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.

Columns

In Memoriam

By The Suffield Observer | March 1, 2022

Those to whom we’ve said good-bye.

Organizations

What SCA is Spotlighting this Month

By Janet Frechette, Director (860-668-1986) | March 1, 2022

What if transportation was not an issue in getting to your destination on nights and weekends when the Mini-Bus is not operating? 

Organizations

KML Gallery Features Photo  Collection

By Fran Milliken -Suffield Arts Council | March 1, 2022

The Suffield Arts Council is proud to present a fantastic display of photographs by Bill Ferro, a Springfield resident, formerly of New York City.

History

100 Years Ago in Suffield

By Wendy Taylor | March 1, 2022

Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor of Kent Memorial Library.

Library

Can Librarians Read Minds?

By Jackie Hemond | March 1, 2022

Until recently, the library had limited hours. But no longer! It is open 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and on Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.