Joseph Seger, Original Suffield Proprietor
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On May 19, 1679, Joseph Seger was granted forty acres by John Pynchon’s Committee for Suffield.
A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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These three houses with deep front yards on the east side of North Main Street, pictured in about 1920, are still there, but all three have been significantly remodeled, and large trees have grown to obscure the view. Front to rear: #310, #318, #332.
Food for Thought
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“Today is April Fools’ Day. Believe nothing, trust no one – just like any other day.” – Unknown
Suffield Rotary Club News
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Suffield Rotary challenged the Knights of Columbus to a Cornhole Tournament at the end of January. The Knights won, but Suffield Rotary is practicing to regain the trophy. Knights – watch out!
Keep Your Lawn Healthy: Aerator Anyone?
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A yard can become hard packed from frequently walking or playing games on it or lawn mowing. A hard-packed lawn may not efficiently receive much needed water, air, nutrients, seeds, etc.
West Suffield Fire Mark
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In 1853 not having a fire mark could be disastrous. A hapless home-owner could find himself arguing price with three fire chiefs while his house burned to the ground.
A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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Soon after the King House Museum’s serious fire on December 30, 1983, Fund-Raising Chairman Astrid Hanzalek and Society President Roger Loomis discuss plans for the campaign to help pay for the building’s restoration.
The Answer is Bog Ore
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Bog ore is the answer to the fifth question in the Suffield Trivia Contest located in the February issue of The Observer. The question was, “Suffield had a mineral found in swamps that was very useful.