The Suffield Observer - A Watchful Messenger

Garden Club Volunteers Bring Beauty to Phelps-Hatheway Gardens

By Lisa Parker, Suffield Garden Club | September 1, 2025

Summertime brings many visitors to the historic Phelps-Hatheway House, not just to enjoy the house itself, but to take a timeless stroll through the gardens, lovingly tended by volunteers from the Suffield Garden Club.

Readers Score at Friends Book Sale

The Friends of Kent Memorial Library are pleased to report that we have had another successful book sale this year. All the money made from the sale is used to support Kent Memorial Library programs and purchase materials for the library throughout the year. Photo by Matt Auchy Books stored at Second Baptist Church were loaded for their ride to Father Ted Hall.

Hilltop Farm to Host Oktoberfest

The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop (FOFAH) is hosting its fourth annual Oktoberfest at Hilltop Farm on October 4th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

School Return

Going back to school in the fall has always been a bittersweet feeling, but this year it is even more bitter and even more sweet.

Government/Town

Trees Were the Stars of the Show

By Ginny Bromage, Suffield Tree Committee | March 1, 2023

A big thank you to all who participated in the recent Trees for Suffield photo contest and the show at the Kent Memorial Library Pinney Gallery.

Farming/Nature

You Can Get Anything You Want at D’Agata’s Farm

By Tony Peterson | March 1, 2023

“They’re happy animals that live a good life here,” says Beth D’Agata, co-founder of D’Agata’s Farm, which raises cows, pigs and chickens for sale in West Suffield.

People/Business

Historical Society Curator Keeps Busy

By Jackie Hemond | March 1, 2023

This April, Christine Ritok, the King House Museum’s first employee, is approaching her first-year anniversary as a curator.

Government/Town

If You Need WPCA Help…

By Chris Rago | March 1, 2023

A message from Suffield’s Water Pollution Control Authority Superintendent.

Churches

Mission Trip Musings

By Laura Burnaford | March 1, 2023

During January 2023 two members of Second Baptist Church traveled to the Dominican Republic to continue the mission work that began in 2001 by Sue Schneller.

Churches

Lenten Reflection

By Pastor Denise Peterson | March 1, 2023

We are entering the season of Lent, where the people of the church spend time in contemplation in preparation for the Easter Season. It is customary, during Lent, to give up something that is holding you down spiritually.