Organizations
Making the World a Better PLATE
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Have you ever wanted to try becoming a vegetarian but have not had the time or materials necessary to make the change?
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.
Government/Town
Community Center Moves Slowly Ahead
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At the Permanent Building Committee’s (PBC) Thursday, June 1 meeting held in the Town Hall conference room, the committee heard the latest information regarding the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents that will be sent out to both architects and construction managers–at-risk for the Bridge Street Community Center project.
Organizations
Garden Vegetables Needed
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Enfield Loaves and Fishes (Soup Kitchen) is in need of garden vegetables.
Government/Town
DPW Summer Trash Bin Request
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Due to an increase in bear activity, the DPW is asking residents to put trash carts out at 6 a.m. the morning of your pickup instead of the night before.
Editorial
Fond Farewell to Principal Dunn
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The staff of the Observer sends a fond farewell to Scott Dunn, Principal of A. Ward Spaulding Elementary School.
Editorial
Penny Wise Pound Foolish
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Well, another month goes by and Kent Memorial Library is still not open.
Government/Town
Save the Date!
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The Suffield Firemen’s Association will hold its Family Day on July 15 at Spaulding School from 4–9 p.m.
Organizations
Tears and Joy at Big Relay
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With the threatened rain only a few sprinkles, the crowd of supporters gathered at the Suffield Middle School track on Saturday morning, June 3 to help fund the American Cancer Society’s fight for a world without cancer.
Organizations
Observer Scholarships Awarded
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Lauren Life, chairman of The Suffield Observer, left, congratulates the Observer’s scholarship winners Caitlin Kirshbaum and Ty Vinick.
Schools/Sports
SHS Golf Team Wins Division III Championship
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On Monday June 5, Suffield High School Boys Golf team captured the Division III State Championship capping off a perfect 15-0 season!
Organizations
Girl Scouts Earn Bronze Award
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Junior Troop 10973 recently received their Girl Scouts Bronze award for participating in the Easter Basket Service Project of the Emergency Aid Association.
Organizations
SWC Fashion Show
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Claire Ledoux exhibits a fashionable black-and-white outfit at the Suffield Woman’s Club’s recent bi-annual fashion show fundraiser at Crestview Country Club.
Organizations
Friends of Suffield Awards Grants
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On Tuesday, May 9, grant recipients were invited to gather at Suffield Senior Center for the Friends of Suffield’s (FOS) annual grant distribution ceremony.
Organizations
Phelps-Hatheway House News
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The Phelps-Hatheway House offers many opportunities with Open House days, walking and slavery tours, and cocktails in the garden this month to explore our town, to learn about its history and celebrate the exquisite beauty of the early summer.
Farming/Nature
Behold the Lowly Earthworm
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Our back yard wasn’t much to look at growing up. I attribute that to being raised with a whole bunch of brothers which necessitated a state of constant upheaval out our back stoop.
Organizations
Val’s Legacy Continues
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Noah Boyd checks what’s inside the bag after receiving his little tree from his grandmother Judy Boyd, left.
Organizations
Garden Club Members Set Up for May Market
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Garden club members are busy in the members’ booth at May Market at the Phelps-Hatheway House on May 13.
Suffield Garden Club
Bubble Gum
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Yes, Bubblegum Supertunia Vista it is! Pink, prolific, perky and pretty find their home in this hybrid petunia by Proven Winners.