History
100 Years Ago in Suffield
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Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and
lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor of Kent Memorial Library.
Bringing Endless Joy to Kids: a 43-year-old Tribute
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The next time you visit Kent Memorial Library and hear giggling from the children’s department, it could be from kids transfixed by a puppet show.
7th Annual Dustin Doyon Memorial Road Race
After seven meaningful years, this year’s Run for Dustin will be our final race.
Cut the Cord
If you are tired of paying high cable TV prices then you might want to consider switching to an internet streaming service.
Columns
Suffield Observations – Happy New Year
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One of the many pious fictions humans entertain is the start of the calendar year.
History
Our Polish Heritage
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The Polish Heritage Society has recently received a carved wooden plaque in memory of the Goodusky family of West Suffield.
History
I Am a Proud Descendant of Immigrants
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Who was your first immigrant ancestor? What countries did your ancestors live in? What jobs did they do? What traditions and items did they bring with them? Have you ever wondered about them?
Organizations
Paul Harris Award Recipients
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Suffield Rotary Club recently recognized two people for exemplary Service Above Self by designating them as Paul Harris Fellows.
Churches
In Memoriam
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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
Churches
Sacred Heart News
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Hope you had an enjoyable summer! September brings its own “busy-ness” as the school year begins and vacations wind down. As we get back on track with our routines, we look for special moments to enjoy with family and friends and our Lord.The month of September begins with our participation in Suffield on the Green. We host the Friends of the Library Book Sale in Fr Ted Hall. Our Knights of Columbus assist in the events on the green as well as selling great food, beverages and snowcones.The parish will also have a booth on the green so please feel free to stop by and say hello.
Churches
Together for Joy!
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September brings the First Church of Christ, UCC family back to the Sanctuary for worship beginning on Sunday, September 7th!
Government/Town
Repair Cafe Needs Volunteer Sharpeners
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Whether you sharpen by hand, with a grinding wheel, a belt sander or some combination, Sustainable Suffield needs your help.
Bradley Airport Construction
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Bradley International Airport is undergoing runway and terminal construction projects scheduled for completion in November of 2025.
Government/Town
The Talented Fixers of Suffield’s Repair Cafes
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Meet the 13 skilled volunteer repairers–commonly
called fixers–who work at Sustainable Suffield’s Repair
Cafes.
Columns
Food For Thought
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Labor Day – September 1
“Nothing will work unless you do.” – Maya Angelou
“Labor Day is a time to honor the legacy of the labor movement and the ongoing pursuit of social and economic justice.” – Nestasia
National Grandparents Day September 7
“Love is the greatest gift that one generation can leave to another.”
– Richard Garnett
“One of the most powerful handclasps is that of a new grandbaby around the finger of a grandfather.”
– Joy Hargrove
“Most grandmas have a touch of the scallywag.”
– Helen Thompson
“You will never look back on life and think ‘I’ve spent too much time with my grandchildren.’” – Unknown
Government/Town
Lawsuit Against Town Inches to Conclusion
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The long-running legal dispute between Maryanne (“Annie”) Hornish and the Town of Suffield is closer to conclusion.
Coronavirus Updates
Captain’s Corner: Campus Fire Safety
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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
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Police Department Report
Government/Town
SUFFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT INCIDENT REPORT – June/July 2025
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Fire Department Incident Report
$6,000 Matching Grant Announced!
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Sustainable CT has offered up to $6,000 in a 1:1 crowdgranting match to $6,000 Matching Grant Announced!