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.

Schools/Sports

New SHS Assistant Principal Welcomed

From a press release | May 1, 2022

The Suffield Board of Education is pleased to announce the official appointment of Mr. Matthew Dobi as Assistant Principal of Suffield High School.

Schools/Sports

Ag Expo Draws Residents and Candidates

By Lester Smith | May 1, 2022

Suffield’s Agriscience Center held its yearly Ag Expo event in early April.

People/Business

Life Lessons Learned On A Suffield Farm

By Ray A. Dalrymple | May 1, 2022

When I had my first conversation with a neighbor after moving into my house off East Street, (two farms south of my grandparent’s farm), he posed a question to me.

People/Business

Cafe Barista Celebrates Opening

By Lester Smith | May 1, 2022

It was a happy morning all around as friends and interested parties gathered for the opening celebration of Suffield Center’s new attraction, Cafe Barista.

Organizations

A Perfect Partnership

By Mary Fernandez-Sierra | May 1, 2022

Hair Unlimited in Suffield partnered recently with The Suffield Players to instruct actors about hairstyling and beauty techniques for their upcoming production of Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling.

Organizations

Skyline Restaurant Welcomes SWC

By Renee Wood | May 1, 2022

Suffield Woman’s Club (SWC) will hold their annual meeting and luncheon on Tuesday, May 17.

Organizations

Rain Didn’t Deter These Happy Stalwarts

By Lester Smith | May 1, 2022

An army of work teams and individuals converged on Sunrise Park for a major refurbishment project on Saturday morning, April 9, in spite of a threatening forecast.