The Suffield Observer | Page 179 | A Watchful Messenger

Bringing Endless Joy to Kids: a 43-year-old Tribute

By Tony Peterson | April 1, 2026

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 Alight, Home for the Holiday

By | November 28, 2020

Saturday, December 12th
(Rain date: Sunday, December 13th)

Dogs – What’s the Meaning?

By By Ari Dultz, Fifth Grader | November 28, 2020

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.

The Old Center Cemetery

By By Lana Millette-Fanous, Fifth Grader | November 28, 2020

There is a cemetery in Suffield at 36 Mountain Road called the Old Center Cemetery. It has gravestones from the late 1600s and on.

Fifth Graders Write Up a Storm!

By By Beth Chafetz, Co-Editor-in-Chief | November 28, 2020

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.

Farming/Nature

Sunday Brunch

By | October 30, 2020

Somebody loves winterberries!

Organizations

SGC Meetings Delayed

By | October 30, 2020

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

By Diana L. Ferrari | October 30, 2020

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

By By Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Director of Special Programs | October 30, 2020

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

By By Village Staff | October 30, 2020

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

By By Laurie Rago Desiato, Suffield High School ‘98 | October 30, 2020

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

By Amy Hawkins | October 30, 2020

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

By Photos by Kathy Werth | October 30, 2020

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

By Abby Wolcott | October 30, 2020

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.