Government/Town
Shades of Sunset
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In early spring, walking at dusk in Veterans Park with her daughter and her dog, the photographer stopped at the Suffield Veterans Memorial to capture the lovely, delicate colors of the sunset.
Micro-Brewery Coming
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All the Zoning and Conservation approvals have been issued, the land ownership has transferred, and new construction in Mach One Industrial Park on South Street is expected to start in a week or two.
Editorial
Slow Progress
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Do you recall the October 2015 Town referendum vote to approve bonding for (1) road and drainage improvements, (2) renovations and improvements to Suffield Town Hall and (3) renovations and improvements to Bridge Street School for conversion to a town community recreation center?
Editorial
Funnies Funny?
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Does anyone at the age of twenty-one and under ever read the Sunday comics anymore?
Organizations
Heritage Society Celebrates
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Suffield’s Polish Heritage Society will celebrate its 100th meeting with a luncheon at Suffield by the River on Wednesday, June 7.
Government/Town
Concepts Studied for Expanded Town Hall
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In 2015 a Town Meeting approved bonding for $5.1 million for the needed work, including a small addition on the west end of the building, but new First Selectman Melissa Mack, elected in November 2015, soon realized that more was needed and called for a new study and a new plan.
Government/Town
Governor Asked to Reconsider Cuts
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First Selectman Melissa M. Mack called on Governor Malloy to reconsider his most recent proposed budget cuts.
Government/Town
Chief Flynn Honored
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On April 6 the Connecticut State Firefighters Association inducted Suffield Fire Chief Chuck Flynn into the Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame, a significant honor.
Government/Town
Burning Permits
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Spring is upon us and with that comes yard cleanup. While I know some of you are aware of our open burning policy in town, there are homeowners out there who are not.
Government/Town
Landfill Policy Change: Used Motor Oil
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The Town Landfill is no longer accepting any used motor oil from residents.
Farming/Nature
Farmers Market Opens
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Suffield’s Farmers Market begins its 2017 summer season on Saturday, June 17.
Organizations
Enfield Loaves & Fishes Events
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Two events are scheduled which will benefit the Enfield Loaves & Fishes Soup Kitchen.
Government/Town
Financing Tool Proposed for Town Center Development
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Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a financing tool that provides funds to construct public infrastructure, promote development and redevelopment opportunities, and expand future tax bases within a municipality.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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This year’s spring was highlighted by a notable chill in the air. I have wondered if the budget news from Hartford is to blame.
Food for Thought
Food For Thought
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“Like a welcome summer rain, humor may suddenly cleanse and cool the earth, the air and you.”
– Langston Hughes
Government/Town
Crime Prevention Safety Tips
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These strategies are ones that can help you avoid becoming a victim of a crime when you are out and about.
Government/Town
SPD CVS Drug Take Back Day
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The Suffield Police Department and CVS pharmacy of Suffield want to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all those who came out on April 29 to turn in unwanted and unused medications.
Government/Town
Suffield Police Department Activity Report April 2017
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The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.
Government/Town
Rare Shooting Shocks Town
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Social media spread the word about the April 13 shooting, and immediately it was the talk of the town.