Organizations

Silver Tea Set Donation

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The Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC), formed in 1894, was pleased to donate their silver tea set to the West Suffield Village Improvement Association (WSVIA), formed in 1903, at the SWC March meeting. Both clubs have a history rich in community service. The SWC has donated a tremendous amount of money and service to the town of Suffield. Many thousands of dollars have been donated in scholarships and awards, first responders, EAA and more over the years and, notably, a recent donation of $10,000 to the Citizens Restoring Congamond. The ladies donated 3605.5 volunteer hours in 2016 alone.

Government/Town

Mental Health First Aid Training Completed

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On March 29, the Wheeler Clinic completed a second session of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to Suffield Police and first responders from the region. A previous training session had occurred on March 6. Both trainings were conducted in the Amiel P. Zak Community and Training Room at Suffield Police headquarters. As of March 29, over ninety percent (90%) of the staff of the Suffield Police Department have received this training, provided free of cost. This includes police officers, public safety dispatchers, uniformed Animal Control Officers, and civilian administrative staff.

Schools/Sports

Rotary Student

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Congratulations to Marissa Guzzo who was chosen as the Rotary Student of the Month for March. Marissa is a senior at Suffield High School and also attends The Greater Hartford Academy of Math and Science. By doing so, Marissa is able to take advanced math and science classes while at the same time being able to participate in her town/school community. Marissa is a member of the World Language Honor Society and National Honor Society. In NHS, Marissa has been involved in numerous fundraising projects and also helping advertise to promote important events within the society.

Organizations

The Suffield Players Presents Sylvia

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If you enjoy zany comedy as well as a good love story with a twist, get ready for the Suffield Players spring production of Sylvia by A. R. Gurney! Sylvia performs on May 3, 4, 5, 11, 23, *13, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. (*2 p.m. Matinee) at Mapleton Hall. The Story: Greg and Kate have moved to New York City to pursue new careers. For Greg, there’s still something missing … until he meets Sylvia, a stray pup with pizzazz (played by a human actress in the show!). Kate thinks Sylvia may be stealing too much of Greg’s attention, and appeals to her friends – even her therapist – to help her get her husband back on track.

Organizations

Daytrip To Battleship Cove

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The New England Air Museum (NEAM) in Windsor Locks, is offering a daytrip to Battleship Cove in Massachusetts on Saturday, May 19. The motorcoach will depart from the museum’s parking lot at 8 a.m.

Join NEAM as we journey to Fall River and the world’s largest collection of historic naval ships. Journey through time from WWII to the Cold War as you trace the footsteps of the sailors aboard the Historic National Landmarks berthed at Battleship Cove! Discover the rich legacy of the brave men and women who served America in uniform, and the technology, firepower, and human sacrifice it took to preserve our freedoms! New this year, discover “The Story Behind the Steels and Sails – A Sailor’s Life,” at Battleship Cove and “Closing the Gap, The Role of the Azores during World War II,” over at the nearby Maritime Museum.

Government/Town

Revaluation Update

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The State mandated Revaluation of all real estate is in full swing. The Town has partnered with Vision Government Solutions (Vision) for this project. A revaluation is undertaken every five years to secure a more equitable distribution of the tax burden and to bring the assessment level up to date. State Statutes also require that properties are fully inspected once in every ten assessment years. In many situations, a completed data mailer signed by the owner can count as an inspection.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

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Sheila Roberts Craven March 8 Age 62 Brian Thomas Bentley March 17, Age 35  Judith M. Spaulding March 19 Age 79 Sheryl Woods March 20 Age 63 Mariette P. Kennedy March 25 Age 90 Harry James Corbett Jr. April 8 William Paul Wing April 8 Age 91 Diane M. (Whitaker) Mandirola April 9 Age 71

Schools/Sports

Connecticut Affiliate NCWIT Award

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Congratulations to Amanda Litvak who was chosen as a 2018 winner of the Connecticut Affiliate of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing. The award will be presented to Amanda at a reception on Tuesday May 8 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford in conjunction with the Hartford Technology Forum, jointly sponsored by the Central Connecticut chapter of the Society for Information Management and the Greater Hartford Chapter of Women in Technology International. Amanda is also invited to join the last session of the day, “Leadership Development”, where Sabina Ewing, a VP of Business Technology at Pfizer, will moderate a panel of recent college graduates now working at The Hartford, Aetna and Farm Credit Financial Partners. Congratulations to Amanda!