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.

Organizations

Lions Club Seeking Members

By Tom Basdekis | May 1, 2022

The Suffield Lions Club is currently seeking members who have a desire to help the community in various ways.

Government/Town

Suffield Summer Fair is Coming

From a press release | May 1, 2022

The Town is looking for people interested in volunteering at the Suffield Summer Fair being held June 17-19, 2022.

History

Brief History of Ping Pong in Suffield

By Steve Smith | May 1, 2022

Interested in playing ping pong?

Schools/Sports

Vo-Ag Students Welcomed at the Capitol

By From a press release | May 1, 2022

Rep. Tami Zawistowski (R-61) recently welcomed students from the Suffield regional agriscience program to the State Capitol Building at part of Agriculture Day.