Opinion
Suffield’s History and Notable People Honored
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Trees have both common and scientific names, such as Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus).
Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association Receives Prestigious National Honor
The Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association (SVAA) has been recognized on the national stage as the 2026 EMS Agency of the Year by the National EMS Management Association.
Government/Town
Town Hall Emptying, but Renovation Project Hits Snag
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As reported in the First Selectman’s updates to the Board of Selectmen, the project to renovate Suffield’s 58-year-old Town Hall seemed to be moving forward smoothly with expected costs still within the budget authorized. Now Project Manager Gilbane Building has received construction drawings from architects QA&M and has received guaranteed maximum price bids from sub-contractors.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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Happy New Year Suffield! To-date, the Town is one month into 2020 with one Town Meeting and referendum already completed, and departments and the schools knee-deep in budget season.
Organizations
Get Your Scholarships Here
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The Suffield Observer Board of Directors will sponsor two scholarships to Suffield residents who will be entering an accredited two- or four-year college in September.
Letter to the Editor
Cut the Tape
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I cut the tape: the CVS register tape that runs to three feet or more!
Letter to the Editor
Bridge Street School Concern
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I am extremely dismayed at the recent developments regarding the town community center at Bridge Street School.
Letter to the Editor
Suffield Community Aid is a Treasure
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I’d like to take the time to recognize and thank Suffield Community Aid for their dedication and generosity for all the services they provide for Suffield residents.
Editorial
Kids These Days…
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A generation is defined mainly as a group of people born around the same time and raised sharing similar characteristics, preferences, and values (Source: The Center for Generational Kinetics).
Government/Town
Highway Garage Proposal Proceeds
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As reported in the December Observer, three Town boards met on November 6 for a thorough consideration of the proposal to buy an existing building at 1160 South Street, renovated and adapted for use as the Suffield Highway Garage.
Government/Town
Revote Tuesday February 25
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An adjourned election for one position on the Water Pollution Control Authority has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Suffield Middle School.
People/Business
Popular Restaurateurs Named Valentine Couple
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Not all of Suffield, of course, but so many people in Suffield and from nearby towns have had the pleasure of going to Suffield Pizza to eat or order takeout.
Organizations
The Observer Needs Volunteer Downloaders
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A downloader takes incoming email submissions, makes copies for the editors and puts the article into the computer system.
People/Business
Plenty of Treats from Trunks in West Suffield
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The Mac Farm on North Street provided plenty of pumpkins on Saturday, October 26, when West Side Auto & Tyre hosted a Trunk or Treat event at their service center on Mountain Road in West Suffield Center. SSU Photo from Enfield brought a Haunted Trailer photo booth, Suffield Police Officer Terry Antrum had a decorated cruiser with candy, and even the Suffield Animal Control Officer dropped in. The event was co-hosted by the East Coast Offroad Jeepers of Connecticut, so there were a bunch of decorated Jeeps, as well. Ruth Skodis, wife of West Side proprietor Larry Skodis, said the adults had as much fun as the kids. About 30 vehicles participated, with candy or special activities, and Larry and the ECOJOCs had publicized the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. event on Suffield Forum and with some flyers, so the mid-day turnout was good.
Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
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Tom and Peg Carr took the Observer along when they visited the Goreme Open Air Museum in the Cappadocia region of Central Turkey, where churches and monasteries with frescoes from almost a millennium ago are carved into the soft volcanic rock. The Carrs were in Turkey visiting their children in Istanbul.
Organizations
Help from the Coven
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Alice Dahms welcomes her witchy friend Bobbie Kling to the Observer office to help rid the November issue of typos and other misdemeanors.
Government/Town
New Mini Bus Delivered
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Paula Pascoe, who runs the Suffield Mini Bus program as well as the Senior Center, welcomed the arrival of Mini Bus No. 19, which would allow No. 16 to be retired soon, and the fleet will stay at its customary three buses and three sedans.
Government/Town
Town Hall Update to Begin Soon
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No deadline date had been announced at press time, but current occupants of Suffield Town Hall were getting ready to move to their assigned “swing space” so renovation work can begin. Contractors QA&M and Gilbane say that planning is on schedule; conceptual drawings have reached the point where construction drawings began in mid-November. And careful evaluations of the estimated costs are still within the $5.1M remaining of the $5.2M authorized. Demolition and reconstruction work can carry through the winter, as most of the work is inside. Plans now have several departments moving to temporary quarters on Ffyler Place in the rooms recently vacated by the Kent Memorial Library.
Government/Town
Senior Center & Mini Bus News
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There are a number of techniques that can help keep your immunity high and your body in good condition to support wellness all season long, so that you can enjoy the chillier months.