The Suffield Observer - A Watchful Messenger

Connecticut Children’s Hospital Benefits from Generous Donation

By Johanne Presser | November 1, 2025

The DeSimone Family Trust, established by long time past Suffield residents Jerry and RoseMarie DeSimone have donated $2.5 million dollars to support a neonatology intensive care facility and services in the newly built tower at Connecticut Children’s.

Suffield Sidekicks – Teens Helping Seniors

Suffield Sidekicks matches local seniors with teens to help with light household chores and yard work, such as dusting, vacuuming, raking leaves, planting, weeding, home organization and computer assistance.

Retirement Perks

Since last February I’ve been working out at a local gym, to disguise its identity, I’ll call it Planet Fatness.

Government/Town

Elderly/Totally Disabled Homeowner’s Program Application

By Lisa Trase, Assessor | March 1, 2024

The Assessor’s office administers the Elderly/Totally Disabled Homeowner’s program annually.

Organizations

March Front Page News Over the Years

By Beth Chafetz | March 1, 2024

Over the past twenty-five years the Observer has covered many stories about local people, events and businesses. The following are some of the headline stories from our issues over the past 25 years.