The Suffield Observer - A Watchful Messenger

Connecticut Children’s Hospital Benefits from Generous Donation

By Johanne Presser | November 1, 2025

The DeSimone Family Trust, established by long time past Suffield residents Jerry and RoseMarie DeSimone have donated $2.5 million dollars to support a neonatology intensive care facility and services in the newly built tower at Connecticut Children’s.

Suffield Sidekicks – Teens Helping Seniors

Suffield Sidekicks matches local seniors with teens to help with light household chores and yard work, such as dusting, vacuuming, raking leaves, planting, weeding, home organization and computer assistance.

Retirement Perks

Since last February I’ve been working out at a local gym, to disguise its identity, I’ll call it Planet Fatness.

Correction

| November 1, 2022

Correction

Government/Town

Parks and Rec News

By Donna Carney-Bastrzyki | November 1, 2022

Suffield in the fall seems a little bit more beautiful, if that is even possible.

Where in the World is the Observer?

| November 1, 2022

Where in the World is the Observer?

Homepage Top Story

Wonderful Weekend for Suffield On The Green

By Gary Guminiak | October 1, 2022

Crowds came out in droves, happy to see this tradition continue!

Organizations

KML Friends Book Sale a Hit!

By Beth Chafetz - President of Friends of KML | October 1, 2022

The Friends of Kent Memorial Library are pleased to report that we have had another successful book sale this year.

Editorial

Slow Down and Pay Attention!

Lisa J. Coatti - Editor-of-the-Month | October 1, 2022

Suffield recently completed a traffic survey to “effectively mitigate safety issues, infrastructure deficiencies, and identify educational opportunities to promote a safety culture for all travel modes.”