The Suffield Observer - A Watchful Messenger

Garden Club Volunteers Bring Beauty to Phelps-Hatheway Gardens

By Lisa Parker, Suffield Garden Club | September 1, 2025

Summertime brings many visitors to the historic Phelps-Hatheway House, not just to enjoy the house itself, but to take a timeless stroll through the gardens, lovingly tended by volunteers from the Suffield Garden Club.

Readers Score at Friends Book Sale

The Friends of Kent Memorial Library are pleased to report that we have had another successful book sale this year. All the money made from the sale is used to support Kent Memorial Library programs and purchase materials for the library throughout the year. Photo by Matt Auchy Books stored at Second Baptist Church were loaded for their ride to Father Ted Hall.

School Return

Going back to school in the fall has always been a bittersweet feeling, but this year it is even more bitter and even more sweet.

Hilltop Farm to Host Oktoberfest

The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop (FOFAH) is hosting its fourth annual Oktoberfest at Hilltop Farm on October 4th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Editorial

A Look at Technology in Today’s Society

Scott Miller, Editor-of-the-Month | February 1, 2023

Like any new innovation, there are pros and cons. Depending on how it’s used it can be extremely helpful or very harmful.

Government/Town

Town News You Might Not Know

By Cheri Kudla | February 1, 2023

Too busy to look up what’s going on in town? Here is a recap right at your fingertips.

Letter to the Editor

Speeders are Everywhere!

By Scott Miller | February 1, 2023

I happen to live on North Grand Street and by no means does this only happen on North Grand, it’s happening EVERYWHERE.

Government/Town

February Commission Meetings

By Renee Wood | February 1, 2023

February 2023 Commission Meetings

Government/Town

First Selectman’s Update

By Colin Moll | February 1, 2023

Happy February everybody. Hopefully you enjoyed the holidays.

Government/Town

Elderly/Totally Disabled Homeowner’s Program Open for Application

By Lisa Trase | February 1, 2023

The Assessor’s office administers the Elderly/Totally Disabled Homeowner’s program annually. This program will allow a credit on the July real estate tax bill to qualified taxpayers.