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.

Organizations

Good Citizen Award

By Judith Hanmer | June 1, 2022

The Sibbil Dwight Kent Chapter of the Daughters of The American Revolution (DAR) held its Good Citizen Award presentation on May 22.

Government/Town

Rusty Bridge to be Replaced

By Lester Smith | June 1, 2022

Driving south down Quarry Road from the end of Phelps Road, one crosses a little bridge, hardly noticeable except for the two quick bump-bumps as the tires cross its ends.

Farming/Nature

The Splendor of Spring

By Greg Haggett | June 1, 2022

Crabapple blossoms.

Government/Town

Suffield Summer Farmers Market Update

By Ellie Binns | June 1, 2022

Saturday, June 18 is fast approaching as we kick off our opening day for the Suffield Farmers Market.

Organizations

Order Back-to-School Supply Kits, Save Time and Help SFES

By Johanne Presser | June 1, 2022

It’s no surprise to anyone at this point that COVID has devastated many things. Unfortunately, the SFES major fundraiser, our dinner dance auction, has not been held for the last two years and will unlikely to be held this year.

Government/Town

Tree Donation Honors Baker Family

By Sue Mayne | June 1, 2022

On Arbor Day weekend, April 30, Suffield Tree Committee member Kevin Sullivan along with his wife Krist, son Patrick and daughter-in-law Lauren Sullivan kick-started the Trees for Suffield Initiative with the donation of the first five trees in a ten-year planting plan.