Schools/Sports
Star Athlete Honored
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Two coaches and a star athlete of the Suffield 2021 varsity soccer team are pictured after an April ceremony delayed by COVID.
Suffield’s Liberty Tree Puts Down Roots
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As part of Suffield’s America 250 celebration, the Suffield Tree Committee planted a native red oak on the lawn between Kent Memorial Library and the town’s Veterans Memorial this April.
New Fire Chief to Hire Volunteers, Rebuild Camaraderie
When Suffield native Brian Gauthier graduated from college and had time to spare, a town appeal for volunteer firefighters caught his attention.
Speak Up, Be Heard
As I was reviewing the articles for this month’s issue, I was struck by two in particular; the speech by the three students at the dedication of the Liberty Tree and the article on the air museum.
Organizations
Packard Tournament
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For the 31st year in a row, the Glenn T. Packard Memorial Golf Tournament will take place at the Oak Ridge Golf Course in Agawam. The annual event sponsored by the Suffield Rotary Club is scheduled for Friday, August 12. The tournament which memorializes Glenn and benefits the Town of Suffield and its athletes is limited to 160 golfers. July 16 is the deadline to guarantee your team’s spot. The registration fee is $150 per player and $175 after the deadline.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Academy Class of 2022
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Suffield residents in the Class of 2022 at Suffield Academy.
Schools/Sports
Legislators Welcome Robotics Team to the Capitol
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State Representatives Tami Zawistowski and Jane Garibay welcomed Aces High Team 176 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Team in the House of Representatives on April 28.
Schools/Sports
SHS Advanced Video Class
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Suffield High School’s Advanced Film and Video class is taking their classroom learning into the real world.
Schools/Sports
SHS Welcomes New Principal
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The Suffield Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Carrie Apanovitch as principal of Suffield High School.
Schools/Sports
Superintendent Year-end Update
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It is hard to believe that the end to our 2021-2022 school year is already upon us. Fortunately, our school district was afforded the opportunity to experience a school year with far greater consistency than we were anticipating. As a result, we were able to focus on teaching and learning and providing our students access to all the extra-curricular opportunities that make each school year unique and memorable. This is not to say that there were not adversities we faced. However, this year provided us with a reminder regarding the importance of our schools in bringing consistency and normalcy to all our lives.
People/Business
New XGT Fitness Studio Opens
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In 2012 Sarah Supino opened Suffield’s first Fitness Studio, Unique Fitness.
Government/Town
Regional Household Hazardous Waste – June 11
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Regional Household Hazardous Waste – June 11
Op-Ed
Further Effects of Climate Change
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Looking back at last year, I can’t recall another year where so much rain has fallen.
Organizations
Historical Society Plans Time Capsule
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The Suffield Historical Society hosts its June 15 meeting on the King House lawn at 5:30 p.m.
History
A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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This bleak view looking up North Main Street in the late 1800s shows a longer Town Green than now, and the large elms that blew down in the New England Hurricane of 1938 were young.
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
State May Save Old Tobacco Shed
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With support from many Suffieldians, an interested neighbor has persuaded the Connecticut State Preservation Council to take action toward preventing the demolition of an old tobacco shed .
People/Business
Teaching English is a Laughing Matter
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Francis Rago must certainly have been born a teacher.