The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/2020/02/page/2/)
As reported in the First Selectman’s updates to the Board of Selectmen, the project to renovate Suffield’s 58-year-old Town Hall seemed to be moving forward smoothly with expected costs still within the budget authorized. Now Project Manager Gilbane Building has received construction drawings from architects QA&M and has received guaranteed maximum price bids from sub-contractors.
It’s been a long time since a tie vote delayed the results of a Suffield Town election, but that’s what happened on November 5. The following events included a few twists and turns.
A family I know recently traveled to Iceland to see an aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Unfortunately, just because you head north doesn’t mean you’re going to see the light, which is what befell that band of ambitious travelers.
“Time Was,” an a capella group, entertained on November 30 in the Zak Lobby at Kent Memorial Library. From the left: H.B., Marty, and Sharon.
Have you noticed? The Town is gradually replacing its street name signs to meet modern standards. Many have already been changed, and this batch, created by the Highway Department’s sign-maker, was photographed in November stored neatly next to the Highway Garage on Ffyler Place. They are to be installed when time and conditions permit.
The full moon peeks through some branches as it rises above Suffield’s new Christmas tree lights on December 12, while a small, golden tree competes with bright icicle lights on the bandstand.
We welcome Suffield’s new WPCA Chief Operator, Alex Kaminski. Mr. Kaminski was the Assistant Superintendent at the Farmington WPCA.
The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.
