Farming/Nature
The Splendor of Spring
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Crabapple blossoms.
Sullivan’s Tobacco Plantation:Growers of Cigar Leaf Tobacco and more
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The John Sullivan & Son Tobacco Farm was started by my grandfather, John L. Sullivan.
Interfaith Council Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Sunday, February 9 at Suffield’s Third Baptist Church, many gathered to remember and celebrate the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr.
100 Years From Now
These last elections have touched me in a different way as I looked around me on Election Day.
Government/Town
Rusty Bridge to be Replaced
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Driving south down Quarry Road from the end of Phelps Road, one crosses a little bridge, hardly noticeable except for the two quick bump-bumps as the tires cross its ends.
Organizations
Good Citizen Award
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The Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter of the Daughters of The American Revolution (DAR) held its Good Citizen Award presentation on May 22.
Organizations
Base Ball, not Baseball
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Vintage base ball, played by more than 200 teams around the country, is still called base ball because it is played according to regulations and rules codified in the mid-1800’s.
Op-Ed
Public Comment
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With real racial trauma rising at Suffield High School, a group of concerned Suffield residents and parents attended the Board of Education (BOE) meeting on May 2nd.
Government/Town
Suffield Police Activity Report – April 2022
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Suffield Police Activity Report – April 2022
Organizations
The Suffield Observer Chairman’s Note
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The mission of The Suffield Observer is “to build a sense of community throughout the town of Suffield and to provide a forum where all sides of issues can be addressed.”
Government/Town
Town Welcomes New Finance Department Members
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The town welcomed longtime Suffield native, Eric Remington, as the new Director of Finance last month. Eric is an 11th generation Suffield resident.
Columns
Suffield Observations
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The Suffield Board of Education meeting was to be straightforward. The high school valedictorian and salutatorian were to be announced.
Government/Town
Dog License Renewals Due in June
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The 2022-2023 dog license renewal will be available for purchase as of June 1.
Organizations
Rotary Scholarships
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The Suffield Rotary is pleased to announce the following recipients of the 2022 Scholarships of $1,000 each.
Government/Town
First Selectman’s Update
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Happy to report that on May 11, residents approved the FY 2022-23 budget. Thank you again to all those involved in the budget process.
Letter to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
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2 Letters to the Editor: We Can Be Better and Republican Town Committee Looking for Volunteers
Editorial
Pedestrians Watch Out!
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According to the Connecticut Transportation Safety Research Center, 2022 “could become one of the more deadly years for pedestrians in the state, continuing a troubling trend.”
Editorial
Always Growing
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Spring, a season of growth. Buds are blooming, plants are sprouting and the air blows with promise.
Organizations
Ice Cream Shop Opening at Hilltop Farm
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Suffield’s newest ice cream shop, Hilltop Farm Store and Creamery, at 1616 Mapleton Ave is opening soon.
Schools/Sports
Walk to the Hart: A Step Towards Sustainability
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On Thursday, April 21, Brooke Swenson stood amongst more than half of Suffield High School as they gathered in the middle school parking lot for the first day of the three-day climate celebration “Walk to the Hart.”
