The Suffield Observer | Page 37 | A Watchful Messenger

Sullivan’s Tobacco Plantation:Growers of Cigar Leaf Tobacco and more

By Robert Sullivan | March 1, 2026

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.

Schools/Sports

Suffield Academy Excels at Food Scrap Collection

By Tony Peterson | February 1, 2025

As of early January, Suffield Academy had collected over 360,000 pounds of food waste since its program began in September 2019, according to Blue Earth Compost.

Schools/Sports

Rotary Students Honored

By Eric Hamylak | February 1, 2025

On January 8th the Suffield Rotary honored two Suffield High School seniors at the Suffield Country Club.

Library

KML February Programs

By Hollie Garity | February 1, 2025

KML February Programs

Director’s Corner

New Year’s Resolutions

By Amy Vessella | February 1, 2025

By the time you read this article, we will be a month into the new year.

Schools/Sports

Peer Models Sought for Suffield Developmental Preschool

By Patricia Reilly | February 1, 2025

Plan ahead for the 2025-2026 school year. Screenings for 3- and 4-year-old Peer Models will be held on Wednesday, March 19 and Wednesday March 26.

Schools/Sports

McAlister Students Dedicate Mural

By By Karlee Dudack and Lexi Blake, 5th grade students at McAlister School | February 1, 2025

McAlister students participated in a before school mural art class this winter.

Schools/Sports

National Honor Society Induction 2024

By By NHS Advisors, Victoria Deming and Sam Harfenist | February 1, 2025

Twenty-five Suffield High School students were inducted as new members of the National Honor Society at a ceremony.

People/Business

Suffield Co-Op Alumni: You’re Invited!

By By Anna-Kristin Daub-Murphy | February 1, 2025

If you live in or around Suffield, chances are you know someone who has either attended Suffield Cooperative Preschool.

Schools/Sports

SHS Model UN

By By Kelly Blais, Model UN Advisor | February 1, 2025

On Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7, 43 delegates from Suffield High School attended CTWAC.

Schools/Sports

Board of Education News

By By Melissa Bielonko, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent | February 1, 2025

In this article, the Suffield Board of Education shares information about its work supporting school district initiatives, promoting academic success, setting policy and adopting a budget.

Organizations

Athletic Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2024

By Bret Lynch | February 1, 2025

The Suffield Athletic Hall of Fame (SAHOF) hosted its 13th induction ceremony and dinner to celebrate the 2024 Hall of Fame induction class.

Organizations

Suffield Community Aid

By Mary Curtin, MSW Director 860-668-1986 | February 1, 2025

Check Out What’s Happening at SCA

Organizations

A Few Good Men Comes to Mapleton Hall

By From a press release | February 1, 2025

The Suffield Players are excited to present A Few Good Men.

Organizations

18th Century Chocolates

By Anne Borg | February 1, 2025

The Suffield Historical Society will meet on Wednesday, February 5, 7:30 p.m.

Organizations

Grants Available for Local Non-Profits

By Fred Sweitzer | February 1, 2025

The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has announced an open call for grant applications, starting February 15, 2025.