Observer Scholarships Available

The Suffield Observer will sponsor two scholarships to Suffield residents who will be entering an accredited two-or four-year college in September. The scholarships honor Samuel S. Fuller, founder of the paper, and Robert O. Y. Warren, a former Chairman of the Board.

Land Conservancy Receives Major Gift of Land

The Suffield Land Conservancy (SLC) is pleased to announce the recent donation of over 60 acres of land off of Taintor Street. The Robert W. Baker Nursery and Baker family gave this property to preserve the lot that includes woodlands, open meadows and wetland areas, including vernal pools.

What’s happening at SCA this month?

SCA staff is assisting CDC-eligible, older residents in exploring their options for obtaining COVID-19 vaccine. Priority is given to those residents age 75+ and/or who do not have access to a computer.

Mapleton Maple Syrup

Join us for a community maple syrup boil on Sunday, March 7 in the barnyard at Hilltop Farm, 1616 Mapleton Ave. Ron Fenoff from Triple F Farms will be bringing his big evaporator, and Suffield Agriscience student Ashton Fenoff will share information on the history of maple syrup in New England.

ABAR Suffield Update

While COVID-19 & winter temperatures limit our ability to host rallies and community events, ABAR Suffield has turned our focus to supporting two key issues.

What’s Happening with Troop 66?

Over the past few months, Troop 66 has been doing many events. Troop 66 has made sure to follow all COVID-19 safety regulations while hosting these events. Some of the events we hosted were a Halloween camp out and party, a Thanksgiving dinner, multiple Eagle Scout projects, and two different bottle drives.