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Suffield’s Liberty Tree Puts Down Roots

By Danna Gauntner, Suffield Tree Committee | June 1, 2026

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.

As the weather becomes nicer and more of us move outside to enjoy it, children on bicycles are one of the hazards drivers need to be aware of. According to Stanford Children’s Health website about 100 children are killed and 54,000 are injured each year as a result of bicycle related accidents. It’s imperative that automobile drivers are aware of children, especially in low traffic areas like housing developments, but also that the children themselves are observing safe riding practices.

Organizations

WSVIA Tag Sale

By Anne Borg | April 1, 2022

The West Suffield Village Improvement Association will hold its annual tag sale on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Academy Hall (1499 Mountain Road). Donations may be dropped off on the mornings of Thursday, April 28 and Friday, April 29 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., no clothing please. All proceeds are used to maintain our historic schoolhouse. The Hall will be open for rentals beginning April 1. Think of us when planning a family party, reception or wedding.

History

A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers

By Lester Smith | April 1, 2022

On a sunny afternoon, August 7, 1982, a large contingent of Sheldons and related members of the Sheldon Family Association pose in front of the Capt. Jonathan Sheldon house.

History

100 Years Ago in Suffield

By Wendy Taylor | April 1, 2022

Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library.

Farming/Nature

Main Street in April

By Photo by Joan Heffernan | April 1, 2022

The trees cast their shadows in Spring.

Columns

In Memoriam

By The Suffield Observer | April 1, 2022

Those to whom we’ve said good-bye.

Government/Town

Trail Construction Begins

By Lester Smith | April 1, 2022

At the Observer’s press time, it was expected that construction of the multi-use trail running west along Mountain Road would begin on April 4.

Churches

Egg Hunt & Bunny Visit

By Becky Tobiasz | April 1, 2022

Please join us at this town-wide community event to welcome spring on Saturday, April 2 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 100 North Main Street, Suffield.

Churches

Second Baptist Mission Work

By By Susan Ruddock, SBC Mission Committee member | April 1, 2022

During the month of February, members of the Mission Service and Justice Committee donated 100 yoga mats to several area warming and homeless shelters

Churches

Happenings for April 2022 at First Church of Christ

By By Amber Dawne Novotney | April 1, 2022

First Church is a vibrant, mission-based church located directly off Main Street in Suffield, CT.

Churches

The Gift of the Same Sun

By Evelyne Battle | April 1, 2022

Choral ensembles Novi Cantori and Voices of Concinnity join forces to present The Gift of the Same Sun, a concert to benefit two food equity organizations.

People/Business

Town Engineer Retires After 32 Years

By Beth Chafetz | April 1, 2022

Jerry Turbet retired in January 2021 as Suffield’s Town Engineer after 32 years of service.

Government/Town

Where Have All the Trees Gone?

By By Ginny Bromage, Tree Committee | April 1, 2022

As you walk and drive North and South Main Streets, have you noticed there are fewer trees than there were 10 years ago.

Government/Town

Arbor Day Groundbreaking

By By Kevin Sullivan | April 1, 2022

This typical tree nursery scene is to remind you that on Saturday, April 30, at 10:00 a.m., you can celebrate Arbor Day by helping the Suffield Tree Committee plant five new trees on the north green.

Government/Town

Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

By From a press release | April 1, 2022

Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day – Spring 2022

Government/Town

Political Party Transfer Deadline

By By Darlene Burrell, Registrar of Voters | April 1, 2022

May 9 is the last day for an enrolled elector to transfer from one political party to another and be eligible to vote in their new party’s primary on August 8.

Columns

Food For Thought

By Compiled by Beth Chafetz | April 1, 2022

“I sometimes wonder if the manufacturers of foolproof items keep a fool or two on their payroll to test things.”

Organizations

Observer Accepting Scholarship Applications

By Beth Chafetz | April 1, 2022

The Suffield Observer Board of Directors will sponsor two scholarships for Suffield residents who will be entering an accredited two or four-year college in September 2022.

Government/Town

Suffield Police Activity Report – February 2022

By By The Suffield Police Department | April 1, 2022

Suffield Police Activity Report – February 2022

Government/Town

SFD Officers Are Sworn In

By Lester Smith | April 1, 2022

Volunteer officers of the Suffield Fire Department assemble for a portrait on February 23 before Town Clerk Kathy Dunai swore them in to their new or continuing positions.