School Address: 287 Bilton Rd Somers CT 6071
School District: Unified School District #1
County: Tolland County
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Northern Correctional Institution was a maximum-security prison located in Somers, Connecticut. It opened in 1995 and primarily housed the state’s most dangerous offenders, including those requiring high-security measures. The facility was designed as a supermax prison, focusing on high-risk inmates and those in administrative segregation. Over the years, it became known for housing individuals on death row until the state abolished the death penalty in 2012. The institution had a variety of programs aimed at rehabilitation and education, albeit often criticized for its strict conditions. In 2021, Northern Correctional Institution was officially closed as part of broader efforts by Connecticut to streamline its prison system and reduce reliance on incarceration.