The Suffield Observer | Page 18 | A Watchful Messenger

Suffield’s Liberty Tree Puts Down Roots

By Danna Gauntner, Suffield Tree Committee | June 1, 2026

As part of Suffield’s America 250 celebration, the Suffield Tree Committee planted a native red oak on the lawn between Kent Memorial Library and the town’s Veterans Memorial this April.

New Fire Chief to Hire Volunteers, Rebuild Camaraderie

When Suffield native Brian Gauthier graduated from college and had time to spare, a town appeal for volunteer firefighters caught his attention.

Speak Up, Be Heard

As I was reviewing the articles for this month’s issue, I was struck by two in particular; the speech by the three students at the dedication of the Liberty Tree and the article on the air museum.

History

100 Years Ago in Suffield

By Wendy Taylor | December 1, 2025

Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library.

Columns

Suffield Observations – A Boxing Day Story

By Andy Sauer | December 1, 2025

About a hundred years ago, an Italian tinsmith encountered a problem at the dinner table.

Government/Town

BDL Runway 624 Update

By Ray Dalrymple | December 1, 2025

Bradley International Airport, North/South Runway 624 opened on Saturday, November 8.

Churches

December and January at First Church

By Amber Bigley | December 1, 2025

For every time there is a season – it is the season of Advent!

Churches

West Suffield Congregational Church

By Pastor Denise Peterson | December 1, 2025

I can’t believe Christmas is right around the corner.

Columns

In Memoriam

By Mel Chafetz | December 1, 2025

Those to whom we’ve said good-bye.

Churches

Second Baptist Church News

By From a press release | December 1, 2025

Second Baptist Church will celebrate the Advent/Christmas Season during Sunday worship services starting on the first Sunday of Advent (November 30) through Christmas Eve.

Churches

Sacred Heart News

By Father Joseph Keough | December 1, 2025

On top of everyone’s mind around here is Christmas.

Churches

Swing Your Partner!

By By Jeanne Forschino | December 1, 2025

Sacred Heart Church celebrated Fall with an old-fashioned barn dance.

Churches

Carol Sing

By Kathryn Roberts | December 1, 2025

The First Baptist Church of Suffield is hosting its annual Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long at 4 p.m., Sunday, December 14.

Government/Town

Need Dynamic Speakers for your Group Meeting?

By From a press release | December 1, 2025

Whether you lead a civic, religious, veterans, or other local group and need impassioned speakers on an important topic for an upcoming meeting, Sustainable Suffield can help.