Showcase Your Organization or Business at Ellington Historical Society Annual Fall Festival

Businesses and community organizations are invited to share a fun, hands-on activity for local children and families.

Somers Recycling Center Will Be Closed Mondays Starting Aug. 17

Permit holders will still be able to use the center Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

2 Displaced In Ellington Multi-Alarm Fire

Firefighters were called to Sprucewood Drive around 1:56 p.m. Friday; the fire was contained about a half-hour later.

Ellington's Bradley Sawka Wins 92nd Connecticut Open

The amateur finished 14 under par and went wire-to-wire at the Country Club of Fairfield.

Tree On Wires Closes Route 140 In Ellington

Drivers are urged to detour as crews address the hazard; no reopening time was immediately available.

A Parent’s Guide To After-School Activities In Ellington

From a brand partner: Explore local sports, arts, library programs, school-based care and enrichment opportunities for kids.

Ellington To Bring Local Gettysburg Soldiers’ Stories To Life

A free Friday program at the Nellie McKnight Museum will feature living historians, Civil War storytelling and music.

Somers 4-H Fair To Mark 90th Celebration In August

Livestock shows, Touch-a-Truck, music, rides and a Saturday anniversary ceremony are planned Aug. 14-16.

Historic Victorian Along Classic Row Of Homes In Ellington Listed For $459,000

A piece of Ellington history is for sale.

St. Luke Church Golf Tournament

Registration is now open to play in the St. Luke Church Golf Tournament Sept 28, 2026

Ellington Seeks Participants for America 250 Celebration

Community Groups, Artisans, Vendors, and Parade Participants Wanted

DUI Charge Filed After Car Hits Guardrail In Ellington: State Police

A car hit a guardrail in Ellington, state police said.

Ellington Seeks School Supplies For School Children

The town’s Human Services Department is collecting donations to help students prepare for the new school year.

Ellington Honors Residents For Decades Of Town Service

Eight elected and appointed officials were recognized for 10, 20 and 30 years of service to the town.

Family Bike To Open Somers Shop

The new business will carry on a regional bike-shop name after its East Longmeadow location closes.

Ellington Teens Give Back During Pennsylvania Mission Trip

T.E.L.O.S. participants worked at the Precious Life Pregnancy Center during their construction-focused service trip.

Windermere Sewer Project To Begin Monday In Ellington

Windermere Avenue will close to through traffic during daytime construction hours for about 60 days, town officials said.

Somers Budget Vote Results Are In

After four failed referendums, Somers voted again on the town’s fiscal year 2027 budget Tuesday.

Make It An Active Summer In Ellington-Somers: 10 Ways To Get Moving

Looking to get outside this summer? Here are a few recreation options around Ellington and Somers.

Coyote Activity Reported On Ellington Trail

Hikers are being urged to use caution while using the Ellington Highlands Trail off Stein Road.

Somers Budget Cuts Deepen As 5th Vote Looms

Town officials said more reductions are being proposed after four failed budget referendums.

Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Ellington, Somers

Ellington and Somers fans have several local and nearby options for watching World Cup matches during the 2026 tournament.

Ellington Food Drive Seeks Pantry Donations

Donations are being collected at several locations around town to help restock the Ellington Food Pantry.

Ellington Closes Sandy Beach After Heavy Rain Impacts Water Quality

Officials said the beach will reopen once testing confirms the water is safe for swimming.

Ellington Food Drive

June 15th - July 15th

Driver Hurt In July 4 Crash In Ellington

State police said the vehicle traveled about 100 feet down an embankment.

Windermere School Playground Closed Through Summer In Ellington

The closure is tied to ongoing construction on the Windermere Building Project, a major renovate-to-new school project.

Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Ellington-Somers For 2026

Find fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in and around Ellington and Somers.

Somers Budget Fails Again; More Cuts Expected

Somers voters weighed in again Tuesday on the town’s latest fiscal year 2027 budget proposal.

Somers To Host Free 250th Anniversary Concert Thursday

The band will perform a free concert featuring more than 100 community musicians Thursday evening at Somers High School.

Emergency Call Stations Installed Around Ellington

The stations connect users directly with 911 dispatchers when the “HELP” button is pressed, town officials said.

Ellington Man Killed In Wrong-Way I-91 Crash

State police said the crash happened early Saturday on I-91 south in Hartford.

State Police Host Regional Drill To Prepare For What Many Fear — A School Shooting Incident

It was a day to prepare for area police Friday at Ellington High School.

Ellington High School Names New Principal

Ellington Public Schools has named its new principal of Ellington High School, district officials announced Thursday.

2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Ellington, Somers

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in and around Ellington and Somers.

Yearlong Speed Limit Sign Project To Impact Local Roads

The yearlong project includes rural local roads in Ellington, Somers, Stafford, Tolland and other Connecticut towns.

Ellington Voters Decide Budget On Third Try

The plan carried an estimated mill rate of 25.42 after more than $522,000 in additional reductions.

Ellington Votes On Budget For Third Time

Polls opened on Tuesday at the Ellington Senior Center.

Active Threat Training Set For Ellington High School

Connecticut State Police, fire officials and the Resident Troopers Office are taking part in the training.

Ellington Seeks Participants for America 250 Celebration

Community Groups, Artisans, Vendors, and Parade Participants Wanted