Suffield 350th Anniversary Edition

Fireworks

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We’re expecting an amazing firework show on Saturday night! To maintain social distancing, fireworks display company Pyrotechnico, recommended that the show be designed entirely around six-inch shells that are designed to explode 600 feet in the air.

Farming/Nature

Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

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As the days get shorter and cooler, there are more opportunities to be comfortably outside if you’re a fall lover like me, who’s ready to be done with the heat and enjoy a good hike in the crisp fall weather right here in town.

Organizations

SWC Feeds the Force

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The Suffield Woman’s Club delivered meals to the Suffield Police Department in August in appreciation for their service.

People/Business

Gas Station Reopens

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It was a bit of a surprise several months ago when a neighbor at what was once called “Dunn’s Corner” saw some activity at the long abandoned gas station there.

Government/Town

Senior Center News

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Want to “Stay Connected” while staying home and staying safe? The CT Department of Aging and Disability Services has a new grant program called “Stay Connected” that will provide technology such as laptops and tablets to older adults and individuals with disabilities who are increasingly socially isolated because of COVID-19.

Organizations

Friends of Suffield Canine Contest Winners

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The Friends of Suffield held their 19th Annual Canine Contest on September 12, but this time we had to do it virtually. We wish to thank Suffield Veterinary Hospital and Creative Clips for their donations of prizes to make this event possible.

Organizations

SVAA Membership Meeting

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The Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association held its Annual Membership Meeting on September 14. The meeting is open to all members and provides an opportunity for an update on the year, plans for the future, and the election of Board Members for the upcoming year.

Organizations

A Very Different SVAA Awards Ceremony

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As was the case with most everything during this pandemic, the annual Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association Awards Ceremony was, well, vastly different. But after changes and multiple delays caused by virus, the SVAA persevered and on August 29 was able to honor many of its extraordinary volunteers who, despite the risks, continued to serve when most needed.

Farming/Nature

Small, But Mighty

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It’s time to say goodbye to our smallest migratory bird, the ruby throated hummingbird, as they set off for their winter feeding grounds in the tropics.

Organizations

A Truly Memorable Season

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It wasn’t the Suffield Little League (SLL) season anticipated by many, but it came together as one most will never forget. For Suffield LL, its Board, volunteers and families, that likely meant no season at Christian Field for the first time since games started there in 1956.

Government/Town

Splash!

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A young swimmer drags his hand into the water as he swings across Stony Brook at the popular informal swimming hole in Stony Brooke Park this summer.

Organizations

A Heartfelt Send-Off

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Linda Rodger smiles happily with the flowers and “Watchful Messenger” Owl she received at her retirement luncheon.