The Suffield Observer - A Watchful Messenger

A Love Match Made in Japan

By Johanne Presser | February 1, 2026

While most couples find love within their own country, Dave and Joanne Thayer found theirs in Japan.

A Tribute to a Special Observer Volunteer

On December 7, I lost a dear friend and the Observer lost a very special volunteer. Carol Martin passed away peacefully.

Words Matter

I find it disturbing that it’s common for people in all walks of life to use derogatory, hurtful, negative and harmful words.

Community Clean-up Day

By Tony Peterson | April 1, 2025

Scan the QR code to register to participate in Sustainable Suffield’s annual Community Clean-up Day on April 26.

Sustainable Suffield Events & Initiatives

By Tony Peterson | April 1, 2025

Sustainable Suffield

Suffield’s Farmers Market Coming Soon

By Ellie Binns | April 1, 2025

Spring is in full swing and with that the planning and planting season are under way for the 24th year of the Suffield Farmers Market which will commence on June 21.

King House & Barn Workday

By Sara Zak | April 1, 2025

The semiannual King House & Barn workday is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, starting at 9 a.m.

Trees for Suffield Breaking Ground for Arbor Day

By Judith Hanmer | April 1, 2025

Trees for Suffield is breaking ground all over town in celebration of Arbor Day.

The Amphibians’ Big Night

By Danel Eitel | April 1, 2025

Every spring, when the weather warms up to at least 40 degrees, the snow is almost all melted and the ground is starting to thaw, a remarkable event known as Big Night occurs.

Sacred Heart News

By By Rev. Joseph F. Keough, Pastor | April 1, 2025

April is the transition month from the season of Lent to the season of Easter.

First Church of Christ, Congregational UCC of Suffield, Connecticut is an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. First Church welcomes all to join us in faith and worship Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m., in-person or through our YouTube livestream. No matter who you are, or where you are, on life’s journey, YOU are welcome here. Come as you are, for this is God’s house—a house of prayer for all people, and God welcomes each one who comes. First Church welcomes all new attendees, and those who have attended many years, to join us for worship for one minute, one Sunday, one month, one year…whatever calls to you!

Churches

West Suffield Congregational Events

By Pastor Denise Peterson | April 1, 2025

The children of the West Suffield Congregational Church spearheaded a food drive!

Churches

Second Baptist Church News

By Laura Burnaford | April 1, 2025

Words of Welcome from our Interim Pastor – Reverend James Leavitt

Columns

In Memoriam

By Agnes Schulte | April 1, 2025

Those to whom we’ve said good-bye.

Churches

Spring Rummage and Bake Sale

By From a press release | April 1, 2025

West Suffield Congregational Church will be holding its annual Spring Rummage and Bake Sale on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

History

Why Should Paul Revere Get All the Glory?

By By Jackie Hemond, Suffield Historical Society | April 1, 2025

Paul Revere gets credit for being the rider who warned colonists of the approach of British soldiers. But Revere was not the only rider. There were others, perhaps 40 riders. Among them was Isaac Bissell of Suffield. The riders carried a message from Joseph Palmer of the Massachusetts Committee of Safety.