Government/Town
Suffield Police Department Activity Report May 2018
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The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.
Bringing Endless Joy to Kids: a 43-year-old Tribute
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The next time you visit Kent Memorial Library and hear giggling from the children’s department, it could be from kids transfixed by a puppet show.
7th Annual Dustin Doyon Memorial Road Race
After seven meaningful years, this year’s Run for Dustin will be our final race.
Cut the Cord
If you are tired of paying high cable TV prices then you might want to consider switching to an internet streaming service.
Government/Town
Firemen’s 5K Race Report
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Great weather and the tradition of the event brought out an impressive bunch of athletes and exercisers to what is now the Suffield Firemen’s Association Paul Simison Memorial Run, honoring the memorable and admirable man who started this race, now in its twentieth year.
Government/Town
Suffield on the Green – Coming Soon to a Green Near You
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Save the date—Suffield’s beloved end-of-summer tradition will be here before you know it.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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Thomas Jefferson espoused that, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.”
Government/Town
July/August Commission Meetings
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350th Anniversary Committee
Mon., July 23, & August 27
7 p.m., Town Hall
Conservation Commission
Tue., July 24 & August 28
7 p.m., Town Hall
Education, Board of
Mon., August 6
6 p.m.,
Middle School
Dept. of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Wed., July 18
8 a.m. at the Emergency Operations Center, SVAA 205 Bridge Street
Fire Commission
Tues., July 10 & August 14
7 p.m.
Ratley Road Station
Housing Authority
Tue., July 10
6:30 p.m.
Maple Court Rec Room
Parks & Rec
Wed., July 11 & August 8
7 p.m., Town Hall LL
Permanent Building Commission
Thurs., July 5 & 19,
August 2 & 16
7 p.m.
230C Mountain Rd. Planning & Zoning Commission
Mon., July 16 & August 20
7 p.m., Town Hall
Police Commission
Wed., July 25 & August 22
7 p.m., Police Station
Retirement Commission
Thurs., August 9
5 p.m., Town Hall
Selectmen, Board of
Wed., July 18 & August 15
7 p.m., Town Hall
Technology Committee
Wed., July 11 & August 8
7 p.m.
Ambulance Center
Water Pollution Control Authority
Tue., July 10 & August 14 7 p.m.
Treatment Plant Office
844 East St. South
UL is the upper level conference room at Town Hall, otherwise Town Hall meetings are in the lower level meeting room. Check the Town’s website, suffieldct.com, for schedule changes.
Food for Thought
Food For Thought
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National Ice Cream Month – July
“Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone.”
– Jim Fiebig
“I go running when I have to. When the ice cream truck is doing sixty.”
– Wendy Liebman
“I think the serving size of ice cream is when you hear the spoon hit the bottom of the container.”
– Brian Regan
National Picnic Month – July
“We hope that when insects take over the world, they will remember with gratitude how we took them along on all our picnics.”
– Bill Vaughan
“Among the delights of summer were picnics to the woods.”
– Georg Brandes
“A couple went for a picnic. They have five sons and each son has seven sisters and each sister has three babies. In total, how many people went for the picnic?”
(*see answer at end)
“If ants are such busy workers, how come they find time to go to all the picnics?”
– Marie Dressler
International Joke Day – July 1
“If Plan A fails, remember that you have 25 letters left.”
– Unknown
“If people say they just love the smell of books, I always want to pull them aside and ask, ‘To be clear, do you know how reading works?’”
– @bridger_w
“Been reading up on the thesaurus lately because a mind is a terrible thing to garbage.”
– @dinokitten
“What do you call someone who can’t stick with a diet? A desserter”
– Reader’s Digest
“The cool part about naming your child is you don’t have to add six numbers to make sure the name is available.”
– Bill Murray
“My collection of vintage kitchen utensils includes one whose intended purpose was always a mystery.
Government/Town
Solar Farm Unveiled
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Located at Kevin Sullivan’s farm at 1005 North Street, the project was developed, built, financed and is currently owned by Lodestar Energy.
