First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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Based on resident feedback and site visits, the Town Engineer and Highway Foreman recently initiated a productive meeting with Crestview Construction regarding Lake Road.
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.
Government/Town
March Commission Meetings
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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 […]
Opinion
Stromoski Skews
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The editorial cartoon reflects the view of the creator and is not necessarily endorsed by The Suffield Observer.
Food for Thought
Food For Thought
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“You can’t please people all the time. You aren’t peanut butter.” – Unknown
Schools/Sports
The Suffield Observer $1,000 Scholarships Available
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The Observer is looking for worthy high school students interested in a $1,000 college scholarship.
Farming/Nature
Think Spring!
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As the days lengthen, it won’t be long before Suffield abounds with examples of this gorgeous pink dogwood.
Organizations
Mission Impossible: A Balancing Act
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Well, it has been five weeks since I assumed the chairmanship of the Suffield Observer.
Editorial
The Power of Flour and Zest
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This is all about using the right ingredients, the right tools, and the right techniques…
Editorial
Performance Reviews Make Sense
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While attending a Town Meeting on the budget, I happened to notice that employees who were not unionized, were given raises that varied significantly from one to another.
Letter to the Editor
Another View on Protesting
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In “A View on Protesting” written by Rick Stromoski, an argument is made that it’s not the people who protest who give shame to those in our military but our government representatives who don’t live up to principles in the Constitution.
Editorial
No. No. NOT Again!
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Another school shooting. More than 400 people shot in over 200 school shootings since Sandy Hook (New York Times, February 15, 2018).
Farming/Nature
Nature’s Sculpture
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The tip of a Japanese Maple branch, encased in ice in bright sunshine, reminds one of a Chilhuly glass creation.
Government/Town
Needs Assessment Survey Report
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Several months ago the Suffield Social Services Commission conducted a “town-wide needs survey.”
Government/Town
Suffield Sings!
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That’s what the organizers called this unusual concert, presented to a well-filled Suffield High auditorium on Sunday afternoon, February 11.
Schools/Sports
An Olympic Class Act
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Everyone was relieved when hometown hero Emily Sweeney walked away from a scary crash during her 4th round luge run on February 13.
Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
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Sandy and Mike Cahill are pictured with the Observer during a November trip to France. Behind them is a World War II German gun emplacement at Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, a key strong point between Utah and Omaha beaches of the Allied landings on June 6, 1944.
People/Business
Senior Walkers Celebrate
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Every year, on the Wednesday following the Manchester Road Race, the Charlie Robbins Club meets for lunch.
Government/Town
Station Four Wins
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Festive lights glow in the pre-Christmas rain at Fire Station No. 4 on Thompsonville Road, where the work of Lt. Alton Golden, the Station Manager, had won the SFD contest for best-decorated.
Farming/Nature
Mt. Manatuck’s Icy Falls
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In the late afternoon on that torrential January day when most of the snow cover disappeared, inveterate explorer Michael Preli clambered part-way up Manatuck Mountain at the end of Phelps Road and took some great photos of the mountaintop melt tumbling down the quarry face amongst the dare-devil graffiti.
Organizations
A Suffield Tablescape
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With farm-to-table, a trend that shows no signs of fading, there is excitement over the TABLE at the February Farmers Market.