Suffield Observations
A good friend makes all the difference
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In July, I received an invitation to my childhood friend Chris’ 50th surprise birthday party.
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
Dogs Steal the Show
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Dog show judges get to know a friendly pooch at Suffield on the Green.
People/Business
Cordial Shoppe
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At the newly reopened shop on Mapleton Avenue at Thompsonville Road, Proprietor Krupa Patel waits as a customer enters his credit card for five liters of Chardonnay. The shop’s new proprietor offers an extraordinary inventory of craft beers and fine wines along with a wide variety of distilled spirits. Incidentally, her given name, which in Suffield is familiar as a Polish family name, is a well-known first name in India meaning God’s grace, love, and compassion.
Library
Slow Progress in Library Plans
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Suffield’s Permanent Building Commission has a lot on its plate these days.
Food for Thought
Food for Thought
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October/Fall, Halloween, National Magic Week, and American Bandstand Premiers
First Selectman’s Update
First Selectman’s Update
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Suffield on the Green kicked off fall with residents and energetic town employees contributing to its success.
Government/Town
October 2016 Commission Meetings
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The public is encouraged to attend these commission meetings.
Government/Town
Tax Exemptions Explained
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The Assessor’s Office is located in the Town Hall, 83 Mountain Road, Suffield, CT and is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is handicap accessible.
Farming/Nature
Shade Tobacco Limited
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If you have lived in Suffield since the mid 20th century, you may have noticed the decline in acres of shade tobacco grown.
Farming/Nature
Many Choices Offered
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First Selectman Melissa Mack and her family visited the Suffield Farmers’ Market in early September at a time of considerable choice among available produce.
Government/Town
New Personnel at SPD
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Promotions in recent months at the Suffield Police Department left some gaps in the department’s management structure, and one key position has now been filled by a newly hired captain.
Organizations
Suffield Woman’s Club Donates to CRC
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At their monthly meeting on September 13 at Crabby Joe’s Restaurant, the Citizens Restoring Congamond (CRC) was presented a check by the Suffield Woman’s Club for use on the Babb’s Park project.
Government/Town
9/11 Response Remembered
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Suffield’s traditional remembrance ceremony for the country’s 9/11 tragedy took place on Saturday, September 10, with a brief parade heading out of the 230 Mountain Road driveway at 9:15 a.m.
Opinion
Not So Empty
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It seems to me that Andy Sauer’s typically perceptive Suffield Observations column suffered in September from a lack of familiarity with what really happens on the Suffield Town Green.
Opinion
Town Green
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I read with great interest the “Observations” by Andy Sauer concerning our town green.
Opinion
Observer Participation Enriches Lives
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Sometimes in life we are encouraged to leave our comfort zone and try something new. Such was the case when we were asked to serve on the Board of Directors for The Suffield Observer.
Schools/Sports
SMS Students Rally for Wingman
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What happened in the Middle School auditorium first thing Monday morning, September 12, was quite extraordinary!
Organizations
SVAA Celebrates 40th Anniversary
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On November 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. the Suffield Volunteer Ambulance Association will host an open house at the Zak Ambulance Center to celebrate our 40 years of service to the residents of Suffield. We invite past, present and future members and more importantly our community to help us celebrate 40 years of volunteer service to the Town of Suffield.
Government/Town
Sunrise Park – A Hidden Gem
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Sunrise Park is a 134 acre gem located in West Suffield, CT. This nature preserve was purchased in 1966 by the people of Suffield partially through fund raising in a town wide donation process.