Organizations
Join us at the Veterans’ Day Ceremony
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There will be a Veterans’ Day Ceremony at the Suffield’s Veterans’ Memorial on Sunday, November 11 at 11 a.m. honoring those military who have served our country.
Suffield’s History and Notable People Honored
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Trees have both common and scientific names, such as Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus).
Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association Receives Prestigious National Honor
The Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association (SVAA) has been recognized on the national stage as the 2026 EMS Agency of the Year by the National EMS Management Association.
Organizations
Come Be a Part of the Observer Staff
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Contact us at inbox@thesuffieldobserver.com or 860-668-7442 if you are interested in joining our team of volunteers.
Organizations
Tax-Aide Needs You!
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Are you looking for an incredible opportunity to help those in your own community? One that provides an opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and help those in need?
Editorial
Suffield: A Town of Farms
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If we were to list the many values of our beautiful town of Suffield, we could probably fill the pages of this newspaper. Our wonderful citizens, great schools, lovely buildings and churches, parks, local businesses and emergency services are all special. But the one thing that separates us from many other towns is the amount of open space, forest and farmland which is the envy of other municipalities. How did this happen? It was the combination of excellent legislation and the forward thinking of individuals, farmers and town leaders who took advantage of the opportunities available.
Editorial
Notes from the Chair
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The staff of the Observer was generally happy with the October issue. We thought it had a variety of interesting articles and some beautiful pictures. It also contained a slightly revised Voters Guide, published a month earlier than traditionally had been the case to give voters more time to reflect and with a revised format, designed to give the candidates greater latitude to describe their virtues. Unfortunately, as some of you may have noticed, it arrived several days later than our goal of town wide delivery on the first of the month. For that we apologize.
Organizations
Bradley International Airport #3 in the U.S.
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The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that Condé Nast Traveler released the results of its 31st annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Bradley International Airport recognized as the 3rd best airport in the U.S.
People/Business
Local General Led CT National Guard
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If ever there was a man who knew the meaning of the word “dedication’ it would have to be Retired Major General Thaddeus Martin of the Connecticut National Guard.
Government/Town
Candidate Debate
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Sponsored by The Suffield Observer, with the Democratic and Republican Town Committees.
Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
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On a recent trip to London and Paris, Kathy Krar (holding the Observer) is pictured with her grandchildren (from the left) Nicholas Mayo, Bella Nutini, and Zachary Krar.
People/Business
Feather & Bloom
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Feather & Bloom has reopened at 122 Mountain Road. It is near Windsor Federal Savings and The Second Chance Shop. This is, perhaps, an opinion piece rather than a journalistic story because I found myself charmed by the environment and its products. I took a nosy walk-through last week, before the grand opening. The inviting space is filled with green plants, lots of cut flowers from nosegays to bouquets, framed floral photography, vases and “shabby chic” planters.
Organizations
Halloween Fun at the Trolley Museum
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The Connecticut Trolley Museum will once again be hosting its popular Halloween events, Pumpkin Patch & Rails to the Darkside. These two fundraising events are extremely important to funding the museum’s many family programs.
This event is held with the help of the Shaker Pines Fire Dept. who add a whole new dimension to the frightfulness of the evening. The Fire Department also benefits from tickets sales with a portion of each ticket sold going to them. As the fall chill fills the air, on the darkest of nights, mournful cries of the abandoned dead are heard on the tracks at the Connecticut Trolley Museum.
Organizations
Bee Keeping with Andrew Preissner
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The Suffield Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting, in the evening, on Monday, October 1 at 5:45 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 100 North Main Street.
Organizations
Holiday Tree Gala
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This year the Town of Suffield will usher in the holiday season with a new program for the whole family—Holiday Tree Gala.
Suffield Garden Club
Gardening with Youth
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Youth – they are watching you, and you can be instrumental in bringing out their inner gardener.
Organizations
Diners Dance at Harvest Feast
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The September 1 Harvest Dinner put on by the Friends of the Farm at Hilltop was a sell-out success.
Organizations
HalloweenFest at Hilltop Farm
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Halloween is such a great time of year with Jack-o’-lanterns, costumes and trick-or-treating.
Government/Town
2018 Suffield Parks & Rec Road Race Winners
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Suffield Parks & Recreation’s 39th Annual Charles Seger Road Race is a fantastic way to kick off a great weekend in Suffield!
Government/Town
Parks & Rec News
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I wanted to let you know how welcoming and passionate I have found the people of Suffield to be since I started as the Director of Parks and Recreation this past June. My first few mornings were filled with “Hellos” and “Good Mornings” outside of businesses, from people I had not met yet.
Suffield Community Aid
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15
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Open enrollment is almost here! You may be satisfied with the Medicare plan you have now. But even if you are happy I recommend you look at your options. Why? Because the plans can change every year.