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Captain’s Corner: Lithium – Ion Battery Safety

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The October National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week slogan for this year is “CHARGE into Fire Safety – Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.” Lithium-Ion batteries are used to power many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, cordless vacuum cleaners, power tools, vehicles, and countless other items. These batteries store a large amount of energy in a small amount of space. If not used correctly or damaged these batteries can catch fire or explode. Please consider the following safety tips:BUY only listed products• Purchase and use devices that are listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, and always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.• Many products sold online and in stores may not meet safety standards and could increase the risk of fire. CHARGE devices safely• Always use the cables that came with the product to charge it.• If you need a new charger, buy one from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved.• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.• Charge your device on a hard surface. Don’t charge it under a pillow, on a bed, or on a couch.

Government/Town

SUFFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT REPORT – August 2025

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REASONSStructure fireMobile property (vehicle) fireNatural Vegetation fireEmergency medical service (EMS) incidentCombustible/flammable spills & leaksChemical release, reaction or toxic conditionElectrical wiring/equipment problemService call, otherPerson in distressWater problemSmoke, odor problemPublic service assistanceUnauthorized burningDispatched and canceled en routeWrong location, no emergency foundSteam, other gas mistaken for smokeFalse alarm and false call, otherSystem or detector malfunctionUnintentional system/detector operation (no fire)TOTAL: 53# OF CALLS11122122221111142917

Mutual Aid Given: 1Mutual Aid Received 2

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SUFFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT – August 2025

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REASONS 911 Hang-Up Abandoned VehicleAnimal Complaint Animal ImpoundArsonAssault/FightAssist CitizenAssist MotoristBackground InvestigationBody FoundBreach of PeaceBurglar Alarm BurglaryCar SeatCell Block CheckCivil MatterCommunity Policing – SchoolCommunity Policing ContactCVS Drop BoxDirected PatrolDisorderlyDomestic DisturbanceDrone UseDUI/Erratic Operation Escort TransportFingerprintsFire Dept. Box/Hazmat/Still/Confirmed/StructureFirearms SurrenderFollow UpFraudGeneral InformationHarassmentHazardous Condition Identity TheftIndecent Exposure/Sex OffenseIntoxicated PersonJuvenile MattersLarcenyLost/Found PropertyM/V Accident No Injury/Injury/Evading MedicalMentally Disturbed PersonMissing Person/RunawayMotor Vehicle PursuitMotor Vehicle TheftMotor Vehicle ViolationNarcotics ViolationNoise ComplaintNotificationOccupational AccidentOutside AssistParking ViolationProperty CheckPursuit ReviewRobberySexual AssaultSubpoena ServiceSudden DeathSuicide AttemptSuspicious ActivitySuspicious PersonSuspicious VehicleThreateningTown OrdinanceTraffic Control/School TrafficTrainingTrespassingUse of Force – AdminVandalismWarrant ServiceWelfare CheckTOTAL: 1,860# OF CALLS2326500034101012201021870112713018127250063831720141616938000251023019176500100119418009013410120

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Larger Pail for Food Scrap Recyclers

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If you’re filling your countertop food scrap bin too quickly and making frequent trips to the town dumpster, Sustainable Suffield’s six-gallon pail with a locking lid could be the solution, according to Co-chair Anna-Kristin Daub-Murphy. It measures 13 ½” diameter at the top, 12 ¼” diameter at the bottom and 13 5/8” tall with the lid locked on. She suggested that you put it in your breezeway, garage or cellar and dump your countertop contents into it to reduce your dumpster visits. She said you can dispose of food scraps loosely, in biodegradable bags, or even in paper grocery bags. Free, three-gallon biodegradable bags for countertop bins are available from the library and from Colin Moll’s assistant, Kris Lambert, on the second floor of the Town Hall.

Government/Town

Clean-up in Suffield

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In mid-May, Suffield High School Junior Katie O’Hara and her friend Leigha Johnston cleaned up trash on a one-mile stretch of the Connecticut River bank. Her parents helped. Photo by Lauren O’Hara Katie O’Hara (left) and friend Leigha Johnston. The four collected 95 pounds of plastic, styrofoam, food packaging, cigarette butts and more near Hilltop Farm. It was part of the Save the Sound initiative, a 50-year-old nonprofit based in New Haven, which works to protect the land, air, and water of Connecticut and Long Island Sound.

Government/Town

Crowdfunding Campaign for Trees

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$6,000 crowdfunding goal to receive matching grant from Sustainable CT’s Community Match FundThe Trees for Suffield Initiative is Planting for Tomorrow by replenishing Suffield’s historic tree canopy through a 10-year planting plan. Continuity relies on the replacement of the old trees with new young trees. With a consistent effort to Plant for Tomorrow our tree-lined town center will remain the shaded and beautiful scenic roadway we know today. We are raising funds to plant more trees next year.Resident Chris Childs remarked “I am so excited to be supporting

Photo by Danna Gaunter As the Chinese proverb goes: “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best is now”.

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Meet “Mick & Alister”

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Last spring, Trees for Suffield partnered with Kris Pryce, Principal of McAlister Intermediate School for an Arbor Day event. The school was involved, about the importance of trees in an outdoor program and dozens of students helped shovel dirt and water on the two newly planted sugar maple trees.The students were also tasked with naming the trees. The trees have been officially named “Mick” and “Alister”. Just in time for the start of the school year, the strong and healthy looking trees have been tagged with their new names. Photo by: Danna Gauntner Mick and Alister have been waiting all summer for their student friends to return.

History

Suffield Trivia

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At the time of the American Revolutionary War, the militia in Connecticut consisted of small companies of men from a particular Connecticut town who occasionally mustered on the local Common. True or false.Is there a difference between a militia and minutemen? Yes or no.Anthony Austin (1632-1708), a first proprietor (settler) in Suffield was also the first, though purportedly reluctant, teacher in the town. He played a part in the founding of our country. What was it?a.

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45th Annual Parks and Rec Road Race

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The Suffield Parks and Recreation’s 45th Annual 10K Road Race, 21st Annual 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk, and Kids Fun Run, presented by PeoplesBank, was held on Saturday, September 6, starting at Suffield Middle School for all four races. It was an outstanding day, filled with sunshine, excitement, and community pride — the perfect weather to kick off the beloved Suffield on the Green Weekend. We lucked out at the race as the weather held off in the morning before the storm clouds rolled through. We are thrilled to share that this year’s event broke attendance records, with over 300 participants and local vendors joining in to celebrate this cherished town tradition. Families and friends lined the courses and gathered at the event hub, where children had a blast in the incredible bounce house sponsored by Wilcox Rentals, and many enjoyed face-painting by Joelle’s Skincare and Makeup of Suffield.