Organizations

10,000 Masks Repackaged for Distribution

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A hard-working crew pauses for a photo at Heritage Funeral Home recently. They were repackaging 10,000 safety masks to be distributed in Enfield in five-mask packets, free, to all who asked.

Organizations

Rotary Proceeding with Packard Golf Tournament

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During the coronavirus quarantine the operations of the Suffield Rotary, like every other business and organization, could not be business as usual. For example, it had to forego the camaraderie shared at weekly dinner meetings and settle for periodic Zoom meetings.

Farming/Nature

Take It Away

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The Markowski family farm at Ebb’s Corner put some old shade field netting out by the side of Mountain Road. This fellow said he had blueberry bushes to protect and filled the back of his pickup truck.

Library

Library Offers Curbside Service

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Brianna Chester carries a bundle of books back to her young daughter waiting in the car. She had requested the books by phone, and they were set out on the table when she phoned her arrival.

Library

General Programs: Prizes, Programs and Prose!

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Kent Memorial Library’s Teen Summer Reading Program “Imagine Your Story” is ready to start Monday, June 29. Read, attend programs, participate in challenges (like Bingo or scavenger hunts or surprise crafts!) and earn raffle tickets for ice cream, Amazon, and other great prizes!

Library

Youth Programs

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Summer Reading June 29 to August 8: It’s almost here! Sign up starts June 29!

Director’s Corner

We’re Here For You!

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As we have done in preparing to offer our Curbside Service, KML staff is similarly working on developing plans for a phased reopening of the Library in the future. We are in communication with other libraries in our area and across the state gathering best practices and information to more fully inform our decisions.

Organizations

Local Group Hosts Neurodiversity Speaker

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Last month, Suffield non-profit, Partnering to Reach Aspirations, hosted a presentation by John Elder Robison, author of Look Me in the Eye, as part of the group’s Speaker Series, Understanding Young Adults with Aspergers/ASD.

People/Business

A Big Thank-You!

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This one on South Street is a sign that can’t be missed, and its subjects deserve all the thanks that can be offered. Kelly Freezer, formerly Kelly Container, does a great job when they decorate one of their freezer-trailers.

Organizations

Cancer Speakers on Zoom

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The bad news: due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the physical Cancer Survivorship 101 conference usually held in June, had to be cancelled. The good news: All of the scheduled speakers have agreed to present remotely through a Zoom format.

Schools/Sports

Athletes Sign to Play

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Two sports stars, just days before their SHS Commencement, are pictured during the signing ceremony in which they accept their scholarships and agree to play in college.

Schools/Sports

Virtual FFA Award Ceremony

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May 20 marked the first of its kind virtual award ceremony for the Suffield Agriscience FFA chapter. It is traditionally a bittersweet ceremony, as it is the last official meeting the chapter officers and chapter holds for the year.

Schools/Sports

Kiddie Kollege Move-Up Day

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You may have seen an eye-catching vehicle rolling around town on Thursday, May 28. For twenty-one of Conway’s Kiddie Kollege preschool students and their families, it was a day they will never forget!

Organizations

Suffield Community Aid

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COVID-19 Help & Resources Available: 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.

Churches

Taps Across America

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Jack Henrie plays Taps outside his front door at 3:00 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 25.