Editorial
Penny Wise Pound Foolish
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Well, another month goes by and Kent Memorial Library is still not open.
SHS Golf Team Wins Division III Championship
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On Monday June 5, Suffield High School Boys Golf team captured the Division III State Championship capping off a perfect 15-0 season!
Organizations
Observer Scholarships Awarded
Lauren Life, chairman of The Suffield Observer, left, congratulates the Observer’s scholarship winners Caitlin Kirshbaum and Ty Vinick.
Organizations
Tears and Joy at Big Relay
With the threatened rain only a few sprinkles, the crowd of supporters gathered at the Suffield Middle School track on Saturday morning, June 3 to help fund the American Cancer Society’s fight for a world without cancer.
Government/Town
Save the Date!
The Suffield Firemen’s Association will hold its Family Day on July 15 at Spaulding School from 4–9 p.m.
Editorial
Fond Farewell to Principal Dunn
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The staff of the Observer sends a fond farewell to Scott Dunn, Principal of A. Ward Spaulding Elementary School.
Government/Town
DPW Summer Trash Bin Request
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Due to an increase in bear activity, the DPW is asking residents to put trash carts out at 6 a.m. the morning of your pickup instead of the night before.
Organizations
Garden Vegetables Needed
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Enfield Loaves and Fishes (Soup Kitchen) is in need of garden vegetables.
Government/Town
Community Center Moves Slowly Ahead
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At the Permanent Building Committee’s (PBC) Thursday, June 1 meeting held in the Town Hall conference room, the committee heard the latest information regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents that will be sent out to both architects and construction managers–at-risk for the Bridge Street Community Center project.
Organizations
Making the World a Better PLATE
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Have you ever wanted to try becoming a vegetarian but have not had the time or materials necessary to make the change?
Government/Town
Firemen’s Association Announces Its Family Day and Fireworks!
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The Suffield Firemen’s Association will be holding its third annual free Family Day and Fireworks on Saturday, July 15th at Spaulding Elementary School, 945 Mountain Road, Suffield from 4 – 9 p.m.
Farming/Nature
Suffield Farmers Market
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The Suffield Farmers Market is in full swing for the summer months running every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until noon, rain or shine, in the center of town on the south green.
Government/Town
State Honors Suffield EMS Chief
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State Representative Tami Zawistowski (R-61) had the honor of presenting a citation on behalf of the Connecticut General Assembly to Art Groux of Suffield, a member of the Suffield Volunteer EMS, for his continued service to our state and community. Sonny Osowiecki attended the ceremony and accepted the award on Art’s behalf.
Government/Town
SVAA Receives Grant
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A grant of $25,000 has been awarded by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association.
Government/Town
Town Road Repair Progress
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In early June, Peggy Robards and Blair Childs watch from their driveway as the paving crew advances down Halladay Avenue West at the speed of a slow walk.
Government/Town
July/August Commission Meetings
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The public is encouraged to attend these meetings.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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Summer is finally here and in full swing! I’ve been hearing about lots of wonderful places and events residents are planning to enjoy.
Food for Thought
Food For Thought
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“This, then, is the state of the union: free and restless, growing and full of hope. So it was in the beginning. So it shall always be, while God is willing, and we are strong enough to keep the faith.”
– Lyndon B. Johnson
Organizations
Zak Public Service Fund Awards Grants
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The Amiel P. Zak Public Service Fund has a long history of supporting programs that benefit the community of Suffield.
Government/Town
Suffield Police Department Activity Report May 2017
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The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.
Government/Town
No Parade, but a Memorable Day
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A threatening weather forecast led to the disappointing cancellation of Suffield’s traditional Memorial Day parade.
Suffield Observations
When it really was a game
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Forty years ago, my mother was doing her best to persevere from an acrimonious divorce. She packed everything she owned and her kids, and steered her lifeboat to the nearest island that could support life.