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Rain Didn’t Dampen Suffield On The Green

By Gary Guminiak | October 1, 2025

This year’s Suffield on the Green had the feel of a typical fall weekend, however there was some rain on both Saturday and Sunday that closed the SOTG early at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, although, the sun did eventually come out on Sunday. The crowds, crafters, musicians, local charities and food booths were resilient!!!

Discover Suffield’s Local Business Spotligh

Suffield is home to an incredible variety of businesses, each bringing unique services, flavors, and experiences to our community. To celebrate and support these businesses, the Town of Suffield features a Local Business Spotlight each month on the town website – SuffieldCT. gov/business_hub.

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.

Opinion

Getting Old is Not for Sissies

By Anonymous | January 31, 2021

This morning I was sitting in the doctor’s office waiting to have my blood drawn. I was mentally making a list of things to ask the doctor about when I thought “This is boring; why don’t you put it in verse.”

Organizations

Keeping Up with The Suffield Players!

From a press release | January 31, 2021

While Mapleton Hall has been closed since March of 2020, The Players have been busy with renovations at our historic theatre home, while still producing virtual shows and theatre workshops!

Government/Town

Senior Center News

By Paula Pascoe | January 31, 2021

I’m sure it’s safe to say we are all wishing 2021 is a better year. COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out so we are very hopeful to be opening back up sometime this year.

Organizations

Calling All Suffield Seniors!

By Lori Sych | January 31, 2021

The Friends of Suffield will once again host a variation of their popular Senior Valentine Social. This year’s feast – the group’s 34th annual – will be delivered to your home.

Parks and Rec

Bowling Buddies Zoom into the New Year!

By Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Director of Special Programs | January 31, 2021

The need for community connections and meaningful events and activities has always been essential, but during these challenging and uncertain times during the COVD-19 pandemic, it has become even more vital.

Organizations

Santa Drive-By

By Anna Tobiasz | January 31, 2021

Ho! Ho! Ho! The Santa drive-by event was a success with lots of smiling faces from all ages.

People/Business

Cookies from Santa

| January 31, 2021

As part of the Santa Drive-By, Leah Emmett and Colin Berger (from Agawam) enjoy free Santa’s cookies from Highland Park Market.

Organizations

Online Advertising

By Will Hermann, Webmaster | January 31, 2021

The Suffield Observer now offers online advertising, which gives more advertisers access to prime visual real estate. Unlike the print edition, where ads appear beneath articles on specific pages, ads in the digital edition appear beneath articles that our readers are actively viewing.

Organizations

Amazing Amaryllis

By Sue Mayne | January 31, 2021

About two months ago, Club members potted almost 30 different varieties of amaryllis and one by one they’ve begun to bloom in our homes and on our website. Our “Amazing Amaryllis” project was a result of looking for ways for members to have fun together in the time of COVID-19.

Organizations

Your Conservation Connection

By Diana L. Ferrari | January 31, 2021

When you have a moment, coffee cup-in-hand, take a gander on the internet at Recycle CT Wizard. You can read about the following issues: