Food for Thought

Food For Thought

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“Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained and delighted.” – Dr. Seuss

Government/Town

Primary Voting Information

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Due to COVID-19 voters were requested to practice social distancing, wear face masks and sanitize their hands at the polls to help ensure the safety of others. Every voter entering the polls respected the first two requests and most the third.

First Selectman’s Update

First Selectman’s Update

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A big SHOUT-OUT to our emergency responders – especially the Highway Department – for extraordinary efforts during Tropical Storm Isaias to reopen roads and aid in restoring power. For seven days straight, they got the job done. Thank you!

Letter to the Editor

Voting in CT

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On April 7, dozens of voters in Wisconsin contracted COVID-19 when they voted in-person. On November 3, CT residents may risk that outcome.

Editorial

How Covid-19 Has Affected Students

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In February 2020, most Suffield students had found themselves continuing to endure a busy and demanding schedule, on track to finish the school year strong; however, Covid-19 suddenly put the year on pause, instilling boredom, fear and loneliness in many.

Farming/Nature

Tropical Storm Isaias Hits Hard

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The brief, severe, spotty wind storm that hit the western part of Connecticut on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 4, was just about everything it was forecast to be when Tropical Storm Isaias passed by on its way north. Everything, that is, but rain, and that’s something we really needed — there were only a few sprinkles.

Op-Ed

A Trucker’s Perspective

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Social distancing is anything but a new protocol for long-haul truck drivers, we’ve been doing it for decades. In fact, working alone is what brings some people to the job.

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Update 7-30-2020

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Since our last update, community-oriented and conscientious residents across the State enabled Connecticut to be one of the few states nationwide making steady progress against COVID-19.

Farming/Nature

New Farm Stand

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Mike Mosher describes his future offerings at the Suffield Farmers Market on June 27 to customer Jill Grindle.

Organizations

Proofing on the Porch

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Due to COVID 19, Observer proofing is now being done on Managing Editor Ann Kannen’s porch every month. Let’s hope the weather stays nice.

People/Business

More Dining Out

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A waitress serves a couple in one of the tables that Zantos restaurant set out at the end of June, adding that popular spot to the local outdoor dining opportunities reported in last month’s Observer.

People/Business

Tree Climbing

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Look closely. This climber from Ricky’s Tree Service has worked his way high up a tree on North Main Street. Certainly good social distancing!

People/Business

New Studio Opens

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New Yorker David Moradi, a third degree black belt Tae Kwon Do master, has been teaching martial arts for 16 years and has now opened his second studio.

Farming/Nature

Bear Sighting

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The sidewalks certainly are busy these days. This bear is loping past the Phelps-Hatheway barn on South Main Street.