The Suffield Observer | Page 296 | A Watchful Messenger

Bringing Endless Joy to Kids: a 43-year-old Tribute

By Tony Peterson | April 1, 2026

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.

Friends of Suffield Grant Applications

By Amy LaTeano | March 1, 2018

The Friends of Suffield is pleased to announce its 2018 call for grant requests.

Our Polish Heritage

By Sara Zak | March 1, 2018

Our Polish ancestors started coming to Suffield almost 125 years ago. Upon arrival, most were farm laborers and domestic servants.

As more of my friends and relatives have downsized, moved, or died, I have become conscious of how much clutter I am leaving behind for my family to clean up after my death; and I’ve started making plans to reduce the number of my possessions, leaving me with a simple and tidy environment.

History

Suffield Historical Society Show & Tell

By Anne Borg | March 1, 2018

Wednesday, March 21 is Show and Tell evening at the Suffield Historical Society meeting, 7 p.m. at the Suffield Senior Center.

Now and Then

Arts and Skills at Suffield by the River

By Mary Anne Zak | March 1, 2018

Sunshine celebrated Betty Dalgleish’s 93rd birthday. It ushered in one of Betty’s 16 great-grandchildren, “Addie-for–Adelaide,” her smallness and innocence a joy.

Churches

First Church Activities

By Press release submitted by Kristen Uzdarwin | March 1, 2018

First Church of Christ, An Open and Affirming Church, is offering the following events in the month of March.

Churches

Reverend Lisa Eleck’s Ordination

By From a press release | March 1, 2018

Dr. Howard Thurman is quoted as saying, “Do not ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and do it, for what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

Organizations

Rock the Ride on Saturday, March 24

By The Suffield Observer | March 1, 2018

The folks promoting the PMC Kids Ride in May invite their friends to enjoy live rock and support the Jimmy Fund with GrooveTube, great food in an abundant buffet, and good friends.

Suffield Observations

Look before you believe

By Andy Sauer | March 1, 2018

I was talking to a friend about a recent event. How could this happen? Are people blind?

Government/Town

Suffield Police Department Activity Report January 2018

By The Suffield Observer | March 1, 2018

The following table has been adapted from data provided by the Suffield Police Department.

Government/Town

Police Department Resources

By Cheri Kudla | March 1, 2018

Did you ever wonder about what resources are available to our Police Department for protecting our town? Well, wonder no more.

Organizations

SFES Launches Online Auction

By Johanne Presser | March 1, 2018

Through the generosity of local vendors, organizations, school administration, and SFES Board members, the fund raising auction includes some much sought after items for young and old alike.

First Selectman’s Update

By Melissa Mack | March 1, 2018

Based on resident feedback and site visits, the Town Engineer and Highway Foreman recently initiated a productive meeting with Crestview Construction regarding Lake Road.

Government/Town

March Commission Meetings

By The Suffield Observer | March 1, 2018

350th Anniv. Committee Mon., Mar. 26 7 p.m., Town Hall ACCE Thurs., Mar. 1, 8 7 p.m., Town Hall BSCC Comm. Tue., Mar 20 8 a.m., Town Hall Conservation Commission Tue., Mar. 13 & 27 7 p.m., Town Hall Economic Development Thurs., Mar. 15 8:30 a.m., Town Hall Education, Board of Mon., Mar. 5 […]