Organizations
Polish Heritage Society Plans Trip
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In October, the Polish Heritage Society will not hold its usual first Wednesday meeting at 10 a.m.
Bringing Endless Joy to Kids: a 43-year-old Tribute
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The next time you visit Kent Memorial Library and hear giggling from the children’s department, it could be from kids transfixed by a puppet show.
7th Annual Dustin Doyon Memorial Road Race
After seven meaningful years, this year’s Run for Dustin will be our final race.
Cut the Cord
If you are tired of paying high cable TV prices then you might want to consider switching to an internet streaming service.
Organizations
Talk on Canal
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The Suffield Historical Society will host guest speaker Bob Madison on Wednesday, October 18, 7 p.m. at the Senior Center.
History
A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers
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John Gogulski is pictured with his bride Stephania Kuchinski on May 10, 1915, after their wedding in Sacred Heart Church.
History
100 Years Ago in Suffield
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From the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal, selected and lightly annotated by Lester Smith, Historian of the Town and the Suffield Historical Society
Through the Looking Glass
Scandal Found on the Family Tree
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I had done a fair amount of genealogical research before someone mentioned to me that there were some old family letters with a cousin living in Williamstown, Mass.
Organizations
Congamond Winds Down Successful Season
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Things really quiet down right after Labor Day here on Congamond.
Now and Then
Where Were We in 1670?
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Southfield, the settlement on the southern border of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, joined Westfield and Northfield as satellites of colonial Springfield.
Churches
First Church Holiday Fair
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We all evolve, it’s what makes us human. So why should a church be any different?
Churches
Rummage Sale at WSCC
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The West Suffield Congregational Church’s annual Fall Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Churches
First Church Events
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First Church of Christ, Congregational is offering the following events in October.
Churches
Christmas in Suffield
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Christmas in Suffield is a unique experience. No other community in our area features multiple Christmas fairs on the same day.
Suffield Observations
It’s their game to play
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The parents of Suffield High School’s student athletes recently attended a meeting that featured a viewing of “Parents Behaving Badly.”
People/Business
Sand Pit Gets New Owner
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A September 1 news bulletin from the First Selectman’s office advised that the land parcel containing the controversial sand pit on Lake Road had changed hands.
Government/Town
Ideas Needed for Suffield’s 350th Anniverary Celebration
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If you had a chance to visit the Town of Suffield booth at Suffield on the Green last month, then you saw some great photos and memorabilia from Suffield’s 300th anniversary celebration in 1970.
Organizations
Addiction in Suffield – A Student Speaks
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I was asked to write this article for the paper, the prompt being to write about addiction.
Organizations
Breaking the Silence on Substance Abuse
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On October 16 at 6:30 p.m in the Suffield High School auditorium, the results of a Youth Assessment Survey (YAS) conducted for students in grades 7-12 will be presented by Christine Miskell of the Southeastern Regional Action Council (SERAC).
Farming/Nature
Eclipse Viewing
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Guy Balsamo took his children Johnny, 12, and Juliana, 8, to Nashville to view the solar eclipse in August and brought back these photos.
Government/Town
Leaf Disposal Information
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Leaves may be dropped off at the Town Landfill for six Sundays starting on October 15 through November 19 from noon to 4 p.m. These extended Sunday hours are for leaf collection only.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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Earlier in September, I participated with mayors, first selectmen and leadership from the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) in a press conference at the Capitol criticizing the drastic proposed municipal cuts and the failure to adopt a budget.
Organizations
Crafters Wanted
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The Suffield Fire Department Auxiliary will host the return of its Annual Harvest Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center Firehouse, 73 Mountain Rd. (Rt. 168), Suffield.