Organizations
Suffield Woman’s Club Makes Plans
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Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC) has begun their new program year and members can expect to see a few changes.
Bringing Endless Joy to Kids: a 43-year-old Tribute
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The next time you visit Kent Memorial Library and hear giggling from the children’s department, it could be from kids transfixed by a puppet show.
7th Annual Dustin Doyon Memorial Road Race
After seven meaningful years, this year’s Run for Dustin will be our final race.
Cut the Cord
If you are tired of paying high cable TV prices then you might want to consider switching to an internet streaming service.
Organizations
Scouts Hike Light on the Appalachian Trail
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In June, Boy and Girl Scouts from Troops 260 and 262 showed their resilience and built up their outdoor experience on an ultralight hike along a beautiful section of the Appalachian Trail.
Schools/Sports
Popular Band Leader Retires
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When parents and friends of Suffield High School music students crowded into the school auditorium for the annual spring concert on May 26, many of them knew that this was to be a very special event.
Schools/Sports
SMS Scholastic Challenge Winners
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The Scholastic Challenge took place at Suffield Middle School again this year.
Schools/Sports
SHS Class of 2022 Graduates with Style
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As the 192 graduating seniors made their way to the sports field for graduation ceremonies, you could sense their excitement.
Schools/Sports
One Book One Community
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For this summer, Spaulding Elementary and McAlister Intermediate Schools will be joining forces to participate in a “One Book One Community” read.
Organizations
What SCA is Spotlighting this Month
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Starts with Meghan Voisine Kindness Matters Summer Grants Awarded…
People/Business
Star Award goes to Jessica Charlene Faselle
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Charlene Faselle has been promoted to Senior Vice President – Credit Administration Officer at Windsor Federal.
Suffield Community Aid
SCA New Director Is Well Prepared
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Danielle Annibalini, the new director of Suffield Community Aid, didn’t grow up in Suffield, strictly speaking, but in an important way she is rooted in our town.
Churches
Historic First Baptist Church Open for Events
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Historic First Baptist Church is located on Hill Street at the west end of Russell Avenue. This church is known for its historic beginning as the first Baptist church in Hartford county. The church was formed by a small number of men, which was considered to be a very radical move for the day. People came from as far away as Hartford and Westfield to attend Sunday services. Second Baptist Church is the sister church of First Baptist.
Organizations
Ice Cream Social at King House
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The Suffield Historical Society will hold its annual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday evening, July 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
History
A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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Meade Alcorn, prominent Suffield citizen and former chairman of the Republican National Party, doesn’t look quite happy.
History
100 Years Ago in Suffield
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100 Years Ago in Suffield – Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library.
Government/Town
Conservation Commission Visits Outdoor Education Preserve
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On May 24, several Suffield Conservation Commissioners visited the John and Madeline McClean Outdoor Education Preserve.
Government/Town
Memorial Day Observed Traditionally
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The short parade (from Ffyler Place to Veterans Park), the Air Guard Flyover (one C-130 transport), a good crowd (but not crowded), a satisfactory PA system, and only a few departures from a standard and satisfying Suffield Memorial Day.