Opinion
Fifth Graders Write Up a Storm!
In early November, in conjunction with their journalism unit, the fifth grade teachers at McAlister Intermediate School invited the Observer staff to speak to the students about what is included in writing a story for the paper.
The Old Center Cemetery
There is a cemetery in Suffield at 36 Mountain Road called the Old Center Cemetery. It has gravestones from the late 1600s and on.
Dogs – What’s the Meaning?
Dogs are amazing buddies, can do so many things and are bred all over our world. A dog is a domesticated carnivore of the canidae family and a wolf-like species.
Government/Town
Traffic Signal Project Pauses
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At the end of October, the “in-ground” crew from contractor NY Conn had completed their segment of the substantial renovation of the signal lights and related matters of the town center double intersection, so they packed up and went off to other projects.
Suffield Observations
The kids are alright
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Early in November, three Suffield Observer volunteers and I were scheduled to speak to fifth graders at McAlister Intermediate School for a unit on journalism. Because of the pandemic, the show would be virtual.
Government/Town
Town Stalwart Retires
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“The Town established an Engineering Department by hiring a full time Town Engineer on August 15, 1988. Duties of the Town Engineer include work on road, drainage, and other municipal projects, advising and performing field inspections for the Zoning and Planning Commission, work with the Conservation Commission on drainage reviews and soil erosion and sedimentation control, coordination with various municipal departments, consultants, developers and contractors and responding to residents’ complaints on drainage and road concerns.”
Government/Town
Suffield Police Department Activity Report – October 2020
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The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Field of Flags’ Future
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I think it is safe to say that Field of Flags has been a great success. 315 of the 350 flags were sponsored and tagged, honoring both individuals and groups.
Government/Town
Bridge Opening Imminent
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In the third week of October the two big illuminated signs on South Street and Mountain Road, announcing that the Remington Street Bridge was out, got the opening date changed from October to November.
Government/Town
Town Hall Update
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Exterior and interior work in the Town Hall Renovation project proceeds, with good progress. The second floor level is close to complete, and First Selectman Melissa Mack reported she had made a walk-through of the area where her office suite will be and was very pleased with what she saw.
Churches
How Churches are Coping with COVID-19
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The COVID-19 crisis has had ramifications in all areas of Suffield life. We hear quite a bit about how the schools are coping, but it’s important to remember that the churches have to find ways to carry out their missions as well.