Government/Town
Holiday Moonlight
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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.
Government/Town
New Street Signs Coming
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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.
Government/Town
Group Sings at Tree Lighting Event
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“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.
Suffield Observations
Where you are just might be where it’s at…
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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.
Government/Town
WPCA Election Revote Ordered
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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. As first announced, all the votes had clear winners, especially First Selectman Melissa Mack, who ran unopposed. But the Water Pollution Control Authority vote hit a snag. Six candidates were vying for the four seats to be filled (three members of the WPCA were continuing in office), and the vote produced three clear winners plus a fourth possible winner whose count was just one vote more than the next candidate on the list: 1,484 for Scott Guilmartin vs.
Government/Town
Town Hall Emptying, but Renovation Project Hits Snag
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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.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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Happy New Year Suffield! To-date, the Town is one month into 2020 with one Town Meeting and referendum already completed, and departments and the schools knee-deep in budget season.