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It’s always interesting to view familiar things from a new perspective. The Suffield 350th Anniversary committee is excited to be able to present eight unique aerial images of Suffield and West Suffield on note cards.
It’s not too late to be a part of the monster tag sale and flea market at Hilltop Farm on Saturday, June 12. Spaces are $25 until May 1, then the price goes up to $35.
This old portrait, labeled on the back as “Thomas and John Orr, 1896,” was taken by The Bolton Studios, Rockville & Windsor Locks. The photo was part of a group of old Suffield photos from that era purchased from eBay.
Last year the Town was unable to have its standard in-person public hearing and subsequent town meeting to vote on the budget. This was due to the pandemic and Governor’s executive action requiring a virtual public hearing and Board of Finance (BOF) setting of the budget under authorization of the Board of Selectmen.
Troop 66 has done several exciting events over the past few months. Usually, troops from all over Connecticut get together to have a big competition called the Klondike Derby.
The Town of Suffield officially dedicates the Dustin L. Doyon Memorial Bridge as part of a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 12, beginning at 10 a.m. The recently renovated Remington Street bridge will be renamed and serve as a tribute to Doyon, an Electronics Technician 2nd Class Petty Officer and Search and Rescue Swimmer for the United States Navy.
Julio Figueroa has been promoted to Assistant Vice President – Security Officer at Windsor Federal, headquartered in Windsor.
Proposed 2021 Road Projects (Tentative) – Due to the pandemic, most 2020 Road Projects were not completed and have been moved into the upcoming 2021 Road Project schedule. Available funding includes $1.9 million through a bond authorization approved in December 2019.
30th Annual Glenn T. Packard Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Friday, August 13 at Oak Ridge Golf Course. For over a quarter of a century, this has tournament has benefited Suffield’s student athletes and community.
The Suffield Garden Club members cordially invite you to celebrate spring with us by visiting our 43rd Annual May Market. Stroll through the Phelps-Hatheway yard and barn to see many different and delightful offerings.