Schools/Sports
Suffield Academy Excels at Food Scrap Collection
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As of early January, Suffield Academy had collected over 360,000 pounds of food waste since its program began in September 2019, according to Blue Earth Compost.
Two Apps That Help You Save on Food
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Now, two free phone apps can help you lower your food bills while reducing food waste.
People/Business
A Repair Cafe; “Fixers” Needed
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Worldwide, local Repair Cafes are extending the life of products and keeping them from landfills by bringing together skilled volunteer “fixers” who repair broken household items for free.
People/Business
Grant Partially Funds New Sign
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Suffield’s Second Chance Shop sports a new outdoor sign courtesy of a town TIF grant, according to its president, Ellen Peterson.
Farming/Nature
Bobcat Facts You Should Know
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According to amateur naturalist Mark Apgar, if you see bobcats in your backyard, don’t fear photographing them since they’re not aggressive animals.
People/Business
New Tool Cuts Research Time, Creates Podcasts
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Whether you’re a student, teacher, businessperson or volunteer, you know the time it takes to gather, organize and understand many sources when conducting research.
People/Business
Barbara Coffin Helps a Worthy Cause
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For the second time in five years, local artist Barbara Coffin is holding an art show and sale to benefit The Second Chance Shop of Suffield and its parent, The Village for Families & Children.
FOFAH
Hilltop Farm Oktoberfest Details
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According to Oktoberfest event chairman Joe Gervascio, be prepared for great German food, drink and partying on Oct. 5 if you’re attending the event at Hilltop Farm.
Government/Town
Sustainable Suffield’s Five New Fall Initiatives
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According to Sustainable Suffield chairperson Anna-Kristin Daub-Murphy, the town task force is pursuing five measures to help improve our environment this fall.
FOFAH
Oktoberfest Comes to Hilltop Farm October 5
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Hopefully, Oktoberfest partygoers have bought their tickets by now since they may no longer be available by the time this story is published.