Organizations
10,000 Masks Repackaged for Distribution
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A hard-working crew pauses for a photo at Heritage Funeral Home recently. They were repackaging 10,000 safety masks to be distributed in Enfield in five-mask packets, free, to all who asked.
People/Business
Condo Units Rise
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The first of the three two-unit condo buildings at Elzear Roy’s construction site on Mountain Road next to Muddy Brook reached its full shape at the end of May, and the second building was well along by the middle of June.
People/Business
COVID-19 and the “New Normal”
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The COVID 19 Pandemic hit my business fast and hard. In the early stages of this virus, the media, health institutions, and appointed officials viewed this issue as just another ordinary virus.
Organizations
Local Group Hosts Neurodiversity Speaker
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Last month, Suffield non-profit, Partnering to Reach Aspirations, hosted a presentation by John Elder Robison, author of Look Me in the Eye, as part of the group’s Speaker Series, Understanding Young Adults with Aspergers/ASD.
People/Business
Local Beer Delivered Curbside
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Curbside delivery at the Broad Brook Brewery on South Street was bustling on Sunday afternoon, May 24, after the brewery put out the word that online orders would be taken starting Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m.
Schools/Sports
A Graduation to Remember
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Every year, in most school districts, there is a day that is given to celebrating the 13 year journey of learning and academic achievement with an age old rite of passage—graduation. Graduation in Suffield has always been about graduates marching out onto the athletic field at the high school to Pomp and Circumstance in white and blue caps and gowns.
History
Important Dates in July
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July has some historic events which we should all be familiar with as American citizens. This information came from historyplace.com
Editorial
We Are Back!
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Well, we are back. With this July edition and an August edition planned to follow (rather than our customary single summer edition), we happily return to our printing roots.
Churches
Taps Across America
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Jack Henrie plays Taps outside his front door at 3:00 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 25.