The Suffield Observer - A Watchful Messenger

Garden Club Volunteers Bring Beauty to Phelps-Hatheway Gardens

By Lisa Parker, Suffield Garden Club | September 1, 2025

Summertime brings many visitors to the historic Phelps-Hatheway House, not just to enjoy the house itself, but to take a timeless stroll through the gardens, lovingly tended by volunteers from the Suffield Garden Club.

Readers Score at Friends Book Sale

The Friends of Kent Memorial Library are pleased to report that we have had another successful book sale this year. All the money made from the sale is used to support Kent Memorial Library programs and purchase materials for the library throughout the year. Photo by Matt Auchy Books stored at Second Baptist Church were loaded for their ride to Father Ted Hall.

Hilltop Farm to Host Oktoberfest

The Friends of the Farm at Hilltop (FOFAH) is hosting its fourth annual Oktoberfest at Hilltop Farm on October 4th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

School Return

Going back to school in the fall has always been a bittersweet feeling, but this year it is even more bitter and even more sweet.

Churches

Town-Wide VBS!

By Sue Schneller | May 1, 2022

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a fun, daily event from 9-12 a.m. for kids ages 3-12 coming this July 11-15.

Columns

Corrections on April 2022 Items

By The Suffield Observer | May 1, 2022

Corrections on 2 April 2022 Articles

Churches

Happenings for May at First Church of Christ

By Amber Dawne Novotney | May 1, 2022

First Church has returned to in-person worship. We are continuing masking as of the writing of this article.

Government/Town

Voter Registry Privacy Program

By Darlene Burrell, Registrar of Voters | May 1, 2022

Connecticut’s Voter Registry Privacy Program (VRPP) went into effect last year. It works to protect individuals and families who fear for their life or safety by restricting the disclosure of their information from the State’s Voter Registry.