Letter to the Editor
Wireless Telecommunications
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The telecommunications industry has plans to blanket the entire nation with small cell antennas. This means small cell antennas in our neighborhoods every 300 feet.
Sullivan’s Tobacco Plantation:Growers of Cigar Leaf Tobacco and more
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The John Sullivan & Son Tobacco Farm was started by my grandfather, John L. Sullivan.
Interfaith Council Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Sunday, February 9 at Suffield’s Third Baptist Church, many gathered to remember and celebrate the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr.
100 Years From Now
These last elections have touched me in a different way as I looked around me on Election Day.
Editorial
A Light at the End of the Tunnel
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2020 has certainly been a stressful year in all our lives, and the last few months particularly so. Dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, along with a hotly conducted and somewhat uncivilized presidential election, has added to the strain.
Government/Town
Suffield Alight, Home for the Holiday
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Saturday, December 12th
(Rain date: Sunday, December 13th)
Schools/Sports
Dogs – What’s the Meaning?
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Dogs are amazing buddies, can do so many things and are bred all over our world. A dog is a domesticated carnivore of the canidae family and a wolf-like species.
Schools/Sports
The Old Center Cemetery
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There is a cemetery in Suffield at 36 Mountain Road called the Old Center Cemetery. It has gravestones from the late 1600s and on.
Schools/Sports
Fifth Graders Write Up a Storm!
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In early November, in conjunction with their journalism unit, the fifth grade teachers at McAlister Intermediate School invited the Observer staff to speak to the students about what is included in writing a story for the paper.
Organizations
SGC Meetings Delayed
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Normally, the Suffield Garden Club holds monthly meetings. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the Suffield Garden Club will not be holding any meetings until further notice.
Suffield Garden Club
Safe Cleaning
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We all have or at least endeavor to have spotless floors, etc. in our homes, but it’s important to know which cleaning products to avoid. Toxic fumes are neither friends to our bodies, nor the environment.
Parks and Rec
Staying Connected as a Community During Covid-19
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The Parks and Recreation Department has continued to offer a variety of new, engaging and fun programs during the fall for families to enjoy after a very busy and enriching summer.
Organizations
Spreading Joy During a Challenging Year
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For more than 200 years, The Village has been committed to helping children and families. Yet, 2020 has been a year like no other.
Op-Ed
“Grand” Lessons
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As we look to find joy or silver linings throughout this Covid-19 pandemic, our family has been blessed with another special blessing: grandparents with knowledge, wisdom, fun and love to give.
People/Business
ABAR Suffield Rally
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On October 10, ABAR (Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist) Suffield hosted, “Lift Every Voice: A Celebration of Diversity for Children and Families.” Nearly one hundred fifty people gathered to hear speakers and performers address identity, diversity, racism, and bias.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
350th House Decoration Contest Winners
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The eight Suffield houses which were chosen by the 350th Anniversary Committee House Decoration judges are shown here. There is a nice variety and the houses were decorated very creatively.
Farming/Nature
Beaver Tales
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Out on the trail this fall, we have been hankering to see some rodents. After much searching, my local favorite, the beaver, graced us with his presence.
Farming/Nature
Bobcat Sighted
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This bobcat was spotted on September 27 on Bridge Street. How would you like to meet him only 30 feet away?
History
An Unexpected Thought From West Suffield in 1914
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The following unexpected paragraph appeared in the January 2, 1914, issue of the Windsor Locks Journal, the first issue of that new year.
Book Reviews
Book Reviews
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A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch & Fifth Chinese Daughter by Jade Snow Wong