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The State of Connecticut is coordinating donations of personal protective equipment through the United Way to address current shortages. Donations are being accepted from the general public, businesses, and philanthropic organizations.
This tobacco shed off Hill Street rests quietly after a fresh snowfall.
Spring is finally here and it is a great time to sign up for many new and enriching programs for the whole family. Whether you are looking to get fit, learn a new skill or hobby or just have an enjoyable night out making new friends, we have a program for you!
Sacred Heart Church will hold a St. Patrick’s Celebration featuring the Irish and Celtic duo Ringrose and Freeman, on Saturday, March 21 from 6 – 9:30 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall.
At the risk of being overly dramatic, I must say that without a reverse in direction, I fear that our society and democracy are in trouble. Self-interest, greed, hypocrisy, and the desire to beat one’s opponent at any cost seem to carry the day while civility, fair play, and a willingness to compromise are on life support in the public arena. Not only in politics is this true, but it is bleeding into other areas as well. Well-heeled parents pay to have their children’s SAT scores altered or bribe athletic directors to get their kids into prestigious schools. The Astros and the Red Sox cheat to win baseball games and a World Series and are not stripped of the championship honor.
Do you have concerns about falling? The Suffield Senior Center and the CT Healthy Living Collective will be running A Matter of Balance class!
The Green Team of the Second Baptist Church in collaboration with the Kent Memorial Library and Sierra Club Connecticut will present the movie Paris to Pittsburgh on Sunday, March 8, at 3:00 p.m. in the Common Room of the Second Baptist Church.
Recent events ranging from, among others, the problems with the Town Hall renovations, the development of Ffyler Place, the police department’s morale, and the stalled Bridge Street school/community center bring to a head the realization that complex problems face even a small town such as Suffield and that expertise in the area of public administration is needed.
