Government/Town
“Thank You SVAA,” from a Grateful Town
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Ten members of the Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association were pictured in the Observer’s October issue; that was 1976.
Government/Town
Tri-Board Meeting Considers Capital Projects
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First Selectman Melissa Mack and the Board of Selectmen hosted a three board meeting that included the members of the Board of Finance and the Permanent Building Commission on Monday, September 26.
People/Business
World War II Veteran Feels Blessed
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It was a beautiful experience to listen to Ed Neilson reminisce about his life and to add the words “I have been truly blessed” many times during our conversation.
Organizations
Veterans Day Ceremony
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There will be a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veteran Memorial Monument on November 11 at 11 a.m.
Opinion
Our America Past and Present
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In 1883, when Emma Lazarus penned her immortal poem that graces the base of the Statue of Liberty, she was speaking of the safety and opportunity that America offered “the wretched refuse of your teeming shore”.
Opinion
Important Public Forum
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Drug and alcohol abuse are becoming an epidemic in our country resulting in many deaths and the destruction of relationships in families and in society.
Opinion
Your Vote Counts
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It seems to go without saying that a November, 2016 edition of any newspaper would contain articles about the election, occurring eight days from now.
Opinion
Spending Town Money
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At the recent 9/26/2016 Tri-Board Meeting, Gilbane Construction revealed that the cost of renovations and expansion of the Town Hall will increase by 3.57 million dollars over the 5.13 million dollars originally approved at a Town Meeting in 2015, bringing the total to 8.7 million dollars.
Government/Town
Town Snowstorm Policies
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The responsibility of the Public Works Department is to maintain a safe road network by providing an efficient and effective snow and ice removal program during the winter months.
Government/Town
Commissioner Visits Suffield Housing
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Evonne Klein, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Housing, visited Suffield with a small entourage on September 27 to view the improvements recently completed at the town’s public housing – the 70 apartment units comprising Maple Court, Laurel Court and Broder Place.