Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Iconic Ellington Landmark Is No More
For roughly two decades, motorists on a busy Ellington street were treated to the sight of a colorful insect hovering over a mailbox.

E-mail: tim.jensen@patch.com
Hometown: Enfield
Birthday: November 9
For four decades, Tim Jensen has reported news and sports in north central Connecticut. He currently oversees seven Patch sites: Enfield, Windsor Locks-East Windsor, South Windsor, Ellington-Somers, Granby-East Granby, Suffield and Windsor. He is president of the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance, serving as chairman of the prestigious Gold Key Dinner since 2015, and is a member of the board of directors and past vice chairman of the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame. Tim is commissioner of Blitzkrieg! Pro, an independent professional wrestling promotion based in Enfield. He has two adult children: Alex, a recent graduate of Seton Hall Law School, and Mia, who is in a doctorate program at Springfield College.
For roughly two decades, motorists on a busy Ellington street were treated to the sight of a colorful insect hovering over a mailbox.

A look at the state title histories for Windsor Locks and East Windsor high school fall teams, plus 2025 varsity schedules.
A look at the state title histories for Granby Memorial and East Granby high school fall teams, plus 2025 varsity schedules.
A look at the state title histories for Somers and Ellington high school fall teams, plus schedules for this year's varsity squads.
A look at the state title history for Enfield High School fall teams, plus schedules for this year's varsity squads.
A look at the state title history for South Windsor and Ellsworth high school fall teams, plus schedules for this year's varsity squads.
The driver was ejected from his Jeep Wrangler and declared dead at the scene Sunday evening, according to state police.
A look at the state title history for Suffield High School fall teams, plus schedules for this year's varsity squads.
A look at the state title history for Windsor High School fall teams, plus schedules for this year's varsity squads.
A look at the state title history for Oxford High School fall teams, plus schedules for this year's varsity squads.
This public information from the Enfield Police Department is accurate as of Aug. 18, 2025. Items reflect charges filed, not convictions.
The LifeStar medical helicopter was called to the scene of the crash Friday afternoon.
Police are exploring extradition procedures to have him returned to Connecticut to face charges.
A small new shop in Pasco Commons on Route 5 in East Windsor has opened to help fill a void in the party balloon market.
A canine team and drone unit responded to an active burglary call Thursday afternoon, and a police dog located the hiding suspect.
A spokesperson for the company confirmed distribution centers will close in both Windsor and Norwalk.
A spokesperson for the company confirmed distribution centers will close in both Windsor and Norwalk.
A spokesperson for the company confirmed distribution centers will close in both Windsor and Norwalk.
Two homes were sold in East Windsor last week, with a top price of $439,350.
Four homes were sold in Oxford last week, with a top price of $765,000.