The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/author/kathy-werth/)
Suffield residents can look forward to welcoming back a familiar friend, Moxy Boutique. This upscale boutique and fine jewelry store, originally started in Suffield in 2011, is returning to the Lily House Bed and Breakfast property, whose garage is being expanded to house the boutique.
It’s not uncommon for an out-of-town contractor to build something in Suffield, but since late February, a crew from Quarry View Building Group has been commuting weekly all the way from Lancaster, Penn. They specialize in timber frames and event space construction, and many of the builders are Amish.
Concern for animals and, more broadly, the world, motivated Suffield resident Gianni DeLucco to take action. A McAlister Intermediate School third-grade student, Gianni formed a kids’ club in September 2020 named Bamboo Panda Protection, to benefit pandas and other wildlife.
Suffield has a new choice for dining out. Bar Fore Grill (www.barfore.com) at the Suffield Country Club is now open daily to the public, 11:30 a.m.to 9 p.m.
Did you know that April 12-18, 2020, is National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week? Coincidentally, the same week is also National Dog Bite Prevention Week.
While children are home during this period, it might be a good opportunity to extend learning beyond school classes to some basic life lessons. Sewing on a button, sorting and folding laundry, sweeping a floor and basic yardwork are all examples of small tasks that can occupy time and prepare a child for life.
As reported previously, the 59-page Suffield Police Department (SPD) Management Operational Study was released on October 30, 2019. It contains ten fundamental finding areas around criminal investigations, organizational structure, employee morale, training, and staffing.
The new Suffield Public Schools Superintendent, Timothy Van Tasel, has been a Connecticut educator for over 20 years. He brings extensive leadership experience and a student-focused philosophy to our district, and he’s hit the ground running.