Churches
Copper Hill Church Continues 200th Celebration
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The Copper Hill United Methodist Church continued the celebration of their 200th Anniversary with a music concert on Sunday, September 25.
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.
Organizations
Polish Heritage Society Harvests Farming Tradition
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Among special skills Polish newcomers brought to Suffield more than a century ago was farming expertise, an ancient strength in Poland.
Churches
West Suffield Congregational Church Remembers Its Past
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It was a busy week preparing for the annual Fall Rummage Sale at WSCC this past September when a couple walked into the church hall inquiring about the church.
Suffield Observations
A community created with every children’s activity
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About ten years ago, I hung out with a great guy named Mark. He always had my back and was quick to help out in a bind.
Government/Town
Drug Abuse in Suffield – It’s Real, It’s Here – Public Forum Planned
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The mission of the Suffield Local Prevention Council (SLPC) is to have members of the Suffield community, who have the shared goal of increasing substance abuse awareness, working together to provide information on prevention and available help resources while supporting a stigma free vision of addiction as an illness.
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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November marks my one-year anniversary as First Selectman. I truly enjoy working for the Town of Suffield, especially getting to know so many residents and business leaders.
Government/Town
November 2016 Commission Meetings
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The public is encouraged to attend these commission meetings.
Farming/Nature
Suffield Winter Farmer’s Market
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The Suffield Winter Farmer’s Market is back for its third year, making local produce and craft items available for the holidays and into January and February.
Government/Town
Bridge Street Community Center Receives $500,000 State Grant
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An application to the State by Suffield’s Economic Development office has resulted in an award of up to $500,000 for funding under the Main Street Investment Fund.
Government/Town
Commissioner Visits Suffield Housing
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Evonne Klein, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Housing, visited Suffield with a small entourage on September 27 to view the improvements recently completed at the town’s public housing – the 70 apartment units comprising Maple Court, Laurel Court and Broder Place.
Government/Town
Town Snowstorm Policies
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The responsibility of the Public Works Department is to maintain a safe road network by providing an efficient and effective snow and ice removal program during the winter months.
Opinion
Spending Town Money
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At the recent 9/26/2016 Tri-Board Meeting, Gilbane Construction revealed that the cost of renovations and expansion of the Town Hall will increase by 3.57 million dollars over the 5.13 million dollars originally approved at a Town Meeting in 2015, bringing the total to 8.7 million dollars.
Opinion
Your Vote Counts
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It seems to go without saying that a November, 2016 edition of any newspaper would contain articles about the election, occurring eight days from now.
Opinion
Important Public Forum
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Drug and alcohol abuse are becoming an epidemic in our country resulting in many deaths and the destruction of relationships in families and in society.
Opinion
Our America Past and Present
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In 1883, when Emma Lazarus penned her immortal poem that graces the base of the Statue of Liberty, she was speaking of the safety and opportunity that America offered “the wretched refuse of your teeming shore”.
Organizations
Veterans Day Ceremony
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There will be a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Veteran Memorial Monument on November 11 at 11 a.m.
People/Business
World War II Veteran Feels Blessed
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It was a beautiful experience to listen to Ed Neilson reminisce about his life and to add the words “I have been truly blessed” many times during our conversation.
Government/Town
Tri-Board Meeting Considers Capital Projects
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First Selectman Melissa Mack and the Board of Selectmen hosted a three board meeting that included the members of the Board of Finance and the Permanent Building Commission on Monday, September 26.