Farming/Nature
Three New Tobacco Sheds Built
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This spring, a New York contractor who specializes in farm structures was hired to build three curing sheds for two Suffield tobacco farmers and a few more in Southwick.
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.
People/Business
Young Entrepreneur Deals Big
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Noticing a visiting fire engine parked briefly at the Suffield Fire Station recently, this reporter discovered the story of a remarkable transaction.
People/Business
Rucking 26.2 Miles in Her Shoes
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For Karen Doyon, Sunday, September 13 was no ordinary Sunday. It was the day she had been training for since November 2019, signing up for Tough Ruck, a military type walk carrying a weighted backpack.
Director’s Corner
Voices of our Youth
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Recently I’ve been inspired by the voices of our youth. I think it’s easy to dismiss what young people have to say because they must not know as much as the rest of us.
Farming/Nature
Delicate Butterfly
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A black swallowtail butterfly feeds on a zinnia on Bridge Street.
Schools/Sports
“Covid Silver Linings” at Suffield Academy
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Suffield Academy has opened its 2020/2021 academic year with full enrollment of 410 students. Head of School Charlie Cahn reports that the school has had no attrition due to Covid 19, quite a remarkable feat given the circumstances.
Schools/Sports
SHS Paving Completed
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Galasso Paving came to Suffield High School in August to complete the job started last year when the big parking lot was paved.
Schools/Sports
National Lunch Program
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The Suffield Public Schools announced its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
Schools/Sports
Schools are Open: A View into Spaulding and McAlister Schools
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This August has brought a school opening like no other. On August 31, we opened our doors, and our computers, to our students for the first day of school.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Schools Administrative Changes
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As Suffield students returned to school for the 2020-2021 year, they may have been surprised by the recent changes in their schools’ administration. The changes occurred over the summer with a reshuffling of personnel.
Schools/Sports
Agriscience Center Graduate Reaps Awards
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Brittani Burke received a national FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America) Silver award in Proficiency in Diversified Livestock Production.
Organizations
What’s happening at SCA this Month?
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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.
Organizations
Enfield Loaves & Fishes Need Help
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Enfield Loaves and Fishes (soup kitchen) is in need of volunteers everyday Monday through Friday. We are open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Opinion
Show Respect, Hands Off
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As we approach voting season, more lawn signs supporting candidates, as well as issues that are of concern to our community, will be popping up.
History
A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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H. Meade Alcorn was Suffield’s delegate to the 1965 Connecticut Constitution Convention.
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.
