Columns
Suffield Observations
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I was going to write a 525-word missive about the snow days and the simple joy in the anticipation of them, but I can’t get a text I got from a reader out of my mind,
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.
People/Business
Prideful Sculptor Dazzles Observers
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As ice sculptor Mike Rondeau carved a replica of the Suffield Alight trolley topped with a holly sprig, he held the curiosity of onlookers with his attention to detail and fluid movement.
Churches
Second Baptist News
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Second Baptist Church has entered a time of transition with the resignation of Senior Pastor Rev. Justin Cox at the end of 2024.
Churches
Sacred Heart News
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February offers a bit of a breather this year. The Christmas season is wrapped up and we have a few weeks of “Ordinary Time” before March comes along with the season of Lent.
Churches
February at First Church of Christ, UCC
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First Church of Christ, Congregational UCC in Suffield, CT, is an open and affirming congregation within the United Church of Christ.
Churches
Souper Bowl of Caring
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The West Suffield Congregational Church is having our second annual Debbie Halladay-Pierce Souper Bowl of Caring on Sunday, February 9 at 10 a.m.
Government/Town
Town News You May Not Know
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Too busy to look up what’s going on in town? This article covers selected information from the minutes of various Town Boards and Commissions.
Schools/Sports
A Visit to a Wastewater Treatment Plant
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What do reading and bacteria have in common? Not much, right?
History
Our Roots Run Deep
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John Pynchon was one of the pioneers that shaped the early settlements of New England in the second half of the 17th century.
Government/Town
Suffield Police Activity Report – 2024 Year End Totals
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Suffield Police Activity Report – 2024 Year End Totals
Government/Town
Suffield Fire Department Incident Report November/December 2024
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Suffield Fire Department Incident Report November/December 2024
Government/Town
Captain’s Corner
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This year the winter weather has been fluctuating back and forth between temperate/sunny and extremely cold/stormy. It is important to observe some important safety concerns during these times of daily or hourly weather changes. Consider the following:
If your power goes out and you need temporary lighting, try to use battery powered devices over the use of candles. If you must use candles, be sure to use a proper candle holder, keep lit candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn, keep pets and children away from the candle, and extinguish the candle when leaving the room.Whenever going outdoors or in a vehicle during winter weather be sure to wear (or bring) a hat, scarf, coat, gloves, socks and shoes or boots. If you have a cell phone, keep it on your person.
Organizations
SFES Pickleball Fundraiser
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A soon-to-be classic pickleball tournament is scheduled for February 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the newly opened Suffield indoor pickleball facility at 15 Kenny Roberts Memorial Drive.
Government/Town
From Banking VP to Ambulance Paramedic
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Jackie Guzie made a bold occupational change when she went from helping customers manage financial matters to helping people in a medical emergency.
Letter to the Editor
What a simple smile can do
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We are a town of mosaics. Together we make up a diverse quilt of ideas, beliefs, expectations and priorities.