Organizations
Farm Fest 2017 Is Coming!
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On Monday, September 4, FOFAH will host its annual Farm Fest.
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.
Farming/Nature
Fond Memories about Lurking for Turtles
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The other day on the bike path in town, I caught a glimpse of one of those prehistoric looking snapping turtles passing his day in the murky, algae-covered water.
Suffield Garden Club
Classic Cleome
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Cleome hassleriana, a.k.a. spider flower, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Cleome of the family Cleomaceae, native to southern South America in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and southeast Brazil.
Farming/Nature
Tavern is Well Named
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Great sunsets viewed from the Sunset Tavern are de rigueur at the Suffield Country Club.
Government/Town
Bang! Pop! Wow!
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With a good crowd watching behind Spaulding School, the Firemen’s Family Fun night fireworks included many colorful new aerial effects.
People/Business
Star Award goes to James Cormier
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Joseph Greco, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Firsdt National Bank of Suffield, announced on June 30 that James Cormier has graduated from the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking.
People/Business
Star Award goes to David Oliver
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Jospeh Greco, President and Chief Executive Officer of The First National Bank of Suffield, is pleased to announce that David Oliver has joined the Bank as Senior Vice President and Head of Retail and Small Business Banking.
Government/Town
Community Center Update
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After many months of work by our knowledgeable Permanent Building Commission (PBC), the Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Construction Manager-at-Risk and an architect to renovate Bridge Street School (BSS) into a community center have gone out.
Organizations
EAA News
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Masonicare Partners Home Health & Hospice is partnering with the EAA to offer an eight-session support group to persons who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Organizations
Phelps-Hatheway Celebrates Suffield on the Green
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The Phelps-Hatheway House will celebrate the Suffield on the Green celebrations with a slate full of fun and fascinating events.
People/Business
Pipeline Advances Despite Problems
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In the two months since the Observer’s first report, gas pipeline work has been active throughout its 6.7 miles in Suffield, plus a short stretch from the Agawam compressor station just over the town line and another to the construction pipeyard near the airport in East Granby.
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
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June Sznajder December 29, Age 71 Marie Lemrise June 21, Age 96 John E. Kinnear June 29, Age 83 Micholas Vallindras July 5, Age 85 Donna Lee Anderson July 7, Age 49 Karen Lenentine Dalrymple July 16, Age 60 Robert Dowling July 17, Age 86 Helen Sheldon July 19, Age 102 Edward A. Bennett July […]
Government/Town
Babb’s Beach Refurbished
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Babb’s beach and park opened officially on June 24 after a tremendous beautification endeavor to refurbish the location.
Government/Town
It was a “Sunsational Summer”
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It was a fun and exciting summer at the Parks and Recreation Department with our many offerings for children and families.
Government/Town
Nine Centenarians!
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Pictured at the Suffield House are nine resident centenarians gathered for the 100th birthday of the newest.
Government/Town
Senior Center News and Mini Bus
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We’re jumping on the bandwagon and celebrating September as National Senior Center Month.
Government/Town
Police and Academy Promote Highway Safety
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Suffield Academy purchased and generously donated an electronic speed detection device to the Suffield Police Department.
Organizations
It Takes The Village
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What has existed in Suffield for 42 years, has 129 volunteers, and sells and donates clothing, collectibles, and linens? The Second Chance Shop!
Library
What is a Ffyler?
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61 Ffyler Place, it’s an interesting address, current home to Kent Memorial Library, and constant source of consternation to out-of-town visitors: “How do you spell that…?”