Organizations

Sustainable Suffield Awarded Grant

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The Suffield Woman’s Club, led by Co-PresidentsDian Friedman and Renee Wood, has awarded SustainableSuffield a $5,000 grant to support its initiatives, includingfood scrap recycling, rain barrel making and itspopular Repair Cafes. Photo by Ellen Peterson Suffield Woman’s Club Co-President Dian Friedman flanked by Sustainable Suffield Co-Chairs Anna-Kristin Daub-Murphy and Tony Peterson. The club, which started in 1894 with 10 women meetingin a private home as the Woman’s Reading Club ofSuffield, evolved into a devoted and generous supporter ofa wide range of community services throughout its 131-year history. Suffield Woman’s Club is a proud memberof the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, headquarteredin Washington, DC.

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.

54th Annual Suffield on the Green and Craft Fair

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Saturday, Sept 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bounce houses – Alpacas – Free Train ride – Live Music – Crafters – Food Galore – Rope Walk – Face Painting – Performers and much more…. https://www.suffieldonthegreen.org/

Sunday Chicken BBQ

Rotarians are up well before the crack of dawn to get the chickens on the pit every year. Rotary Families and the Interact Club (Suffield High School Rotary) comes together at daybreak to put together 800 chicken dinner boxes in preparation of the chickens coming off the grill. Photo provided by Amy Reay

Bradley Airport Construction

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Bradley International Airport is undergoing runway and terminal construction projects scheduled for completion in November of 2025.

Suffield On The Green Dog Photo Booth

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Photo provided by Gayle Demko Suffield On The Green dog photo boot

On Sunday, September 7, Suffield On The Green will feature a photo booth in lieu of the canine contest. Bring the family including your pet and visit our dog photo booth from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for your free 4 x 6 photo!.

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.