Farming/Nature
Visiting New Calf at Hastings Farm
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Cameron Gaieski introduces his sister Samantha to his new friend.
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.
Organizations
Feeding the Firefighters
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Suffield Woman’s Club members provided lunch to the Suffield Fire Department last month in recognition of all they do to protect our town.
Farming/Nature
Suffield Farmers Market
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An amazing Farmers Market season finished on October 3. Many other markets chose to cancel this year or scale way back with either drive-thru markets or pre-order.
Organizations
Rotary Helps Bring Suffield and Guatemala Together
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This past month the Suffield Rotary assisted the Suffield Players. Although the Players had to postpone their performance schedule, they could not postpone needed electrical improvements to historic Mapleton Hall.
Library
Friends of KML Annual Meeting
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The Friends of Kent Memorial will hold their postponed annual meeting, Wednesday, November 11 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
Library
Library Activities
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Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Harvest from everyone at Kent Memorial Library!
Director’s Corner
We’re Here For You
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I hope that by the time you read this article, you will have heard that the Library has cracked open its doors a bit more. We have made deliberate steps forward in expanding our services since March’s lockdown.
Government/Town
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has recently established the Greater Together Community Fund designed to benefit 29 Connecticut towns, Suffield among them.
Organizations
“Make Your Own Holiday Wreath” Virtual Event
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Connecticut Landmarks invites our friends and neighbors to come make a gorgeous holiday wreath to decorate their front door with us!
Farming/Nature
From Our Gardens – The Phelps-Hatheway House
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Julie Harrison, aka Julie the Garden Fairy, presented “From Our Gardens”, an Organic and Natural Style of Floral Arrangements Workshop on September 24, held at the Phelps-Hatheway House on Main Street in the Barn.
Schools/Sports
Schools Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
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As the problems of racial inequity and inequality continue to plague the nation, Suffield Public Schools is determined to make sure that we are educating both our children and ourselves on what has become foundational issues in our society.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
350th Celebrated with Grand Fireworks
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The 350th Anniversary fireworks display was held on Saturday evening, October 10, during the country’s pandemic environment, so the 350th Committee chose to launch from a location that would allow a large region of good viewing without gathering a crowd.
Suffield Community Aid
What’s happening at SCA this Month?
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Covid-19 Help & Resources Available: Staff has been working inside our locked door since the pandemic began. We have used the time to familiarize ourselves with programs and resources to help our residents who have been impacted by Covid-19.
People/Business
Veterinarian Comes to You
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We are happy to welcome a new and innovative business to Suffield! This intriguing business is Paws Calls and is a home veterinary service.
Government/Town
Town Hall Update
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Renovation work is reported to be making good progress at the Suffield Town Hall, a great deal of it taking place inside, out of sight. The October 15 meeting of the Permanent Building Commission, which was held in a hybrid fashion with several members together at the West Suffield Fire Station and others participating by Zoom, heard Gilbane Construction project manager Jonathan Moulton review the work.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Suffield Trivia
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1. What was the trouble that the mother of Joseph Seger, one of Suffield’s original proprietors, had in Hartford in the 1660s?
Government/Town
Governor Signs Hemp Bill in Suffield
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In an old South Grand Street warehouse on October 13, with First Selectman Melissa Mack at the left, Gov. Lamont speaks to dignitaries and the press before signing a new bill designed to help the local hemp industry.
History
A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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On April 30, 1988, the Scouts of Troop 260 pose for a casual portrait in Sunrise Park during the troop’s traditional spring weekend campout, when the “newbies” are introduced to troop camping by the older, experienced campers and the adult leaders.
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.