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!!!

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.

Schools/Sports

Schools are Open: A View into Spaulding and McAlister Schools

By Gina Olearczyk and Kris Pryce, Spaulding Princpal and McAlister Interim Principal | September 28, 2020

This August has brought a school opening like no other. On August 31, we opened our doors, and our computers, to our students for the first day of school.

Schools/Sports

National Lunch Program

From a press release | September 28, 2020

The Suffield Public Schools announced its policy for determining eligibility of children who may receive free or reduced-price meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

Schools/Sports

SHS Paving Completed

| September 28, 2020

Galasso Paving came to Suffield High School in August to complete the job started last year when the big parking lot was paved.

Schools/Sports

“Covid Silver Linings” at Suffield Academy

By Jane Shipp | September 28, 2020

Suffield Academy has opened its 2020/2021 academic year with full enrollment of 410 students. Head of School Charlie Cahn reports that the school has had no attrition due to Covid 19, quite a remarkable feat given the circumstances.

Farming/Nature

Delicate Butterfly

| September 28, 2020

A black swallowtail butterfly feeds on a zinnia on Bridge Street.

Director’s Corner

Voices of our Youth

By Garrett Pinder | September 28, 2020

Recently I’ve been inspired by the voices of our youth. I think it’s easy to dismiss what young people have to say because they must not know as much as the rest of us.

Library

Fall News

By Wendy Mitzel, Programming and Outreach Coordinator | September 28, 2020

Kent Memorial Library has been humming along since our Summer Reading program ended, because reading happens all year round! Stay tuned for all we have in store, or in the stacks, for fall!

People/Business

Rucking 26.2 Miles in Her Shoes

By Dan Phelon | September 28, 2020

For Karen Doyon, Sunday, September 13 was no ordinary Sunday. It was the day she had been training for since November 2019, signing up for Tough Ruck, a military type walk carrying a weighted backpack.

People/Business

Young Entrepreneur Deals Big

By Lester Smith | September 28, 2020

Noticing a visiting fire engine parked briefly at the Suffield Fire Station recently, this reporter discovered the story of a remarkable transaction.

Farming/Nature

Three New Tobacco Sheds Built

By Lester Smith | September 28, 2020

This spring, a New York contractor who specializes in farm structures was hired to build three curing sheds for two Suffield tobacco farmers and a few more in Southwick.