Government/Town
Suffield Police Department Activity Report February 2018
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The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.
Government/Town
Amiel P. Zak Community Room Opens at SPD
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On May 12, 2017, the Suffield Police Department was proud to be a recipient of an Amiel P. Zak Public Service Fund grant. The grant award of $20,000 was allocated to create and enhance the community and training room.
Government/Town
Household Hazardous Waste Day Canceled
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The Household Hazardous Waste Day originally scheduled for April 14, 2018 has been cancelled. The Town is planning to hold hazardous waste collection days every other year going forward.
Government/Town
Assessor Reminder
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The Assessor would like to remind elderly and disabled homeowners that the filing period for the state and local benefit program will end on Tuesday, May 15. Any current recipient of the benefits who has received a letter from the Assessor’s office must reapply no later than May 15 in order to continue to receive the benefit.
Government/Town
What is the Undesignated Fund Balance?
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The undesignated fund balance is sometimes referred to as the Town’s “Rainy Day Fund.” It represents the amount of the Town’s general revenues in excess of expenses since the town’s inception almost 350 years ago. The undesignated fund balance goes up or down every year based on the difference between the annual revenues and expenses.
Government/Town
Old Pine Blocks Highway
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With its roots wrenched out by a strong wind gust shortly before noon on March 2, a tall ,straggly old pine tree rests on the power lines along Mountain Road just past Spaulding School.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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It seems impossible that a year has passed since the 2017-18 budget was approved, especially since the State of Connecticut continues to slash the aid expected in our current budget. Yet here we are, presenting the 2018-19 budget.
Government/Town
April Commission Meetings
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Check the Town’s website, suffieldct.gov, for schedule changes.
Opinion
Stromoski Skews
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The editorial cartoon reflects the view of the creator and is not necessarily endorsed by The Suffield Observer.
Food for Thought
Food For Thought
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“A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.”
– Douglas Adams