A Disappointing Choice

During our town’s state of emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic, I was disappointed to see the Suffield Democratic Town Committee (DTC) take the symbolic action of removing our First Selectman Melissa Mack from its membership. While the DTC was holding its meeting on March 25, the town announced that another resident had tested positive for coronavirus.

The Wildest of Flowers

There are many things in nature that are fleeting: the monosyllabic call of the woodcock, the chorus of spring peepers, the big travel night for amphibians, shooting stars, fields bursting with fireflies, fluffy dandelions heads, and, of course, spring wildflowers.

A Mother’s Touch 

There’s magic in a Mother’s touch, and sunshine in her smile. There’s love in everything she does to make our life worthwhile.

New Eagle Scout Honored

On Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the 15th Annual Matianuck District Scouter Recognition Dinner of the Connecticut Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America, Evan Mankouski was awarded the 2019 Emil Huyghebaert Eagle Scout of the Year Award. The Matianuck District is comprised of 12 towns including Suffield and 53 scouting units.

Food for Thought

“Barbecue may not be the road to world peace, but it’s a start.” – Anthony Bourdain

A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers

Lettered on this East Street Tobacco parade float is “THE CROP THAT MADE EAST STREET FAMOUS.” The float may have been part of the Suffield Quartermillennial anniversary parade in 1920, but it might have been prepared for one of the Suffield Agricultural Fair parades some years earlier.

Remembering Vets

Early Saturday afternoon, April 4, a driver reaches out with his contribution, probably a gift card, for the gals at the Shamrock Café to hand out on Sunday afternoon to veterans.

Early Fishing

Near the end of March, new Suffield resident Brady Bill said he had a nibble but hadn’t pulled a catch yet from Stony Brook at this spot just upstream of the Remington Street bridge.