FECS Co-founders Honored

Jill Caron holds the General Assembly citation she and Sue Davis, co-founders of the Foundation for Exceptional Children of Suffield, received from State Representative Tami Zawistowski for their effort in promoting new legislation requiring training for first responders dealing with people who have cognitive disabilities.

Local Reps Tour Hood Plant

State Representatives Tami Zawistowski (R-61) and Christopher Davis (R-57) toured the HP Hood Ice Cream Division in Suffield with Plant Manager Peter Fabbri on Monday, August 26th.

Look Who Won This Truck!

The winning ticket is #3052 and the winner of the all-new 2019 Dodge RAM 1500 truck is Suffield resident Greg Honey. Greg purchased his ticket earlier this summer at the Suffield Farmers Market.

Election Process Underway

Endorsement of candidates for municipal offices were made by major political parties sometime between July 16 and July 23. Notice of the dates were published at least five days prior.

Town Hall Planning Proceeds

At the Permanent Building Commission meeting on September 5, Angela Cahill, from QA&M Architects, reported that planning had neared the end of schematic design. The Gilbane representatives reported the present stage of cost estimating, which suggested a cost marginally within the $4.9 million available in the Town’s planning.

Parks & Rec News

 Often times, I get the question “What do you do for work?”. By saying that I am the Director of Parks and Recreation in Suffield, Connecticut, most people respond, “that’s nice”, thinking of youth sports, summer camps, arts & crafts and maybe some staff dressed in matching shirts and khaki shorts working with kids.