collected at several locations around town to help restock the Ellington Food Pantry.
Officials said the beach will reopen once testing confirms the water is safe for swimming.
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State police said the vehicle traveled about 100 feet down an embankment.
The closure is tied to ongoing construction on the Windermere Building Project, a major renovate-to-new school project.
Find fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in and around Ellington and Somers.
Somers voters weighed in again Tuesday on the town’s latest fiscal year 2027 budget proposal.