PARKS & REC NEWS

One of the weekends that I personally look forward to all year is “Suffield on the Green” weekend and all that it has to offer.

How Do You Say Good-bye to a Tree?

For years, this mighty oak, most likely over 200 years old, has been the backdrop for the historic white barn built by George Hendee in 1914 at Hilltop Farm on Mapleton Ave.

Suffield’s Municipal Election

The November 2 Municipal Election will be held in the Middle School Gymnasium, 350 Mountain Road, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Register to vote online at voterregistration.ct.gov, by mail or in-person at the Town Hall.

Absentee Ballots

Absentee ballot voting is available for eligible voters. The ballots will be available October 1.

Charter Revision Questions

The wording of the charter revision questions was approved by the Secretary of the State’s Office as submitted by the Board of Selectmen.

CRC Proposed Charter Revisions

The Charter Revision Commission (CRC) has proposed a group of proposed charter revisions for the voters’ consideration at the November 2 municipal elections.

Suffield Grocery Changes Hands

Highland Park Market became Suffield Village Market on August 24, when the sale to the new owner Shih Ming Chou was finalized. Mr. Chou comes to our town after the sale of his most recent store, Higganum Village Market in Higganum, Conn.

Food For Thought

National Cheese Pizza Day September 5 “Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Small, large, circle, square, thin crust, thick crust, stuffed crust, extra toppings.”          – Anonymous “Anyone who says that money cannot buy happiness has clearly never spent their money on pizza.”          – Andrew W.K.

Labor Day – September 6 “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.”          – Aristotle “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration.