The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/category/governmenttown/page/160/)
First Selectman Melissa Mack and the Board of Selectmen hosted a three board meeting that included the members of the Board of Finance and the Permanent Building Commission on Monday, September 26.
The responsibility of the Public Works Department is to maintain a safe road network by providing an efficient and effective snow and ice removal program during the winter months.
Evonne Klein, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Housing, visited Suffield with a small entourage on September 27 to view the improvements recently completed at the town’s public housing – the 70 apartment units comprising Maple Court, Laurel Court and Broder Place.
An application to the State by Suffield’s Economic Development office has resulted in an award of up to $500,000 for funding under the Main Street Investment Fund.
The public is encouraged to attend these commission meetings.
The mission of the Suffield Local Prevention Council (SLPC) is to have members of the Suffield community, who have the shared goal of increasing substance abuse awareness, working together to provide information on prevention and available help resources while supporting a stigma free vision of addiction as an illness.
The Observer is happy to report that one of Suffield’s police officers has been promoted to sergeant, and that officer and one of the dispatchers have received community policing awards from the U. S. Attorney’s office for Connecticut.
Chief Warrant Officer Five Mark S. Marini, Sr. of Suffield will be one of the 2016 Veterans Day Parade Marshals in Hartford.
The Suffield Fire Department Auxiliary will host the return of their Annual Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center Firehouse, 73 Mountain Rd.
The November 8 Presidential Election will be held in the Suffield Middle School’s (SMS) gymnasium, 350 Mountain Road from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.