Non-Stop at Bradley

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the debut of new, nonstop service from Bradley International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) on low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines. The service to Raleigh-Durham will commence on April 30, on an Airbus A320; the service to Orlando will commence on May 1, on an Airbus A321; the service to Denver is scheduled to commence on March 2.

Never Too Old to Be a Flower Girl

Norma Phillips, a life-long resident of West Suffield, had the honor of being specially requested to be a flower girl at a recent ceremony. Norma has extended family of three generations, and it was an exciting time for all present to have Norma, fondly referred to as the “Amp,” fulfill this special role.

A Thanksgiving Memory

A number of Thanksgivings ago my family had all gathered at my house for that special dinner. My children had small children at that time, so, although they tried to help, most of the preparation fell to me. We over-ate, rested awhile, and then we all went for a walk. When we got back it seemed to be time for the little ones to eat again so, while the mothers got to work on that, I decided that I would take some time to rest. Off to my room I went with the morning newspaper, knowing I would probably doze after a few lines of news.

New Owner at K&P Flowers

K & P Flowers has been in Suffield for quite a few years, but for almost a year now has had a new owner. She is Erin Fletcher, who grew up in Bloomfield and now lives in Hartford. Erin’s interest in flowers started at an early age. She went to Bloomfield High School, where she was in the VoAg program and in Future Farmers of America. As a hobby she was arranging wedding flowers; at her first job at Moscarillo’s in West Hartford, her mother had to drive her to deliver the flowers to the wedding since she was only 15.  She went on to UConn, and received a degree in horticulture. 

She has worked at flower shops all over Connecticut.

Welcoming a New Business to Suffield

If you ask James Thomson, owner of NFP Sports, why he moved his business from Manchester to Suffield, he’ll tell you that he wants to plant roots and support the local community. He has a vested interest – James, his wife, and three sons live in West Suffield. James’ participation in high school/college sports and past professions led him to a business that is focused on enabling athletics opportunities. The benefits of athletics extend beyond health to problem-solving, teamwork and increased self-esteem:

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New Sign Installed

Up on his scaffold over the lower roof, Dave Adams, one of Suffield Village’s multi-talented construction and maintenance crew, attaches the V of the new sign on the south-facing gable over Highland Park Market.