The Week in Review

Today is National Get a Different Name Day. In honor of this, we're turning today's Sunday Shuffle into a Week in Review. This last week was such a full one in Tolland Patch, that we thought it was worth taking a look back at some of the highlights:

Even in the face of at the middle school, the Tolland Historical Society put on its . We captured some of the beautiful furniture, artwork and more on display, and we had a chance to speak with some of the friendly and fascinating collectors and dealers who have been frequenting the show for many years.

We introduced you to the fabulous ladies who are part of our . This past week, in the , the council discussed teaching children how to set boundaries and to help kids make good choices with regard to respecting other people's boundaries.

The town saw its share of losses this week. The town bid an abrupt farewell to a favorite landmark with the at Crandall Park. A of a well-known contractor on Tolland Stage Road. Also, a barn collapsed on Mile Hill Road this past Wednesday afternoon. However, thanks to the efforts of the Tolland Fire Department and the Department of Public works, all the .

There were triumphs to celebrate as well. On Wednesday night, the high school boys’ basketball team won a game against the Rockville Rams. By doing so, the team for CIAC Boys Basketball Class M State Tournament.

An article on the path of  spoke to the promise for the job market in Tolland County. For those concerned about the slow housing market, a piece on gave potential sellers positive steps to take to improve their chances of attracting future buyers.

In advance of Valentine’s Day, Tolland Patch had its picks for and . 

Today, we point you toward some sweet recipes you can prepare for the special day.

Finally, for some ideas on how to spend your Sunday in town and in the Greater Hartford area, check out ,  find out where you can , and take a peek at Stephanie Summers’s . Also, peruse our events calendar.