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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.

Stamp Out Hunger

By Danielle Annibalini, Director (860-668-1986) | May 1, 2023

Stamp Out Hunger Saturday, May 13 in Suffield.

Monster Tag Sale at Hilltop Farm

By By Kacy Colston, FOFAH Volunteer | May 1, 2023

The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop are excited about our “Monster” Tag Sale & Flea Market coming up on Saturday, May 6.

Local Farm Products Come to Hilltop Creamery

By Tony Peterson | May 1, 2023

“We now carry local fresh milk and yogurt from Hastings Farm, home-made fudge and other products from Cupola Hollow Farm, honey from Hilltop Farm and freshly cut flowers from Julie The Garden Fairy,” says Jason Siemienkowicz who operates the Hilltop Farm Store and Creamery with his wife Crystal.

Organizations

Observer’s First Volunteers

By | May 1, 2023

Can You Name the Missing Person?

Organizations

May Front Page News Over The Years

By Beth Chafetz | May 1, 2023

Over the past twenty-five years the Observer has covered many stories about local people, events and businesses.

People/Business

Dedication to the Observer – A Family Affair

By By the Warren family | May 1, 2023

Bob Warren served on the Editorial Board for the paper’s first issue and was Chairman of the Observer’s Board of Director’s from 2001 to 2012.

Organizations

Twenty-seven Thousand, Five Hundred Minutes – That’s What it Takes to Bring Us to Print

By By Beth Chafetz, Ann Kannen and Diana Simmons | May 1, 2023

Creating a newspaper each month is a complex task, and we thought we’d give the readers a rundown of what it takes to make it happen.

Columns

Food For Thought

By Compiled by Beth Chafetz | May 1, 2023

Food for Thought

Government/Town

Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade

By From a press release | May 1, 2023

The Memorial Day ceremony and parade will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29.

Government/Town

Suffield Town of Farms Passport Award

By From a press release | May 1, 2023

Many of you participated in last season’s Suffield Town of Farms Passport.

Government/Town

Suffield Police Activity Report – March 2023

By By The Suffield Police Department | May 1, 2023

Suffield Police Activity Report – March 2023

Government/Town

Town News You Might Not Know

By Cheri Kudla | May 1, 2023

Too busy to look up what’s going on in town? Here’s a recap right at your fingertips. This article covers selected information from minutes of various Town Boards and Commissions.