- The Suffield Observer

Litter Frustration

By Chris Rago | March 1, 2023

Can anyone explain to me what societal phenomenon is occurring which causes many to throw their junk out their car windows?

If You Need WPCA Help…

By Chris Rago | March 1, 2023

A message from Suffield’s Water Pollution Control Authority Superintendent.

When she was young, Rachel Davis, now a sophomore criminology major and exuberant young woman, observed the cadet training that her 14-year-old brother underwent at the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks.

Government/Town

WPCA Superintendent Attends Leadership Institute

By Chris Rago | April 1, 2022

In the minds of many Suffield residents, sewage from their homes is simply piped to the sewage treatment plant where it is passed through some filters and then discharged into the Connecticut River. But like most things in life, nothing is ever that simple.

Farming/Nature

Single Use Plastics – What You Can Do

By Chris Rago | September 1, 2021

The plastic-free movement is being adopted by a number of cities and areas around the world, joining others in the plastic-free movement.

Government/Town

Where Are We Now with Recycling Plastics?

By Chris Rago | May 1, 2021

The Myths: We don’t need to worry about plastics because they get recycled.
Recycled plastics are melted down and reused for new items.

People/Business

Prominent Suffield Contributors

By Chris Rago | March 1, 2021

Long-time Suffield residents, Warren Packard and Blair Childs, are two of many who volunteered their time and experience to the betterment of the town. They have so much in common: devotion to family, determination to help this town in any way possible, lots of energy, intelligence and integrity.