Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
350th Valentines Pop-Up Shop
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Are you looking for something unique for your valentine this year? Shop local with the Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee.
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.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
350th Book of Histories Coming Soon
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Although production problems have slowed our date of delivery, the book, Suffield Stories From Another Half-Century – 1970-2020, one part of the town’s 350th anniversary celebration, is still available to pre-order on the 350th website. We hope the book will be available by the beginning of March.
Government/Town
Suffield Police Department Activity Report – DECEMBER 2020
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The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.
Government/Town
Suffield Youth Services News
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Suffield Youth Services strives to coordinate and support youth and families so they may reach their full potential as healthy members of society. As the new Youth Services Director, I would like to introduce myself and let Suffield residents know that I am available for support.
Government/Town
Remington Street Bridge Opens
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The bridge had opened informally a few days before, but at mid-day on December 11, a couple of hours after a small group of state inspectors had their look, Town officials and staffers assembled for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Government/Town
New Town Engineer Hired
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The resignation of Suffield’s long-time town engineer, Gerry Turbet, reported in the December-January issue of The Suffield Observer, has been postponed a few weeks to allow a useful overlap with new town engineer Karen Isherwood, hired after a wide-ranging search and careful vetting.
Food for Thought
Food For Thought
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“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” – Dr. Mae Jemison first African-American female astronaut
Organizations
Explore Your Interest in Campaigning for Office, Serving on a Board or Other Position
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Save the Dates – Feb. 13 & 27!
Two Days of FREE Online Training – 9am – 3pm
Government/Town
Elderly/Totally Disabled Homeowners Tax Credit
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The Assessor’s office administers the Elderly/Totally Disabled Homeowner’s program annually. This program will allow a credit on the June real estate tax bill to qualified taxpayers.
People/Business
CBD Plant Opens
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On November 14, when Governor Ned Lamont signed a significant new bill that had been approved by both houses of the state legislature in September, he brought his entourage to an old tobacco warehouse on South Grand Street for the ceremony. The bill, the first in the country, brings Connecticut state regulations concerning hemp growing and processing into compliance with federal law.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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Happy and healthy 2021! I hope the holidays proved a time to connect, relax and recharge. 2020 ended on some high notes worth sharing.
Government/Town
February Commission Meetings
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Please check the Town of Suffield website for actual time and location (virtual, Zoom, etc.) of the following commission and committee meetings
Op-Ed
Bridge Street School Response
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I’m writing in response to The First Selectman’s Update in the December 2020 – January 2021 edition, concerning the status of the Bridge Street School (BSS). To the thousands of children who had attended it throughout 80 years, there is a very meaningful lesson that was presented to students one generation after the next.
People/Business
Love Blooms From A Carpool Ride
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A carpool ride from Warehouse Point to Broad Brook to attend a CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) meeting was the beginning of a friendship for fourteen-year-olds Sandy Perham and Jim Mather. They dated through high school and married in 1963, and this special relationship has remained the same for these 58 years.
People/Business
Suffield Native Scores a Nutritional Touchdown!
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When Jordan Mazur graduated from Suffield High School in 2008, he knew he had an interest in health, nutrition and working out. A typical college freshman-not knowing exactly what he wanted to do-he thought he would explore this area at UConn.
