Government/Town
Suffield Police Department Activity Report – February 2021
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The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.
Government/Town
How Close Do You Live to Protected Open Space?
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Suffield is truly fortunate to have such a great quantity of open space set aside for public use. Likewise, the town has been active in the preservation of farmland, making Suffield second in the state in terms of preserved farm acreage.
Government/Town
Veteran’s Appreciation Committee
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The inaugural meeting of the Suffield Veterans Appreciation Committee (VAC) was held on February 16 via Zoom. First Selectman Mack, Selectman Kathie Harrington, Kris Lambert, Deputy Assessor Lisa Trase and Sue Mayne from Field of Flags were joined by members of the VFW Post 9544; Post Commander Bill Moryto, Adjutant Fritz King and member David Shute to discuss veteran services, care and expansion of Veterans Memorial Park, as well as planning for this year’s Memorial Day parade and program.
Government/Town
Correction
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The Bridge Street School demolition article in our March issue inadequately described what happened after the Town Meeting voted to appropriate funds and authorize bonding for the proposed community center.
Government/Town
Seeking Candidates for Town Positions
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Ask not what your town can do for you but what you can do for your town.
Government/Town
Town Charter Review Currently Underway
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A committee is currently reviewing our Town Charter and governance practices. The Charter Review process happens every five years by state statute.
Government/Town
Senior Center & Mini Bus News
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Here we go! We are going to begin the gradual opening of the Senior Center this month—FINALLY. YAY! During this month; we will be open, by reservation, for activities.
Parks and Rec
Spring Has Sprung
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After a long winter, Suffield Parks and Recreation is excited to be offering a variety of programming for various ages this spring! From tee ball to tennis, and e-sports to Lego, there is something fun for everyone. Register early as enrollment is limited.
Government/Town
Utility Pole Replaced
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Over a long period, Eversource has been replacing old utility poles in Suffield, and it was one of these new poles on South Main Street in front of St. Joseph Church that became engaged in a dispute with a stray car on March 1.
Parks and Rec
eSports for Gamers Launched
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Suffield Parks and Recreation expands its recreational opportunities with the addition of eSports programs. eSports engages video gamers to compete against each other in organized virtual leagues and in-person tournaments.