Suffield Observations
Are you reading this?
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It’s not always clear to me if folks in town read this column. Occasionally I’ll get a comment or two, but a lot of times, especially lately, I won’t hear a peep.
Government/Town
Animal Control Officer Honored
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Animal Control Officer (ACO) Paul Selig was presented with the 2020 Paul A. Deneault/Theresa Foss Memorial Animal Control Officer of the Year Award on February 4 at the Suffield Police Station. The award is usually presented at the annual conference in September, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, it was cancelled.
Government/Town
Suffield Police Department Activity Report – JANUARY 2021
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The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.
Government/Town
Town Braves Difficult Conversations
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The Town of Suffield tackles the topics of anti-racism, gender equality, access and ability, and religious and cultural expression in a speaker series, which kicked off on February 6. The virtual format features both scholars and authors presenting via talks, panels and discussions.
Farming/Nature
Sunrise at Hilltop Farm
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Having moved to Suffield in 2020, photographer Chad Lemmens is exploring the community through the lense of his drone camera.
Organizations
Mapleton Maple Syrup
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Join us for a community maple syrup boil on Sunday, March 7 in the barnyard at Hilltop Farm, 1616 Mapleton Ave. Ron Fenoff from Triple F Farms will be bringing his big evaporator, and Suffield Agriscience student Ashton Fenoff will share information on the history of maple syrup in New England.
Government/Town
Famous Visitor Disappointed
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A notable politician visited Suffield the other day to view our 350th drive-by parade. Unfortunately, while he had the right spot for a good view, he had been told the wrong date.
People/Business
Talented Art Teacher on TV
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Lynda Montefusco and her school, A Touch of Color, were featured with a short video on February 16 in the Small Business Spotlight segment of WFSB’s afternoon newscast. Roving reporter Caitlin Francis and her videographer had visited for an hour during Lynda’s three-hour morning class on February 4.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
The Parade Must Go On
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The Suffield 350th Anniversary Parade Committee has begun to sign up participants, organizations and floats for the Saturday, October 9 event.
Government/Town
Beloved Bridge Street School Razed
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It was a long, complicated story. The elementary school built on Bridge Street in 1924 to serve children who lived near the Town Center had been closed in 2004 when it was no longer needed.