As the snow melts and the days grow longer, there is a renewed sense of energy in the air. With spring on the horizon, Suffield is gearing up for a season full of new events, projects, and opportunities to bring the community together. There is a lot to look forward to!
Here’s what’s been going on around Town:
Residents approved at a Town meeting on February 26 bond issuance for several large projects which will be starting up this year and will impact parts of Town. Those projects include:
- replacing flooring at Suffield High School
- replacing part of the roof at Suffield High School along with adding solar panels
- brick repointing at Spaulding
- replacement of bathrooms at Spaulding
- reconstruction and replacement of culverts and bridges at several locations: Suffield Street, Copper Hill Road, Hickory Street, Spruce Street, River Boulevard and Boston Neck Road
- reconstruction of Phelps Road
Information regarding timelines and traffic impacts will be posted on the Town website as the projects get closer. We hope to have Phelps Road taken care of this summer and fall. Three of the culverts and bridges we hope to have under construction by spring of 2027, and three others by spring of 2028.
You may have already noticed the bandstand on the Town Green has been taken down. Thanks to Robin Zatony and the Rotary, a new bandstand will be constructed over the next few months to replace it. A lot of time and work has gone into the replacement, so thank you to Robin who has spearheaded the project along with its ups and downs. A big thank you to Elzear Roy, the Rotary, the entire Casinghino family, the Suffield Women’s Club and Viggiano family for their generous contributions that have allowed for this. More info to come as the project gets completed.
Budget review meetings have wrapped up. Final Budget review meetings can be seen on April 6, 13 (if necessary), as well as a Public Hearing on the 22nd before going to Town Meeting which is tentatively scheduled for May 6.
Our Permanent Building Commission continues their work with the Facilities Master Plan. No definitive plans for a middle school or fire house HQ project, but you can follow along at their meetings. We hope to have a calendar of meetings available very soon for the public on the town website that is dedicated to the Permanent Building Commission and the work on these projects.
The Town has added a section on the front page of the website for “Live Updates.” Any event that may have an immediate impact on residents in regard to closings, infrastructure, or emergency services can be quickly found there.
Join the Trees for Suffield and me at the 250th Tree Planting April 25 4 p.m. in between the Library and Veteran’s monuments. In honor of our country’s 250th celebration, we will be planting a Liberty Elm tree along with a brief program to recognize the tree and its meaning.
Don’t forget to check our available programs at the Library and Community Services on the Town website.
Enjoy the nice, spring weather and as always, my door at Town Hall is always open.