Government/Town

Assessor Filing Deadline

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The Assessor’s Office would like to remind homeowners that the filing period for the State Elderly/Disabled Homeowner’s Tax Relief Program will end on Wednesday, May 15.

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!

Chris Herren Comes to Suffield

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“Chris Herren, a basketball legend from Fall River, Massachusetts, was an All-American, broke scoring records and was recruited by the nation’s top colleges. Herren realized his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA when he was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1999 and then traded to his hometown team, the Boston Celtics, before losing his career and almost his family to the disease of addiction. A person in long-term recovery, Chris inspires people to start the conversation on wellness and educate themselves on the disease of addiction. It is his hope that strength will be found in the struggle and communities will come together to address the issue of substance use disorder, advocate for effective treatment and embrace the power of recovery” (Herren Talks). On May 2, Chris will be speaking with grades 8-12 during the school day and will return for an evening presentation for parents and community members beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.

Government/Town

Towns Agree on Congamond Dock Fees

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The Town of Suffield has announced a payment in lieu of dock fees agreement with Southwick. The payment covers costs for maintenance, policing and public safety associated with the use of Congamond Lake by Suffield residents. Congamond Lake is situated within the boundaries of both towns. The five-year memorandum of understanding includes a $2,000 annual fee (to increase by $200/year) paid by Suffield to Southwick that encompasses yearly licensing charges for Suffield residential property owners whose dock(s), swim float(s), mooring(s) or buoy(s) are located in Congamond Lake. While the agreed upon payment relieves Suffield owners from their dock fees, town leadership emphasizes it does not relieve them from their obligation to register.

Government/Town

Babb’s Beach Summer

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Mark your calendars! Babb’s Beach will open on Saturday, June 22, beginning a summer of family fun at the historic landmark. Suffield Parks and Recreation has a full summer of fun activities planned throughout Town, and Babb’s Beach is an important part of those programs. Babb’s, as it is referred to by so many residents, is a great place to sit on the beach and just relax. However, if you are looking for a little more than sitting on the beach, there is swimming in the lake, the upper field area has a small pavilion for picnic lunches, and plenty of space to play games. We will continue to offer kayak and canoe storage convenience for residents at Babb’s Beach.

Government/Town

Trees and Mulch

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Ah, spring! Time to get out and clean the gardens and apply mulch. Your Town Tree Committee (the Helena Bailey Spenser and Valyn Gallivan Funds) would like to offer you mulching suggestions that will keep your trees healthy. Mulching greatly benefits young and newly planted trees by keeping weeds at bay, helping the soil to retain moisture and protecting the trees from mowers and weed whackers. Proper mulching is a good thing.

Government/Town

Officer Osowiecki Retires but Keeps Teaching

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Officer Peter Osowiecki has retired from the Suffield police force, but he has not retired from duty—not at all. On the contrary, his career has morphed into a new phase. Now he has the time and energy to pursue his greatest passion, which is the training of police dogs for the K-Nine Corps, something he has been doing here in Suffield, and also on a larger scale, since 2005. At the moment he has three highly trained dogs that serve the Suffield police but live at Osowiecki’s home. Officer Osowiecki is certified by the North American Police Work Dog Association as a master trainer, one qualified to teach others this important skill.