Too busy to look up what’s going on in town? This article covers selected information from the minutes of various Town Boards and Commissions. If you want more detail, it can be found by going to suffieldct.gov, Agendas, Minutes, Recordings.
Board of Education—June 1, 2026
• Superintendent Dunbar and the Board recognized staff members who are retiring at the end of the 2025-26 school year: Suffield High School math teacher Eddy Huppe, Suffield Middle School English Language Arts teacher Carol Zaczynski, McAlister Intermediate School Grade 4 teacher Gina Cronin, and Suffield High School paraeducator Lori Foss.
• Superintendent Dunbar and the Board recognized the 2027 Paraeducator of the Year, Mike Rubba and the 2027 Teacher of the Year, Joe Grimard as presented by Dr. Goulet and Teacher of the Year Committee Chair, Samantha Schrager, respectively.
• Noora Khaled, Andrew Tini, and Anish Jindal, Suffield High School Class of 2026, addressed the Board regarding STEM education and engineering opportunities within the district. The students plan to pursue engineering-related fields in college and expressed appreciation for the positive impact the robotics program had on their academic and career interests. They encouraged the district to continue investing in STEM opportunities, increase awareness of engineering and computer science pathways, and promote broader student participation. The students shared their observations regarding the functionality and use of equipment in the STEAM Lab and recommended expanding opportunities for hands-on, project-based engineering experiences that emphasize problem solving and independent design.
• Business Manager Eric Remington reported that Connecticut’s recently approved state budget includes funding for a universal breakfast program. Under the initiative, schools would be able to provide breakfast to students without charge. He also indicated that summer work on capital improvement projects is planned across all schools, including several upgrades for school kitchens.
* Superintendent Dunbar, along with Principal Olearczyk, reported that to date there are 102 kindergarten students registered. Last year at this point in time the district had approximately 116 registered kindergarten students. The district anticipates receiving additional registrations over the summer months. If enrollment remains lower, kindergarten would operate with seven sections and one kindergarten teacher would be reassigned. If enrollment increases significantly, kindergarten would remain at eight sections and staffing adjustments would be considered to maintain favorable class sizes.
• Superintendent Dunbar noted that proposed statewide legislation regarding student cell phone restrictions did not advance, leaving policy decisions to local districts.
• The Board voted to approve a $200 increase in Preschool tuition for the 2026-2027 school year making the cost $2,200 annually for the half day program.
Board of Selectmen—June 3, 2026
• First Selectman Moll referred to an email from Matt Hoffman, President of the Suffield Lacrosse Association, that had been forwarded to the Selectmen for review prior to the meeting. He invited Mr. Hoffman to discuss the proposal to replace the scoreboard at Bruce Park and donate the new scoreboard to the Town. Mr. Hoffman outlined the replacement plan, reviewed the project timeline and answered questions from the selectmen. Selectman Hill MOVED to accept the donation and work from the Suffield Lacrosse Association to replace the scoreboard at Bruce Park and waive any potential permit fees. Motion passed.
• First Selectman Moll invited Bill Hawkins, Director of Planning and Development and Lynn Mervosh, Site Administrator, Connecticut Landmarks – North Central Region – to discuss the Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Program Application for Phelps-Hathaway. They provided details of the project, which qualifies as an energy efficiency project under the program guidelines, and answered questions from the selectmen. After public comments, Selectman Harrington MOVED to approve the Phelps Hathaway House Energy Efficiency Project for inclusion in the 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act tax credit program. Vote: 5-0 in favor.
Suffield Social Services Commission—June 5, 2026
• Suffield Housing Authority Executive Director Jason Joyce reported that there is an approximate three year wait list. They are working to complete a CHFA grant which would help to bring residents together for events.
• Suffield Community Aid Executive Director Mary Curtin reported that the mail carrier food drive resulted in receiving a good amount of food, but less than in years past. SCA is working on its first strategic plan which will include a community survey, volunteer focus groups and participant and community partner interviews.
• Director of Youth Services Joann Moriarty reported that there are now 33 teens enrolled in the Suffield Sidekicks Teens Helping Seniors Program. A group of seven Sidekicks recently washed approximately 150 windows at the Suffield Housing Authority’s three residential units.