Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee

Be a 350th Sponsor

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The 350th Committee has lots of exciting events, programs and projects in the works for Suffield’s anniversary celebration, and we need your financial support now to make them a reality. Please consider becoming a 350th Sponsor. There are multiple levels of sponsorship available with recognition at events and in promotional materials. To learn more about sponsorship levels please check www.tinyurl.com/Sponsor350, send an email to Suffield350@gmail.com or leave us a message at 860-758-0115. Thank You!

Government/Town

Suffield Remembers

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Hundreds of Suffieldians applauded the town’s traditional Memorial Day parade (on May 27 this year) and enjoyed the pomp and ceremony at Veteran’s Park – and those who could hear appreciated what was said. For those not standing close to the Veterans Memorial and the loudspeakers: the ceremony differed in several ways from the usual. The Pledge of Allegiance was led, charmingly, by the Daisy Girl Scouts of Troop 10994. The opening remarks by First Selectman Melissa Mack were a bit less brief than typical, including some appropriate poetic references. The Confession of National Faith, read well by young Brooke Tillotson, seemed less tedious than before, and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was read in two parts by two students.

Government/Town

Highway Garage Plans Charge Ahead

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The fast-moving drama of where to relocate the town highway garage, if indeed it is to be relocated, may well have passed a major milestone before this issue of the Observer is distributed. The events in the current chapter of that drama, centered on the existing building at 1160 South Street and the economic development of a garage-less Ffyler Place, have developed quickly since a new proposal was introduced by First Selectman Melissa Mack and developer Kevin Casey to the Selectmen and a few members of the public at the May 1 Selectmen’s meeting, as reported here last month. On May 15, the new proposal was explained in more detail to the Board of Selectmen and a small audience (fewer than two dozen) with a 44-page PowerPoint presentation, followed by audience questions and comments, both positive and negative. It was clear from the May 15 presentation that this was not simply the garage move. Developer Casey, who had the South Street building under contract and would adapt it as required, offered to sell the adapted building to the Town for $2.4 million.

Government/Town

Parks & Rec News

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Suffield Parks and Recreation Department Bowling Buddies Group Prom Night was a blast!

Government/Town

Senior Center & Mini Bus News

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The Caregiver Support Program is a valuable resource for caregivers who play an important role in the health and well-being of our veterans.

Parks and Rec

Parks & Recreation Bowling Luau Was a Hit!

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The highly anticipated season end banquet for the Parks and Recreation Bowling Buddies and Bowling Buddies Jr. Group was held at Sunrise Park on Wednesday, May 15. The Pavilion was transformed into a “Tiki Hut” with our beach themed BBQ and Party. The sun was finally breaking through the clouds and smiles were abundant for our annual awards celebration and party. Everyone sang and danced the evening away as our dedicated volunteer-DJ Kevin Landolina kept the great music playing. Sunrise Park is a true gem for Suffield, and it makes a fantastic location for large parties and reunions.