Farming/Nature

New Horse Arena Built

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It’s not uncommon for an out-of-town contractor to build something in Suffield, but since late February, a crew from Quarry View Building Group has been commuting weekly all the way from Lancaster, Penn. They specialize in timber frames and event space construction, and many of the builders are Amish.

People/Business

Moxy Boutique Returns to Suffield

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Suffield residents can look forward to welcoming back a familiar friend, Moxy Boutique. This upscale boutique and fine jewelry store, originally started in Suffield in 2011, is returning to the Lily House Bed and Breakfast property, whose garage is being expanded to house the boutique.

Organizations

Duke’s Canteen

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Landry-Sic VFW Post 9544 on Sheldon Street, closed for a long period because of the COVID-19 pandemic, reopened in March, and on March 20 a special ceremony was held. A dozen and a half hard-working volunteers had labored hard for several months, not only to clean up the dust and debris that accumulates in a closed building, but to make some long-needed repairs and freshening.

History

A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers

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This old portrait, labeled on the back as “Thomas and John Orr, 1896,” was taken by The Bolton Studios, Rockville & Windsor Locks. The photo was part of a group of old Suffield photos from that era purchased from eBay.

Organizations

Tag Sale Slated for July

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The West Suffield Village Improvement Association’s annual tag sale at Academy Hall is currently planned for July. Keep an eye on the Observer for a final date.

History

100 Years Ago in Suffield

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Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor of Kent Memorial Library.