Suffield Rotary Welcomes New Club Members

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A Community Tradition Continues with Fresh Faces and Renewed PurposeThe Suffield Rotary Club gathered in the heart of town to celebrate a tradition as enduring as the community itself: the induction of new members. The historic Suffield Country Club played host to an event that blended ceremony, camaraderie, and the unyielding spirit of service that defines Rotary.New Beginnings: Welcoming the Next Generation of Rotarians

Photo submitted by the author Natalie Donais, Rotary club president, with new members: Dian Friedman, Stephanie Salerno and Karlene Sullivan, new member sponsor

Each new member brings fresh energy, new ideas, and a renewed commitment to our mission, voice-echoing the inclusivity and optimism for which the club is known. This year, the Suffield Rotary welcomed three new members, each from diverse backgrounds, professions, and walks of life, yet all united by a common desire to give back. Below is a short overview of three of those new members.Dian Friedman is a Suffield resident and joins us after many years as an educator in Massachusetts. Upon retirement she continued to work in the Suffield Public Schools as a tutor and substitute teacher.

History

Trivia Answers

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a. Furniture. To save money and time, an unknown early Suffield woodcraftsman did not include a dovetail joint when making drawers for chests and bureaus, leaving a square open notch at the back of the drawer. An example of this “Suffield Notch” is found in a highboy chest at the King House Museum in Suffield.No. The first intent, in 1670, was to settle the town in a loosely formed community with residences spread out in large lots mainly along two roads, on East Street (known then as Feather Street) and Main Street (known then as High Street) and the “Western Division.” In 1676, when the town was resettled again after the Native Americans attacked the town during King Phillip’s War, there was a shift to a more compact settlement. At least ten men moved their residences from the western part of town to High Street, although not all of the settlers moved to the central village.b. and c. but not a. Most town roads during that time were built after the construction of residences.c. Sachems were chosen because they demonstrated leadership qualities and belonged to a prominent family; they could be male or female.

Organizations

Suffield Community Aid

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Register for the Flu Shot Clinic: Registration is open for the Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, October 8 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This event is co-hosted with the Suffield Senior Center, in partnership with North Central District Health Department. Please call SCA to register today: 860- 668-1986.Generation Power- Providing Rebates on Fuel:Generation Power (formerly Operation Fuel) will be open for applications Sept. 2-10. You can apply for assistance with your home heating or utility bills. Call SCA with questions or to make an appointment to apply.

Schools/Sports

A Message from the Superintendent

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As we step into the 2025–2026 school year, my second as your superintendent, I am both proud of the progress we’ve made together and excited for the road ahead. Building upon our strong foundation of academic excellence, student well-being, and innovative teaching and learning will remain our focus. My commitment remains simple but unwavering: to ensure that every student in our care thrives.Kindness MattersEvery student and staff member deserves to learn and work in a safe and supportive environment. This priority is shared by our Board of Education and is my most important charge as superintendent. This year, we are taking an intentional step forward by introducing a “Kindness Statement” into every school handbook.

Schools/Sports

Kindness Matters

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We are happy to report on another year of successful projects funded by the Meghan Voisine Kindness Matters Grants. Students, teachers and youth organizations applied for grants in the Fall of 2024.

People/Business

Young Dancer to Compete in Belgium

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Photo provided by the family Thea Cosgrove with dance award and invitation. Thea Cosgrove is an impressive young woman. She is poised, articulate, and focused. A junior at Suffield High School, with a strong program there, she has an even stronger demand on her time and energy outside of school. Every afternoon she leaves SHS and goes to a local dance studio, where she trains until 10:00 or even later.

Organizations

A Perfect Day for Golf and Memories

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Many described it as the perfect day for golf. The weather was superb as eighteen teams, and more than ninety players, participated in the 34 Annual Glenn T. Packard Golf tournament.