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.

Farming/Nature

Sydney Fuller Wildlife Management Property

By Abby Wolcott | February 1, 2024

As kids we were drawn to my uncle’s pond which is now part of the Sydney Fuller Wildlife Preserve, a Suffield Land Conservancy property.

People/Business

First Tee-Connecticut Organizational Changes Reflect Growth

From a press release | February 1, 2024

Aiming to enhance its investment in staff resources and ensure organizational growth, First Tee – Connecticut is pleased to announce new team members and the evolved roles of existing staff.