People/Business
Barbara Coffin Helps a Worthy Cause
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For the second time in five years, local artist Barbara Coffin is holding an art show and sale to benefit The Second Chance Shop of Suffield and its parent, The Village for Families & Children.
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.
Farming/Nature
All We Did Was Sing
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I loved being in first grade at Bridge Street School. My teacher, Mrs. Hinson, all decked out in her floral dress, was very nurturing and taught us to read and to do math.
Library
KML Has New Director
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In late September Kent Memorial Library welcomed its new Library Director, Amy Vessella.
Organizations
Conservation Work in Progress in Suffield
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Connecticut Landmarks invites visitors to toast the start of conservation work with the team working to stabilize the 18th-century Réveillon wallpaper adorning the Phelps-Hatheway House.
Organizations
Hiking the Appalachian: Roses, Buds and Thorns
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Troops 260 and 262 completed another section of the Appalachian Trail in Connecticut on a beautiful fall weekend in October.
Schools/Sports
SHS Anatomy and Physiology Class Progresses
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Suffield High School launched its Anatomy and Physiology science elective in 2021, and it has quickly become a popular class, filling 3 sections in 2024.
Schools/Sports
Suffield Agriscience News
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The Agriscience students at Suffield have been very busy this month!
Schools/Sports
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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The Suffield Athletic Hall of Fame (SAHOF) will be hosting an induction ceremony and dinner to celebrate the 2024 induction class.
Organizations
Rotary Students of the Month Honored
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On October 15 the Suffield Rotary honored two Suffield High School seniors at the Suffield Country Club.
People/Business
New Tool Cuts Research Time, Creates Podcasts
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Whether you’re a student, teacher, businessperson or volunteer, you know the time it takes to gather, organize and understand many sources when conducting research.
Organizations
VFW Post 9544 Situation Report
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We want to thank all those who supported our Scholarship Fundraiser on September 28.
Organizations
Polish Heritage Society presents: Leaders of the Early Polish Community
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The Suffield Polish Heritage Society will meet on Wednesday, November 6 at 10 a.m. at the Ambulance Center on Bridge Street.
History
100 Years Ago in Suffield
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Selected from the pages of the Windsor Locks Journal and lightly annotated by Wendy Taylor, Kent Memorial Library.
Farming/Nature
CT Farmer Visits Suffield Farms
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William Dellacamera of Cecarelli’s Harrison Hill Farm in Northford, Conn., visited Bielonko Farms of Suffield on September 7.