In Memoriam

In Memoriam – December 2021/January 2022 Issue

Sign for the Times

There are signs sprouting up around town. They say things like “Need Comfort’” and “Seek Joy,” and “Peaceful Place,” but perhaps the most important sign says, “Ask Questions.”

Second Baptist Holiday Fair

In Fellowship Hall at Second Baptist Church, exhibitors stand ready for the crowds to come during Christmas in Suffield.

Christmas in Suffield at Sacred Heart

Excited shoppers look over craft merchandise in the Bazaar at Sacred Heart Church’s Father Ted Hall during the town’s Christmas in Suffield shopping, Saturday, November 6.

Veterans Day Observed

This year’s Suffield observance of Veterans Day, like last year’s, was planned and carried out by the local VFW Post.

Shop 350th at the Winter Market

Are you shopping for Christmas gifts that “Celebrate Suffield”? Check out the winter farmers market on December 4 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

350th Chairman Thanked

Managing Editor Ann Kannen, right, presents Kacy Colston, Chairman of the 350th Anniversary Committee, a special painting .

350th Book of Town Histories Now Available

One of the many projects for the town’s 350th anniversary celebration was the completion of Suffield Stories From Another Half-Century 1970-2020. This hardcover book, a companion to The Biography of A Town 1670-1970 by Robert Alcorn written for Suffield’s 300th anniversary, is now available for purchase. This 370+ page book is a compilation of town history including narratives written by over 100 of the town’s residents. The book includes six chapters: Town History over the past 50 years, Suffield Farms, Community Services and Resources, Churches, Education, and Suffield Memories. The book also contains many pictures provided by Suffield residents that will, hopefully, bring back memories for many of us of the past 50 years.

Food For Thought

“My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things it interferes with. Don’t be disabled in spirit as well as physically.”

Suffield Sidewalk Projects

One of the achievement goals that former First Selectman Melissa Mack listed in her November 15 farewell report to the town was that her administration had “paved the way to a more walkable, safe and pedestrian friendly community with the promise of sidewalks connecting to the town center.

SPD Holds Pinning Ceremony

On the morning of Thursday, November 4, the Suffield Police Department held a pinning ceremony to celebrate the hiring of our three newest officers.

Suffield Observations

We will not be seeing my in-laws this holiday season.My wife is a dentist, and I work with her. Two of our kids are in college, one of which is in Boston. My youngest is in middle school. My parents will be visiting from Florida. I would say if there is a coronavirus strain kicking around, there’s a good chance one of us will be bringing it to the table.We are vaccinated.