Organizations
Scout Receives Bixler Award
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Eagle Scout Alex Cremins shows the Stephen R. Bixler Award he has just been handed by Assistant Scoutmaster Art Sikes at Troop 260’s June Family Night.
Organizations
Athletic Hall of Fame Scholarships and Golf Tournament
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The Suffield Athletic Hall of Fame (SAHOF) is pleased to announce that the recipients of their 2019 scholarships are Sophie Lupone and Evan Mankouski. Each year since 2009, SAHOF has awarded scholarships to local student-athletes who are graduating seniors attending Suffield High School, or are residents of Suffield attending Suffield Academy.
Organizations
Hundreds Stomp for Alex
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Alex Scott is gone, a victim of childhood cancer. But her lemonade stands live on, raising funds to fight that vicious adversary, and a group of dedicated local women called Driving for a Cure held an event in Suffield on May 18 to support the cause.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Film and Video Festival
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On Tuesday, June 11, the 19th annual Suffield Film and Video Festival was held in the high school auditorium. This year featured an exceptionally wide range of movies, including comedies, dramas, news features, animation, public service announcements (PSA), portraits, and more.
People/Business
New Brewery in Home Stretch
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In late May the proprietors of the Broad Brook Brewery hung a big banner in front of the long-delayed construction project on South Street, announcing BROAD BROOK BREWERY COMING SOON. The foundation, steel framework, and exterior sheathing had been largely completed by April 2018, when the stop-work order was issued.
Organizations
Summer Programs at Hilltop Farm by FOFAH
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There are a variety of new programs along with several familiar nature programs this summer at Hilltop Farm. These programs are designed to promote wellness and an understanding of the natural world.
Organizations
Annual Farm Fest Weekend at Hilltop Farm
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It’s time that FOFAH begins the preparation of Hilltop Farm to host Farm Fest weekend with a dinner on Saturday and an agricultural festival on Monday, Labor Day. The Annual Harvest Dinner & Silent Auction is scheduled for Saturday, August 31.
Schools/Sports
SHS Trivia Night
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Each school year the Suffield High School Chick-fil-A Leader Academy is challenged with completing an “Impact Project” to benefit the community and to practice their leadership skills. This year the group, made up of 30 sophomores and juniors, decided to put on a Trivia Night to benefit the Dustin L. Doyon Memorial and the Brianna Mailloux Scholarship funds.
Schools/Sports
New Director of Special Services Appointed
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The Suffield Board of Education has selected Mrs. Diana Kelley to be the new Director of Special Services for the Suffield Public Schools. Diana comes to Suffield from the Glastonbury Public Schools where she has been a member of the Special Education department for the past eighteen years.
Schools/Sports
SHS Senior Walk
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Class advisor Tena Reiser leads the SHS graduating seniors on the annual senior walk through the corridors at Spaulding School, with high fives and greetings from faculty and students alike.