Ecstatic Mom; Heroin Death; Senior Director Leaves: Enfield 2017

ENFIELD, CT — There was plenty of news across Enfield in 2017. If you missed any of it on Enfield Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories of the year, with the original publication date in parentheses.

Photo of Overjoyed Former Enfield Mom a Social Media Sensation
Thousands of people have shared or commented on the photo of a deliriously happy mom sending her daughters back to school in Massachusetts. (8/30)

Heroin Claims Another Young Life in Enfield
A teenage girl was found dead at a home in the Southwood Acres section of town. (4/17)

Ice Cream Dispute Preceded Enfield Senior Center Director's Departure
Personnel files obtained by Patch indicate the director's interpretation of a supervisor's fiscal edict resulted in a misunderstanding. (7/10)

Bear Caught On Video Crossing Busy Enfield Street
The black bear crossed Route 5 from east to west before disappearing behind a commercial building, the videotape shows. (6/14)

Longtime Enfield Business Closing at Month's End
A beloved family business will soon be shutting its doors after more than 60 years in Enfield. (8/9)

Other Top Stories:

Car Rams Into McDonald's in Enfield (7/25)

Bridge Jumper Dies at Hospital (2/13)

Enfield Product is College Conference Baseball Player of the Year (5/16)

Teen Killed in Rollover Crash (8/21)

Enfield Man's Body Pulled From Massachusetts Lake (6/10)

Photo courtesy of Jackie Fashjian

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