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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce that USA Today has named Bradley International Airport a winner in its 2021 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel contest in the “Best Small Airport” category. Bradley International Airport placed seventh out of fifteen airports that were selected by industry experts as the best across the nation.
As we are all aware, COVID-19 has been devastating for people in the United States and around the world. The pain, loss, and suffering accompanying this pandemic have been immeasurable.
Michael “Mike” Tourville is the author among us. He is also the Sales and Marketing Director for Evans Cooling Systems located in Suffield Village. During the last twelve years, he has come to know many Suffield residents; most notably, Scott Seabury.
Kent Memorial Library presents “Books & Beyond” a new series, featuring various authors, their stories, book discussions, reader’s advisory and so much more.
In February, the Kent Memorial Library welcomed our newest hire, Wafaa Razeq, to fill our Reference Librarian position, which was vacant since March 2020.
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates that Americans produce approximately one pound of food waste every day; this is equal to approximately four McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. Food scraps are the number one item found in landfills, and with such a large percentage of that waste being biodegradable, extremely high levels of methane gas and carbon dioxide are released, trapping heat in our atmosphere and contributing to global warming.
With a happy smile behind her mask, Meghan Tillona signs her acceptance of the scholarship she was offered by the University of Hartford, where she will be a great asset to that school’s track team.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Suffield Public Schools began providing meals to all children 18 and under last March. By the end of June, we had provided almost 70,000 meals.
This year the Suffield Public Schools has launched a brand-new STEM program for students in grades K-5, at both Spaulding Elementary School and McAlister Intermediate School. Within both buildings each class is provided with opportunities to visit the STEM lab.
The happy rabbit resting comfortably on a Taintor Street barn now wears his new, purple mask, properly protected from the pandemic.