Letter to the Editor
Wishful Thoughts
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The Hartford Courant on December 31 published a bunch of imaginative headlines suggested by the newspaper’s staff, like AMAZON PICKS HARTFORD and Legislature Finds $4 Billion Under Couch Cushions.
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.
Editorial
Take a Lesson from Churchill
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I am often annoyed, even disgusted, by the movies promoted in the Coming Attractions at nearly every movie theater.
Editorial
Blowing in the Wind
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Before and during January’s Blizzard Brody, many of us weather-watchers heard forecasters toss about terms that we have never or rarely heard.
People/Business
The Busy Life of a Valentine Couple
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Jackie and Ron Birmingham are this year’s Valentine couple.
People/Business
Suffield’s Emily Sweeney Heads to Pyeongchang
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Emily Sweeney is nothing if not resilient. After eight years on the World Cup circuit and two unsuccessful attempts to make the US Olympic luge team, the 24-year-old, who lists Suffield as her hometown, is about to realize her Olympic dream.
Columns
Where in the World is the Observer?
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Visiting in Montara, California, in early October, the Life family and a friend bundled up and took the latest Observer to the beach.From the left: Maysie Childs, Lauren, Larry and Lindsay Life.
Schools/Sports
New Building Takes Shape
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A construction worker completes a joint on scaffolding high up in a five-floor stair tower of the new Memorial Hall at Suffield Academy. The main frame of the steelwork was completed in October.
People/Business
Lake Road Flood Corrected, CLEPO Sues for Lawsuit Costs
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In mid-October when this reporter viewed the construction of the relocated Lake Road, it seemed to be a welcome, wider alternative to the narrow, serpentine, woodsy road it was replacing, albeit lacking the charm of the woods.
Farming/Nature
A Spectacular Bird
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This beautiful picture of a Cedar Waxwing was taken in Suffield.
Organizations
Pentimento Designs Visits Garden Club
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The Suffield Garden Club will hold a monthly meeting on Monday, December 4, at 11:45 a.m. at the Second Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall, 100 North Main Street.
Suffield Garden Club
Dividing Plants; Review and Revive
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The cold months are an opportune time to review indoor plants to determine what they may need.
Government/Town
Bike Fixit Station Offered
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A Bloomfield cyclist uses the new do-it-yourself repair station at Suffield’s rail trail parking lot.
Organizations
EAA News
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Did you know that the money that is raised through the Salvation Army Kettle Drive stays in Suffield to support various programs for persons in need?
Organizations
Auxiliary Donates $56,000
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The Suffield Auxiliary of The Village for Families & Children has done it again!
Organizations
Winterfest and the “Tunnel of Lights”
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The Connecticut Trolley Museum Winterfest 2017 and “The Tunnel of Lights” will be open from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on December 1–3, 8–10, 15–17 and 22–23.
Government/Town
Suffield’s 350 Anniversary Update
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Suffield’s 350th Anniversary Committee has been meeting for the past few months to plan the upcoming celebration in 2020.
Organizations
“Santa” Visits NEAM
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Santa will be making a return visit to the museum Saturday, December 2.
Government/Town
Parks & Rec News
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Sign up for some fun and exciting programs offered for participants at the Parks and Recreation Department.
Farming/Nature
Boxelder Bugs and Swarms and Flocks
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The other day I was in the center of West Suffield, believe it or not, getting ready to go to church when I caught sight of a boxelder bug making his way up the column in the sunshine.
People/Business
Shabby Abby’s Attic
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There is a new shop that has opened up to the left of the Highland Park Market. It is Shabby Abby’s Attic and its main product is distressed wood signs.