Schools/Sports
SHS Valedictorian/Salutatorian
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Congratulations to Julianna Marie Service who has been named the Class of 2021 Valedictorian and Abby Grace Halasi-Kun who has been named the Class of 2021 Salutatorian.
Bringing Endless Joy to Kids: a 43-year-old Tribute
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The next time you visit Kent Memorial Library and hear giggling from the children’s department, it could be from kids transfixed by a puppet show.
7th Annual Dustin Doyon Memorial Road Race
After seven meaningful years, this year’s Run for Dustin will be our final race.
Cut the Cord
If you are tired of paying high cable TV prices then you might want to consider switching to an internet streaming service.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Schools Update
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As we conclude what has been a very uncertain and difficult school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many signs that the Suffield Public Schools, our families, and our students are returning to the normal ways of yesteryear.
Schools/Sports
SHS Joins Forces with Suffield Garden Club
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Since 1940, the Suffield Garden Club (SGC) has been planting dogwood trees along Main Street; there are currently 109 trees. For years the SGC was fortunate to have the town help spread the mulch, but due to budget cuts the SGC has had to include that in their responsibility of caring for the dogwood trees.
Farming/Nature
Winged Treasures at Windsor Locks Canal
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Songbirds abound at the Windsor Locks Canal State Park due to the 16 nest boxes that surround the fields on both sides of Canal Road. The boxes are in areas of scattered trees and short ground cover where the birds can scan the ground for a meal of insects and spiders.
Government/Town
Suffield Fire Department Hosts Drill
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On Saturday, March 20, The Suffield Fire Department hosted a specialized stabilization and extrication drill, instructed by members of Connecticut Custom Fire Training team at the Highway Garage on Fyler Place.
Organizations
Missing “Where in the World?”
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With what looks like some normalcy for the summer, more people will be traveling to places other than the grocery store and the doctor’s office. It’s time to pack your Observer and take a picture highlighting the places you’ve been and share them with our readers.
Government/Town
Suffield to Plan for Housing Choices
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Over the next few months, a working group established by the Planning & Zoning Commission will be working to create an affordable housing plan for the community.
Government/Town
Bridge Street Park Survey Now Available
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We need your opinion! We are hoping to get lots of residents to weigh in on the Bridge Street Park via the survey (available in the Town News post) on the Town of Suffield website.
Government/Town
Plans Underway for Bridge Street Park
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The Bridge Street School site was graded and covered with new topsoil by late April, and the entire demolition region was hydroseeded by the end of that month.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Suffield Trivia
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Early in his career, Asher Benjamin designed a doorway at a Suffield house. He became a noted architect and author of seven books on architectural design (the first American to publish such a book) which greatly influenced the look of buildings throughout New England until the start of the Civil War.
Organizations
Historical Society to Show Old Photos
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Join members of the Suffield Historical Society on Wednesday evening, June 16, at 7 p.m. for a Zoom showing of old Suffield photos by Art Sikes.
History
A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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John A. King stands at the left in front of his Indian Spring Farm, located in the very northeast corner of Suffield between the Connecticut River and the end of Mapleton Avenue.
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
Witness Stone to be Installed during Juneteenth
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The Suffield Historical Society’s (SHS) online class will ceremoniously install a Witness Stone memorial for Tamer (1770-1829) on June 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Churches
St. Joseph’s Church Celebration Day
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A Mass and luncheon to celebrate the history of St. Joseph Church, Suffield (1916–2021) will be held on Sunday, June 27.
Churches
Second Baptist Church Adds a Turquoise Table
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Did you know that the Turquoise Table is a “thing”? I didn’t until I read The Turquoise Table by Kristin Schell during my COVID-19 lockdown.
Organizations
News from ABAR
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We were so excited to see so many friends – old and new! – at Suffield Garden Club’s May Market. Thanks to everyone who came by to contribute to our gratitude tree, paint kindness rocks, share your stories and learn more about us.
Organizations
Bikers Commemorate Motocycle Story
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This spring marks the 120th anniversary of the first trial run of an Indian motorcycle prototype in Springfield, Mass.