Government/Town

New Hires in Suffield

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The Town of Suffield announces the hiring of Peter R. Leclerc as Director of Parks & Recreation and Christopher Matejek as Facilities Manager. Both positions fill current vacancies. Leclerc formerly served as Director of Sports and Operations for the Bay State Games; Matejek was Manager of Property and Guest Services at Yankee Candle Company’s flagship store in South Deerfield, Mass. “We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to hire both of these very experienced gentlemen,” First Selectman Melissa M. Mack stated, “both were chosen from highly competitive applicant pools – we received over 90 resumes in total for the two positions – and I am very confident they will prove to be great assets to the Town of Suffield.”

Leclerc’s responsibilities for the official State Games of Massachusetts (Bay State Games) included event management for 30 sport competitions, showcases and programs for over 7,000 athletes. Skills include program development, community outreach, customer service and communications including digital and social media.

Government/Town

Solar Farm Unveiled

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Located at Kevin Sullivan’s farm at 1005 North Street, the project was developed, built, financed and is currently owned by Lodestar Energy.

Government/Town

July/August Commission Meetings

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350th Anniversary Committee

Mon., July 23, & August 27

7 p.m., Town Hall

Conservation Commission

Tue., July 24 & August 28

7 p.m.,  Town Hall

Education, Board of

Mon., August 6

6 p.m.,

Middle School

Dept. of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

Wed., July 18

8 a.m. at the Emergency Operations Center, SVAA 205 Bridge Street

Fire Commission

Tues., July 10 & August 14

7 p.m.

Ratley Road Station

Housing Authority

Tue., July 10

6:30 p.m.

Maple Court Rec Room

Parks & Rec

Wed., July 11 & August 8

7 p.m., Town Hall LL

Permanent Building Commission

Thurs., July 5 & 19,

August 2 & 16

7 p.m.

230C Mountain Rd. Planning & Zoning Commission

Mon., July 16 & August 20

7 p.m.,  Town Hall

Police Commission

Wed., July 25 & August 22

7 p.m., Police Station

 Retirement Commission

Thurs., August 9

5 p.m., Town Hall

Selectmen, Board of

Wed., July 18 & August 15

7 p.m.,  Town Hall

Technology  Committee

Wed., July 11 & August 8

7 p.m.

Ambulance Center

Water Pollution Control Authority

Tue., July 10 & August 14 7 p.m.

Treatment Plant Office

844 East St. South

UL is the upper level conference room at Town Hall, otherwise Town Hall meetings are in the lower level meeting room. Check the Town’s website, suffieldct.com, for schedule changes.

Parks and Rec

Sign Up for Summer Fun!

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Looking for great programs for your family to make this summer the best ever? You don’t have to travel far to make the most beautiful memories.