Tax Deferment Offered to Suffield Residents Affected by COVID-19

On April 22, 2020, the Board of Selectmen adopted the Governor’s Tax Deferment program to provide relief to taxpayers during the covid-19 crisis. The program, created by Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7s, provides a three-month grace period to those taxpayers adversely affected by the pandemic.

Suffield Trivia

A bill presented to the State Senate in April 1917, got a “severe wallop” following an adverse report in the House the week before. State Senator Charles Spenser from Suffield was among those who voted yes to kill the bill. What was the bill about?

Coronavirus Update 4-14-2020

As we continue to try and keep residents updated regarding COVID-19 with verified information, we want to emphasize the lag time in reporting that was mentioned in our last update. Confirmed cases continue to remain fluid and can vary by source which requires further reconciliation.

How You Can Help – Masks for Heroes

Some of you may have heard recently about large deliveries of donated surgical type masks to Suffield House and Suffield by the River, as well as smaller donations to Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association and other organizations working with the public during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Coronavirus Update 4-6-2020

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 have made their way into our community, it has been our desire to apprise residents quickly. In our last update, we stated, “the Town will not report on each confirmed case going forward.”

Suffield Confirms First Loss to COVID-19

We are deeply saddened to report that the first of our residents has died from COVID-19 as confirmed by The Suffield House. Though the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CTDPH) has not made the official verification yet, in the interest of timeliness, we felt it appropriate to inform the public.