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Organizations

West Suffield Academy Hall Wants Your Ideas

By Joanne Neilson | June 1, 2025

We, The West Suffield Village Improvement Association, owners and operators of West Suffield Academy Hall, are asking for your help.

Farming/Nature

Farmall Tractors Are A Town Staple

By Joanne Neilson | November 1, 2024

In Suffield you can see Farmall tractors in most neighborhoods.

People/Business

Craftsmen for All Generations

By Joanne Neilson | October 1, 2024

I recently finished rereading The Biography of a Town by Robert Alcorn. I find it more fascinating each time I read it.

Churches

Gnawing Beast at First Baptist

By Joanne Neilson | July 1, 2024

First Baptist Church on Hill Street has a very rich history. It was founded in 1769 and was the first Baptist Church in Hartford County.

Churches

Historic First Baptist Church Open for Events

By Joanne Neilson | July 1, 2022

Historic First Baptist Church is located on Hill Street at the west end of Russell Avenue. This church is known for its historic beginning as the first Baptist church in Hartford county.

History

The Suffield Co-operative Creamery

By Joanne Neilson | December 1, 2019

I was recently given a copy of The New England Homestead Newspaper printed in Springfield, Mass., dated October 26, 1889.

Farming/Nature

Farmers Keep Busy All Winter

By Joanne Neilson | February 1, 2017

The field work is done and the crops are hopefully sold, or being consumed by livestock, but the farmers are not sitting idle.

Farming/Nature

Shade Tobacco Limited

By Joanne Neilson | October 1, 2016

If you have lived in Suffield since the mid 20th century, you may have noticed the decline in acres of shade tobacco grown.

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