Farming/Nature
Local Photos
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Local photos
Suffield’s Liberty Tree Puts Down Roots
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As part of Suffield’s America 250 celebration, the Suffield Tree Committee planted a native red oak on the lawn between Kent Memorial Library and the town’s Veterans Memorial this April.
New Fire Chief to Hire Volunteers, Rebuild Camaraderie
When Suffield native Brian Gauthier graduated from college and had time to spare, a town appeal for volunteer firefighters caught his attention.
Speak Up, Be Heard
As I was reviewing the articles for this month’s issue, I was struck by two in particular; the speech by the three students at the dedication of the Liberty Tree and the article on the air museum.
Editorial
For the Love of Dogs
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I cannot remember a time when Scott and I did not have a dog or two in our lives.
Organizations
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane – No, It’s an Eagle!
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Are you one of the few but very lucky people to have seen bald eagles flying over our town?
Government/Town
Parks & Recreation News
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Suffield Parks & Recreation basketball season wrap-up was a celebration of teamwork and community.
Organizations
Rescuing and Distributing Healthy Food
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It was a Monday at 8:50 a.m. when Marla Adelsberger picked me up to collect surplus food in Springfield and East Longmeadow.
Organizations
Suffield Arts Council News
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The Suffield Arts Council will continue to feature a collection of paintings by artist Susan Racine of Blandford, Massachusetts, entitled New England To Europe.
People/Business
103 Years and Counting!
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Suffield by the River, an LCB Senior Living community located in Suffield, recently celebrated the 103rd birthday of their eldest resident, Fran Morway.
Organizations
SGTCF: Spotlight on Suffield Players
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The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund (SGTCF) awards grants to non-profits in Suffield, or that directly benefit Suffield residents.
Farming/Nature
The Field Trip
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Not too long ago at dusk, we met a group of Hartford Audubon Society birders to watch the crows come home to roost for the night. Our fearless leader had been observing the crows’ behavior for several weeks and instructed us to meet in Hartford at a school near Flatbush Ave.
Organizations
VFW District Three Awards Suffield Essay Contest Winner
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At a ceremony held recently, the Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced the top winners in the 2024 Voice of Democracy (VOD) District 3 essay contest.
Organizations
The Suffield Players Scholarships
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The Suffield Players are proud to announce that applications are now open for the Eugene Biggio Memorial Drama Scholarship and the Robert Alcorn Memorial Arts Scholarship.
Government/Town
Suffield Hires New Town Clerk
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Suffield’s new Town Clerk, Michele Urch, started her tenure with the town after the retirement of former Town Clerk Kathy Dunai in mid-December.
Organizations
Suffield Samaritans Return to Tennessee
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The Suffield Samaritans made another trip to our new friends in Tennessee this past December 27 – 30.
Director’s Corner
Spring is on its way!
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There is an old proverb about the month of March that I am sure many of us have heard before, “in like a lion and out like a lamb.”
Organizations
SFES Pickleball Fundraiser a Success
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Despite the predicted eight inches of snow for Sunday, February 9, the Suffield Foundation for Excellent Schools (SFES) held their first annual pickleball tournament fundraiser at the new Suffield Pickleball indoor facility on Kenny Roberts Drive, and a good time was had by all.
Schools/Sports
SHS Kindness Award
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Congratulations to the following Suffield High School students who were recent recipients of the North Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce (NCCCC) Kindness Award.