First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

By Melissa Mack | November 28, 2020

My recent Coronavirus Update stated: “Suffield is at a crossroads. We must double-down on our efforts and work in partnership with our neighbors to flatten the curve of this new, arguably more dire, wave of the pandemic.”

First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

By Melissa Mack | October 30, 2020

Last month, I noted the enormous sacrifice made by our veterans to protect our right to vote. This month, I pay tribute to the courageous heroines who fought for that very right for women.

First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

By Melissa Mack | September 28, 2020

On Memorial Day, we rightfully acknowledge the humbling sacrifice made by our bravest Americans to ensure our freedoms. Chief among these freedoms, the right to vote.

First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

By Melissa Mack | August 30, 2020

A big SHOUT-OUT to our emergency responders – especially the Highway Department – for extraordinary efforts during Tropical Storm Isaias to reopen roads and aid in restoring power. For seven days straight, they got the job done. Thank you!

First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

By Melissa Mack | July 1, 2020

After recent difficult months, I am delighted to share great news! The Town Hall project will break ground in July, at a total cost of $5.116M.

First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

By Melissa Mack | April 1, 2020

I struggled this month. What is the right topic and tone during this “new normal” with worry high and residents tackling work, home, family, financial and health issues all at once?

First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

By Melissa Mack | March 1, 2020

At The Suffield Observer press deadline, the Town of Suffield, Permanent Building Commission and our construction partners were busy at work ironing out the final details for the Town Hall renovation.

First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

By Melissa Mack | February 1, 2020

Happy New Year Suffield! To-date, the Town is one month into 2020 with one Town Meeting and referendum already completed, and departments and the schools knee-deep in budget season.

First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

By Melissa Mack | December 1, 2019

Melissa Mack

I find it helpful every election cycle to reflect on the prior year and ask, why am I doing this job and what do I want to accomplish? The answer is always simple – to improve Suffield’s governance practices as best I can.