People/Business
103 Years and Counting!
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Suffield by the River, an LCB Senior Living community located in Suffield, recently celebrated the 103rd birthday of their eldest resident, Fran Morway.
Sullivan’s Tobacco Plantation:Growers of Cigar Leaf Tobacco and more
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The John Sullivan & Son Tobacco Farm was started by my grandfather, John L. Sullivan.
Interfaith Council Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Sunday, February 9 at Suffield’s Third Baptist Church, many gathered to remember and celebrate the life and teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr.
100 Years From Now
These last elections have touched me in a different way as I looked around me on Election Day.
Organizations
SGTCF: Spotlight on Suffield Players
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The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund (SGTCF) awards grants to non-profits in Suffield, or that directly benefit Suffield residents.
Farming/Nature
The Field Trip
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Not too long ago at dusk, we met a group of Hartford Audubon Society birders to watch the crows come home to roost for the night. Our fearless leader had been observing the crows’ behavior for several weeks and instructed us to meet in Hartford at a school near Flatbush Ave.
Organizations
VFW District Three Awards Suffield Essay Contest Winner
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At a ceremony held recently, the Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced the top winners in the 2024 Voice of Democracy (VOD) District 3 essay contest.
Organizations
The Suffield Players Scholarships
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The Suffield Players are proud to announce that applications are now open for the Eugene Biggio Memorial Drama Scholarship and the Robert Alcorn Memorial Arts Scholarship.
Government/Town
Suffield Hires New Town Clerk
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Suffield’s new Town Clerk, Michele Urch, started her tenure with the town after the retirement of former Town Clerk Kathy Dunai in mid-December.
Organizations
Suffield Samaritans Return to Tennessee
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The Suffield Samaritans made another trip to our new friends in Tennessee this past December 27 – 30.
Director’s Corner
Spring is on its way!
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There is an old proverb about the month of March that I am sure many of us have heard before, “in like a lion and out like a lamb.”
Organizations
SFES Pickleball Fundraiser a Success
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Despite the predicted eight inches of snow for Sunday, February 9, the Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools (SFES) held their first annual pickleball tournament fundraiser at the new Suffield Pickleball indoor facility on Kenny Roberts Drive, and a good time was had by all.
Schools/Sports
SHS Kindness Award
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Congratulations to the following Suffield High School students who were recent recipients of the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce (NCCCC) Kindness Award.
Schools/Sports
MIS Students Head for Music Festival
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Congratulations to fifth grade musicians Rachel Toskin and Charlotte Wilson.
Organizations
Troop 260/262 Tackle Gunstock Mountain
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In late January, Troops 260 and 262 ventured to Gunstock Mountain in New Hampshire for their annual winter trip, a Scout favorite.
Schools/Sports
Suffield’s New Author
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Daniel Whelan, a 2020 graduate of Suffield High School, has self-published two books with a third presently in the research phase.
Organizations
Scouts Visit State Capital
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To commemorate Scouting America’s 115th anniversary, Troop 260 & 262 visited the State Capitol on February 7.
Schools/Sports
Thrive Tribe: Building Resilience in Suffield Youth
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Suffield Youth Services is excited to introduce its newest program, Thrive Tribe.
Schools/Sports
Junior Youth Leadership
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Suffield SMS & SHS Youth Leadership Councils are making waves.
Schools/Sports
Climate Concerns
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As a student at Suffield High School who suffers from climate anxiety, I decided to measure my climate impacts.