Schools/Sports
SHS Students Receive Kindness Award
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Congratulations to Jenna Devin and Cassie Hryniewicz of Suffield High School who received the North Central Act of Kindness Award (NCAOK).
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.
Schools/Sports
Assistant Principal Appointed
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The Suffield Board of Education is pleased to announce the official appointment of Mrs. Melissa Todd as the Assistant Principal of McAlister Intermediate School. The Board of Education’s unanimous decision follows Mrs. Todd’s successful six-month tenure as the Interim Assistant Principal and a formal interview conducted last evening with the Board of Education.
Library
Kent Memorial Library Reopens
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Effective Monday, March 22, Kent Memorial Library opened their building for limited in-person services and expanded hours of operation.*
Schools/Sports
New SMS Band Room Considered
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For several years there has been talk of expanding the music rooms at Suffield Middle School, especially to provide better space for the band to practice. Interest in music as an extra-curricular activity has increased tremendously in recent years, particularly in band.
Schools/Sports
Read Across America Day
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On March 2, 2021 Spaulding and McAlister celebrated Read Across America Day with many engaging events that shared the joy of reading with students. For the last several years we have celebrated this day, which focuses on motivating children and teens to read.
Suffield Community Aid
What’s happening at SCA this month?
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SCA is Assisting Older Residents to Access COVID-19 Vaccine: SCA staff is assisting CDC-eligible, older residents in exploring their options for obtaining COVID-19 vaccine. Priority is given to those residents age 75+ and/or who do not have access to a computer.
Government/Town
Town Charter Review Currently Underway
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A committee is currently reviewing our Town Charter and governance practices. The Charter Review process happens every five years by state statute.
People/Business
Bigger Than It Looks
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When this reporter stopped by Goodyear Farms to see what was going on at that cluster of greenhouses at 676 Mountain Road, he met Allen Clark, who explained that this location is actually part of a local agricultural conglomerate called Clark Farms, Inc. In addition to the greenhouses in Suffield, the family enterprise owns and farms considerable acreage in four towns and two states and operates a popular eatery and farm stand in Granby.
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Suffield Trivia
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1. Suffield currently boasts one of the highest concentrations of farmland in the state. What is the percent of active farmland in the town?
Suffield 350th Anniversary Committee
Calling All Owners of Historic Tractors
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The Town of Suffield will celebrate its 350th Anniversary by hosting what is certain to be an epic community parade on October 9. This event will be the biggest and best parade Suffield has ever experienced.