Government/Town

Parks & Rec News

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It is getting cold, it is getting darker out earlier and maybe you have been on your electronic gadgets too much. What is the solution? Sign up for some fun and exciting programs offered at the Parks and Recreation Department! There is a variety of programs offered for children-adult. Please visit our website at www.suffieldrec.com Below is partial listing of our upcoming programs.

For the pre-school age children and their caregivers, kick off the New Year right on January 7 with the Fun Family Fitness program that boasts keeping the family fit and healthy while developing gross motor skills with movement and music. The Children’s Fitness Squad program and The Speed Training Clinics will begin in January for elementary school children and both of these classes offer great cross training, strength and agility for all sports.

Organizations

Library Showcases Springfield Artist

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The Suffield Arts Council will feature the work of Joseph Lanier, an award-winning artist from Springfield, in the Pinney Gallery of Suffield’s Kent Memorial Library, still operating in their temporary home at 61 Ffyler Place in Suffield. A self-taught artist, Joe is a member of the Tobacco Valley Artists Association. His work has appeared in several area shows, capturing numerous awards including many First Place and Best in Show. Retired, he is married and the father of two adult daughters. Painting for ten years, he enjoys capturing images found in nature on canvas.

Organizations

Suffield Community Aid

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Did you know that the money that is raised through the Salvation Army Kettle Drive stays in Suffield to support various programs for persons in need? The kettle will be at the Subway/Dunkin Donut plaza on Mountain Road several weekend days in December.

Government/Town

Highway Garage Plans Circle Back to Austin Street

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For many years since the Laureno Stevenson Lumber Yard and fabrication shops on Ffyler Place closed, Suffield planners have been looking at the Town Highway Garage on the other side of the street with critical feelings. If the garage were gone, they felt, the desired commercial development of the 27-acre combined properties would become more likely, with good consequences for the town in land values, tax revenue, and convenient new services. So three years ago Town leaders proposed that the garage be relocated into an existing building on Austin Street which had been built for FEB Landscaping & Construction and was later owned by Moosehead Harvesting. The application for a $2-million state grant to help buy the building was approved by the Selectmen on January 6, 2016 and by the Board of Finance the following week. But the plan never went to town meeting, perhaps because a new possible location came into view.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

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Edward G. Mele October 11, Age 89 Dr. Judith L. Vaitukaitis October 19, Age 78 Timothy M. Mandirola October 20,  Age 31 Annette Ceniglio October 19,  Age 74 Ted E. Pohorylo October 22,  Age 75 James Gordon Ruth Jr. October 23,  Age 67 Chester P. Madey October 23, Age 99 Kathleen Polley October 24, Age […]

Organizations

Help Needed!

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Enfield Loaves and Fishes (Soup Kitchen) is in need of a volunteer for Thursdays with a truck or a van to pick up food, etc. at local store. Call Priscilla at 860-741-0226.

Organizations

Hunger Has No Season

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The Enfield Loaves and Fishes and its directors, volunteers and guests would like to thank all the EL&F gardeners who help plant, nurture, and deliver vegetables to the Soup Kitchen. Many generous people from both Enfield and surrounding communities have made a wonderful contribution by helping provide food for those who have so little. Planting, cultivating, weeding and picking a garden is hard work, as it takes countless hours and sacrifice to produce such wonderful results. Good nutrition is vital in fighting off diseases and remaining healthy, making a difference in people’s hearts, as well as in their everyday lives. Recognizing and meeting the increasing needs of the community is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity that each one of us can identify with.

People/Business

Welcoming a New Business to Suffield

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If you ask James Thomson, owner of NFP Sports, why he moved his business from Manchester to Suffield, he’ll tell you that he wants to plant roots and support the local community. He has a vested interest – James, his wife, and three sons live in West Suffield. James’ participation in high school/college sports and past professions led him to a business that is focused on enabling athletics opportunities. The benefits of athletics extend beyond health to problem-solving, teamwork and increased self-esteem:

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Organizations

Phelps-Hathaway Tea

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The ladies of the Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden cordially invite you to a tea in honor of Jane Austen’s birthday! On Sunday, December 16 (which marks her 243rd birthday) indulge in savories, sweets and teas popular in the early 19th century. The afternoon includes a dramatic reading of a favorite Jane Austen passage and a tour of the festively decorated Phelps-Hatheway House, all the way up to the third floor, designed by Old Hill Gardens. Tickets are $25 per person, $20 for CT Landmarks Members. Reservations are required as space is limited.