Editorial

For the Greater Good

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I remember as a kid reading JFK’s Profiles in Courage, a collection of stories about eight United States senators who showed courage in the face of great personal detriment by doing the right thing. Virtually all of them paid the price by losing their seats in Congress but maintained throughout their lives that, in John Quincy Adams’ words, “Private interest must not be put in opposition to the public good.”

Government/Town

March Commission Meetings

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Please check the Town of Suffield website for actual time and location (virtual, Zoom, etc.) of the following commission and committee meetings:

People/Business

Local Business Adds Solar Array

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A substantial solar array, pictured last fall, was completed last year by Designs for Health behind their distribution warehouse on South Street, across from the new brew-pub.

Government/Town

Town Braves Difficult Conversations

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The Town of Suffield tackles the topics of anti-racism, gender equality, access and ability, and religious and cultural expression in a speaker series, which kicked off on February 6. The virtual format features both scholars and authors presenting via talks, panels and discussions.

Farming/Nature

Sunrise at Hilltop Farm

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Having moved to Suffield in 2020, photographer Chad Lemmens is exploring the community through the lense of his drone camera.

Organizations

Mapleton Maple Syrup

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Join us for a community maple syrup boil on Sunday, March 7 in the barnyard at Hilltop Farm, 1616 Mapleton Ave. Ron Fenoff from Triple F Farms will be bringing his big evaporator, and Suffield Agriscience student Ashton Fenoff will share information on the history of maple syrup in New England.

Government/Town

Famous Visitor Disappointed

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A notable politician visited Suffield the other day to view our 350th drive-by parade. Unfortunately, while he had the right spot for a good view, he had been told the wrong date.