The Friends of the Somers Library Spring Used Book Sale is scheduled for April 21^st to April 23^rd and will take place at the Somers Public Library located at 2 Vision Boulevard off RT 190. Cash, check, and Visa/MC payments will be accepted.

The Preview Sale is scheduled for Friday, April 21^st from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm for an entry fee of $10. Friends’ members are free. The Open Sale will take place on Saturday, April 22^nd from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and Sunday, April 23^rd  from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Donations of clean, musty/smoke free books will be accepted until Wednesday, April 19^th.

Saturday will have an Educators Special; Get 1 FREE book for every 10 purchased (equal or lesser value). Must show a current K-12 Teacher ID at time of purchase. Sunday is both half-price day and Stuff the Bag ($10 new/$5 with previously purchased ‘Friends of the Somers, CT Library’ bag). Truly a great value!

For more information, please contact the Somers Public Library at 860-763-3501.

It’s Back!  The Spring Town-Wide Tag Sale returns on Saturday, May 6th.  The first Saturday in May and October are designated as Town Wide Tag Sale days.  On these two days each year the $5 per day tag sale permit fee is waived.

THE SOMERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC

PO Box 652 Somers, CT 06071

Museum Open Dates 2023

Museum Open Sundays 1:00-3:00 PM

April 16, 1:00 PM

May 21, 1:00 PM

June 11, 1:00 PM

July 16, 1:00 PM

August 20, 1:00 PM

September 10, 1:00 PM

October 15, 1:00 PM

November 19, 1:00 PM

December 3, 1:00 PM

Christmas Tree Lighting December 9, 2023, 4-7 PM

CT VETERANS HALL OF FAME INDUCTS SOMERS VETERAN:  On January 19th, 2023, Veterans Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi joined with Lt. Governor Bysiewicz and Adjutant General Fran Evon to induct twelve Veterans into the CT Veterans Hall of Fame recognizing their inspirational advocacy for Veterans and contributions to their communities in public, civic and charitable work after their military service. As always, it was wonderful to have Gil Simmons of channel 8 news, a U. S. Marine Veteran, as the MC.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation and thanks to these veterans for their service to country and community – 2022 CT Veterans Hall of Fame Inductees:

1. Edwin Gomes, U.S Army, Bridgeport – Posthumous
2. Craig Jordan, U.S. Navy, South Windsor
3. Alvin Kinsall, U.S. Navy, New London
4. Thaddeus Martin, U.S. Air Force, Suffield
5. Daniel Matthews, U.S. Marine Corps, Winsted
6. James Matthews, U.S. Army Reserve, Winsted
7. David Paul McCaffrey U.S. Navy, Somers
8. Thomas Olson, U.S. Navy, Noank
9. Regina Rush-Kittle, U.S. Marine Corps/Army Reserve, New Haven/Rocky Hill
10. John Waggoner, U.S. Navy, Preston
11. Ronald Weil, Sr., U.S. Army, Hamden
12. Michael Zacchea, U.S. Marine Corps, Brookfield – Posthumous

Link to CT Channel 8 story: https://www.facebook.com/FlyTazGirl/posts/10221598557782304

Double recognition for our Registrar of Voters and Director of Veteran Affairs, David McCaffrey.  Along with being inducted into the CT Veterans Hall of Fame he also was honored with a Special Congressional Recognition presented by Congressman Joe Courtney.  The recognition honors Dave’s “selfless sacrifice and faithful service to our veterans and families in the 2nd Congressional District”.  It closes with, “On behalf of a grateful Nation, we thank you”.  Signed, Joe Courtney.

Our town is truly blessed to have Dave McCaffrey serving the veterans of Somers and beyond.  David Marti, Town Clerk

The Red Cross will be sponsoring Blood Drives at Somers Town Hall from Noon to 4 pm on the following dates:

Tuesday, Feb 21

Monday, April 24

Monday, June 26

Monday, August 21

Wednesday, October 4

Tuesday, December 19

Please do not hesitate to contact your Red Cross Customer Care at customercare@redcross.org