Opinion

Editorial

Discouraging Results; a Worrisome Precedent

Beth Chafetz, Co-editor in Chief/Co-editor of the Month | April 1, 2020

For years, Suffield has worked at trying to build a community center in Suffield. As early as 1995, the town studied how this might be done.

Editorial

What Do People Mean?

Mel Chafetz, Co-Editor of the Month | April 1, 2020

I have been involved with The Suffield Observer for many years. During that time, it’s not unusual to hear comments from people working on the paper, as well as from citizens in town, saying the paper is too liberal; I wish the paper would be more middle of the road or conservative.

Editorial

Let’s Change the Trend

Johanne Presser, Co-Editor of the Month | March 1, 2020

At the risk of being overly dramatic, I must say that without a reverse in direction, I fear that our society and democracy are in trouble. Self-interest, greed, hypocrisy, and the desire to beat one’s opponent at any cost seem to carry the day while civility, fair play, and a willingness to compromise are on life support in the public arena.

Editorial

High Time for a Town Manager

Mary Ann Muska, Co-Editor in Chief | March 1, 2020

Recent events ranging from, among others, the problems with the Town Hall renovations, the development of Ffyler Place, the police department’s morale, and the stalled Bridge Street school/community center bring to a head the realization that complex problems face even a small town such as Suffield and that expertise in the area of public administration is needed.

Editorial

Kids These Days…

Gene Zanor, Co-Editor of the Month | February 1, 2020

A generation is defined mainly as a group of people born around the same time and raised sharing similar characteristics, preferences, and values (Source: The Center for Generational Kinetics).