Editorial

Want To Better the World? Be a Volunteer!

By Beth Chafetz, Co-Editor of the Month | April 1, 2018

One of the most rewarding things anyone can do is volunteer for something. It can often be difficult to fit volunteering into our busy lives, but research has shown that it’s good for us. “Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. Volunteering and helping others can help you reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose. While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day.

Editorial

It’s About Time!

By Mel Chafetz, Co-Editor-of-the-Month | April 1, 2018

I have lived in Suffield since late 1984. I worked in the Suffield Public Schools for 23 years as a school administrator and was Acting Superintendent of Schools in 2016. I have served on the Board of Selectmen for four years, and still have another one and half years left on my term. In 1984-85 when I arrived in Suffield, the annual town expenses not including debt or school budget were $3,970,902 according to the 1984-85 Annual Town Report. This year the Selectmen are recommending a budget approaching $16 million, subject to approval by the Finance Board and a vote at the Town Meeting.

Editorial

No. No. NOT Again!

By Beth Chafetz, Co-Editor-in-Chief | March 1, 2018

Another school shooting. More than 400 people shot in over 200 school shootings since Sandy Hook (New York Times, February 15, 2018).

Editorial

Performance Reviews Make Sense

By Mary Ann Muska, Co-Editor-in-Chief | March 1, 2018

While attending a Town Meeting on the budget, I happened to notice that employees who were not unionized, were given raises that varied significantly from one to another.

Editorial

The Power of Flour and Zest

By Kacy Colston, Co-Editor-of-the-Month | March 1, 2018

This is all about using the right ingredients, the right tools, and the right techniques…

Editorial

Blowing in the Wind

By Gene Zanor, Co-Editor-of-the-Month | February 1, 2018

Before and during January’s Blizzard Brody, many of us weather-watchers heard forecasters toss about terms that we have never or rarely heard.

Editorial

Take a Lesson from Churchill

By Jane Shipp, Associate Editor | February 1, 2018

I am often annoyed, even disgusted, by the movies promoted in the Coming Attractions at nearly every movie theater.

Editorial

Fall in New England

By Jane Shipp, Editor-of-the-Month | December 1, 2017

Doesn’t everybody in New England love the fall season, even when it isn’t the most beautiful one on record?

Editorial

“No Second Paragraph”

By Carol Martin, Associate Editor | December 1, 2017

I believe that my parents and grandmothers started reading to me when I was a small baby and since then I have always loved reading and libraries.

Editorial

From Armistice to Veterans Day

By Carol Griffin and Marilyn Christian, Co-Editors-of-the-Month | November 1, 2017

November is upon us and with it comes thoughts of upcoming holidays. For us of the baby-boom generation, one of the most special was one called Armistice Day – not a day full of shining ornaments or brightly colored wrapped gifts, but a very special day indeed.