Organizations
Garden Club Volunteers Bring Beauty to Phelps-Hatheway Gardens
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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.
Government/Town
Suffield Police Department Activity Report – May 2021
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The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.
Government/Town
Suffield Farmers Market Workshops
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The Suffield Farmers Market is back this summer and will be running every Saturday this summer until October 2. There will be the vendors you have come to rely on as well as new vendors.
Editorial
Public Awareness for Justice and Equality Occurs in Suffield
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Throughout Connecticut, across the country, and around the world, people from all walks of life are demonstrating their belief that political leadership must take decisive action to acknowledge mistakes, take corrective action, then move on. Accountability is required to end racism and sexism.
Suffield Observations
Biggest little social vectors…
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On a recent Friday, I found myself in CVS waiting for my mom to pick up a “few things.” As I lingered, I ran into John Coggins, a guy I have known for more than 12 years.
Editorial
Well-Deserved Thanks
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Being a newspaper, every now and then we have the great pleasure of publicly thanking a person who has toiled in the background for many years, performing essential work and serving as a backbone of the organization. As chair I have that honor on behalf of so many who have worked with Mary Ann Muska as she tirelessly volunteered thousands of hours for The Suffield Observer.
Government/Town
EMS Week Congrats!
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May 16 kicked off EMS Week. This year’s theme was “This is EMS: Caring for Our Communities.”
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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On June 12, 2021, the Town of Suffield renamed and dedicated the Remington Street Bridge as the Dustin L. Doyon Memorial Bridge. It was truly a day to be proud of Suffield.
Government/Town
July/August Commission Meetings
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Please check the Town of Suffield website for time and location (virtual, Zoom, etc.) of the following commission and committee meetings:
Letter to the Editor
Let’s Slow Down
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As a younger man in the 80’s, I never thought twice about speeding. It was the norm. Ten to fifteen miles or more above the limit was normal.