Government/Town
New Hires in Suffield
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The Town of Suffield announces the hiring of Peter R. Leclerc as Director of Parks & Recreation and Christopher Matejek as Facilities Manager. Both positions fill current vacancies. Leclerc formerly served as Director of Sports and Operations for the Bay State Games; Matejek was Manager of Property and Guest Services at Yankee Candle Company’s flagship store in South Deerfield, Mass. “We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to hire both of these very experienced gentlemen,” First Selectman Melissa M. Mack stated, “both were chosen from highly competitive applicant pools – we received over 90 resumes in total for the two positions – and I am very confident they will prove to be great assets to the Town of Suffield.”
Leclerc’s responsibilities for the official State Games of Massachusetts (Bay State Games) included event management for 30 sport competitions, showcases and programs for over 7,000 athletes. Skills include program development, community outreach, customer service and communications including digital and social media.
Letter to the Editor
Bixler Picnic – A Huge Success!
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Dear Friends of Stephen,
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone that has made the Annual CPL Stephen R. Bixler Picnic another huge success this year. Although we were plagued with rain and cold winds all day, that didn’t stop anyone from coming to honor and remember Stephen. We would also like to thank Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and Congressman Joe Courtney for caring and taking the time out of their busy holiday schedule to stop by the picnic, both remembering the sacrifice Stephen made for our country. And also a thank you to First Sgt. Grainger for the wonderful speech he gave.
Government/Town
Memorial Day Observed
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The threatened rain postponed itself and the temperature was comfortably cool, so conditions during Suffield’s Memorial Day observance on May 28 were fine for the customary short parade up Mountain Road and traditional ceremony on Veteran’s Park.
Editorial
The Coming of the Reaper
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Pedaling on Clay Creek Drive a week ago, along the field, I caught a flash of yellow in the corner of my eye and turned to see a bobolink perched on a stalk in full-throated glory. He’s jet black with white shoulders and back, and a brilliant yellow cap. He nests with his mate in the tall grass of the hay field. If they are quick about it, they will fledge their family before the farmer comes for the hay. And this bobolink is precious, strutting his stuff as only the beautiful can, blissfully unaware of politics in Washington, refugees in the Middle East, and the coming of the hay reaper.
Government/Town
Save the Date!
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The Suffield Fireman’s Association will hold it’s Family Day in conjunction with the Police Department’s National Night Out on Saturday, August 4th at Spaulding school from 4 to 9:30 p.m.
Organizations
Meals, Wheels and Volunteers
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Meals on Wheels volunteers are the best, hands down. In the past year, over 10,500 meals have been delivered, averaging 29 meals a day to homebound seniors in town. All due to the dedicated folks who gather at Emergency Aid Association (EAA) every weekday, to receive, sort, pack and transport meals to the grateful recipients. EAA Executive Director Janet Frechette says “What is so special – so mind-boggling – is the longevity of those who are actively giving back to their town. These are local heroes stepping up for the community.” Some people have regular routes, on a regular basis.
Organizations
Observer Scholarship Winners
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Suffield Observer Chairman Jay Presser presents the newspaper’s scholarship award checks to 2018 winners: Marissa Guzzo, left, and Anna Mervosh, current graduates from Suffield High School.
Suffield’s Pride
Brian Claughsey
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Brian Claughsey has always been good at defense. As a high school varsity hockey goalie for four years, he was used to protecting the goal and fighting off slapshots. In September 2015 however, he was fighting off something far more deadly serious than slapshots. In the process he was awarded a Silver Star, the highest medal for combat valor not unique to any specific service branch and the third highest military award exclusively for combat valor. Brian graduated from Suffield High School in 2002 and from Western New England College in 2006 with a degree in business management.
People/Business
New Observer Feature
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The Observer’s newest feature appears here. In an earlier edition I had written that a friend suggested that our community would enjoy reading about the many people, either from or still residing in Suffield, who are making their mark in the world and have experienced success in their chosen field. The idea has received a favorable response and we have begun to receive excellent suggestions of potential candidates. One reader, Joanne Sullivan, suggested the column be named “Suffield’s Pride”, which we thought beautifully captures the goal of the feature. So, with thanks to Joanne for the name, we begin with the first column of “Suffield’s Pride” which we hope will become a popular mainstay of the Observer.
People/Business
Smooth Transitions … and What’s Happening in Today’s Real Estate Market
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Want to reduce stress and maximize the sale of your home? Come hear from experts in the field during this short presention on Wednesday, June 6 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the First National Bank of Suffield at 30 Bridge Street. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited but all are welcome. Kindly reserve your seat by calling Toni at 914-420-1656.