Sharon

SHARON — Sharon residents led the way in 2021 on protests to cuts in services proposed for Sharon Hospital. An area of particular concern for the “Save Sharon Hospital” group was the planned elimination of labor and delivery. A large group turned out Nov. 6 on the Sharon Green for a protest rally.

SHARON — With fundraising nearing the $3 million goal, anticipation is growing for residents who are awaiting the start of construction and interior restoration work at the historic Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, serving the community since 1893.

SHARON — Planned closure of the MIRA trash-to-energy incinerator facility in Hartford, due in July 2022, led the selectmen to discuss the alternative plan at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14.

SHARON — Could 2022 be the year that Sharon residents finally get high-speed internet service? Recent developments provide reason for optimism, according to the Sharon Connect Task Force, whose members gave an update over Zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 8, to 28 virtual attendees.

SHARON — The sounds of excited chatter wafted through the air as roughly 350 spectators gathered around the town Green for the Sharon Holiday Celebration. Singing Christmas carols, their anticipation was finally satisfied when the evergreen before them came alive with an array of colorful and festive lights.