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Suffield’s Liberty Tree Puts Down Roots

By Danna Gauntner, Suffield Tree Committee | June 1, 2026

As part of Suffield’s America 250 celebration, the Suffield Tree Committee planted a native red oak on the lawn between Kent Memorial Library and the town’s Veterans Memorial this April.

New Fire Chief to Hire Volunteers, Rebuild Camaraderie

When Suffield native Brian Gauthier graduated from college and had time to spare, a town appeal for volunteer firefighters caught his attention.

Speak Up, Be Heard

As I was reviewing the articles for this month’s issue, I was struck by two in particular; the speech by the three students at the dedication of the Liberty Tree and the article on the air museum.

Changes in Suffield, 1900-1920

By Sara Zak | June 1, 2023

Suffield was spared a devastating impact of the Industrial Age when the town voted against The Hartford and New Haven Railroad running tracks through it in the early 1840s.

A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers

By Roger C. Loomis | June 1, 2023

In 1954 Rotary’s Little League team won the Chester “Whitey” Sniadowski Trophy.

100 Years Ago in Suffield

By Wendy Taylor | June 1, 2023

Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library.

Polish Families Tree

By Sara Zak | June 1, 2023

If your teenage grandchild spends time with you this summer, please consider exploring your Polish ancestry together.

Slave Dwelling Project Founder Returns

By Bill Sullivan | June 1, 2023

In the summer of 2021, Joseph McGill facilitated two important dialogues at the Phelps-Hatheway House and Garden.

Two More Early Suffield Blacks Recognized

By Lester Smith | June 1, 2023

In the continuing program to identify early Black residents who were owned in Suffield, an interested group gathered at the Phelps-Hatheway House to learn about Witness Stones.

Fee: Male or Female— $19.00 Neutered Male or Spayed Female—$8.00 A tag must not be used on any other dog other than the dog described in the license bearing corresponding number. All dogs six months or older must be licensed and wear a collar and tag at all times. A dog without a tag is presumed to be unlicensed and is not protected by law. You are liable for damage done by your dog including damage to shrubs, flowers or trees. Owners of roaming dogs are liable to prosecution.