Government/Town

The Municipal Election will be held on November 4 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Suffield Middle School.Early Voting – In-person early voting will be held at the Suffield Town Hall from October 20 through November 2 (Monday through Sunday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except on 10/28 & 10/30, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)”Absentee Ballot Voting – For electors who expect to be unable to appear in person to cast their vote because of active military service, absence from town, sickness, religious tenets or physical disability. Applications are available on line or from the Town Clerk.Voter Registration – For U.S. citizens who will be 18 years old by Election Day, In-person registration is available at Town Hall: (1) during regular business hours, (2) October 17 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and (3) on Election Day at Same Day Registration held in the Registrar’s office from 6 a.m. to 8p.m. Mail-in and on-line registration deadline is midnight October 17 (VoterRegistration.CT.Gov). To verify your voter registration on-line go to portaldir.ct.gov/sots/Look-Up.aspxPermanent Absentee Ballot Status – Voters with permanent disabilities may file an application with the Town Clerk, along with a physician’s certificate stating that they are unable to appear in person at their polling place due to a permanent disability. Once filed, the voter will automatically receive an absentee ballot for all elections, primaries, and referenda they are eligible to vote.Curbside Voting – Voters unable to enter the polling place due to a disability may request curbside voting assistance by calling860-668-3850Ballot Marking System

Accessible voting systems are available at all voting locations. It features a touch-screen display and offers alternative input options such as audio instructions, tactile keys, sip-n-puff, and a jelly-bean button.

Captain’s Corner: Lithium – Ion Battery Safety

By By Suffield Fire Department Captain Ron Carlson | October 1, 2025

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.