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Connecticut Children’s Hospital Benefits from Generous Donation

By Johanne Presser | November 1, 2025

The DeSimone Family Trust, established by long time past Suffield residents Jerry and RoseMarie DeSimone have donated $2.5 million dollars to support a neonatology intensive care facility and services in the newly built tower at Connecticut Children’s.

Suffield Sidekicks – Teens Helping Seniors

Suffield Sidekicks matches local seniors with teens to help with light household chores and yard work, such as dusting, vacuuming, raking leaves, planting, weeding, home organization and computer assistance.

Retirement Perks

Since last February I’ve been working out at a local gym, to disguise its identity, I’ll call it Planet Fatness.

Government/Town

Fishing Derby

By Peter Leclerc | May 1, 2023

Fishing Derby – May 13

Churches

Music, Memories and Miracles

By Pastor Denise Peterson | May 1, 2023

As a retired hospice chaplain, I often used music in my practice.

Churches

Second Baptist Church Events

By Laura Burnaford | May 1, 2023

Second Baptist Church is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 10 in Fellowship Hall.

Churches

Sacred Heart News

By Father Joseph Keough | May 1, 2023

Alleluia! We continue to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord.

Government/Town

Tell Us About a Tree You Love

Submitted by the Suffield Tree Committee | May 1, 2023

There are many trees in our yard, each with its own story.

Government/Town

New Photography Contest Announced for Trees for Suffield Initiative

By Joyce Zien | May 1, 2023

The theme is “Trees, Four Seasons”.

Government/Town

Children Trees

By Matt Schmitt | May 1, 2023

I gaze upon the children trees

Government/Town

New Economic Development Specialist

By From a press release | May 1, 2023

The Town of Suffield has appointed Chad Alan Kuzontkoski as its new Economic Development Specialist.

Columns

In Memoriam

By Agnes Schulte | May 1, 2023

Those to whom we’ve said good-bye.

History

100 Years Ago in Suffield

By Wendy Taylor | May 1, 2023

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