Organizations
SFES Launches Online Auction
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Through the generosity of local vendors, organizations, school administration, and SFES Board members, the fund raising auction includes some much sought after items for young and old alike.
People/Business
Suffield’s Emily Sweeney Heads to Pyeongchang
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Emily Sweeney is nothing if not resilient. After eight years on the World Cup circuit and two unsuccessful attempts to make the US Olympic luge team, the 24-year-old, who lists Suffield as her hometown, is about to realize her Olympic dream.
Op-Ed
Stand Up and Vote
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“No taxation without representation” was the rallying cry during the colonies’ struggle for independence. Thousands of citizens, and in particular soldiers, endured unimaginable hardships and risked their lives and fortunes for the right to self govern.
Government/Town
Building a Voter’s Guide
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We thought you might find it helpful to understand the process we undertook to produce the Voter’s Guide.
Government/Town
Suffield Fire Department Facts and Figures; an Interview with Chief Flynn
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It occurred to us at the Observer that we didn’t know a lot about the work of a department critical to our town’s well being, so in an effort to remedy that, I sat with Chief Charles Flynn who patiently gave me facts, figures and answers to several questions about the Suffield Fire Department (SFD).
Farming/Nature
High Tech Reaches the Dairy Farm
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There’s a new “employee” at the Hastings Farm on Hill St. and she’s working out just fine.
Editorial
Penny Wise Pound Foolish
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Well, another month goes by and Kent Memorial Library is still not open.
People/Business
Suffield’s New Businesses
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Local entrepreneurs have recently added to Suffield’s business community.
Schools/Sports
New Look for SHS Sports Facilities
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With the (almost) end of the spring sport season, several much needed improvements are being made to the high school recreational facilities.
Organizations
SFES Masquerade Ball a Success
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It was difficult to tell who was who at the Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools “Moonlight Masquerade Ball” as most attendees wore masks along with their finery, but it was easy to see that all had a good time.