The Suffield Observer - A Watchful Messenger

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!!!

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.

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.

Schools/Sports

Visit the Alpaca Farm

By Lily Morissette, Fifth Grader | November 28, 2020

The alpaca farm was hidden for eight years, and now it is finally open until Christmas. It is open Wednesdays – Sundays, 12 – 4 p.m.

Schools/Sports

The Sound of Music: SMS Music Programs Continue to Grow

By Kenneth M. Smith, SMS Principal | November 28, 2020

Despite some obstacles – including the current COVID-19 epidemic – the Suffield Middle School program continues to flourish as one of the strongest academic program the school offers its approximately 450 students on an annual basis.

Schools/Sports

Great Achievements in SHS Sports

From Suffield’s Wide World of Sports | November 28, 2020

Unfortunately, our field hockey team wasn’t able to compete against their NCCC seeds as a result of two other teams quarantining.

Director’s Corner

Silent Night

By Garrett Pinder | November 28, 2020

In November, the Library was decorated for Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, and as we were setting up the finishing touches, the staff discussed what it must be like to celebrate this time of year in different areas of the world.

Library

New Books in the Children’s Room

By Wendy Taylor | November 28, 2020

We’ve got new books in the kids’ room, and here are a couple of my faves!

Library

KML Programs

By Wendy Pierman Mitzel | November 28, 2020

The holidays are here, and KML is ready to help you enjoy them to the fullest with lots of fun programs!

Schools/Sports

Rotary Students

By Paula Anderson | November 28, 2020

Congratulations to Ben Begley, who was chosen as the Rotary Student of the Month for September & Laila Lawson, who was chosen as the Rotary Student of the Month for October.

Schools/Sports

Acts of Kindness Honorees

From a press release | November 28, 2020

Each day there are students making a difference in the community from silent acts of kindness to large-scale, community-wide movements.

Organizations

Main Street Gets a Facelift

| November 28, 2020

Brownie Troop 10956 is pictured along the section of South Main Street they decorated with cheerful pictures and messages.

Organizations

Santa’s Coming to Town!

By Lori Sych | November 28, 2020

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why – Santa Claus is coming to Suffield on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13 Noon -2 p.m.