Government/Town
SUFFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT – June/July 2025
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Police Department Report
A Love Match Made in Japan
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While most couples find love within their own country, Dave and Joanne Thayer found theirs in Japan.
A Tribute to a Special Observer Volunteer
On December 7, I lost a dear friend and the Observer lost a very special volunteer. Carol Martin passed away peacefully.
Words Matter
I find it disturbing that it’s common for people in all walks of life to use derogatory, hurtful, negative and harmful words.
Coronavirus Updates
Captain’s Corner: Campus Fire Safety
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According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), September and October are the peak months for fires in dormitory properties, with cooking being the main cause of these fires.
Government/Town
Lawsuit Against Town Inches to Conclusion
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The long-running legal dispute between Maryanne (“Annie”) Hornish and the Town of Suffield is closer to conclusion.
Columns
Food For Thought
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Labor Day – September 1
“Nothing will work unless you do.” – Maya Angelou
“Labor Day is a time to honor the legacy of the labor movement and the ongoing pursuit of social and economic justice.” – Nestasia
National Grandparents Day September 7
“Love is the greatest gift that one generation can leave to another.”
– Richard Garnett
“One of the most powerful handclasps is that of a new grandbaby around the finger of a grandfather.”
– Joy Hargrove
“Most grandmas have a touch of the scallywag.”
– Helen Thompson
“You will never look back on life and think ‘I’ve spent too much time with my grandchildren.’” – Unknown
Government/Town
The Talented Fixers of Suffield’s Repair Cafes
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Meet the 13 skilled volunteer repairers–commonly
called fixers–who work at Sustainable Suffield’s Repair
Cafes.
Bradley Airport Construction
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Bradley International Airport is undergoing runway and terminal construction projects scheduled for completion in November of 2025.
Government/Town
Repair Cafe Needs Volunteer Sharpeners
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Whether you sharpen by hand, with a grinding wheel, a belt sander or some combination, Sustainable Suffield needs your help.
Churches
Together for Joy!
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September brings the First Church of Christ, UCC family back to the Sanctuary for worship beginning on Sunday, September 7th!
Churches
Sacred Heart News
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Hope you had an enjoyable summer! September brings its own “busy-ness” as the school year begins and vacations wind down. As we get back on track with our routines, we look for special moments to enjoy with family and friends and our Lord.The month of September begins with our participation in Suffield on the Green. We host the Friends of the Library Book Sale in Fr Ted Hall. Our Knights of Columbus assist in the events on the green as well as selling great food, beverages and snowcones.The parish will also have a booth on the green so please feel free to stop by and say hello.
Churches
In Memoriam
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Heather Parshley June 18 Age 49 Christopher Theodore June 18 Age 67 Linda Rutz June 18 Age 87 Rita S. Firtion June 30 Age 76 Regina L. Dickinson July 7 Age 79 John Mariano July 9 Age 86 Claudia Hepner July 10 Age 89 Robert M. Moore July 23 Age 76 Kolby Zielinski July 27 Age 22 Brian Scott Young August 2 Age 58 Paul Cigal August 6, Age 81
Organizations
Paul Harris Award Recipients
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Suffield Rotary Club recently recognized two people for exemplary Service Above Self by designating them as Paul Harris Fellows.
History
I Am a Proud Descendant of Immigrants
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Who was your first immigrant ancestor? What countries did your ancestors live in? What jobs did they do? What traditions and items did they bring with them? Have you ever wondered about them?
History
Our Polish Heritage
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The Polish Heritage Society has recently received a carved wooden plaque in memory of the Goodusky family of West Suffield.
Columns
Suffield Observations – Happy New Year
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One of the many pious fictions humans entertain is the start of the calendar year.
History
100 Years Ago in Suffield
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Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and
lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor of Kent Memorial Library.
History
Hair Wreaths
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Hair wreaths gained the greatest popularity in the Victorian era (1837-1901).
History
A Moment in Time – Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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Provided by Art Sikes This photo is titled “North West District – East Society” or the Hasting Hill School. It’s located just north of First Baptist Church on Hill Street. This picture was probably taken in the early 1950s. Kent Memorial Library has several pictures of the inside in their collection. Does anyone else have other pictures?