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.

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.

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.

Coronavirus Updates

Captain’s Corner: Campus Fire Safety

By Suffield Fire Department Captain Ron Carlson | September 1, 2025

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), September and October are the peak months for fires in dormitory properties, with cooking being the main cause of these fires.

Government/Town

SUFFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT – June/July 2025

By The Normal Guy | September 1, 2025

Police Department Report

Churches

In Memoriam

By Aggie Schulte | September 1, 2025

Heather Parshley June 18 Age 49 Christopher Theodore June 18 Age 67 Linda Rutz June 18 Age 87 Rita S. Firtion June 30 Age 76 Regina L. Dickinson July 7 Age 79 John Mariano July 9 Age 86 Claudia Hepner July 10 Age 89 Robert M. Moore July 23 Age 76 Kolby Zielinski July 27 Age 22 Brian Scott Young August 2 Age 58 Paul Cigal August 6, Age 81

Government/Town

Field of Flags

By Kacy Colston | September 1, 2025

Be a part of the Suffield Field of Flags this Veterans Day. Honor the dedication of those who have served and are serving our country. Veterans, first responders and personal heroes can be recognized with an Honoree tag.