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.

History

“Our Roots Run Deep” Suffield’s Native People

By David Nelson, in consultation with Lester Smith | February 1, 2024

Native people lived on the land of Suffield for thousands of years. They left no written record of their time in Suffield.

Organizations

It’s Snowing – Snap a shot!

By Connie Murray and Joyce Zien | February 1, 2024

Trees for Suffield Photo Contest Deadline March 31.

Organizations

Suffield Community Aid

By Danielle Annibalini, Director (860-668-1986) | February 1, 2024

Check Out What’s Happening at SCA

Organizations

Congratulations to Troop 260’s Newest Eagle Scouts

By Krystal Holmes | February 1, 2024

Troop 260 is proud to congratulate Daniel Craig and Keith James (KJ) Griswold, Jr., on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Schools/Sports

Congratulations to the Suffield Board of Education!

By Superintendent Timothy Van Tasel, Ed.D. | February 1, 2024

Since 1998, the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE) has been recognizing local boards of education with Board of Education Leadership Award for their efforts to further enhance educational programs and opportunities within public schools across the State of Connecticut.